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   Power Transmission Technology Update       October 6, 2020

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Couplings Retrofit Prevents Catastrophic Failure

When City Scrap & Salvage experienced a catastrophic failure of the driveline between the motor and rotor of its automotive shredder, the company called on Voith Turbo for a potential manufacturing solution.

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Establishing a Metric for Identifying Rolling Bearing Cage Dynamics

Low-noise behavior, especially with respect to rolling bearings, is considered one of the most important quality features in machinery and power train engineering. Download this white paper to learn about cage movement in rolling bearings, and discover a methodology that enables an objective assessment of bearing cage dynamics.

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Engineered Mechanical Solutions from SDP/SI

Engineered Mechanical Solutions from SDP/SI

SDP/SI provides engineered mechanical solutions to the aerospace, medical, defense, recreational and automation industries. Manufacturing gears, mechanical components and complex assemblies, SDP/SI offers problem-solving component options including Flexible Couplings. For position accuracy, zero backlash and torsional rigidity and damping in high-speed servo systems specify Antivibration Flexible Couplings.

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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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Which coupling is ideal for your application?

Which coupling is ideal for your application?

R+W has released a product selection guide to provide a preliminary overview of their coupling and power transmission capabilities, helping users drill down to the best coupling choice for specific applications. This brief but informative guide includes links to more details and selection tips for each category, providing a clearer understanding of available coupling technology.

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Standard Industrial Worm Speed Reducers

Standard Industrial Worm Speed Reducers

Our standard industrial worm speed reducers provide improved performance, high reliability and easy maintenance. Offered in 7 sizes with center distances from 28 - 110mm. Featuring a flexible coupling input, all aluminum housings, and NEMA, IEC, or servo motor adapters.

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 Anglgear™: Proudly Made in the USA

Anglgear™: Proudly Made in the USA

Our right angle gearbox line consists of 14 different models, available from stock in both Inch and Metric series and sold worldwide. We also modify our units to meet our customers’ design specifications.

Supplying all the branches of the military in addition to the packaging, general purpose & aerospace industries.

Andantex USA; Contact: m.meireles@andantex.com

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Siemens Offers Faster E-Motor Production with Wire Brake Application

Siemens Offers Faster E-Motor Production with Wire Brake Application

For the faster production of e-motors, Siemens has developed a new application which optimally controls wire tension for linear winding and minimizes fluctuations in force. The Wire Brake software application for automated winding of rectangular coil former controls the tension of the copper wire.

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