Altra has recently enhanced the scope and functionality of its virtual exhibit booth at http://altraex.com. The immersive and interactive trade show environment provides visitors around the world with convenient 24/7 access to browse the extensive portfolio of motion control and power transmission products offered by Altra’s 26 global brands. The exhibit features brakes, clutches, couplings, […]
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Altra power transmission solutions BAUMA 2019
From the 8th – 14th April, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be exhibiting at BAUMA 2019 in Messe München, Munich. A range of premier brands will be present, displaying solutions for vertical lift, mining and mobile power equipment applications. Guardian Couplings, Stieber, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Thomson Industries, Warner Electric and Warner Linear will be represented […]
Vector coupling for tugboat winch
One of the World’s largest diesel engine distributors, located in Canada, required a reliable coupling for use on a commercial tugboat’s hydraulic towing winch system. The coupling connects the winch’s hydraulic pump to the front of one of the tug’s twin 1500 HP diesel propulsion engines that transmit 450 HP to the pump. The winch […]
Modified Periflex CR shaft coupling for dredging system
A major manufacturer of dredging systems needed a reliable coupling solution with a small footprint for use on a new dredging vessel platform. The system features a 1200 HP diesel engine that drives a complex, custom-designed, eight-pad gearbox with primary output to a two-speed clutch that drives the system’s main pump, as well as hydraulic […]
VN coupling for crawler dozer
A major global construction equipment manufacturer needed a coupling solution for its largest bulldozer. The massive 24-ton, 214 HP machine features a 135-in. wide blade and can be used for heavy dozing as well as fine grading. The coupling connects the main diesel engine to the hydraulic pump that powers the propulsion tracks and all […]
Flywheel coupling kits for road construction brooms
A leading manufacturer of industrial sweepers and brooms required an economical coupling solution for a line of road construction sweepers. Dual hydraulic pumps, horizontally mounted to each other off the rear of the machine’s 74 HP Tier 4 engine, drive the propulsion of the machine and control the operation and speed of the broom and […]
Altra opens new Innovation Center
Altra Industrial Motion recently celebrated the official opening of its new Innovation Center located in South Beloit, Illinois. The new center brings together various engineering teams from Altra’s Electric Clutch and Brake Division (ECB) into a single, dynamic state-of-the-art area to promote expanded teamwork. “Previously, our engineering and product management teams were scattered around six […]
Setting the stage: control and efficiency from Altra
Individually, the brands within Altra Industrial Motion Corporation produce some of the world’s most capable, efficient and reliable mechanical components. Together, the possibilities for stage designers are limited only by the imagination. When the set is one of the production’s stars, designers need mechanical “actors” they can rely upon. Modern theater productions are taking performance […]
Lamiflex couplings from Altra
Lamiflex Couplings is a premier manufacturer of high-speed disc couplings and related power transmission products. Backed by extensive application experience, Lamiflex engineers utilize the latest design technologies to provide innovative coupling solutions that meet their customer’s most demanding requirements. Lamiflex offers a complete line of high performance coupling products including, flexible disc couplings, elastomeric couplings, […]
Americardan 2000 Series U joints
The Ameridrives Universal Joint is available in seven basic bearing designs: Sizes U2131-U2155: Needle bearing design. Bearing caps are retained by snap rings. Sizes U2160-U2188: Needle bearing design. Bearing caps are retained by bolts. Sizes U2192: Uses two rows of roller bearings. Bearing caps are retained by snap rings. Lube fitting in center of cross. […]
