CHICAGO, IL — Bodine Electric Company added over twenty new 230/460 VAC, variable speed, three-phase gearmotors and motors to their Pacesetter™ product line. These new models are ideal for factories where various power supply options are present. They provide a wide range of torque, speed, and horsepower to fit a wide variety of applications such […]
Belt + chain drives for linear
EXCEL-A-BELT Miniature Drive Belt System
Something new in the miniature drive belt system from NBK. After years of testing, NBK’s system offers a unique arched tooth profile with zero backlash which enables the system to run longer, cleaner, and quieter than common drive belts in use today. The key to the new tooth profile, which allows for high accuracy positioning […]
Gates Energy Efficient Power Transmission Drive Solutions
With energy costs on the rise, you’ve got to keep your power transmission systems performing at optimum efficiency. On average, synchronous belt drives operate at a consistent 98-99% efficiency, which is 5% more efficiently than V-belt drives. That means that converting from a V-belt drive to a synchronous drive can increase your production by 5% […]
PowerGrip® Rubber Synchronous Belts
PowerGrip belts have solved real-world application requirements for more than 60 years. In working with Gates to conceive an innovative belt drive solution, you’ll find a partner that exceeds your expectations. PowerGrip belts are used in a diverse range of applications requiring speed, strength and durability – from timing belts for automobiles to heavy-duty belts and […]
Fast, compact energy supply for storage and retrieval systems
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. unveiled its latest Energy Chain System®: micro Speed-E-Chain for storage and retrieval systems. New micro Speed-E-Chain is a space-saving, compact system for rack control devices that operates safely and silently at high speeds. It complements the company’s larger protective guide-trough offering, formerly known as LBT Flizz and now called […]
VarioFlow™ Modular Conveyor Brochure from Bosch Rexroth
Buchanan, MI – The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group of Bosch Rexroth Corporation has just released a new VarioFlow™ Modular Conveyor brochure to help machine builders, integrators and end-users design and implement flexible conveyor systems for a wide range of material handling and packaging applications. The brochure is available for download at www.boschrexroth-us.com/VarioFlow. The brochure contains […]
QC Industries’ Automation Series Conveyors
Cincinnati, OH – QC Industries introduced their new Automation Series AS40 and AS65 low profile belt conveyors at WestPack in Anaheim, California. Automation Series conveyors offer high speeds with a single-piece extruded aluminum frame and feature easy belt changes, unique rotatable drives and a movable center drive designed with maximum versatility in mind. The unique Pivot™ […]
Plastic Modular Belt Conveyors
Line of Modular Plastic Belt (MPB) Conveyors combine increased durability and reduced maintenance in a quiet, compact package. The conveyors are available with 0.5- or 1-in. pitch belting in widths from 2 to 24 in. and lengths to 29 ft, and they are ideal for a range of industrial, packaging, labeling, automation and processing systems. […]
