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   Power Transmission Technology Update       September 3, 2019

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Spiroid Gears Provide Greater Torque in Less Space

Download the Worm Gear vs Helicon Gear Case Studies: MAXIMUM TORQUE, MINIMIZE SPACE & MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY.

Our gears support reduction flexibility and positive backlash control. Spiroid's unmatched skew-axis high torque gears enable world-class power density. Stop by today to learn how Spiroid can provide your company the competitive advantage.

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Spring Actuated Electromagnetic Brakes provide reliable dynamic braking

Spring Actuated Electromagnetic Brakes provide reliable dynamic braking

Miki Pulley’s BXW Brakes internal compression springs to provide power-off, fail-safe braking. Robust design features an armature plate. When actuated, brake compression springs push the armature plate into the friction disc when power is disengaged. Provides fail-safe braking and allows the brake to maintain position over long periods of time, thus preventing machinery from “coasting” when powered off.

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Join NORD Gear at PACK EXPO, Sept. 23-25

Join NORD Gear at PACK EXPO, Sept. 23-25

NORD's modular design provides customers with complete freedom to specify a drive solution that’s perfect for the job. Visit us at PACK EXPO to see the latest additions to our line of intelligent drive solutions.

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Spiral Bevel Gearboxes

Spiral Bevel Gearboxes

The Z-Series spiral bevel gearbox product line offers 7 different sizes, 6 model types, and 9 ratios, with various input-output arrangements including solid shaft or hollow bore options, as well as universal mounting capability. These options are made possible by a modular design concept that starts with a cubic housing.

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New Gearless Drive for Precise Motion Control

New Gearless Drive for Precise Motion Control

When your motion control application calls for precise and quiet operation, you’ll find product options here. SDP/SI introduces gearless speed reducers, Traction Drive. Reducing motor torque ripple up to 84%, the new Traction Drive, with standard NEMA mounting dimensions, is available with an optional overriding clutch. Learn more.

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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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Zero Room for Gear Drive Failure Aboard This Ship

Zero Room for Gear Drive Failure Aboard This Ship

For more than 125 years Philadelphia Gear has delivered mission-critical performance and reliable support for the U.S. Navy, even 1000’s of miles offshore. Click to see what “Philadelphia Gear dependability” looks like.

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