February 2013

The New and Improved powertransmission.com

Managing Editor Randy Stott explains the recent updates and improvements to the website.

Considering Energy-Efficient Motors: Don't Forget the Gearbox

The mechanical components of your drive system play a major role in overall system efficiency. Don't cut corners.

Rolling Bearing Steels - A Technical and Historical Perspective - Part 1

This paper summarizes the chemical, metallurgical and physical aspects of bearing steels and their effect on rolling bearing life and reliability.

Gears and Gear Drives Product Focus

Our product focus includes the latest technology in gears and gear drives from the leading manufacturers.

Gear Design Software

When it comes to gear design software, the learning curve never ends. The leading vendors offer various training programs to keep their users well-informed.

Traversing Steep Slopes

Hydrostatic drive concept gives LinsiTrak flexibility and versatility.

Ball Screws Revisited - Ask the Expert

A reader asks for clarification on last issue's Ask the Expert column about ball screw sizing.

Before There Were Bar Cars

The history of railroading is a saga of epic proportions: North meets South; Ocean meets Ocean. Track and trains and the locomotives that power them have long held Americans' fascination and fancy.

Smart Actuators for Off-Highway

Smart actuators bring big benefits to utility and other off-highway vehicles

Product News

The complete Product News section from the February 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering

Calendar

The calendar of events from the February 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering

Motion, Drive and Automation at Hannover Messe 2013

Power transmission and motion control companies will be on-hand during Hannover Messe 2013 to display the latest technology offerings in key product categories including roller bearings, gears, pumps, motors, transmissions, drive system components, clutches and braking systems.