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   Power Transmission Technology Update       December 1, 2020

Stainless Steel Powertrains Provide Peace of Mind

Hardly a day passes without a new FDA recall of some food product as the number of Americans falling ill from food contamination infections continues to rise.

While there are many causes of food poisoning, food processing equipment design plays a part. Motor and speed reducer drivetrains are found on all types of conveyors and equipment in food processing plants producing everything from beef and poultry to processed ready-to-eat products – in fact anything that people or their pets consume for nutrition or pleasure.

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Bonfiglioli presents EVOX, the new gear-motor platform

Bonfiglioli presents EVOX, the new gear-motor platform

EVOX is a helical in-line gearbox designed with a smooth surface that can be adapted to any machine. The new asynchronous low voltage e-motor was developed with modularity, efficiency and reliability in mind. They’re the answer to tech complexity market demand and are compliant with the strictest energy efficiency standards.

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IE5: The Next Generation of High Efficiency Motors

IE5: The Next Generation of High Efficiency Motors

NORD’s IE5+ motors offer 0.47 – 1.5 HP and 14.2 – 42.5 lb-in. of torque in a single motor frame with several industry-standard mounting options. Designed for compatibility with NORD’s modular gear units, this motor allows the number of variants to be reduced significantly, making systems easier to maintain and saving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) costs.

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Gearbox bearings not up to the grind? NSKHPS.

Gearbox bearings not up to the grind? NSKHPS.

NSKHPS cylindrical roller bearings are engineered to deliver extended high performance with the high loads and speeds of modern industrial gearbox applications. Optimized materials, cage designs and lubricant flow results in low-noise running with reduced heat generation.

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Trusted by many advanced agencies around the world.

Trusted by many advanced agencies around the world.

Does your application require greater torque in less space? Spiroid’s skew-axis, high torque gears enable world-class power density in a small footprint.

Get in touch with our engineers to see if Spiroid is the best fit for your application. 320-762-7133

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High Performance Spiral Bevel Gearboxes

High Performance Spiral Bevel Gearboxes

With more models, sizes, and ratios, DieQua's spiral bevel gearboxes offer precision, performance and durability far above standard products. They're ideal for applications requiring high speed, precise motion control, high torque, or heavy shocks. Several configurations, options, and customized solutions provide unmatched design versatility.

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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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IP69K Products For CIP Standards from One Supplier

IP69K Products For CIP Standards from One Supplier

Corrosion resistant products from Regal help prevent downtime so you can focus on productivity every day! Ask for Sealmaster® PN Gold™ Bearings with high performance seals, and Hub City® Stainless Steel HERA® Gear Drives which are interchangeable to up to 4 sizes of worm drives!

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Second Class Opened: How to Interpret a Gear Inspection Chart

Second Class Opened: How to Interpret a Gear Inspection Chart

We have opened a second class due to high demand! The class will be Thursday, December 17th from 12pm-4pm ET.

This half-day online seminar is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report. Hope to see you there!

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Dana Introduces Full Drive System Technologies at Bauma China

Dana Introduces Full Drive System Technologies at Bauma China

Dana Incorporated recently announced the introduction of comprehensive drive systems specifically tailored for electric-driven mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) manufactured in China. The solutions extend Dana's wide range of drive and motion systems that can be sourced locally through a single Tier I supplier.

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