Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Gearbox",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release DC brushless motor range extended from
Parvalux Electric Motors, which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of DC brushless electric motors, a number of different motor flange mounting options, now includes a customisable 86mm model".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Reach trucks reliability and comfort increased from
Toyota Material Handling UK: "To enhance operator comfort and productivity, reach trucks have an improved drive unit that requires less maintenance and provides a more reliable truck".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Renold Gears
concerning its SMXtra shaft mounted helical gear units
- take a look at Shaft mounted helical gear units are in stock
which says: "Should production machinery's helical gear unit break down, one can be immediately got from a stock of 12 sizes of belt driven shaft mounted helical gear units".
Take a look also at the news release from Dugard, Vertical turning lathes mill and grind too,
as well as Positioning systems and drives introduced from HMK Automation and Drives,
and Motors offer more power, less inertia from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation.
See also:
Self-driven reel is narrower
(January 2008)
A heavy duty and compact reel with a patented direct drive system and 'quick change hub' technology means any reel can be changed to suit various hoses and diameters in minutes
VMC mini mill does more than drill and tap
(January 2008)
While many machines on the market described as 'mini mills' are just mill/tap centres, a subcontractor says that its 'mini-mill' is a powerful three axis vertical machining centre
CNC turning centre loads bar or components
(January 2008)
Pick-up horizontal turning centre is fitted with a bar feeder and/or component loading unloading system and gives ease of access for manual loading
Torque/force sensors check gear reducers
(January 2008)
Advanced sensor technology integrates torque and force sensors directly into the housing of servo gear reducers, to make accurate measurement of torque, axial loading and radial loading
Safety position switches enhance protection
(January 2008)
Safety position switches offer a simple, efficient and cost-effective way of achieving enhanced protection for personnel and processes
Online portal and asset database introduced
(December 2007)
The two- part modular system gives users complete transparency and certainty with regard to their motor, gearbox and pump assets
CNC miller/borer vertically turns as well
(December 2007)
Described as a 'cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring facility and a 5-axis machining centre' a bed-type machine has a 30kW turning table
Horizontal machining center machines optics
(December 2007)
Custom built horizontal machining centre has machined the largest lightweight beryllium optic for an infrared optimised space telescope to be launched in 2013
Ball bearing systems changed over easily
(November 2007)
An adapter-mounted ball bearing system's reliability and easy-change system has cut costs on maintaining tyre shredding machines at a leading UK tyre recycler
OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys
(November 2007)
Two ranges of external cylindrical grinding wheels have been introduced for large volume production of components from difficult materials such as hardened steel and tough exotic alloys
Hot rolling mill gearbox repaired fast
(October 2007)
Following catastrophic hot rolling mill gearbox failure, engineers removed damaged gears, manufacturing new units and recommissioned the gearbox just 46 days later
Four turret-type vertical turning centres
(October 2007)
Four different size 'turret-type' vertical turning centres have been added to the range of Doosan Infracore machine tool products available from Mills Manufacturing Technology
Turning centres have longer machine beds
(October 2007)
To satisfy a growing demand to provide CNC turning centres with longer beds, two long bed versions of existing machines were introduced at EMO 2007
7500 selections for geared servo motors
(October 2007)
The MC range of Lenze geared servo motors has expanded to cover more than 7500 selections with in-line or right-angle gearboxes
Bandsaw halves alloy cutting times
(September 2007)
Aviation Metals has installed a KASTOtec AC4 bandsaw from Kasto to halve cycle times for the cutting of nickel and titanium alloy materials at its stockholding centre
Torque tool tester gives assembly confidence
(September 2007)
A torque tool tester is so quick and easy to use that racing car assemblers now routinely just click a wrench onto the tester and then get on with the job, knowing that the tool is within tolerance
Heavy duty CNC vertical lathes have more power
(September 2007)
Heavy duty CNC vertical lathes have been upgraded, having a 24-tool automatic tool changer and an increase in spindle power to 37kW and speed to 3000 rev/min for milling
Mill-turn centre machines bike parts in one hit
(August 2007)
Mill-turn centre cuts out the handling operations so that a mountain bike parts manufacturer can operate more machines with the same number of people, while reducing costs and improving quality
Gearbox overhaul frm invests in VMC
(August 2007)
Specialising in the overhaul of industrial gearboxes and repairs on gearbox castings, a UK form has ordered a vertical machining centre for production-orientated work
Miniature drives make conveyor more compact
(August 2007)
By using miniature 24V DC drives a conveyor manufacturer has produced a more compact, low-power accumulation conveyor for conveying unit loads such as cartons and totes
Compact machining centre scope extended
(August 2007)
Compact vertical machining centre now has an extended working envelope and will be shown at EMO by Haas along with a high speed VMC and a low-cost toolroom milling machine
HMC machines 'intelligent' transmission parts
(July 2007)
When an engineering group sought a machining centre to machine aluminium transmission housing components it looked for a company to provide full production engineering support, writes Mike Page
Automation firm adds materials handling division
(July 2007)
Manufacturer of electrical drives and automation controls, Siemens Automation and Drives, has set up a materials handling division intended for logistics, airports and reclamation/recycling sectors
Magnetic mixer for food and pharmaceuticals
(June 2007)
The 'Magnamix' mixer introduced by Advance Engineering is a stainless steel magnetic mixer/motor package which ensures the highest hygiene standards
Small 'power dense' worm gearbox has high torque
(June 2007)
The Richard Alan Group has introduced 'power dense' worm gearboxes offering the highest output torque and efficiency from the smallest size envelope from Turkish manufacturer Yilmaz Reduktor
Gears delivers high torque in a small profile
(June 2007)
Zeitlauf has announced EtaCrown gears: compact, high torque and silent running power transmission they claim could replace worm gears in some cases
ILOG order management system for Peugeot Citroen
(June 2007)
JRules-based system allows Peugeot Citroen to deliver more accurate lead times whilst improving responsiveness and customer service
Drive solution catalogue live on the web
(June 2007)
The Lenze DSC Drive Solution catalogue is available on-line, and includes a tool to generate CAD drawings of combinations of Lenze motors and geared motors
Vertical machining centres raise part conformance
(June 2007)
Seven 5-axis, vertical machining centres, six equipped with individual 32-pallet storage systems, form the core of a Formula One racing team's high performance prismatic metalcutting capability
Stock transparency improves asset management
(June 2007)
Online portal and asset database provides more effective and profitable asset management
Repair service for water plant prevents downtime
(May 2007)
Deritend Wolverhampton has helped prevent downtime at Severn Trent Water by replacing a mechanical drive system from designated stock and being able to fabricate intricate new screen components
Maintenance provider acquires gearbox company
(May 2007)
National maintenance services provider, The Deritend Group, has acquired gearbox and power transmission specialist RMB Engineering Services
Machining centre uses two, not eight, set-ups
(May 2007)
Formula One racing car components that once required eight set-ups for machining are now completed in just two, with considerable costs and time savings, using a 5-axis machining centre
Worm gearboxes and geared motors agreement
(May 2007)
Transdev has announced they offer form-fit equivalents of Motorvario and Bonfiglioli worm gearboxes and geared motors at competitive prices