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   Power Transmission Technology Update       July 9, 2019

Chain & Sprocket Systems and Maintenance

Chain and sprocket drives of one form or another have been driving machines and conveying materials for over a thousand years. The chain manufacturing industry has developed numerous types and sizes of drive chains. Although it is a mature form of power transmission, there are still many industrial applications for which drive chain is suited. It is economical, resistant to shock loads, easy to install, has the ability to transmit high torque, operates in hostile environments, and is efficient. Chain and sprocket drives are highly engineered and manufactured within close tolerances.

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First Family of Rack & Pinion Dedicated Reducers from Andantex USA

Redex-Andantex makes a family of high precision planetary reducers specifically designed for use with racks on linear axes and ring gears on rotary axes for machine tools and automation equipment. Our reducers achieve minimum to ZERO-BACKLASH, extremely high compound stiffness, high efficiency through our unique design.

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Off-the-Shelf or Custom Drive Components

Off-the-Shelf or Custom Drive Components

SDP/SI manufactures high-quality mechanical components, including an extensive selection of machined and molded pulleys. Matching synchronous timing belts are available off-the-shelf or cut to special widths from our large inventory of timing belt material. For reliable performance specify SDP/SI drive components.

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A Belt for Any Application

A Belt for Any Application

WE HAVE AN ANSWER FOR THAT. Continental creates customer specific drive solutions for all of your industrial equipment needs. From synchronous belts and banded V-belts to specialty belts, we solve any drive system issue. See our full line at continental-industry.com

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Using the newest equipment, technology and inspection process

Using the newest equipment, technology and inspection process

Our cut teeth capabilities are so good, even our competitors come to us. We are the gear experts with over 60 years of experience dealing with challenging jobs from all over the world. Excellence without exception with Forest City Gear.

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The Motion + Power Technology Expo

The Motion + Power Technology Expo

AGMA, keeping pace with technology and innovation, has made a change to transform Gear Expo into what is now Motion + Power Technology Expo. MPT Expo features an expanded exhibit hall with a new Fluid Power Pavilion and Emerging Technology Pavilion, as well as three in-classroom learning opportunities: the MPT Conference, AGMA’s Fall Technical Meeting, and education seminars.

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AD Holds Second Annual Finance & HR Summit

AD Holds Second Annual Finance & HR Summit

AD, the largest member owned contractor and industrial products wholesale buying/marketing group in North America, welcomed over 180 attendees from 114 AD member owner distributors and service providers, representing 9 industries and 2 countries, to the second annual AD Finance & HR Summit. The Summit took place from June 3-5, 2019 in St. Paul, MN.

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 ABB Launches Safety Mount Spherical Roller Bearings

ABB Launches Safety Mount Spherical Roller Bearings

ABB has launched Dodge Safety Mount spherical roller bearings with a built-in patented locking mechanism that reduces installation time by up to 75 percent compared to traditional products. Best suited for bulk material and air handling applications, the new bearing mounts by tightening fasteners instead of using a hammer and other tools. The new system also allows for simple installation and removal from the same side of the bearing, which means only one person is needed for the task.

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