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   Power Transmission Technology Update       September 20, 2022

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Your Robotic Coworker

“Nobody wants to work anymore.” It’s a statement that’s been making the rounds since the start of the pandemic. Bloomberg recently reported that the real issue—that’s been around as far back as the 1870s—is that people don’t want to work for what companies are willing to pay them. The trick is providing training and career development that will keep workers from looking for their next best offer somewhere else.

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Hardened Steel Linear Shafting - Isn’t it all really just the same?

Every linear bearing application requires a linear shaft as the inner raceway. Often it is overlooked, or merely considered insignificant. There are also times during the procurement stages when linear shafting is quite often thought to be a commodity, or all the same. The truth is that all three of these scenarios can lead to premature system failure and high costs for maintenance time and replacements. Learn More in this White Paper.

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ABM DRIVES INC. End Shield AC Motors

ABM DRIVES INC. End Shield AC Motors

This alternative to enclosed motors for short-time duty is designed without housing features to optimize the price-to-performance ratio. These motors are ideal for applications with high peak loads and low continuous outputs for stop-and-go traction motors, power-on-demand hydraulic pumps or other truck auxiliary units. The compact design is great for battery-operated vehicles.

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One Stop Solution at TelcoMotion!

One Stop Solution at TelcoMotion!

For the last 35 years, Telco provides precise PMDC Gearmotors, Planetary Gearmotors, and Inline Gearmotor. Coupling our portfolio of motors with support from the industry’s top experts and engineers, Telco will work to create optimized solutions — specifically tailored to meet your project requirement.

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The Perfect Linear Motion Solution

The Perfect Linear Motion Solution

Redi-Rail is a great alternative to profile rail, where high speeds, precision, and moderate load applications are required. It offers strength, ease of installation, and corrosion resistance making it the perfect linear motion solution across a broad range of applications such as automation, machine transfer, and material handling. Request your FREE Sample Today!

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Complete Screw Jack Lifting Systems

Complete Screw Jack Lifting Systems

Screw jacks have been revolutionized by Zimm. Offering a true engineered product with incredible features and advantages, separating them from all the rest. Check out the new ZE-Series and download the catalog today. Whether it’s for lifting, holding, pushing or pulling, DieQua has a Zimm screw jack solution for you.

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Your Source for Custom Timing Pulleys

Your Source for Custom Timing Pulleys

Custom Machine and Tool Co., Inc. (CMT) specializes in precision timing pulleys for the power transmission and motion control industries. In today’s high performance driven world, you can count on CMT for the manufacturing of your custom designed product. Our state-of-the-art CNC machines, coupled with the expertise of our seasoned machinists, enable us to machine parts unique to our customer’s specifications. Send us your drawing for a prompt quote.

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Full Line of Servomotors from SEW-EURODRIVE

Full Line of Servomotors from SEW-EURODRIVE

For your servo motor applications, check out this downloadable Servo Motor Portfolio from SEW-EURODRIVE. To help you choose the perfect match for your application, it lists frame sizes, torque ratings, inertia data, brake options, and many more criteria for our rotary, linear and decentralized servo motors. Other options also include feedback, brake and connection options.

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Screw Conveyors for Longer Wear Life

Screw Conveyors for Longer Wear Life

Available from Motion, Martin Screw Conveyors are ideal for hard-to-transport materials ranging from irregularly shaped dry solids to semi-liquid and sticky materials. The simple, pipeless designs employ fewer parts and reduce lifetime maintenance costs, enabling higher trough loading and lower RPMs—maximizing the material volume conveyed.

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High-Torque Output for OEM Applications

High-Torque Output for OEM Applications

The compact NH1-D series frameless brushless DC motors from SDP/SI consists of a rotor and stator. The flat design and hollow shaft construction provide space for cable management and allow easy integration into collaborative robots, AGVs, and mobile robots. Learn how we can help, read our latest Application Study.

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ECM Robotics & Advanced Automation

ECM Robotics & Advanced Automation

Break the barrier from FURNACE SYSTEM AUTOMATION to ADVANCED AUTOMATION with ECM Robotics. Incrementally upgrade with robotics specific to heat treating to ensure consistent production flow and managed labor expenses. Automate existing/new furnace systems with leading-edge technology (including washers, tempers, cryos…) for efficient part sorting, workload assembly/disassembly & AGV transport.

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