Power Transmission Profiles

AUTO-GLIDE SYSTEM
for E4 Modular Energy Chains®

pt 2003/926The AUTO-GLIDE system allows Energy Chain cable carriers to glide on themselves throughout the long travels without glide troughs. The new advanced AUTO-GLIDE System for the E4 modular line of Energy Chains, allows travels up to 100 meters without a guide trough. The E4 AUTO-GLIDE incorporates a "groove" design along the inner radius of the carrier. These grooves interlock to create integrated channels for the carrier to glide along. This system eliminates the need for a guide trough, saving installation time, material costs and overall space needed for the application equipment, while maintaining  strength, rigidity and performance.

igus, inc.


POSITIONING COLLARS
provide fine-tune adjustability

pt 2003/927Stafford's Solution Series Micro-Adjustable Positioning Collars are an assembly consisting of two knurled collars which clamp directly to a shaft and feature a male-female connecting hub that provides a 1/2" adjustment range. Designed for accurate fine-tune positioning, the collars connect using 40 pitch threads that operate smoothly and each travels 0.025" per turn. Available in nine standard sizes from 1/4" to 1 1/2" I.D., machined from steel or stainless steel, the collars permit micrometer-like adjustability in both directions. Since the entire assembly consists of two one-piece collars which clamp directly to a shaft and screw into each other, it provides superior axial holding power.

Stafford Mfg. Canada


CLEANROOM BELTS
for sterile and ESD applications

The series 1100 flush grid and flat top belts molded in acetal, polypropylene and ESD-safe HSEC materials are designed for sterile environments and/or ESD protection. They meet the strict cleanroom requirements for handling sanitation-sensitive items in the pharmaceutical, health care, cosmetics and other industries.

Intralox Inc.


pt 2003/928BALL SCREW SYSTEMS
feature patented anti-backlash designs

These German precision ball screws and ball nuts feature patented anti-backlash ball nut designs. The screws are available with either machined or unmachined ends in a variety of lengths up to 3 meters. 16mm and 25mm diameter screws are available with leads of 2.5mm, 5mm, 10mm and 20mm. Many standard lengths of 16mm diameter screws come with machined ends ready to be placed directly into your machinery.

Techno Inc.


pt 2003/941POWER TAKEOFFS
for transmissions

This complete line of cast iron power takeoffs has been designed with 6 and 10 bolt configurations to work with Allison's transmission families. This solution includes an air engagement system and a industry standard electric over hydraulic.

PTO Ltd.


MOTOR AND DRIVE SYSTEM
for material handling, packaging, printing

SERVOSTAR® 600 has current ratings of 3 to 20 amps with an integrated power supply. It accepts both 230 and 480 volt three-phase AC input power providing additional flexibility to machine designers. Its voltage flexibility allows machine designers to use the amplifier with their present 230 V systems and easily upgrade to 400 or 480V operation without changing the drive cabinet. The amplifier uses advanced sinewave commutation technology to provide smooth, precise, low-speed control and high-speed operation. The GOLDLINE® XT series servomotors that are matched with the SERVOSTAR 600 have torque ratings from 1.29 to 48.0 N-m and dimensions of 90mm, 130mm and 174mm. Speeds up to 6000 rpm are standard.

Electromate Industrial Sales Limited


pt 2003/930HIGH FLOW NON-SPILL QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING
is corrosion-resistant and pressure-balanced

The NSH series couplings provide a lightweight and durable alternative for low-pressure applications where chemical resistance and non-spill disconnects are critical requirements. They are ideal for high-flow chemical handling and many other fluid media applications where an all-plastic flow path and non-spill design is needed. The NSH series couplings are based on ChemQuik™ series high purity couplings and feature a pressure-balanced, non-spill design, so fluid lines can be instantly disconnected under pressure and hazardous spills are virtually eliminated. An all plastic, 100% metal-free and spring-free flow path results in high flow, low turbulence and no corrosion.

Colder Products Company


pt 2003/931LINEAR SLIDE OPTION
protects drive system from damage

To enhance the performance of Amacoil/Uhing linear drive assemblies, an optional line of linear slide load carriers has been introduced. The slides remove twisting and bending forces from the drive unit and from the guide rails and supports. This minimizes the chance of damage to the drive system which could result from forces created by excessively heavy or off-center loads. Additionally, by lifting the payload weight off the drive unit, the linear slide attachment assures that the bearing assembly is not under undue pressure. Three different linear slide styles are available -- two top-mounted models and one rear-mounted model -- in a range of sizes to accommodate different types and weights of payloads.

Amacoil, Inc.


AC & SERVO DRIVES
feature control flexibility and ease of use

pt 2003/934The Unidrive SP is available in three frame sizes to 40H", operating at 230V, 460V or 575V AC. It features five operating modes: V/f, open and closed loop vector, servo and regeneration and supports 14 different feedback signal devices as standard, including absolute encoders. Three zero-space option slots accept Solutions Modules (SM) to tailor the drive to specific application and control needs. SM's provide scalable PLC functionality beyond what is available in the base drive with the addition of application modules. SM's are easily programmed and can accept pre-programmed "Solutions", such as CT's dual-mode winder program. SM's are available to add extended I/O, resolver feedback, a second Universal Feedback device and fieldbus support. The Unidrive SP also supports multiple fieldbus options simultaneously, such as DeviceNet, Profibus and CANOpen.

Control Techniques


THIN SECTION BEARINGS
for industrial and machine tool applications

pt 2003/936RBC Bearings is offering a series of thin section ball bearings, which are engineered for applications requiring less weight, less geometric space and higher stiffness than conventional bearings. As such, the thin section ball bearings are suitable for the heavy-duty applications involved in the general industrial and machine tool industries, such as in tool turrets, robots, material handling and custom industrial equipment. The standard thin section bore sizes range from 1" to 40" and in 7 cross sections from 3/16" to 1". The new bearings are also available in metric sizes and in radial, angular and 4-point contact designs. Customers may specify a variety of seals, separators and different materials such as SAE 52100 steel, 440C stainless steel and 17-4 stainless steel.

RBC Bearings


pt 2003/945GEAR DRIVE
redesigned as completely sealed unit

Dorner's  re-designed gear boxes are housed in a completely sealed, maintenance-free unit. The gear box includes: a hollow bore output shaft for left-hand, right-hand and dual shaft requirements. It features the ability to be mounted in any position specific to customer's application; modular, motor input design to accept NEMA 42C or 56C and IEC 63B5 or 71B5; gear rations of 5, 10, 20, 40 and 60:1; motor options up to one horsepower.

Dorner Manufacturing Corporation

 


GUARDS
for rotating couplings and shafts

pt 2003/939Orange Peel rotating shaft guards are now available for a wide range of rotating coupling and shaft requirements. Applications include pumps, fans, gear drives and plant machinery. Available in 4 types and 8 sizes, the guards can accommodate close-coupled, spacer, fluid and line shaft couplings, in diameters to 1016mm. The guards are supplied in polyethylene or metal with all stainless steel hardware. Spacer coupling guards are available with non-sparking aluminum construction. The rotating shaft guards come in a safety orange color with affixed warning labels and fully enclose the rotating members, allowing gaps no greater than 6mm.

Orange Peel


PLANETARY GEARBOXES
can be used in any installation position

pt 2003/937ZF-Servoplan PG gearboxes offer very low backlash for demanding applications where exact positioning is critical. The PG features a robust output shaft shoulder and large-dimensional taper roller bearings in their patented CC arrangement, allowing the highest possible axial and radial loads. The Servoplan PGE gearboxes were designed for less demanding applications where overall value is the primary concern. With its compact design and high power density, the PGE features a wide variety of available sizes (5-670 Nm) and ratios (3-1000) to satisfy almost any application.

ZF Industries Inc.


pt 2003/938GEARHEAD
for creative solutions

The Mijno Type BDB gearhead substitutes a "rotating flange" for an output shaft and its geometry opens the door for unlimited creative design solutions. Maximum backlash offered in the BDB is 5, 3, or 1 arc.min. Type BDB gearheads can be viewed as "pancake" style gearheads because their internal design concept maximizes transmittable torque in a short length. The product family also features "hypertorque" versions in selected ratios. Applications include powering the "elbows" of robotic arms and rotating large gears or capstans. The BDB geometry is also suitable for high inertia indexing tables.

