New Gearheads and Gearboxes Products

IronHorse Hollow Shaft Gearboxes Now Available from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect's IronHorse worm gearbox line now includes hollow shaft models in four frame sizes, and six gear ratios from 5:1 to 60:1. Constructed of cast iron one-piece housings, hollow shaft worm gearboxes feature a C-flange input. Designed to change drive direction by 90 degrees, hollow shaft gearboxes are used when space is at a premium, such as for conveyors, or to simplify mechanical...

Variable Speed DC Drives comply with ROHS directive.

Unfiltered type UPM DC motor speed controls target PMDC gearmotors/motors operate from 115/230 Vac and offer output voltages from 0-90 Vdc at 115 Vac and 0-180 Vdc at 230 Vac, at 50/60 Hz input voltage. Offering PWM control, filtered type WPM DC motor speed controls operate from 115 Vac at 50/60 Hz line and provide output of 0-130 Vdc. Both feature 8 DIP switches and -¼ in. quick connect tabs or...

Coaxial-Drive Planetary Gearhead offers low-noise operation.

Featuring OD of 32 mm, Koaxdrive KD 32 combines worm and planetary gearing, with worm-formed motor pinion driving 3 offset planetary wheels interlocking with internal gear. Plastic planetary wheels allow for minimized noise and coupling element is assembled on motor side so shaft is not subjected to axial load. Many reduction ratios are available in 11:1 to 1091:1 range and gearhead provides...

Planetary Gearboxes feature compact, lightweight design.

Designed for Pittman-® brush and brushless DC motors, G30A models incorporate sintered steel planet gears to achieve high torque capacity and low audible noise. They offer maximum load capabilities of 106 oz-in. for 1-stage models and up to 1,250 oz-in. for versions with 4-stages or greater. Gearbox diameters range from 1.200 in. for round versions and 1.496 in. for square types, while lengths...

A Guide to Robotic Cells in Automation: Electronics & Auto Parts

This white paper provides an overview into robotic cells in automation electronics and auto parts.

Worm Gear Speed Reducers feature maintenance-free design.

Available in single reduction ratios from 5 to 100:1 as well as double reductions, Blue Line Reducers feature aluminum heat sink that is adaptable and corrosion-resistant. Each unit starts as hollow output, with ability to add supplemental plug-in shaft, bolt-on output flange, or both to accommodate customer's requirements. Shaft-in, NEMA, and metric motor flange input styles are also available.

Servo Reducers offer torque capacity to 90 Nm.

Suited for general automation or packaging machinery, Series S includes 5 sizes with speeds as high as 4,000 rpm. Right angle servo gear heads come with Conex gearing and are lubricated for life, vent-free. Output shaft connection has standard hollow bore and plug-in shafts to facilitate installation. Made of lightweight aluminum, reducers are suited for light-duty washdown applications.

New TR Flanged Pinion Range Available

ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of ISO 9409-1 flanged pinions, which have compact designs to reduce the amount of drive torque required. Traditionally, flanged pinions have large pitch diameters which increase the amount of torque on the reducer they mount to. With the new TR Pinion range, the pinion pitch diameters are significantly smaller, reducing the drive...

Reducer is designed for high-torque applications.

Designed to meet or exceed AGMA and international standards, Dodge MagnaGear XTR is available with parallel shaft or right-angle configurations and torque capacities to 920,000 lb-in. Modular design allows for multiple mounting configurations and can be used with various soft start mechanisms. Constructed of heavy-duty cast iron, product features carburized, hardened, and precision ground...

Anti-Vibration Tools Are Show-Stoppers Introduced by Craftsman® at the 2008 International Builders Show

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 -- International Builders Show -- Anti-vibration tools are sure to be the show-stoppers at Craftsman's 2008 International Builders Show booth. The Craftsman brand continues to develop innovations and technologies to advance products, using customer feedback and opinions as a guide. Here is a sneak peak of the new, powerful Craftsman tools and hardware that are currently...

Worm Gear Speed Reducer suits food and beverage industry.

Offering maximum corrosion resistance in caustic wash down environments, Stainless Steel 700 Series Worm Gear Speed Reducer comes with housings, motor flange, and carrier crafted from 316SS. Rounded housing design, plastic hardware covers, and 2-piece mounting base prevent particle accumulation or fluid pooling on or under unit. Large internal oil reservoir is filled with H1 food-grade lubricant...

Gorbel Introduces New Mobile Fall Protection Unit

Providing adequate fall protection is always a critical consideration and one that in many cases can be difficult to ensure. The new Mobile Fall Protection Unit is designed to facilitate positive fall protection in applications that would typically be difficult or impossible to provide with standard methods. To learn all about the advantages and convenience, see our video.