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    <title>Chains and belts latest news on Engineeringtalk</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gauge checks wear on chains</title>
      <description>Using the gauge, health and safety representatives can monitor wear rates, co-ordinate replacement schedules and be alerted to potential safety concerns before they arise. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Chaintec</category>
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      <title>Power transmission website focuses on Europe</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu161.html</link>
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      <title>Blue zinc coating meets carcinogen requirements</title>
      <description>Chromate coatings with carcinogenic hexavalent have now been 'outlawed' for many industries, including the automotive industry, where it has been banned since 1st July, 2007. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rexnord UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reu/reu113.html</link>
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      <title>Seamless rollers extend chain life</title>
      <description>Rexnord roller chains have seamless rollers, which further increase the working life of the chain and provide smoother, quieter running. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rexnord UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reu/reu112.html</link>
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      <title>Robust chain survives irrigation use</title>
      <description>The RexPro 16 B-1 and 20 B-1 chain specified by Bauer for the Rainstar drive is manufactured by Rexnord Kette.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rexnord UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reu/reu111.html</link>
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      <title>High-strength chains handle earth moving challenge</title>
      <description>Varying the size of a chain's components in relationship to each other, even by the smallest amounts, can have a dramatic impact on the chain's performance. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Renold Chain</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reb/reb175.html</link>
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      <title>Elastic belt enables efficient compressor design</title>
      <description>The elastic Flexonic belt enables manufacturers to construct oil-free piston compressors that are more economical and lightweight and use only a small universal brush-type motor.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hutchinson Transmission</category>
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      <title>Transmission belt handles anything up to 600kW</title>
      <description>The Hutchinson Poly V belt can be used on a variety of applications ranging from compressors and lawn mowers to exercise bicycles and agricultural equipment.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hutchinson Transmission</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/huh/huh101.html</link>
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      <title>One belt answers all conveyor demands</title>
      <description>A novel four-in-one belt can not only transport loads up to 1200kg but can replace all four systems used in the conveyor assembly - the flat belt, round belt, chain and timing belt.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hutchinson Transmission</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/huh/huh100.html</link>
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      <title>Group web presence is global design aid</title>
      <description>The Mulco website offers engineers and designers a free-of-charge belt-pilot online catalogue, application calculation and CAD file download service.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Transmission Developments</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsm/tsm132.html</link>
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      <title>Chains overcome application challenges</title>
      <description>Renold has brought together all of its high-tech, problem solving chain products under the new banner of Solutions Products.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Renold Chain</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reb/reb174.html</link>
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      <title>Instrument upgrades ease belt configuration</title>
      <description>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. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Schaeffler (UK)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ine/ine240.html</link>
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      <title>Chain can push as well as it pulls</title>
      <description>Novel profile with interlocking fingers at one end enables chain to roll up for efficient storage in one direction and form a rigid thrust device in the other.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rodriguez (UK)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rod/rod212.html</link>
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      <title>Chains raise the roof on space exploration</title>
      <description>Rexnord Laschenkette chains are used in the transmission system controlling the roof of the building housing the when the world's largest optical telescope.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rexnord UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reu/reu110.html</link>
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      <title>Poly-steel chain can operate submerged</title>
      <description>Lube-free chain is made up of a special tough polymer inner link with pins and outer plates made of high-grade stainless steel.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Renold Chain</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reb/reb173.html</link>
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      <title>High-temperature chain cuts maintenance needs</title>
      <description>In a 230C environment, Tsubaki's HT Lambda chain achieved over four times the wear life of RS50 standard chain and about three and half times the life of Tsubaki's standard Lambda chain</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu160.html</link>
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      <title>Tension mounts in belt and chain drives</title>
      <description>Tensioners reduce noise, transmit torque more efficiently, reduce wear and so prolong the life of belts and chains.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Quality Transmission Components</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/qit/qit102.html</link>
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      <title>European chain companies are linked</title>
      <description>Agreement combines the technical and commercial capabilities of two market leaders in the field of conveyor chains.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu159.html</link>
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      <title>Belt handles coins for banking applications</title>
      <description>Reis Eurosystems use a BrecoR Power 250 XL series timing belt with a Linatrile backing that provides the friction and grip necessary to continuously move and separate coins under the sensors. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Transmission Developments</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsm/tsm131.html</link>
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      <title>Belt drive puts AEV into Top Gear</title>
