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PTDA Canadian Conference scheduled for June 7 to 9 in Victoria, B.C.

Andre Voshart | December 20, 2011

Since its debut in 2002, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Canadian Conference has become a powerful business conclave for Canada’s power transmission/motion control industry. The event features intimate business...

Tsubaki celebrates equipment investments, ‘made-in-Canada’ sprockets with open house

Andre Voshart | November 30, 2011

Tsubaki of Canada Ltd. welcomed attendees from 24 different companies from across Canada (from Dartmouth, N.S., to Prince George, B.C.) to its Canadian open house on Sept. 22, 2011, in...

PTDA Foundation surpasses fund drive goal in 2011 with $240K

Andre Voshart | November 22, 2011

Industry support for the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Foundation’s fundraising efforts in 2011 came to almost $240,000. The foundation concluded its 2011 fund drive with a six-percent increase from...

PTDA names Canadian member as president for 2012

Andre Voshart | November 17, 2011

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2012 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at last month’s Industry Summit in Washington, D.C. Mitch Bouchard, secretary treasurer with General Bearing...

Timken names new business development manager, GM of sales in Canada

Andre Voshart | November 08, 2011

The Timken Company has appointed Frank Mascia to the position of general manager of sales in Canada and Evan Boere to the position of business development manager in Canada, both...

BSA publishes guides to bearing installation, mounting tools

Andre Voshart | October 27, 2011

The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) is promoting a pair of valuable education tools that can help end users maximize their bearing investment. Bearing Installation – Fitting Practice (PDF) and Bearing...

Thordon Bearings replaces B.C. distributor with Mill Log Marine

Andre Voshart | October 20, 2011

Mill Log Marine in Burnaby, B.C., has been appointed the authorized distributor in British Columbia for Canadian manufacturer Thordon Bearings, replacing W.L. Marine. With this agreement, Mill Log Marine becomes...

Timken completes Drives LLC acquisition

Andre Voshart | October 03, 2011

The Timken Company has completed the $92 million acquisition of Drives LLC, a manufacturer of drive chains, roller chains and conveyor augers for the mobile and industrial machinery sectors.

PTM becomes the Canadian sales rep for Rossi Gearmotors

Andre Voshart | September 14, 2011

PTM Industries has announced it is now the Canadian sales representative for Rossi Gearmotors. Based in Suwannee, Ga., Rossi offers a complete line of gearmotors, gear reducers and motion control...

Bearing Specialists Association reveals best-kept secret in 'green' technology

Andre Voshart | September 08, 2011

The Education Services Committee of the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) has selected The Best Kept Secret in "Green" Technology as the next topic in their series of Bearing Briefs. The Best...

Timken to acquire Drives LLC, expanding power transmission line

Andre Voshart | August 31, 2011

The Timken Company announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Drives LLC for US$92 million in cash. Based in Fulton, Ill., Drives is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered...

PTDA releases power transmission/motion control industry directory

Andre Voshart | July 11, 2011

The 2011 Membership Directory of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is a resource for any company seeking key contacts for distributors and manufacturers of power transmission/motion control products. The...

How to meet your bearings’ life expectancies

Andre Voshart | January 30, 2012

Question: “We recently received a shipment of L10-rated bearings. Can you explain the meaning of the L10 designation?” Rotating-element bearing manufacturers measure reliability using a “load–life” calculation rating known as the...

Higher Learning: Technical training on bearings pays off

Andre Voshart | December 12, 2011

For professionals dealing with highly specialised mechanical components like rolling bearings, a general technical understanding of the products can help them improve productivity and cut costs. Unfortunately, the “formal education”...

13 handling tips to avoid lubricant contaminants

Andre Voshart | September 13, 2011

Question: “An analysis of bearing failures pinpointed contaminated lubricants as the primary cause. Could you provide tips for contamination avoidance?” While not exhaustive, these tips will help keep your lubricants clean: Storage 1)...

Need for Speed: Hydraulic motor boosts efficiency in potash mine

Andre Voshart | September 02, 2011

Work output in a potash mine is dependent on machines with high mobility and production efficiency. As the world’s demand increases for potash that is used primarily as an agriculture...

Finding Efficiencies: 5 places to slash power costs in food production

Andre Voshart | July 18, 2011

The high cost of energy has placed a premium on finding ways to reduce energy consumption in the food production process. Fortunately, there are steps maintenance and plant managers can...

Benefits of a Lubrication Audit: Develop a consistent maintenance plan

Andre Voshart | June 06, 2011

The unfortunate reality for many companies is that their current in-plant lubrication program has not been proactively planned out and implemented. Instead, its development was a piecemeal process, developed over...

