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The original fiber processing system called for a single flex, steel disc coupling to connect the motor to a gearbox. When operating the steel disc coupling did not allow enough parallel misalignment leading to premature bearing failure, oil leakage, and costly downtime. The solution was a custom designed, shortened Double Flex CD® Coupling from Zero-Max.
You can learn a lot by listening to the experts. That's why we have Revolutions on Power Transmission Engineering TV, where you can see our recorded interviews with some of the industry's leading suppliers.
Planetary Gearhead Technology with Meikel Quaas of Diequa
Precise and Rigid Gearboxes for Machine Tool Applications with David Regiec of Andantex
Providing production flexibility in machinery design, to manufacture or process different product sizes for example, is becoming more of a necessity with todays desire for shorter runs and quicker deliveries. See how we helped a customer, with some of our unique capabilities, achieve the flexibility they needed.
With the increasing mechanical power capacity of gearboxes, the thermal power limit tends to become the limiting factor. To achieve a balanced system, the gear unit needs extra cooling. Using a fan that is mounted to a fast rotating shaft is a common solution. For this solution an optimal design is investigated.
This issue, we're pleased to present our annual Buyers Guide. It's our comprehensive directory of suppliers of mechanical components, including gears, bearings, motors, couplings, clutches, brakes, gear drives and more.
Spiroid's skew-axis, high torque gears enable world-class power density. Custom reduction gearboxes can meet your application's needs. Does your application call for small right angle gearing that packs a big punch? Spiroid & Helicon Gearing: