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ARTICLESParker Sorts 76,800 Bottles of Beer an Hour April 2008 There may be 99 bottles of beer on the wall, as the song suggests, but it is no longer necessary to take one down and pass it around. A Record-Setting Week at IFPE 2008 April 2008 With its labyrinth of cranes, cement mixers and Mack trucks, the entrance of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2008 looked more like a carnival than a trade show. How to Determine the MTBF of Gearboxes April 2008 Mean Time Between Failures is a very frequent and broadly used reliability measure of components, systems and devices used mainly in conjunction with electrical and electronic equipment. Torque Arm Design Considerations for Shaft-Mounted Speed Reducers April 2008 Most manufacturers of shaft-mounted speed reducers offer torque arms for their products. However, in some situations, a machine designer may be required to design his own. MPTA Remains a Viable Resource for Power Transmission Industry April 2008 The Mechanical Power Transmission Association was founded in 1933 as the Multiple V-Belt Drive and Mechanical Power Transmission Association. Rain or Shine April 2008 Brevini Power Transmission helps spectators enjoy stadium sights and sounds. Saltwater Solutions from igus April 2008 igus bearings solve undersea issues for the marine vehicle industry. Improved Fuel and Energy Efficiency Through Optimized Bearing Design and Selection February 2008 Today, better fuel economy is a main objective in the automotive development process. It remains top-of-mind with the auto industry and consumers because of costs and environmental impacts. Because the industry’s average fuel-economy standard is required to increase by 40 percent by 2020, manufacturers and engineers are working to develop fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable designs for vehicles. Motorsports in Motion February 2008 KD-Rig Puts Accelerating Developments International in Limelight Bearing Lubrication Under Extreme Conditions, Part II February 2008 Rolling element or sleeve bearings often are required to operate under extreme conditions. In these instances, it is more important than ever to follow proper lubrication selection and maintenance procedures to maximize effective life and efficient performance. Capacity--And the Lack of It--Rules February 2008 U.S. wind turbine growth puts a new spin on bearing manufacture. Grip Tight Done Right February 2008 Baldor bearings make the grade with Sapphire Recovery and Twin City Fan. Troubleshooting with Torque Transmission February 2008 The issue might be a faulty treadmill at a local gym, the need to update orthopedic surgery equipment or simply a train stuck in neutral at the toy store. Whatever the case may be, viewing e-mails in the marketing department at Torque Transmission is like opening Christmas presents every morning. Two PrimeAd Suppliers Endorsed for Success Fall 2007 PTE contacted two Prime Advantage Endorsed Suppliers—Elk Grove, IL based-Bearing Headquarters (BHQ) and Main Line Supply in Charlotte, NC. Based on their responses, it seems Prime Advantage provides advantages not only to buyers in the consortium, but also to the sellers. Bearings for High Temperatures Fall 2007 Long-term analysis of field data shows that the lack of proper lubrication is the most commonly cited cause of bearing failure and accounts for over 40% of breakdowns. How the Ogura SNB Spring-Set Brake Works Fall 2007 Schematic and detail of the brakes used on the Allen Telescope Array at Hat Creek, CA. The Search for Intelligent Brakes Fall 2007 Design of the Allen Telescope Array at Hat Creek, CA required brakes that could provide a controlled slip during occasional periods of high winds. How to Design a Better Servo Control System Fall 2007 Tips on strategies, modeling techniques, validation, feedback and stiffness for servo control design engineers. AGMA: The Gear Industry's Resource Fall 2007 More than 90 years old, AGMA continues to thrive as a global, relevant, go-to resource and service provider for more than 400 worldwide members. Processing and Design of Plastic Gears Fall 2007 Some gear geometries are more practical to produce than others. Since choices made early in the design process affect the ease and cost of fabrication, those who design gears would do well to consider molding. Buying Consortium: Advantage Suppliers and Buyers Fall 2007 Prime Advantage Corp. provides purchasing clout and more. Achieving Positioning Accuracy Goals July 2007 A motion control system is only as accurate and repeatable as each component that it comprises. Definitions of these qualities and how to test for them are available in international standards. Local Focus, Global Reach July 2007 PTE’s ongoing series of relevant association profiles takes a look at the Chicago area-based Tooling & Manufacturing Association. Gearbox