AVAILABLE FROM Mclennan, Wittenstein’s new cynapse® smart gearbox combines built-in sensors with analysis and visualisation software to monitor significant gearbox threshold data that is communicated via IO-Link to PLCs as well as higher level IPCs/Gateways and Cloud systems for comprehensive IIoT integration. Data including acceleration, vibration, operating time, and temperature etc. can be evaluated as part of Industry 4.0 predictive maintenance.

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LEADING UK and European specialised industrial service provider, ERIKS, has been appointed by SKF as a Certified Gearbox Rebuilder. The new certification represents an important element in ERIKS’ long term programme to develop a wide range of high value, fully accredited engineering services to support its OEM and end-user customers throughout the manufacturing sectors.

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NEW FROM Delta Line is the GPW56 Wheel Hub Gearbox, a planetary gearbox designed specifically for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

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Ian Williamson, chief design engineer at precision drive system supplier EMS, talks to CDA and shares expert insight into the important features to look out for when selecting a motor gearbox

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IAN WILLIAMSON shares expert insight into the important features to look out for when selecting a motor gearbox

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PLANETARY GEARBOX manufacturer, Apex Dynamics UK, has developed a mobile phone application that helps engineers quickly find an ideal alternative to a Neugart gearbox from its own range of products.

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NEW FROM Apex Dynamics the GL series series of gearboxes is suited to Automated Guided Vehicle (AGVs) applications and complements the company's existing PD/PDR and the PL/PLR ranges.

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Today’s advanced automation and production facilities need lightweight robots (LWRs) and collaborative robots (cobots) that are highly dynamic and accurate. Drawing on its many years of experience in industrial automation, Schaeffler has developed two new and highly innovative components for LWRs and cobots, with which it is opening up new opportunities in a fast-growing market segment.

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Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) approached Dana SAC UK to supply critical parts for their Atlas Transporter, the latest technology from MMD which enables heavy semi-mobile structures to be relocated in a safe and controlled manner.

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By combining SKF and SMT's technical analysis and optimisation capabilities, engineers can now have a seamless experience when designing transmission systems.

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For machine building applications that call for the utmost precision and rigidity, involve higher loads and speeds or require lifetime zero backlash, R. A. Rodriguez offers a new series of standard and bespoke cycloidal gear heads and component sets to complement its gearbox range.

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APEX Dynamics UK will make its debut appearance at Drives & Controls 2020, consolidating its presence in the UK as a leading supplier of planetary servo gearboxes including dedicated product ranges in stainless steel, for the food, pharmaceutical, packaging and automation sectors.

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A complete virtual representation of drive trains and gearboxes is only possible when gearbox, rolling bearing and gearing specialists can digitally link their simulation models together. This makes the exchange of data across companies and systems one of the most important factors in generating ‘digital twins’.

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SEW Eurodrive has repaired and serviced a huge 3800kg Lohmann & Stolterfoht planetary gearbox, driving the only mountain gondola in the UK, high up in the Nevis Mountain Range in Scotland.

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Global manufacturer of industrial chain, coupling and gearbox solutions,Renold is investing in new technology to drive greater efficiency and accuracy in its processes, replacing its former ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems and also introducing new WMS (warehouse management) systems worldwide.

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The two-speed planetary gearbox PS has been developed by Stober and is now newly presented as the PS SensorShift design. The name SensorShift refers to a high-resolution magnetic sensor that precisely records the position of the selector teeth.

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A new size, the P-65, has been added to the Graessner PowerGear P range of bevel gearboxes available from Drive Lines.

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Developed to provide high nominal torque of up to 160Nm and acceleration torque of up to 320Nm, Dunkermotoren has expanded its range of gearboxes with the PLG 63 HP, PLG 75 HP and PLG 95 HP. Even under occasional load peaks of up to 480Nm tunits remain undamaged and continue to operate normally.

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NORD Drivesystems has introduced two new gearboxes for nominal torques of 15 and 20 kNm; the series now comprises 11 gearbox sizes that deliver output torques up to 250kNm.

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Available in the UK through Drive Lines Technologies, PowerGear Miniature bevel gearboxes are compact yet capable of transferring considerable levels of torque, at high speed and with high efficiency.

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