Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sprockets",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Bushings provide fast and firm connections from
Zero-Max, which we summarised at the time by saying "When tightened, a single radial screw actuates a piston to compress the medium, expanding the bushing walls and creating a solid connection between shaft and hub".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Roller chain promises long-life performance from
Wyko, an Eriks Company: "Chain and sprockets promise the ultimate combination of rugged construction, reliable and efficient performance and value for money".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Wyko, an Eriks Company
concerning its System Plast product range
- take a look at Agreement adds source for conveyor spares
which says: "Wyko will supply spares across System Plast's product range, comprising conveyor chains and components, sprockets and idlers, bearing supports, levelling pads and structural components".
Take a look also at the news release from Tsubakimoto UK, Metal chain resists corrosion,
as well as Shaft locking bushings secure gears and pulleys from Zero-Max,
and Servomotors improve energy efficiency from Motor Technology.
See also:
UK chain product distribution agreement reached
(March 2007)
Transdev the leading power transmission specialists have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for Witra chain products
Chain drives undersea pipe laying carousel
(January 2007)
A huge length of chain is used to drive a 3000 tonne capacity carousel for the laying of undersea pipe and umbilical cable for the offshore oil industry
Conveyor belt is made for tortillas
(October 2006)
Wire Belt Company of America has developed a novel conveyor belt specifically for the tortilla industry
Cut out creep
(October 2006)
Nick Brooker, Marketing Manager for the UK Division of Actuation and Motion Control of SKF, explains how cage creep is being eliminated from the latest linear motion systems
Comprehensive source for transmission products
(July 2006)
Manual offers comprehensive resource for Fenner power transmission products, combining a product selection catalogue with a full specification, installation and maintenance guide
100% reliability is an achievable goal
(June 2006)
Selecting the correct chain is key to transmission component reliability, says Chris Rice of Tsubaki UK
Chains - the workhorses of industry
(May 2006)
Chain is possibly the most hard working and ubiquitous mechanical engineering component that is employed right across industry for driving, lifting and conveying
Chains survive duties in cement and asphalt plants
(May 2006)
Renold has published two new brochures that provide a wealth of information on the chain it manufactures for use in cement and asphalt plants
Properly specified chains last longer
(May 2006)
Too many engineers are selecting chain according to the wrong criteria and are ending up with a product that is destined to either premature wear, or even failure, as a result
Direct transmission lifts boats free from chains
(April 2006)
Wise Handling of Bradford West Yorkshire, the UK's largest manufacturer of boat handling equipment, has integrated the latest Bonfiglioli direct drive transmission systems into its equipment
Roller chain proves worth at Scottish Water
(January 2006)
Engineers from Scottish Water were having to replace standard carbon steel roller chain every few months at the Dalmarnock sewage treatment works until they tried corrosion resistant DP chain
Slip clutches prevent jams and shock loads
(January 2006)
A new series of 24 spring wrapped slip clutches are ideal for use as tensioning mechanisms for film transports, tape drives or coil winding equipment
Sealed bearings save in the long run
(January 2006)
Avoiding the costs of bearing contamination can safeguard production - and a company's bottom line, says Roger Turner of NSK
Single-screw bushings provide easy access
(January 2006)
ETP Express keyless shaft locking bushings provide fast and frequent mounting/dismounting capabilities with only one radial screw
Chains from around the world
(December 2005)
Transdev provides chain products from from German, Japanese and other Asian manufacturers and support service is available
Low noise chain quietens washing machines
(November 2005)
Industrial laundry engineering specialist Stepps has employed SN Series low noise chain from Tsubaki to reduce the noise output of industrial washing machines
Miniature chain sprockets resist corrosion
(October 2005)
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
(October 2005)
An expanded series of plastic miniature chain sprockets, available from Stock Drive Products, provide improved corrosive-resistant properties at low cost
Ultraminiature chains save space and weight
(October 2005)
A new ultraminiature inch and metric 3.7465mm pitch moulded roller chain drive from Stock Drive Products is designed for use where limited space and weight factors are important
Acetal chain drives save space and weight
(August 2005)
A new series of ultraminiature inch and metric 3.117mm pitch moulded chain drives are designed for use where limited space and weight factors are important
Planetary wheel drives offer an off-road edge
(June 2005)
Brevini has developed the planetary principle, proven in its range of industrial gearboxes, into highly compact wheel and track drives
Lubrication-free chain saves dough
(June 2005)
Australia's largest bread manufacturer has replaced the chain on all the machinery in one of its bakeries with Renold's nickel plated and dry-to-touch Syno chain
Novel chain reduces maintenance requirements
(June 2005)
A new chain combines all the benefits of nonlube operation, superior wear resistance and improved operating life in a new, highly convenient 'easy-disassemble'' design
All-weather chain keeps Peeping Tom happy
(March 2005)
Lady Godiva is now driven by a new motor, new control gear and all weather Tsubaki PC chain running on nylon sprockets
Gearmotors need no expensive shaft couplings
(February 2005)
The gearmotors' interface eliminates expensive shaft couplings and mounting hardware that can be unsafe, bulky and present alignment issues
Handbook covers metric drive components
(October 2004)
The process of selecting small metric drive components for new prototypes or for production applications just became easier
Shaft locking bushings are nickel plated
(July 2004)
New Posi-Lok bushings provide a solid connection between shaft and mounted devices
Direct-drive servo is cheaper to run
(June 2004)
Motor Technology reckons that Danaher Motion's new Cartridge DDR direct-drive servomotor can reduce users' operating costs by at least GBP 5000 over five years
Chain toughens up for oil and gas drilling
(May 2004)
Diamond Coiled Tubing Injector Chain has been designed with several special features specifically for the rigours of the oil and gas prospecting industry
Chain proves to be a hero at Cadbury
(April 2004)
Tsubaki conveyor chain has enabled Cadbury to significantly increase production on an automated Bindler chocolate moulding plant at the company's Bournville works in Birmingham
Bushings range expands to more sizes
(April 2004)
ETP stainless-steel shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max are now available in new 0.625, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5in and 60mm sizes in addition to those previously offered
Dry lubrication prolongs chain life
(February 2004)
Kluberplus SK 11-299 is a nonsoiling, nontacky lubricant providing excellent adhesion to chain parts, corrosion protection, water resistance and effective wear protection
Heavy-duty PVC rollers keep the noise down
(November 2003)
A leading manufacturer of heavy-duty PVC rollers is increasing production in a bid to keep up with demand
Inverted tooth chains in 21st century applications
(August 2003)
The latest inverted tooth chains from Rexroth feature link plates with laser-welded pin ends