New Mechanical Power Transmission Products

Moog Wins Contract to Supply Narec with a Test System to Evaluate 100 M Wind Turbine Blades

Used in the World's Largest Wind Turbine Blade Test Facility East Aurora, NY, USA- Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today that the company has been awarded a contract to supply a test system to Narec (National Renewable Energy Centre) to evaluate and test wind turbine blades at their new 100 m (328 ft) blade testing facility in Blyth,...

Dynapar Showcasing HD35R Optical Encoder at the Windpower Conference and Exhibition 2012

Dynapar, in partnership with IPS TRICO, will be exhibiting at this year's AWEA show in Atlanta, Georgia, June 3-6, Booth #7909. Dynapar will proudly feature its line of wind energy specific encoders, such as the HD35R, W56 and AI25W, which are known for reliability, durability, and keeping the wind industry from going up-tower unnecessarily. From wind power plants to large commercial wind...

Westport Announces New Product Enhancements on Its Flagship HD15L LNG Engine for Class 8 Trucking

VANCOUVER - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines today announced a broad range of product enhancements to meet customer needs in its best-in-class solution for natural gas Class 8 trucks: -- Higher Horsepower and Torque -The Westport HD 15L will now be available in North America with up to 550 horsepower and 1850 lb-ft of torque, targeted for...

The New Generation of Inline Gearboxes

Introducing the NEW alpha LP+ Generation 3 Gearhead from WITTENSTEIN Experience the faces of a new generation of gearboxes with the revolutionary LP+ Generation 3 from WITTENSTEIN. This new precision gearhead sets new standards for drive systems looking for economic flexibility. The LP+ Generation 3 has the same space envelope requirements as the LP+ which makes it ideal as a drop-in replacement;...

Super Precision Bearings for Machine Tools: Factors For A Successful Spindle Bearing Set Up

This white paper provides an in-depth overview into choosing the right bearing for machine tools.

Linear Actuator and Drive Package delivers up to 76 lbf.

Combining Size 17 captive stepper motor linear actuator and DCM4826X microstepping drive module, system is available with 2.33, 5, and 12 V coil voltages. Package delivers max output force of 50 lbf in single stack version and 76 lbf in double stack version, with linear travel per step of 0.00006-0.005 in., depending on lead screw pitch and step angle. Rated for 12-48 Vdc input voltage, bipolar...

Stepper Motor offers diverse configuration options.

Integrated system comprises Size 17 captive stepper motor linear actuator and DCM4826X microstepping drive module. Drive can be configured for full-, half-, or micro-step, and linear actuator/drive unit is offered in single and double stack motor configurations with various lead screw resolutions. Respectively, max output force is 50 and 76 lbf for single- and double-stack versions. Linear travel...

Volvo Group to Supply Engines to Airport Fire-fighting Vehicles

Volvo Penta is to supply engines for a number of airport fire-fighting vehicles from the company Rosenbauer. This entails a strengthening of the Volvo Group's cooperation with Rosenbauer, which already builds conventional fire trucks using chassis from Volvo Trucks. The new agreement applies to the delivery of more than 100 16-liter diesel engines per year. They will be fitted into such specially...

Plastic Bushings Are the Backbone of Students' Robot

The 21st annual FIRST-® Robotics Championship came to a close on April 28th in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. More than 30,000 fans, families, educators and industry leaders gathered for the week-long event, which celebrated the engineering and robotics accomplishments of more than 600 student teams from all over the globe. igus-®, a diamond-level sponsor for the organization, donated...

Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines Successfully Enter Service at New EDF Luminus Plant in Belgium

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today that two of the Group's Trent 60 gas turbines have successfully entered service at the new EDF Luminus power plant located at Angleur in the city of LiÃ¨ge, Belgium. The Trent 60 gas turbines, each capable of producing 64 megawatts (MW) of power, can achieve fast start-up in just nine minutes, helping EDF Luminus deliver continuity...

Isotec Security Announces Auto Attendant Operating System

WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- Isotec Security announced incorporation of its patent pending Auto Attendant software operating system as a standard feature for its Automated Weapons Control portals. The Auto Attendant's software and technologies are designed and proven to drastically reduce operator workload while elevating a facility's safety and security. A particular facility's security protocols will...

Delivery Equipment That Really Delivers

Are you in need of safer, more efficient transportation equipment? Do you feel like your delivery equipment could really use an upgrade? Check out this video, and learn about Halo Ramp Company's patented safety platforms, and how they help you bypass your trickiest delivery challenges.