Mijno Precision Gearing


ZERO-BACKLASH LINEAR DRIVE DESIGN
eliminates need for preloads

pt 2003/940A backlash-free design eliminates the need for additional drive system preload in Amacoil/Uhing linear drive units. Special machining and compression of the bearing assembly prevent backlash and make it unnecessary to design-in, or purchase, extra anti-backlash solutions such as preloaded nuts, shims or double enveloping gears. The inner race of each bearing in the drive unit features a special contour which creates a point of continuous contact with the drive shaft, regardless of shaft rotational direction or speed. There is never any "play" between shaft and bearing. Rotary motion input from the shaft is therefore immediately converted into linear output with no backlash -- including during reversal of the  drive head.

Amacoil, Inc.


pt 2003/942DRUM MOTOR DRIVES
for mining belt conveyors

These explosion proof internally powered drum motors provide safe operation for driving belt conveyors in the mining industry. The low-profile motors feature heavy-bolts, a cast iron end cap and a secondary o-ring seal for complete hermetic sealing. The motors allow high wall mining operators to reach coal seams as small as 3 feet in height. The motors may also be used in other applications such as feed and grain, sugar mills and fertilizer plants. The 12 1/2-inch diameter drum motors feature cast iron external components (shell and shafts) that resist corrosion and contamination. Drum speeds are fixed at 600 ft/min to match most mining applications.

Van der Graaf Inc.


pt 2003/943SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS
for severe duty applications

Loctite® ViperLube™ synthetic lubricants composed of synthetic PAO (polyalphaolefin) base stocks are specially formulated to provide protection in the grueling environments associated with long-life industrial and severe duty applications. The products offer mechanical and thermal stability, high load carrying capability and resistance to rust, corrosion and wear. All ViperLube products have low temperature properties providing an extended performance envelope for PAO based lubricants. The lubricants are ideal for severe operating, high-temp, high humidity and heavy-duty applications in the steel, mining, pulp and paper, power generation, manufacturing, food processing and similar industries.

Henkel Loctite Corporation


BRAKE SERIES
features high torque in small envelope

The XT "XTREME TORQUE" series of clutches and brakes was designed for the most demanding applications, requiring the highest torque in the smallest envelope. Model XT-58B is only 1.63" in height, with a diameter of 2.44", offering a holding torque of 60 in.lbs., for aerospace and military applications, robotics, computer chip and clean room handling equipment, automation machinery, medical applications, material handling equipment, food handling machinery, etc.

Electroid Company


INTEGRATED GEARED PULLEY DRIVE SYSTEM
reduces package size and installation space requirements

pt 2003/946The LPB integrated geared pulley drive system was designed to be integrated with linear module applications but can be used in many other industrial applications as well. The gearbox has a flange output, allowing the gearbox to be nested inside the pulley, eliminating the need for a right angle gearbox, couplings and/or additional bearings. The LPB is available in sizes 70-120mm, with ratios of 1:1, 3:1, 5:1 and 10:1. Its design increases the radial load capacity associated with belt and pulley applications, increasing output bearing life. The design also reduces package size and installation space requirements.

Alpha Gear Drives, Inc.


pt 2003/947SMALL SIZE KEYLESS SHAFT HUB CONNECTIONS
have zero backlash

These keyless locking mechanisms for shaft sizes as small as 6mm have zero backlash because the locking mechanisms are designed to lock securely without keyways. The locking assemblies are easy to install and are well suited for industries that require easy timing and critical positioning of components such as automation, packaging and printing. They are available in a wide variety of styles designed to satisfy space and torque requirements for individual applications. These locking assem  blies provide a high degree of concentricity and they also withstand reversing loads.

PETER® Drive Components


pt 2003/948DUSTPROOF MOTORS
feature seals that eliminate dust leaks

Dustproof Motors are engineered to survive where others fail. Typical applications include wood, wood products, flour production, plastics machining and graphite fiber production. For more demanding applications, they can be combined with radiation hardened, waterproof and extended temperature environmental options. The motors are pressure rated to 15 psi to lock out contamination and include seals that eliminate dust leaks at penetration points and provide features for penetration. An extended temperature option provides insulation that allows operation at temperatures up to 145°C.

Empire Magnetics, Inc.


Canadian Industrial Equipment News September 2003

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