New Mechanical Power Transmission Products

CleanStart(TM)

Overview: a hydraulic stop & start system for larger engines used on urban vehicles. The heart of CleanStart(TM) is a hydraulic motor starter that is mounted directly on the crankshaft of the combustion engine. The engine can be turned off while boarding and unboarding passengers, in traffic jams as well as stopping at street lights, thus saving fuel and eliminating pollution. Using energy...

Poclain Hydraulics AddiDrive(TM) Assist

Overview: an additional hydrostatic transmission offering trucks and convoys better mobility in difficult driving conditions such as: mud, snow, sand, etc. This hydraulic aid, installed on the front or rear axles is an ecological alternative to full-time all-wheel drive, engaging on-demand only when needed for higher torque and improved traction control. Providing dramatically reduced weight and...

Meeting Cost Efficiency with High-Precision-Integral V(TM)

Rockford, IL - January 21, 2009 Since the products first introduction in 2008, Integral V(TM) Technology (IVT) has proceeded to gain momentum as a cost-saving solution to precision aligned linear motion. With over 20 different configurations already available and more under development, PBC Linear's Integral V linear guide system has been successfully implemented into a wide variety of...

AddiDrive(TM) CreepDrive

Overview: an hybrid mechanical/hydraulic transmission dedicated to vehicles driving at normal highway speeds while working at slow speeds between 0 and 10 km/h. In transport mode, the mechanical transmission operates as usual. In creep mode, the mechanical transmission is de-clutched and the hydraulic transmission is engaged, providing smooth and perfectly controllable ground speeds. Without...

Bearing Solutions For Recreational Applications

This white paper provides and overview of bearing solutions for recreational applications.

Integrated Stepper Motor/Drive operates at up to 1,500 rpm.

Model STM23 is size 23 motor and drive, contained in aluminum heatsink housing, with RS232/RS485 interfaces for programming drive using rich instruction set software. Motor operates in closed loop mode and coding can be downloaded to drive or unit can be controlled using commands from attached controller. With supply of 12-80 Vdc and 0.2-5 A peak output current, it is offered in single or double...

ABB Wins $8.7 Million Automation and Power Order for SCA Ortviken's New Pulp Line

Integrated process and electrical systems to expand capacity, increase efficiency and improve quality Houston, Texas, December 1, 2008 --ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $8.7 million to supply power and automation equipment to SCA Ortviken's new pulp line at its paper mill in northern Sweden. ABB's delivery includes an integrated process and...

ABB Wins Marine Orders Worth $30 Million

Reliable, energy-efficient propulsion and on-board power systems to maximize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of offshore supply vessels Zurich, Switzerland, Jan. 12, 2009 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $30 million for electric propulsion, power generation and power distribution systems that maximize the fuel efficiency of offshore supply...

Complete Light Pipe System Includes LEDs, Drivers, Light Pipe, and Cables

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Dec. 5th, 2008 - New LED light pipe assemblies from Tyco Electronics provide a convenient and easy-to-use way to achieve accent lighting. With versions for both low- and high-intensity LEDs, the system uses a linear LED light source and a proprietary large-core optical fiber to project light the length of the light pipe. An integrated reflector in the light pipe allows light to...

Reversible DC Gearmotor develops 60 lb-in. torque at 78 rpm.

Accepting any 12 Vdc source, MMP-TM55-12V GP52-059 delivers 60 lb-in. continuous torque output at 78 rpm and 443 lb-in. peak output for battery-powered electric vehicles, robotics, and automation applications. Unit measures 7.75 in. long x 2.14 in. dia and has 25 mm long keyed output shaft with 12 mm dia. Weighing 4 lb, gearmotor features IP54 protection and is available with motor windings for...

Electromechanical Actuators are offered with range of options.

Built for high dynamic speeds and high rigidity, Electric Actuator EGC can be used as individual component adapted to 3rd-party motors or supplied as complete system. Actuators are offered in toothed belt or ball screw variants with variety of screw pitches. Toothed belt models are available in 50, 70, 80, 120, and 185 sizes and ball screw models come in sizes 70, 80, 120, and 185.

Solder Redefined

Indium Corporation has developed a new twist on traditional solder by developing a composite with a reinforced matrix internal structure. The result is a solder with increased strength and reliability. Check out this video to learn more about the mechanics behind the groundbreaking technology.