Goodrich Completes Boeing 787 Electric Braking System Certification
o First electrically actuated braking system on a commercial aircraft CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3, 2011 -- Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) electric brake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has completed all required dedicated flight test conditions. The achievement follows a comprehensive development and qualification program involving multiple Goodrich business units and close collaboration...
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CGW Introduces Versatile Metal Surface Sander and Flap Wheel Drums
Niles, ILL- CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels is introducing a metal surface drum sander and flap wheel drum line for large scale metal finishing. Made with electronic controls, a soft start feature and a variable speed dial, the flap drum sander is engineered to not bog down while making shadow-free finishes. The new sander also has an overload protection feature and high-speed capacity for longer...
Read More »Alcoa Wheels Recognized with "Top 20" New Product by Heavy Duty Trucking
Wheel Torque Solutions Selected For Revolutionizing the Wheel Changing Process CLEVELAND - Heavy Duty Trucking recognized Alcoa Wheels, a key supplier to Wheel Torque Solutions, as a Top 20" new product recently at the TMC Annual Convention in Tampa, Florida. Heavy Duty Trucking editors, in combination with members of the American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC),...
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Alcoa Wheels Selected as "Top 5" Product
LvL ONE® Wheel Recognized by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal CLEVELAND - Alcoa's LvL ONE® wide base aluminum wheel has been selected as a Top 5" Product of 2010 by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal. Leading editors selected products that exhibit innovation, usefulness to the end user, effectiveness in improving performance and serviceability, and potential to help distributors gain more...
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Hemp: An Eco-friendly Substitute for Cotton and Petroleum-based Synthetics
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Read More »Goodrich Receives US Air Force Contract for C-130 Boltless Wheels and Carbon Brakes
New equipment offers significant performance, cost, and maintenance advantages CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has received a follow-on contract from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to supply over 1,600 carbon brakes and over 1,400 boltless wheels for the U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft fleet. Deliveries will begin in October, 2011. With our successful development and...
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Weld Cleaning Brushes facilitate pipeline construction work.
DUALLY(TM) stringer-bead wheels facilitate practice of periodically switching mounting position in order to maintain speed and effectiveness of weld cleaning brushes during pipeline construction. To eliminate interference issues, design features nut with hex on each side of wheel tall enough to ensure adequate clearance on tool. Stringer-bead twist puts sharp wire tips at end of knot, allowing...
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Integral Studded Guide Wheels are designed for V groove rails.
Made of 52100 chrome steel, integral studded standard guide wheels of BGXCOMMSW Series feature nylon retainers and are offered in concentric and eccentric stud types. Rails for these guide wheels are also available. Products, designed for optimal material cleanliness, surface finish, and straightness, deliver maximum performance, life, and safety. Minimal maintenance is required.
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Heavy-Duty Wheels reduce operating expenditure for pickups.
Available in chrome, machined clear coat, and silver steel, series of 19.5 in. heavy-duty wheels reduce cost of operating 1-ton pickups by increasing load and ride stability, safety, and tread wear. True 19.5 truck tire option decreases tire operating costs during 100,000 mile life of tire size upgrade without any need to recalibrate speedometer. Other features include direct bolt application,...
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Abrasive Wheels conform to contoured and flat surfaces.
Rex-Cut® Smooth Touch(TM) deburing, blending, and finishing wheels are made of cotton fiber impregnated with abrasives and have bond that provides one density suitable for applications of conventional 2-9 density unitized wheels. Flexible and conformable for use on contoured and flat surfaces and to reach into corners, they offer smooth control and come in standard coarse, medium, and fine...
Read More »Electronic Wireless Handwheel enhances machine tool control.
Intended for use on machine tools, cordless HR 550 FS lets user concentrate on action in machine's working space by enabling remote control datum setting as well as probing with free and unrestricted movement around machine. This also promotes safe environment by eliminating risk of getting caught in handwheel cables. Colored and raised axis keys permit traverse of up to 6 NC axes, and display...
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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.
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