Low Cost High Volume Micro Clutch
The MIC clutches from Ogura are designed to operate in copy and fax machines. These consumer products are produced in very high volume, which has allowed for cost reduction advantages. Many other applications exist that can can take advantage of this style clutch. It is available in 3 designs from 2.2 to 7 in-lbs of torque.
Read More »BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology Shifts into High Gear on BMW M3
BorgWarner's DualTronic® Technology Shifts Quickly and Smoothly, Improves Acceleration and Fuel Economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9 - BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) will supply its DualTronic® clutch module for the 7-speed M double-clutch transmission (DCT) Drivelogic" in the BMW M3, recently launched in Europe, the United States and other markets worldwide. "BorgWarner's dual-clutch...
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Under the Hood Electric Clutches with Higher Speed Capacity
Ogura mobile clutches are used to drive a variety of air conditioning compressors, water pumps, air pumps and hydraulic pumps. Standard series can operate at 6,000 RPM, while some higher speed units are capable of 10,000 RPM. There are approximately 500 designs to choose from.
Read More »BorgWarner Receives Nissan 2008 Global Innovation Award for Its Dual-Clutch Technology on the GT-R Sports Car
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 / -- BorgWarner received a 2008 Global Innovation Award from Nissan in recognition of its innovative dual-clutch technology, used in the all-new 2008 Nissan GT-R. Launched in December in Japan and last month in the United States, the eagerly anticipated sports car is the first GT-R engineered for sale in global markets, the world's first longitudinal transaxle...
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Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems
If you can't stand the heat, don't get out of the kitchen! Download this white paper and see how you can improve your commercial kitchen ventilation system.
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Low Cost Tension or Slip Clutch/Brake
OPL units are primarily designed for controlling paper jam conditions in copy and fax machines. They are made in very high volumes so they have very low cost, even though they contain magnetic particles and permanent magnets. These units can come with either customized 400 series stainless steel shafts or hollow bore units to slide on a customer's existing shaft. Ogura products are manufactured...
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Electromagnetic Clutches offer noise dampening option.
RoHS-compliant V series, developed to satisfy medical and other consumer-related applications in which clutch or brake engagement noise would be objectionable, is available with silent armature option. Unit incorporates noise dampening plastic disc to help dampen high-frequency noise and reduce time of noise wave.
Read More »The Blue Clutch Goes Green
BLM's distinctive blue clutches have always been a green solution, long before it was politically correct. BLM has always produced an energy efficient clutch. An electric motor with a centrifugal clutch starts under no load and does not engage and drive the load until it reaches near rated speed. Once up to speed a motor has more torque to start and accelerate the load and consumes much less...
Read More »Universal Shaft Mounted Combinations
The UMH is one of BLM's Universal Shaft mounted style Centrifugal Clutches. It is designed to support the end of a universal shaft. This is achieved by mounting the centrifugal clutch on the shaft on the driven side. A typical application for this style is municipal water treatment facilities. Where the primary system is powered by electricity, this centrifugal clutch is used on the back up...
Read More »BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System Featured in 2009 Dodge Journey
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 5 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey crossover offers BorgWarner's award-winning Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system as an option for drivers who value performance, fuel economy and stability. Based on Chrysler's global D-segment platform, the Dodge Journey blends the capability of a sport-utility vehicle with the overall efficiency of a passenger car into a...
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Small Foot Mounted Clutch/Brake Now Comes with High Cycle Option
The Ogura AMU clutch/brake modules have the option to interchange with other US domestic manufacturers. The units have the ability to go to a no-gap design, which maintains consistent armature pull-in times, which is important for high cycle applications. Ogura products are manufactured in Europe, North and South America and Asia. Manufacturing plants are ISO9001, 14001 and TS16949 compliant....
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Material Handling Solutions from Global Leader in Rubber & Urethane Power Transmission
Megadyne's QST polyurethane timing belts take up less space and guarantee a lower noise level than chain and other traditional material handling belts. Check out our video to learn more.
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