To improve rotating equipment performance, it pays to address both the component level – such as bearing management – and the ‘bigger picture’ of increased digitalisation

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With such a wide variety of products capable of fulfilling diverse requirements, selecting a gearbox can be quite a conundrum. This article from Stober offers some guidance

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Although most conveyor chain these days is wedge riveted as standard, the option to specify spin riveting is an important one, and should be considered for critical applications both by designers of original equipment and maintenance engineers alike

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When a group of engineering faculty and students from Virginia Tech University wanted to address inherent inefficiencies associated with traditional residential construction, electronic linear motion systems from Thomson Industries provided part of the solution

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How can you tell in advance whether a hybrid bearing will outperform a steel one in your application and whether its extra cost can be justified? This difficult, recurring question can now be answered by a newly developed bearing life model, as Guillermo Morales-Espejel explains

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Located in areas of high tidal energy, tidal turbines require reliable and robust braking systems to handle challenging environmental conditions, avoid shock loads in the drivetrain and protect all the various components. Svendborg Brakes addressed these needs and delivered an ideal tidal turbine setup for installation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)’s test site

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With multiple OEMs testing or delivering autonomous agricultural vehicles to market, new powertrain solutions are required to provide optimal application performance for the many classes of new vehicles. Altra Industrial Motion offers a suite of innovative solutions designed to meet the needs of each vehicle requirement

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When a leading UK manufacturer of soft drinks experienced premature bearing failures on its automatic bottle sleeving machine, it solved the problem by adopting non-contact, shielded, greased-for-life deep groove ball bearings from NSK. The move has increased the operational life of the bearings by a factor of 52, which in turn is generating annual savings of €10,874

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While there no shortage of options when it comes to choosing shaft couplings, the devil is in the detail, so it is worthwhile taking a critical look at the technical product details and the range of services offered by the manufacturer

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Many engineers have at least a basic understanding of rotating bearing technology, and in some cases are experts in the field, but what do they need to consider when specifying bearings for extreme environments? Mike Page looks at the issues

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Keeping a servo driven system running at peak efficiency is no simple feat. Misunderstanding performance criteria such as misalignment, torque, or RPM can be all it takes to cause a critical and costly failure says Robert Watkins

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Prototype parts have been developed by the University of Sheffield AMRC for a company aiming to disrupt the mechanical power transmission market with its redesign of the roller chain – producing one that promises to be more durable, lightweight and low maintenance.

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David Proud explains how to overcome the potentially damaging effects of vibration using drive couplings with a high torsional flexibility

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Team BRIT and MME Motorsport have developed a new hand control technology that enables disabled and able-bodied drivers to use the same car

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Introduced at last year's SPS IPC Drives, ROBA-brake-checker and ROBA-torqcontrol intelligent modules from mayr easily and quickly monitor safety brakes or facilitate the even and smooth deceleration of machines – even with varying load

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Phil Burge describes how a new design of single-row angular contact ball bearings is enabling pump and compressor manufacturers to boost the output of their machines economically without compromising reliability and efficiency

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Spending time evaluating and selecting the correct drive coupling for a specific application may seem like a source of frustration for designers and engineers, however the resultant benefits greatly outweigh the initial effort, says David Proud, general manager of Reich Drive Systems UK

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MULCO partner TransDev is the UK & Ireland distributor of BRECO PU belts. In this application example a Mulco partner in Germany utilises BRECO linear belts with attached profiles; TranDev undertakes similar projects via its expert Special Belts manufacturing facility

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The use of application-specific bearing steels and surface treatments permits the reliability of bearings to be increased significantly, which in turn contributes to the reduction of machinery and equipment TCO (total cost of ownership). A combination of a special alloy and specific heat treatment was used to develop NSK's Super Tough steel.

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The best way for buyers to protect themselves and their customers from counterfeit bearings is purchasing only from a reliable source – such as direct from the manufacturer or through a certified distributor, says Martin Ryan, Industrial Distribution director for Schaeffler UK.

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If you are lost for a solution and can’t find what you are looking for don't worry, TFC will have the solution for you, offering a diverse range of fasteners and fully bespoke products to suit our customers individual needs;

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Alan Gustar – King of the Unislides at LG Motion

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Optidrive Eco Variable Frequency Drives provide efficient, reliable and quiet control of motors for HVAC and pumping applications.

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The ArcuDent Toothcoupling is a double-jointed steel coupling. The teeth of the hubs and covers receive shape corrections to allow the highest misalignment capacity. It is a flexible, but nonetheless torsion-resistant coupling.

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Bearings are essential in most industries and at times operating under demanding and extreme conditions.

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High Torque - DC Brake Motor

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From the smallest to the strongest industrial robot in the world With more than 100 models, FANUC offers the widest range of industrial robots in the world.

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Focused on ease of use, Optidrive E3 provides unrivalled simplicity of installation, connection and commissioning, allowing the user to benefit from precise motor control and energy savings within minutes.

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Grip knobs, control knobs and handles represent the "SOFT" LINE.

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MB50 fans. Mancoolers from stock! 110v and 240V

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The new Portescap 22DCP DC motors deliver high speed-to-torque performance at optimised cost

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high efficiency, maintenance free pulleys guarantee long working life

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TFC offers a multitude of services including:

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The 400 Series has been designed to meet the need for a high-and low-speed, free-wheeling torque limiter.

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Seals and other similar products are vital accessories to a host of larger components and these often need to be replaced frequently as a result of preventative maintenance or breakdown.

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