A new website that includes an expanded line of metrics, AccuFlanges, and CAD drawings, with easier organization and search capabilities, has been unveiled by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. The New Stafford Manufacturing Website features shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings and problem-solving mechanical components with a wide range of photographs to illustrate their key […]
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GAM expands U.S. manufacturing
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations and introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With a goal aimed to improve delivery and overall customer satisfaction, GAM established full U.S. manufacturing at its headquarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois. GAM transformed operationally from light […]
GAM hosts new manufacturing event
GAM hosted an Open House event to showcase recent manufacturing expansion and new service programs at its Mount Prospect, IL headquarters. A number of dignitaries attended the Open House including U.S. Congressman Bob Dold, Mt. Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek, Mark Dietzen of Senator Mark Kirk’s office, District representative Victoria Williams, along with members of the […]
TB Wood’s taper grid couplings
The TB Wood’s Taper Grid Coupling is made from high tensile alloy steel which is carefully formed to the grid shape before hardening and tempering under controlled conditions. The grid surface is then shot-peened. This process leaves the grid spring with a residually stressed surface layer which is in compression and which impedes the propagation […]
TB Wood’s Sure-Flex Plus Couplings for ANSI Centrifugal Pump Packages
GPM has been specifying TB Wood’s Sure-Flex couplings for several years. Early on, the company used competitor couplings, but eventually it switched to TB Wood’s because of the quality and value of the Sure-Flex coupling along with the trustworthy reputation TB Wood’s has in the market. GPM routinely replaces competitor couplings in the field. Their […]
Coupling alignment for precision motion control applications: Audio
Edited by Marisa Martin *Below is an audio excerpt from a Design World webinar presentation by Andy Lechner of R+W America. Here, Lechner covers some best practices for handling coupling installation in precision motion control applications. For more on coupling alignment for precision motion control applications click here. R+W America www.rw-america.com
Torsionally soft coupling installation: audio
Edited by Marisa Martin *This is an excerpt from a Design World Webinar presentation by Ed Cole of Ringfeder Power Transmission.* To read how to install a torsionally soft coupling, click here. Ringfeder ringfeder.com
PTDA Welcomes Three New Members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, recently welcomed three new member companies. Distributor Members Industrial Solutions – Compagnie du Groupe Ficodis- is a distributor of adjustable speed drives, bearings, belt & chain drives, clutches & brakes, motor/motion control products, conveyors & material handling components, […]
Mathew W. Happach Named President of Lovejoy, Inc.
The Timken Company announced that Mathew W. Happach has been named president of Lovejoy, Inc. At the same time, Lovejoy’s CEO Woodrow “Woody” Haddix assumes the role of advisor to the president, supporting Happach through the transition period. Timken announced that it has acquired Lovejoy, adding the premium manufacturer of industrial couplings and universal joints […]
Timken Acquires Lovejoy, Inc.
The Timken Company, announced that it has acquired Lovejoy, Inc., a manufacturer of premium industrial couplings and universal joints, for approximately $66 million. “The acquisition of Lovejoy is a great strategic fit, and we’re pleased to add their strong brand to our growing portfolio of industrial brands,” said Richard G. Kyle, Timken president and chief […]