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May 16, 2013 - Forming steel into different-sized bar stock requires positioning and fastening a system’s roll-forming wheels with accuracy so they stay aligned throughout the process. The ETP Hyloc from Zero-Max promises just that: a hub-shaft connection in these difficult operating environments, providing concentricity despite high torque and radial loading of the system. Easily adjustable, says Zero-Max, the Hyloc can be repositioned on the shaft or removed for changing…
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Power Transmission Distributors Association releases 2013 membership directory
Written by Anthony Capkun
May 10, 2013 - For those seeking to connect with distributors and manufacturers of power transmission/motion control products, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2013 Membership Directory. PTDA members distribute and manufacture products such as motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants and other industrial products that keep machinery moving. The directory contains e-mail, phone, fax, address and website listings. Print editions are available to PTDA members for…
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May 7, 2013 - An expanded line of lever-actuated shaft collars that can be opened, moved and re-clamped by hand for use in larger, non-rotary applications is being introduced by Stafford Mfg. Corp. Staff-Lok shaft collars feature an integral hinge with a conformal cam lever for clamping, and a knurled nut for adjusting the clamping preset, making it easy to move by lifting the lever, moving the collar and clamping…
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Tolomatic iPad app gives you easy access to industrial motion control products
Written by Anthony Capkun
April 30, 2013 - Tolomatic’s new iPad app gives engineers easy access to its linear motion product information: electric linear actuators, motors and control systems; pneumatic cylinders; industrial caliper brakes; right-angle gearboxes; and cone clutches, as well as instant links to Tolomatic’s sizing and selection tools. Product resources such as catalogues, brochures, parts and service sheets, manuals, white papers and guides are just a touch away, and are updated automatically…
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April 29, 2013 - New 80:1 and 100:1 ratios are now available in single reduction 700 Series worm gear speed reducers from Boston Gear. The new models provide the compact size of a single reduction reducer with a lower purchase price than traditional double reduction units, boasts the company. Units are backward-compatible with all 700 Series industry-standard mounting dimensions. These reducers are ideal for low-torque, light-duty material handling, food processing…
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High-flex, cleanroom-approved power and data cables Featured
Written by Rob Colman
HELUKABEL expanded its cleanroom approved power and data cable product portfolio with the launch of its CLEANFLEX series. These UL/CSA-approved, shielded and unshielded power and data cables are suitable for use in continuous-flexing, cable track-equipped machinery built for cleanroom applications, such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
The ACS 2000, ABBʼs active front end drive for general purpose applications, is now available with higher power capabilities, up to 3000 HP.
April 19, 2013 - Ruland Manufacturing Co. Inc. has expanded its quick-clamping shaft collar line to accommodate sizes up to 3 in., and is designed for light-duty stationary or low-RPM applications that require quick-positioning adjustments or frequent set-up changes where the use of tools is not practical. When installed, the handle sits flush with the outside diameter, making them suitable for rotating applications. The design features a tension-adjustment screw, making…
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April 19, 2013 - Force Control Industries says its Size 30 Posidyne clutch brake with Oil Shear Technology can be operated as a clutch only for applications such as pumps or fans, or as a clutch brake for cycling or indexing applications. This brake dynamically accelerates or decelerates high inertia loads without wear on friction discs, says Force, promising years of maintenance-free, no-downtime operation. It is suitable for bulk materials…
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April 17, 2013 - AST Bearings, a supplier of bearing products and services, has added 475 new products to its mounted bearing category. The subsets for the recently added mounted brackets are: two bolt pillow blocks; two bolt flanges; three bolt flanges, and; tapped base housings. The mounted bearing selections, along with all 10,000 AST products, have been indexed through an interactive, online catalogue featuring access to a downloadable library…
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