Kurt Machining Utilizes Live Tool Speed Increaser, Realizes 9X Tool Cost Savings in Less Than a Year
Minnesota CNC shop uses Heimatec speed increaser to up RPM and feed rate; significantly reduces cycle time on aluminum engraving application Kurt Machining (Minneapolis, Minnesota) specializes in providing precision CNC machined parts, using state-of-the-art technologies and up to 5-axis machining. Since 1952, this 110,000 sq. ft. shop has provided its customers in a variety of high-quality...
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New SPH Flange Planetary Gearbox Delivers an Improved Torsional Rigidity
Offered in three frame sizes and are rated for up to 450 Nm nominal and 675 Nm acceleration torque. Features single piece steel housing and ring gear that is machined directly inside. Provides a standard backlash rating of < 3 arc-min (single stage units) or < 1 arc-min reduced.
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AutomationDirect Introduces 325 Frame Size IronHorse Cast Iron Worm Gearboxes Available In Ratios of 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 30:1, 40:1 & 60:1
3.25” input to output shaft distance gearboxes with outputs in left hand shaft, right hand shaft, dual shaft and hollow shaft. Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of the motor speed and increase output torque by the same ratio. Gearbox C-face interface matches NEMA 56C, 145TC and 182/4TC motor frame sizes.
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New 3-to-1 Speed Reducers from Rolling Motion Industries Utilize Traction Drive Technology
The 3-to-1 Speed Reducers consist of MAR-17-1-3.1 and the MAR-23-1-3.1 that uses an engineered traction fluid with coefficient of friction of 0.1 to 0.12. The MAR-17-1-3.1 unit is rated for input speeds up to 3600 rpm with 10 to 20 in/lbs of torque whereas the MAR-23-1-3.1 is rated for speeds up to 3600 rpm with an input of 20 to 30 in/lbs of torque. They are suitable for use in equipment such as...
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Deploying Commercial Electronics in Rugged Environments
This white paper explores how Commercial Off-the-Shelf components can be used efficiently and cost-effectively in critical military applications.
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CRP Automotive Offers New AAE Steering Gear Boxes with Hard and Undersized Sector Shafts
The AAE Steering Gear Boxes are designed for Ford truck applications that include 968-1979 Ford F100-F350, 2005-2008 Ford F250 and F350, and 2008-2010 Ford F250 and F350. The gear boxes consist of case-hardened shafts and oversized bearings. The improved design of the boxes prevents premature failure caused by brittle and undersized sector shaft.
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IPTS Introduces I-Line Dipstick Gear Reducers That are Machined to Exact Tolerance
The I-Line Dipstick Gear Reducers are used in operations that push, pull, place, lift, lower, locate, stack, turn or wrap. The units are suitable for lubrication maintenance applications where it is difficult to see sight gauge.
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New GPL Series Gearboxes Feature a Backlash of Less Than 0.1 arcmin
The GPL Series Zero-Backlash Gearboxes are offered in seven sizes with ratios ranging from 36:1 to 200:1. The units are available with different output options such as solid flange (GPL-F), hollow shaft flanged (GPL-H). They are suitable for applications ranging from robotics and automation to medical equipment where zero-backlash, high tilting and torsional rigidity is required.
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New Planetary Gearbox is Suitable for Horizontal and Vertical Robotic Applications
GAM’s Planetary Robotic Gearbox is available in seven frame sizes ranging from 180-330 mm in GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hollow) versions. The unit offers torque ranging from 400-3,000 Nm and a backlash of ≤ 0.1 arc minute. These gearboxes deliver an efficiency of 90% with noise level of 65 dB and 20,000 hrs service life. They are offered in flange and hollow output designs and right angle...
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New SK 02040.1 Helical Worm Gear Unit Delivers an Output Torque up to 100 Nm
Nord’s SK 02040.1 Helical Worm Gear Unit is suitable for conveyors in food and beverage, bottling, manufacturing, warehousing and packaging applications. Units offer a power range from 0.12 to 1.1 kW and speed ratios ranging from 5.3:1 to 330:1. SK 02040.1 unit comes in one-piece die-cast aluminium UNICASE™ housing that increases the strength and rigidity.
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Latest HPN Planetary Servo Gearheads Come in Quick Connect Single Bolt Clamping Design
HPN Planetary Servo Gearheads are available in frame sizes of 11, 14, 20, 32, and 40 with two-stage ratios of 15:1, 20:1, 25:1, 35:1, 40:1, 45:1 and 50:1. Units deliver peak torque ranging from 9 N∙m to 752 N∙m and a backlash of <5 arc-min (single stage) and <7 arc-min (Two stage). The gearheads can be coupled to any servo motors using Quick Connect® mounting system. Units are suitable for...
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DoorKing Releases Advanced Long Range Card Reader System with Frequency Hopping Technology
The DoorKing DKS AVI system is at the cutting edge of automotive security technology and represents a leap forward in engineering innovation. When it comes to long-range passive card readers, we lead the industry and set the standard for quality and performance. To find out why the DoorKing DKS AVI system is taking the automotive security industry by storm, see our video.
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