‘Sprockets’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release QTC catalogue features more than 16,000 components from Quality Transmission Components, which we summarised at the time by saying "Quality Transmission Components (QTC) has announced the availability of its free Q470 catalogue. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Ondrives expands product range from Ondrives: "With the culmination of a merger earlier this year, Ondrives has launched its biggest ever product range, complete with many new additions and developments. ".

In July 2009, we covered the news from Balluff UK - take a look at S2E encoder withstands extreme environments which says: "Balluff has announced that its S2E Rotary BML encoder has an IP67 rating, certifying its ability to withstand harsh environments.".

Take a look also at the news release from Schaeffler (UK), Schaeffler offers rolling-bearing services, as well as Lambda roller chain requires no lubricants from Tsubakimoto UK, and Keyless bushings simplify shaft-to-hub mounting from Transmission Developments.

Latest stories...

Smartlink sensor available for smaller pitch sizes (January 2009)

Renold Chain has announced that its Smartlink chain sensor is now available for smaller pitch sizes down to half-inch (12.7mm) pitch chain.

Igus unveils lubricant-free toothed belt drive (November 2008)

Igus has developed a lubricant-free toothed belt drive, Drylin ZLW-0630 Basic, specifically for the low-cost sector for the fast positioning of small loads of up to 15kg.

Chain and belt catalogue covers 17,000 products (July 2008)

The 2008 catalogue lists order codes, technical specifications and information on products from Synchroflex, Breco ,Brecoflex , Contitech, Volta, Wipperman, TYC, Perspex and Quadrant.

Catalogue covers forged chains (June 2008)

4B Braime has recently relaunched its range of forged chain links and pins, now offering a wider range of high quality forged chain, at a very competitive price.

Manufacturer returns to Cardiff roots (May 2008)

Wheels and sprockets up to 1.3m in size will now be manufactured by Renold Clutches and Couplings, strengthening the manufacturing capabilities of the Cardiff facility.

Power transmission website focuses on Europe (April 2008)

New European website provides information and support for both new customers and those already familiar with the Tsubaki roller chain, conveyor products and power transmission component ranges.

Instrument upgrades ease belt configuration (March 2008)

A correctly aligned and tensioned belt drive or chain sprocket produces less friction and vibration in the drive system, which means less wear on belts, belt pulleys, bearings and seals.

Poly-steel chain can operate submerged (February 2008)

Lube-free chain is made up of a special tough polymer inner link with pins and outer plates made of high-grade stainless steel.

Miniature chain sprockets resist corrosion

Miniature chain sprockets designed for low-cost applications provide a high degree of position control, low backlash, good tensile strength, as well as corrosion resistance.
Plastic chain sprockets resist corrosion

An expanded series of plastic miniature chain sprockets, available from Stock Drive Products, provide improved corrosive-resistant properties at low cost.