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Gearboxes drive huge X-ray machine in Middle East

User application article Huge plattons carrying driverless lorries through a giant X-ray machine glide smoothly across a series of wheels driven by gearboxes secured to spring-loaded base plates.

News from Renold Gears (10 April 2006)

Gearboxes combine the best of both worlds

Flexible power transmission for paper processing, conveyor drives, industrial lifting equipment, grinders, mills, sheet steel and rod machines, iron-making plants, sugar and food plants, and quarries.

News from Brevini ( 7 April 2006)

Compression couplings win district heating test

User application article Rubber-in-compression couplings at a district heating utility in Sweden have proved their worth over rubber-in-shear couplings that were installed at the same time in 1986.

News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings ( 6 April 2006)

Show offers educational opportunity

David Brown found the recent Maintec 2006 show was the perfect opportunity to launch DB Uptime - its new asset management service.

News from David Brown Engineering ( 6 April 2006)

Gearheads promise maintenance-free operation

The LP+/LPB+ Value Line series of gearheads are reliable and - thanks to a novel lubrication concept - maintenance-free for their entire service life.

News from Alpha Gear Drives ( 6 April 2006)

Gearboxes help automatic part loader

User application article Gearboxes play role in an automated part loader for use with lathes for the high precision machining of cylindrical and other turned components.

News from Harmonic Drive UK ( 6 April 2006)

Direct transmission lifts boats free from chains

User application article 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. Brochure available

News from Bonfiglioli UK Mobile Solutions ( 5 April 2006)

Shaft collars are single point faced

Shaft collars in stainless steel and plastics prevent corrosion in wet or harsh environments for wash-down applications such as found in food processing and marine industries.

News from Ruland Manufacturing Co ( 5 April 2006)

Cat-powered boat is double award winner

The Bradstone Challenger, which smashed the world record for the fastest powerboat sprint around Britain with the help of two Caterpillar C18 engines, has scooped two top industry awards.

News from Finning UK (30 March 2006)

Coupling ranges expand into UK and Ireland

KBK Antriebstechnik has appointed Francis and Francis to handle its ranges of metal bellows, flexible spider and overload/safety flexible drive couplings in the UK and Ireland.

News from Francis and Francis (29 March 2006)

Gearbox maker marks half-century

2006 is a significant landmark in the history of Italian gearbox manufacturer Bonfiglioli as it marks the 50th anniversary of the company's inception. Brochure available

News from Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions (29 March 2006)

Software tool for getting into gear

Calculation software helps users find the optimal servo gear reducer for a particular application using databases in which more than 6000 motors from various manufacturers are stored.

News from Alpha Gear Drives (28 March 2006)

Joints and drive shafts customised to applications

Universal joint manufacturer serves the transport industry with universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for steering and gearchange linkage applications.

News from Belden (28 March 2006)

Compact gearboxes optimise speed and torque

A new range of three-point fixing gearboxes are designed to meet international fixing dimensions and are compact and easy to install. Brochure available

News from Parvalux Electric Motors (27 March 2006)

Range extended with larger clutch

Larger clutch covers the torque range from 120 to 1200Nm on the ratcheting multi-position auto reset model and to 1500Nm on the single position synchronous auto reset type.

News from Mayr Transmissions (23 March 2006)

Clutches let road ramp generate electricity

User application article Technical support from clutch firm helps inventor with idea for a road ramp that generates free electricity as cars pass over it.

News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (23 March 2006)

Bevel gearboxes promise high efficiency

Redex-Andantex has a full range of cubic style, cast iron housing bevel gearboxes.

News from Andantex (23 March 2006)

Gear units survive rigours of wind farm

Routine maintenance revealed wear on only two of the gear units at wind farm near Halifax, where 23 units have just completed 108,000 hours of service.