Ruland Offers Beam Couplings for Robotics Applications
Ruland beam couplings are ideal for surgical, warehouse, and industrial robotics due to their increased torque and torsional stiffness and ability to accommodate all forms of misalignment. Ruland manufactures four-beam couplings for encoders and six-beam couplings for light-duty power transmission, such as connecting a stepper or servomotor to a lead screw. This allows robotic designers to design a standard beam coupling into most systems.
Precision Coupling Basics—Stiff or Stiff Enough?
Precision flexible shaft couplings come in two basic forms, both of which are designed to operate without backlash or excessive inertia while compensating for inevitable misalignment offsets between motor/gearbox and load. Torsionally stiff couplings are made with metallic flexible elements and with the intent to eliminate as much twisting deflection as possible so that the rotation of both shafts is kept as well synchronized as can be.
Fenner Precision Polymers Completes Land Purchase to Consolidate Business Operations Under One Roof
Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group Company and world leader in reinforced polymer technology, announced the purchase of 41 acres of property zoned for light industrial development in Lancaster County’s Penn Township. Fenner plans to develop the site, previously owned by Kreider Farms, as a 400,000-square-foot world-class, environmentally responsible manufacturing facility. The project plans to consolidate the majority of Fenner’s manufacturing plant sites in Pennsylvania into one location. The property is located at 426 Hostetter Road, Manheim.
R+W Expands its manufacturing base in the U.S – Video Tour.
R+W is currently ramping up to produce the majority of its precision bellows couplings, elastomer couplings and line shafts for the North American market in a new production facility in west suburban Chicago. The project includes a major expansion to the depth and variety of products being produced domestically.
Inline Helical Gearmotors & Speed Reducers
Our inline helical gear reducers are offered in 14 sizes, with torque capacities up to 14,000 Nm, input power capacities from fractional to 75 HP, gear ratios from 1:1 to 13,500:1. Multiple input options include integral gear motors, inch or metric shafts, NEMA, IEC, and servo motor adapters.
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Machined Couplings Precisely Solve Misalignment Challenges
ALS Couplings from Miki Pulley are available in three different types for more precisely handling parallel, angular or axial misalignment. The center member has a unique durable material and shape called a ‘spider’. The design addresses and resolve the type of misalignment targeted and reduces the reaction loads.
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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides 2-3 Week Lead Times for Standard Gear Motors
NORD knows that time is money. We are excited to announce that our average lead times for standard gear motor products have been holding strong at 2-3 weeks! Contact us at quotes.us@nord.com or start configuring your ideal drive solution online using the myNORD customer portal.
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Wheel Drives to Keep You Moving
For over 37 years ASI Drives has worked with OEM industry leaders, providing powerful results to overcome their challenges. Our history of recognized innovation includes 7 awarded patents and the creation of over 740 tailored engineered solutions. Learn more about what drives ASI by visiting our website today.
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Burckhardt Compression Backs Canadian Robotics Team at World Championships
The FIRST Robotics competition is a global program that brings together students, parents, teachers, mentors and experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Widely recognized as a great source of young engineering talent, many high-profile companies sponsor the event and use it to attract new employees.
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Regal Rexnord Introduces Redesigned Autogard F400 Series Torque Limiter
Regal Rexnord Corporation has launched a redesigned series of its long-serving, industry-leading Autogard F400 Series torque limiter. This next generation Autogard F400 Series offers significant improvements whilst remaining a drop-in replacement for the legacy 400 Series, matching its predecessor in form, fit and function.
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