      <description>Brammer had just ten days working with Lynch Motor Company to turn a G-Wiz automatic electric vehicle into a Mustang-beater for a forthcoming TV show.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Brammer UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bsb/bsb128.html</link>
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      <title>Roller chain promises long-life performance</title>
      <description>Chain and sprockets promise the ultimate combination of rugged construction, reliable and efficient performance and value for money.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Wyko, an Eriks Company</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wyk/wyk206.html</link>
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      <title>Chain website targets export market</title>
      <description>Chaintec's website has been designed to make it easier to access details of Chaintec products and services, including new product illustrations and data sheets. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Chaintec</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/chf/chf102.html</link>
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      <title>Timing belts improve robotic reliability</title>
      <description>The red GEN III belt requires no lubrication, is very quiet running and is effectively maintenance-free after installation.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Transmission Developments</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsm/tsm130.html</link>
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      <title>Chain helps noodles go on for longer</title>
      <description>Since installing Synergy chain to a noodle drier, German Village Products has avoided at least three routine chain replacements.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Renold Chain</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reb/reb171.html</link>
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      <title>New HQ demonstrates commitment to Europe</title>
      <description>Tsubaki has maintained a European headquarters in the Netherlands for the last 35 years.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu157.html</link>
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      <title>Double-sided timing belt spreads the load</title>
      <description>Range is offered with a choice of tooth profiles and with materials and construction technology to suit heavy-duty high-torque or high-stress high-speed drives.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Transmission Developments</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsm/tsm129.html</link>
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      <title>Agreement adds source for conveyor spares</title>
      <description>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.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Wyko, an Eriks Company</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wyk/wyk203.html</link>
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      <title>Potato plant standardises roller chain</title>
      <description>There are 25 potato processing and packing lines, all of which will be fitted with Tsubaki replacement roller chain in a variety of sizes. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu154.html</link>
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      <title>Metal chain resists corrosion</title>
      <description>Tsubaki NEP chain uses a combination of three layers of surface coating, with a highly resistant base layer that bonds a harder wear-resistant coating onto the chain bushes.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Tsubakimoto UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tsu/tsu155.html</link>
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      <title>Steel belts suit solar cell production</title>
      <description>Steel belts can resist the high temperatures of solar cell soldering as the individual cells are assembled using bus ribbons.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Belt Technologies Europe</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bel/bel126.html</link>
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      <title>Roller chain offers low friction</title>
      <description>Nanochain has a higher strength and rigidity than conventional maintenance-free chains and is ideally suited for high-speed operation and high loads. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Iwis-Flexon</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iwi/iwi109.html</link>
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      <title>Chain drive suits rugged vehicle</title>
      <description>Renold had to supply a chain that would operate in arduous off-road conditions and in an aggressive environment where temperatures could reach 100C. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Renold Chain</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/reb/reb169.html</link>
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      <title>Chain suits tough conveying applications</title>
      <description>Serapid's LinearBeam functions as a rodless linear actuator, but is suitable for heavy loads, long travel or harsh environments.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Serapid</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srz/srz104.html</link>
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      <title>Linear actuator handles two hundred tons</title>
      <description>Serapid's LinearBeam can extend to virtually any stroke length without limitation. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Serapid</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srz/srz102.html</link>
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      <title>Chain suits seating systems</title>
      <description>Serapid Rigid Chain technology will be used in telescopic seating systems and in retractable bleacher systems. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Serapid</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srz/srz103.html</link>
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      <title>Non-magnetic actuator moves quietly</title>
      <description>Serapid's RigiBelt nonmagnetic actuator has two belts which come together much like a zipper to form a rigid column. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Serapid</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srz/srz101.html</link>
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      <title>Chains avoid damage to products or fingers</title>
      <description>Flexon power and free conveyor chains have an enlarged conveying roller every other segment, which allows the chain to pass underneath queued material without damaging it. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Iwis-Flexon</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iwi/iwi108.html</link>
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      <title>Chain functions as linear actuator</title>
      <description>Serapid Rigid Chain is used in tough applications that involve exposure to heat, contamination and debris. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Serapid</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srz/srz100.html</link>
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      <title>Roller chains resist corrosion</title>
      <description>Iwis CR chains have a 50% higher fatigue life than stainless steel versions, along with a 30% higher breaking strength.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Iwis-Flexon</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iwi/iwi107.html</link>
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