Takes Center Ring July 2007 Empire Magnetics, a supplier of specialty motor products, motion control systems and support services, found its custom motor gearbox assemblies—literally—in the spotlight These Bells Toll for ROSTA's Anti-Vibration Mountings May 2007 Wine lovers worldwide perk up at the mention of Brunello di Montalcino, an Italian brand renowned for its velvety black berries and structured tannins. So popular is this strain of Sangiovese grapes that, in 1988, Italy’s then-president Francesco Cossigna presided over the centennial of its first vintage. SMMA Drives Small Motors Industry May 2007 Every industry needs a voice to promote and protect its interests, and the Small Motor and Motion Association (SMMA) is the mighty roar of the electric motors and drives manufacturers throughout North America. Founded in 1974, the SMMA exists—quoting its mission statement—“to provide a forum to develop, collect and disseminate technical and management knowledge.” Rolling Ring Drives in Winding and Spooling Applications May 2007 Rolling ring drives have a unique advantage in winding and spooling applications. Rolling Ring Drives in Linear Motion May 2007 In linear motion systems, compression and friction on drivetrain components are normally necessary to assure efficient power transmission. However, compression and friction generate heat and wear, which ultimately have adverse affects on drive performance and longevity. One Free Admission. Six Shows. Countless Resources. February 2007 Six co-located design, manufacturing and product developement shows at the Anaheim Convention Center Industry News February 2007 The latest news from power transmission manufacturers, distributors and related companies. Bearings Product Focus February 2007 Recent product releases for a variety of bearings applications. Cool Bearings for High-Speed Trains February 2007 Timken supplies bearing assemblies for Spain's fastest trains. Wind Turbine Bearings February 2007 SKF Engineers had to figure out several new approaches for the manufacture and assembly of these large-scale bearings. Product News February 2007 The latest power transmission and motion control products Tapered Roller Bearing Damage February 2007 This article attempts to identify the best feature for detecting tapered roller bearing damage from a commercially available in-line, real-time inductance type oild debris sensor. The Basics of Harmonic Drive Gearing July 2006 Harmonic drives were invented in the late 1950s and have been a major part of the motion control industry since then... Alpha Gear Introduces Economy Line of Gearheads July 2006 The LP+/LBP+ value line of gearheads from alpha gear drives Inc. offer efficiency with low torsional backlash for less demanding applications. Parker Bayside Combines Servo Motor and Helical Planetary Gearhead July 2006 Each gearmotor in the Stealth line from Parker Bayside is a brushless servo motor and a helical planetary gearhead integrated into a single product... Bison Gear Introduces Line of AC Motors July 2006 Bison Gear & Engineering introduced a new line of AC motors manufactured in its St. Charles, IL, facility. PCB Piezotronics New Rotary Torque Sensor System Assesses Automotive Drivelines July 2006 The rotary torque sensor system from the Force/Torque Division of PCB Piezotronics is designed for automotive driveline and powertrain dynamometers... Zero-Max's Linear Actuators Convert Rotary Motion into Precise Linear Motion July 2006 The Roh'lix linear actuators from Zero-Max convert rotary motion to linear travel and carry loads at speeds up to 70" per second... Neeter Drive Gearboxes Transmit Power up to 6,600 N-m July 2006 The PowerGear range of bevel gearboxes from Neeter Drives is available in sizes 360 and 450... Plastic Gears Can Take the Heat March 2006 Ten years ago, most mainstream manufacturers didn't even consider plastics as an option, especially in high power applications. While metal is still the most popular choice, the plastic gear community is working to raise its visibility. Overseas Partners for Gear Manufacturers March 2006 In 2003, Mini Gears faced the prospect of losing 40 percent of its business to China. Major customers wanted product from the U.K. company at substantially lower prices and were looking at going direct to China to get them.Mini Gears, however, was able to retain all of that business and has since increased its sales more than 46 percent, says Paul Darwent, the company’s managing director. The difference was Mini Gears’ purchasing office in Shanghai, China. Opened just a year earlier, the office provided Mini Gears with a way to turn would-be competitors into beneficial partners. Likewise, many U.S. and European gear manufacturers may be able to take advantage of lower-cost products from Indian, Chinese and other Pacific Rim companies by partnering with them. |
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