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Australian escalators specify British chain
British power transmission specialist, Renold, has won a major contract in Australia to supply chain for the escalators on the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop (MURL).
News from Renold Chain ( 2 November 2006)
German chain specialists unite
German chain manufacturer Iwis has acquired the German chain specialist Flexon.
News from Iwis Chain (23 October 2006)
Chains are linked in all-new catalogue
Rexnord has published an all-new 52-page A4 full-colour catalogue detailing the company's roller, leaf and rotary chains.
News from Rexnord UK (17 October 2006)
High-tech sleeves end chain maintenance
Maintenance-free roller chain is designed for production machines and plant that run continuously at full capacity to help reduce downtime and minimise subsequent losses/costs.
News from Rexnord UK (11 October 2006)
Prelubricated chains survive soft drinks spills
User application article Coca-Cola has recently benefited from a survey of all the transmission and conveyor chain used on machinery at its bottling plant at Enfield, North London.
News from Renold Chain (28 September 2006)
Specifying roller chain in the cement industry
Technical background article The right roller chain choices can make the difference between "smooth production" and "no production" says Robert Young. Brochure available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (19 September 2006)
Anniversary celebrates 90 years in chains
Chain manufacturer Iwis celebrates its 90th anniversary this autumn.
News from Iwis Chain (15 September 2006)
Acquisition expands automotive supply chain
The Schaeffler Group has acquired automotive chain maker Renold Automotive Systems. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 September 2006)
Belt maker joins transmission business network
Optibelt, supplier of belts and drive systems, has joined Endorsia International, an industrial electronic business network within the power transmission industry.
News from Endorsia International (11 September 2006)
Customised belts optimise handling operations
Polyurethane and rubber belts are available with specialised backing materials and custom machined features to provide higher throughput solutions for parts and materials handing.
News from Transmission Development (10 August 2006)
Bucket and belt system raises lift capacity
The 4B SJ elevator bucket and steel web belt system is 4B's answer to the industry's demand for larger capacities, more efficiency and cost effectivness. Brochure available
News from 4B Braime Elevator Components (12 July 2006)
Maintenance-free roller chains last longer
Megalife II chains feature improved wear-resistance and durability through the thermochemical treatment of their pins, guaranteeing a long lifespan even at speeds above 3m/s.
News from Iwis Chain (11 July 2006)
Jointed timing belts are easy to replace
Breco polyurethane timing belts are available with a manual jointing system for applications where normal replacement or assembly necessitates time consuming or cost prohibitive work.
News from Transmission Developments Co (GB) ( 4 July 2006)
100% reliability is an achievable goal
Technical background article Selecting the correct chain is key to transmission component reliability, says Chris Rice of Tsubaki UK. Brochure available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (28 June 2006)
Chain boasts superior corrosion resistance
Stainless steel roller chain is ideal for packaging and filling applications in the food and drink industries as well as for all wet and damp environments exposed to extreme conditions.
News from Rexnord UK (22 June 2006)
Belt braced for land speed record attempt
User application article Transdev is one of the main sponsors for the e=motion speed record attempt, and provide the main belt drive and motor coupling system.
News from Transmission Developments Co (GB) (20 June 2006)
Chains last longer on white knuckle rides
Renold has recently won orders from some of the biggest names in thriller theme park rides to supply replacement drive chains as part of routine maintenance procedures.
News from Renold Chain (16 June 2006)
Long-life chain is put to concrete purpose
User application article Gott's Cement uses Syno chain on front-discharge cement mixers to drive the mechanism for adjusting the pouring shoot on mixer trucks.
News from Renold Chain ( 1 June 2006)
Corrosion-proof chain costs less than stainless
A new brochure describes the high-tech Hydro-Service anticorrosion treatment for roller, conveyor and leaf chains.
News from Renold Chain (30 May 2006)
Stainless steel belts run hot and cold
Stainless steel conveyor belting can be an integral part of the freezing (-50C), heating, processing and conveying of food in a safe, clean environment.
News from Belt Technologies Europe (17 May 2006)
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