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   Power Transmission Technology Update       September 14, 2023

A Second Chance on the High Seas

Author John Steinbeck chartered a 77 ft. fishing vessel known as the Western Flyer during his 1940 Gulf of California expedition. The voyage was chronicled in The Log from the Sea of Cortez, a book written by Steinbeck as he collected specimens with his marine biologist friend, Ed Ricketts. The Western Flyer—known as the most famous research vessel to have ever sailed—is getting recommissioned as a fishing showpiece for green technology.

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Five Crucial Steps to Minimize Wear and Tear of Motion Components

Mechanical motion components, though relatively small, contribute immensely to the safety of multiple systems like automobiles, manufacturing systems, elevators, water treatment facilities, etc. Motion components experience wear and tear due to various factors.

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Power Up Your Participation

The Motion + Power Technology (MPT) Expo is a three-day show that’s designed for the gear and power transmission industry, representing the entire community of professionals involved in the life of a gear, gearbox or other power transmission device—from design to manufacturing, testing, heat treating and more. You can find the suppliers of the equipment to make gears as well as gear and gear drive manufacturers themselves, along with related suppliers of things like software, tooling, lubrication, bearings and more.

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No Matter Your Application, Regal Rexnord Has A Solution

Our broad breadth of electromechanical Power Transmission products offers end-to-end functionality. Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative insights. Our experienced engineers have seen and solved every kind of puzzle. When you partner with the Regal Rexnord Powertrain Solutions team, we can help you maximize efficiency and unlock peak performance and reliability.

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ABM DRIVES INC. Delivers a Wide Range of Drive Solutions

ABM DRIVES INC. Delivers a Wide Range of Drive Solutions

ABM DRIVES INC. manufactures drive systems for stationary and mobile applications. These systems are suitable for manufacturing, intralogistics, EVs, medical technology, energy and more. The drive systems include not only induction motors but also permanent magnet synchronous motors. ABM Drive’s Sinochron™ motors can further improve the energy balance of drive systems.

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Over 60 years, engineers have relied on Spiroid® gearing.

Over 60 years, engineers have relied on Spiroid® gearing.

From robotics to aerospace, our gears provide the most compact, highest torque and customizable solutions on the planet. It’s the perfect balance of torque, efficiency and ratio flexibility.
Find out if Spiroid Gearing is the best fit for your application. Consult our engineers directly today at 320-762-7133.

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NORD Offers 2-3 Week Lead Times on Standard Gear Motor Products

NORD Offers 2-3 Week Lead Times on Standard Gear Motor Products

When you need drive systems fast, NORD has you covered. Our lead times for standard gear motor products are 2-3 weeks and nearly 50% of line items ship within 5 days. Need it sooner? Let us know and we can expedite in many circumstances without added fees.

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Zero Backlash Flexible Metal Bellows Coupling

Zero Backlash Flexible Metal Bellows Coupling

For almost any shaft connecting requirement, DieQua's BC series flexible metal bellows coupling provides zero backlash with a wide variety of options. Featuring inch or metric bores, a low moment of inertia, misalignment compensation and special designs, we have the shaft coupling that meets your needs.

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QTC Metric Gears for Industrial Automation

QTC Metric Gears for Industrial Automation

QTC Metric Gears offers a wide range of stock spur gears, helical gears, internal gears, worms and worm wheels, bevel gear sets and more. Shop online 24/7, download product specifications and 3D CAD models. Call for engineering assistance.

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Space-saving alternative for rack and pinion drives

Space-saving alternative for rack and pinion drives

Hypoid-toothed precision right angle gear units from Neugart shorten the drive train and are therefore the ideal solution for confined spaces. Output shafts with a premounted pinion are also available specifically for use on rack and pinion drives.

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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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JIE JRT series gearmotor

JIE JRT series gearmotor

Premium Quality, Local Inventory, Great Service, Quick delivery; Options are helical inline, parallel shaft, helical bevel and helical worm; Available in both cast iron and stainless steel housing.

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Force Control Posidyne Clutch/Brakes Eliminate Downtime and Boost Blown Film Production

Force Control Posidyne Clutch/Brakes Eliminate Downtime and Boost Blown Film Production

A worldwide manufacturer of many types of plastic has manufacturing facilities around the world, including one in the southeast that makes PVC stretch film. Imagine the film used to wrap meat at your local neighborhood grocery store, or that you might use to keep leftovers fresh for later in the week.

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