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Conquer Corrosion with ATRA-FLEX^® Nitrocarburized Couplings from U.S. Tsubaki

U.S. Tsubaki

October 17, 2024

The threat of corrosion caused from wet or chemical applications is no match for ATRA-FLEX^® Nitrocarburized Couplings from U.S. Tsubaki. Learn more about how to significantly improve the lifespan and performance of critical components, providing both cost savings and enhanced reliability.

Ansys Offers Multiphysics Simulation for EV Motor Development

February 17, 2023

Kim Woodham

EV developers are finding a competitive edge through efficiency gains not only in new battery pack technology and electronic components, but also through new developments in electric machines.

Cortec Introduces VCI Film and Bag Technology

August 31, 2022

Cortec Corporation is pleased to announce the development of its latest VCI film and bag technology: CorShield VpCI-220E. The new formula not only offers improved corrosion protection but also includes 30 percent post-consumer recycled content.

Shielding Sensors

March 1, 2020

Dust, lubricants, extreme weather. No matter what environment your sensors operate in, there are bound to be elements you have to protect them from. Here's how Heidenhain designs their encoders to specifically meet those challenges.

Planning Ahead

April 1, 2019

Navigating Clutch/Brake Operation in Harsh Environmental Conditions: Chemicals, saltwater, food particles, heat, dust, and electrical corrosion are just a few of the many issues that can cause clutches and brakes to fail prematurely.

Bearing Sourcing: Investigate Here

July 26, 2018

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Steve Katz, president, Emerson Bearing Boston One significant and challenging issue that MROs and OEMs face is premature bearing failure in equi...

Plastic Gears Take On Heavier Loads Under Harsher Conditions

September 5, 2017

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Coupling Connection

August 1, 2017

Couplings and harsh environment use

ISO 281:2007 - Caveat Emptor

October 1, 2016

I was invited by Tom Astrene of TLT to write a response to the July 2010 TLT article (Ref. 1). My rebuttal — “In Search of a Fatigue Limit: A Critique of ISO Standard 281:2007” — was published in Tribology and Lubrication Engineering, TLT, August 2010 edition (Ref. 10). While this article is also available online, I will attempt to summarize the essence of my response.