‘Sprockets’

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Start with the news release Ondrives expands product range from Ondrives, which we summarised at the time by saying "With the culmination of a merger earlier this year, Ondrives has launched its biggest ever product range, complete with many new additions and developments. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release S2E encoder withstands extreme environments from Balluff UK: "Balluff has announced that its S2E Rotary BML encoder has an IP67 rating, certifying its ability to withstand harsh environments.".
 
In June 2009, we covered the news from Schaeffler (UK) - take a look at Schaeffler offers rolling-bearing services which says: "Schaeffler UK offers a range of rolling-bearing maintenance equipment, condition monitoring systems and reconditioning services, all available from a single source. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Tsubakimoto UK, Lambda roller chain requires no lubricants , as well as Keyless bushings simplify shaft-to-hub mounting from Transmission Developments, and Smartlink sensor available for smaller pitch sizes from Renold Chain.
 

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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.

Bushings provide fast and firm connections (January 2008)

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.

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