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Parker Hannafin: Why Right Sizing Matters
Innovative machine design is integral to the success of any machine builder. Smart machine design serves innovators with the reward of optimized space on the plant floor, considerable savings on components and installation, inherent safety by design and oh yes, it must meet the functional needs of the ever changing application. One machine will have multiple different speed and load requirements.
A sound understanding of the components used in machine design is fundamental, knowledge of current machinery safety standards as well as an understanding in the desired outcome of the machines function. Read More
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Motor Feature
Danfoss Drives: Open circuit reverse displacement motors
The Danfoss Reverse Displacement Motor (RDM) is a breakthrough in technological innovation and engineering.
The heart of the new technology is an integrated shift valve. When used in a fan drive application, triggers a series of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting advances.
Optimize fan drive solutions with the RDM and the new Series 45 Fan Drive Control (FDC). When used with the RDM, FDC maximizes efficiencies and performance in an open circuit reversing fan drive system.
The Danfoss Reverse Displacement Motor is just one of the many product innovations and system solutions created by our continuous improvement and re-engineering efforts.
Motor Control
Yaskawa GA800 AC Drives for Industrial Applications: Easy, Powerful, and Extremely Reliable
Yaskawa, knows your time is valuable. That’s why they'vedesigned this variable speed drive to exceed your expectations. Offering world class Yaskawa quality, along with intuitive interaction and high flexibility, the GA800 delivers powerful torque and precise control. Look no further than GA800 for all your variable speed needs.
The Yaskawa GA800 drive provides a combination of power, ease of use, flexibility, and performance. In addition to its exceptional torque production and precise control, you’ll enjoy effortless setup with GA800’s high-resolution display and connection to your favorite mobile device. Whether you need simple control, advanced network communications, or functional safety, the GA800 provides all variable speed needs.
Product News
Power Transmission
Lenze: g700-P Planetary Gearboxes
The g700 planetary gearbox is an excellent solution for dynamic and cost-optimized applications.
Its high-level of reliability, long service life and excellent scalability make it a precise solution for demanding machine tasks.
Advantages:
- For applications in which a medium backlash is required
- High input speed possible: max. input speed 18,000 rpm
- Wide transmission range: i=3 to 512 in 24 ratios
- Wide torque range: 44.25 to 7081 lb-in (5 to 800 Nm) in five sizes
- Lifetime lubrication for any mounting position
Advanced Motion Feature
Nexen Introduces Alternative to Traditional Drive Systems: Roller Pinion System in Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel
Nexen Group, Inc. introduces a stainless steel version of its patented precision roller pinion system (RPS). The Nexen RPS engages two teeth simultaneously to achieve superior accuracy with zero backlash at any length. The system is also extremely quiet, and 99% efficient. Stainless steel makes the system extremely corrosion resistant, with a long life of up to 36 million meters.
Nexen’s RPS provides a low maintenance, durable alternative to rack and pinion, ball screw and belt drive technology. The RPS is used for a wide range of applications including laser cutting, plasma cutting and gantry applications.
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Machine Safety
Keep It De-Energized with PNOZ s60 from Pilz
With the safe voltage monitor PNOZ s60 Pilz now offers monitoring of the de-energised state of plant and machinery to the standard UL 6420. This makes PNOZ s60 suitable for use in applications that require a Safety Lockout System (SLS), that is, when plants are held in a safe, electrically de-energised state.
The safe voltage monitor PNOZ s60 completes the safety relay PNOZsigma product group and fulfils the requirements for the implementation of SLS applications as prescribed by law in the USA. PNOZ s60 monitors de-energised 1-phase or 3-phase supplies with neutral conductor. Two switching thresholds can be set: 12 V or the 6 V common in the food and beverage sector.
Oil & Lubricants
SEW GearOil Premium Lubricant
Protect your valuable standard and industrial gear units – from the first operation and during each service.
SEW-Eurodrive's new premium lubricants have been developed to a special formula based on many years of experience and countless test runs. They reduce friction between gear wheels and extend the service life of wear parts such as sealing rings and even the lubricant itself.
The requirements imposed on our gear units by many applications regarding load and operating hours are steadily increasing. You should therefore use SEW GearOil as it significantly contributes to increasing the performance and service life of your gear units.
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