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   Power Transmission Technology Update       September 5, 2024

Nord Powers Automation with Modular Solutions for Over 100 Diverse Industries

Nord Drivesystems delivers reliable, high efficiency automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Their modular product portfolio of over 20,000,000 standard components includes gear units, electric motors, and electronic control products that offer versatility and flexibility for easy adaptation to application requirements.

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Redex USA to Showcase Advanced Machine Tool Drives at IMTS 2024

The Redex machine tool lineup features preloaded rack & pinion solutions for linear axis drives, ring gear and pinion for rotary axis drives, and 2-speed spindle drive gearboxes providing constant power to the spindle. Redex rack & pinion dedicated reducers are uniquely designed to provide high stiffness and work in combination with our DualDRIVE mechanical and TwinDRIVE electrical preloading technologies to eliminate backlash and ensure precise positioning over the entire axis length.

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Berg Compares Spur and Helical Gears

Mechanical design engineers planning a drivetrain typically have a range of component options to choose from, and many decisions will boil down to the specific application. When it comes to creating optimal torque output, rotational speed and direction, few decisions are as important in designing high performing gear drives as choosing the right gear for the job.

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Overcoming washdown and high-torque demands in food processing

A major poultry processing plant found a solution with Boston Gear’s new Gen2 SS700 gearbox that overcame challenges to high torque loads in a frequent washdown environment where previous gearboxes required frequent servicing or replacement due to the demanding operation and environment.

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Problem-Solving Solutions, Not Just Off-the-Shelf Components

SDP/SI engineers help solve problems and overcome technical challenges, providing customized, application specific pulleys, belts, and mechanical components. With years of experience and wide-ranging application knowledge we partner with our customers to ensure the complete drive system is optimized for their needs. Let’s chat!

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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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Gearbox Innovations: Leveraging Simmerring® Seals for Better Performance

Gearbox Innovations: Leveraging Simmerring® Seals for Better Performance

Gearboxes are found everywhere from robotics to agriculture, but getting peak performance from your gearbox requires some serious expertise. Join us to explore how Simmerring® seals are revolutionizing gearbox design and performance. This webinar will dive into cutting-edge innovations, showcasing how these advanced seals can enhance durability, reduce maintenance, and boost overall efficiency in gearbox applications. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and discover how to take your gearbox technology to the next level with Simmerring® solutions.

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Elastomer insert lineshafts offer zero-backlash over long spans

Elastomer insert lineshafts offer zero-backlash over long spans

DieQua's most cost effective line shaft model! The flexible elements of the model LE are zero backlash elastomer jaw style couplings, with a variety of insert materials, integrated with the torque tube. Split half hubs connect to shafts with two screws. Lengths are custom manufactured for all 6 sizes.

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NEW Power Plant Repair Case Study

NEW Power Plant Repair Case Study

The issue started with excessive gearbox vibrations. The power plant contacted PHILADELPHIA GEAR®, who identified a broken gear and misaligned housing bores. But the plant couldn’t wait to procure new housing. Read the case study to see how PHILADELPHIA GEAR worked creatively, restoring the unit in just two weeks.

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Join us for Gearbox CSI

Join us for Gearbox CSI

AGMA is hosting our Gearbox CSI on October 22-24 and 29-31, 2024 online! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below.

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KISSsoft System Module: Operating Modes and Load Spectra

KISSsoft System Module: Operating Modes and Load Spectra

Calculating the strength of a transmission requires handle various load levels in a load spectrum. The load spectrum includes all system boundaries, namely all power inputs and power outputs. Additionally, a transmission includes synchronizers, clutches, and brakes to manage different operating modes.

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