Oldham couplings: Not just for motion control applications

Andre Voshart | May 12, 2011

Oldham couplings are typically used in motion control applications where zero-backlash performance is required. However, these couplings, such as those from Ruland Manufacturing Co. Inc. (pictured, distributed in Canada by...

Plastic linear bearings replace PTFE-lined bearings in post-plating machine

Andre Voshart | April 21, 2011

A machine used during the post-plating stage of a high-performance metal finishing process uses DryLin R linear plain bearings from igus to apply an abrasive, thermal-resistant coating to the interiors...

Custom Made: Custom bearings may be the solution to difficult applications

Andre Voshart | April 11, 2011

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew exactly what bearing you needed for a troublesome application only to be told that a specific design or feature was...

Stay Grounded: Protection rings reduce chronic motor-bearing damage

Andre Voshart | March 02, 2011

It seemed as though nothing could stop the squealing. Not that the Monarch Cement Co.’s huge ball mill wasn’t already loud. Powered by a 5,000-HP motor, it pulverizes 100 tons of...

From All Directions: Pros and cons of tapered roller bearings

Andre Voshart | January 06, 2011

Tapered roller bearings have been in existence since the early 20th century and remain an ideal, versatile roller bearing for many applications, can tolerate multi-directional loads and operate well at...

Motor Failures: Common causes (and solutions)

Andre Voshart | December 20, 2010

Most motor failures stem from damaged bearings or stator windings. Lack of lubrication, over lubrication, misalignment and bearing (shaft) currents often dramatically shorten bearing life. The culprits responsible for premature...

Mounting kit for Aegis shaft grounding ring

January 31, 2012

The new split universal mounting kit version (Split uKIT) of the AEGIS SGR bearing protection ring protects the bearings of VFD-driven motors from electrical damage, and allows quick and easy...

Brushless permanent magnet motors

January 16, 2012

NovaTorque Inc. has introduced its next generation design of 3 HP and 5 HP PremiumPlus+ motors. NovaTorque’s Gen2.0 PremiumPlus+ brushless permanent magnet motors, driven by variable frequency drives, boast motor-only...

Helical gear drives and gear motors

December 01, 2011

Boston Gear and Bauer Gear Motor have combined their gearing expertise to offer the innovative new Series 2000 right-angle helical bevel gear drives and gear motors, designed with many performance...

Corrosion-resistance comparison chart highlights company's 12 rust-prevention options

October 24, 2011

Selecting the right rust preventative for a specific product application is easy referencing Birchwood Casey’s handy corrosion resistance comparison chart. Manufacturers can quickly choose from twelve different aqueous and solvent-based inhibitors...

Bosch Rexroth pump with cooling, filtering, lubricating

September 20, 2011

The new PGZ Series 1X gerotor pump from Bosch Rexroth represents a pump concept for low-pressure applications in the nominal size range from 20 to 140 ccm. Use in variable-speed...

High-capacity tapered roller bearing insert

August 22, 2011

Baldor Electric Co. offers the Baldor-Dodge Type E-Xtra bearing with the high load ratings and an advanced sealing system. The high-capacity tapered roller bearing insert allows for a combination of...

Quick-clamping shaft collars

August 22, 2011

Ruland has recently developed and manufactures quick-clamping shaft collars. These new shaft collars are designed with a low-profile integral clamping lever, in contrast to the typical approach of employing separate...

Variable frequency drive system

August 08, 2011

Amtech Drives now offers their Eazy Series variable-frequency drive system to the North American markets. Designed to precisely manage the electrical current for ultra high-speed motors and spindles, the Eazy...

Baldor now sells ABB motors, generators

July 25, 2011

Baldor is now responsible for selling and supporting the complete line of ABB low and medium voltage industrial electric motors and generators. This move by ABB allows Baldor to offer...

Deep-drilling brushless servomotor

June 22, 2011

Electromate announced that Maxon has launched its EC22 HD (heavy duty) motor, a 22-mm-diameter brushless motor developed for the exceptionally high requirements in deep drilling technology and resists extreme operating...

Precision rolling bearings

May 30, 2011

C&U Bearing offers an innovative portfolio of rolling bearings that makes it easy for electric apparatus manufacturers and servicers to meet their design, production and repair needs. A leader in...

Linear drives with automated greasing

April 25, 2011

For automatic cleaning and lubrication of the drive shaft, Uhing linear drives from Amacoil are available with a combination shaft scraper/grease fitting option. The inexpensive addition removes excessive grease, dust and...