How to choose the reactor used in our VT2 frequency inverter? The following analyzes the selection of rated AC current, the selection of voltage drop, the selection of inductance, the inductance corresponding to the rated current, and the length of the cable. 1. Selection of rated AC current The rated AC current is the long-term working current of the reac...
It can be evident that you need to automate specific electronics manufacturing processes, however not every machine is suitable for each scenario. Your situation and business details will determine if automation will be a positive addition to your company. Let’s look at some common reasons why today’s leading manufacturers automate their electronics manufacturing process...
The demand for quality electronics has increased significantly due to everyday devices’ growing complexity and connectivity. This puts pressure on manufacturers to produce more products more competitively. Automation is the primary way manufacturers achieve these productivity increases. The Basics of Electronics Manufacturing Robots Many robot types are capable of being...
The R26HT high torque gearhead is the latest addition to Portescap’s robust motor accessory portfolio and pairs perfectly with our existing 22mm brushless slotless motor technologies. Offering up to 4Nm continuous torque within a 26mm frame size, the R26HT delivers 30% to 50% more torque than similar-sized competitive gearbox solutions while simultaneously providing high...
Improper lubrication can lead to equipment failures, shortened life spans, and compromised efficiency. Adequate bearing lubrication can significantly improve customer benefits, such as increased equipment efficacy and reduced maintenance costs. Choosing an unsuitable lubricant and method will result in Difficult selection of lubrication products -Poor lubrication leads ...
Many modern manufacturers achieve significant productivity gains by automating their material handling tasks. However, it’s not always clear what people mean by material handling and how robots help with these applications. Therefore, before beginning your automation journey with material handling robots, it’s essential to understand what material robots are, what option...
Closed-loop servo is actually a servo motor, because it has an encoder structure that can feed back the motion state of the motor to form a closed-loop control. Compared with other open-loop control motors, the displacement accuracy of the servo motor is relatively high. When a pulse is given, it will move a position. After the power is turned off, the motor rotor will n...
The especially user friendly FAULHABER Drive Calculator (FDC) enables you to find exactly the drive systems, consisting of motor, gear and encoder, that suit your projects’ requirements best. The tool also allows a direct inquiry of the recommended drive systems. Are you in a hurry? Then the FDC is the right choice for you. Just enter a few details such as torque and sp...
For the second consecutive year, GGB France earns the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 25% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis. EcoVadis is one of the world´s most comprehensive evaluation tools for measuring sustainability in business and manufacturing. Conducting rigorous testing and assessments, EcoVadis evaluates companies’ sustainability efforts based on ...
In February 2021, GGB bushings landed on Mars aboard the Mars Rover, Perseverance. GGB bearings support the Perseverance rover in examining Martian rock. Mission Mars 2020 has the Perseverance seeking signs of ancient life, while also collecting samples or rock and soil for possible return to Earth. GGB worked with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to find the best tribol...
On November 7, 2022 - The Timken Company completed its previously announced acquisition of GGB. This acquisition synergises 2 leaders in engineered bearing and motion products for highly complementary end-market sectors. All customers will benefit from an expanded product and service profile, along with the added strength of the combined company.
We all know that the sound of the siren indicates the transit of the unmistakable red-coloured vehicle, ready to rescue us in case of emergency. However, a feature that perhaps few will know is that very often inside them there is an air motor, as a component that ensures the correct and rapid use for the hose reel to rewind the water pipe. Inside this vehicle, as well...
Slip rings, as a kind of rotating conductive parts that have appeared since the beginning of the second industrial revolution, have matured in their industry today. How did professional manufacturers of slip rings like JINPAT develop their research and development? For a long time, JINPAT Electronics has insisted on investing a minimum of 3% of its annual operating incom...
Laser cutting systems offer unmatched cutting performance. However, they also pose a significant monetary investment. Therefore, like any capital investment, it’s crucial to be aware of some critical factors before integration. Application Requirements The most significant factor affecting your choice of machine is the application requirements. Different applications ha...
This starts a new era for Ewellix being part of a large industrial group with a strong focus on industrial applications. Ewellix will be operated as an additional business that works closely with the Schaeffler Industrial team. “This will enable us to continue our agile way of working in the future”, says Daniel Westberg, CEO of Ewellix. The two companies complement ...
Worm gear Ket-Motion 2020 P with feather key groove Universally usable and maintenance-free worm gear with an axis distance of 20 mm and with nine different reduction ratios. The aluminium or zinc housing is encapsulated to prevent the escape of grease and the ingress of dust. The worm gear pair is left-handed. The direction of rotation on the shaft is arbitrary. Speci...
A sum total of 400 years of experience, tradition and bundled competencies from a single source: this is what characterizes the three companies of the Steinmeyer Group. The group of companies is known for its high-quality products and end-to-end solutions. The common focus is on precision and the art of engineering. Complex positioning tasks require special know-how: Au...
Transfluid is proud to announce a new milestone in our variable fill power transmission applications. In December we delivered one D46KSL, a variable fill fluid coupling, to one of the biggest industrial Companies in Czeck Republic, to be used in a large metal shredder application located in Vysoké Myto. The machine will be commissioned within the first quarter of 2021....
Transfluid products are increasingly finding applications on truck mounted and compact road sweepers. Benefiting from the long-term relationship with a leading worldwide manufacturer has allowed Transfluid to develop and expand its business with a number of important global players. Thanks to the unsurpassed performance provided by the SKF fluid coupling an important roa...
One of the main players in the french and world airport sector, Sovam, has chosen Transfluid as a partner in the building of some of its vehicles. For decades, Sovam has been building all types of airport vehicles both civil and military, such as: aircraft maintenance platforms, escalators, tractors for aircraft and luggage traction, vehicles for the transport of drinkin...
For this purpose, the so-called NORD ECO BOX, a mobile control cabinet, is connected between the motor and the power supply. The NORD ECO BOX consists of an energy measuring device with data logger function, current transformer and cable connections. Over a period of about two weeks, the box records data in real time about permanent loads, load peaks and irregular condit...
In general, the demand for bearings in mining machinery and equipment can be summarized as high reliability, durability, robustness, and maintenance-convenience. In mining machinery and equipment, the commonly used bearing types are spherical roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and slewing bearings, tapered roller bearings, thrust self-aligning roller bearings...
“We are very proud to have received the certificate”, Jörg Niermann, Head of Marketing, explains. “This clearly shows that our sustainability strategy is paying off.” The company received 65 out of 100 points and thus landed on the 89th percentile rank, which is significantly above the average of companies in this industry. The drive technology manufacturer is in the ran...
During the process of tool machine, the instant large axial impact damages the bearing, resulting in isometric indentation around the bearing raceway, and then generates noise during operation.
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Nov., 22, 2022 – Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has simplified the design and specification of belt-drive systems with its Design Power™ platform. The platform comprises two applications – Design Flex Pro™ and Design IQ™ – which have been updated and upgraded to offer en...
Pick-and-place application, such as laboratory use, benefit from cantilevered construction because components are easily accessible. Gantry robots are Cartesian coordinate robots with horizontal members supported at both ends; physically, they are similar to gantry cranes, which are not necessarily robots. Gantry robots are often gigantic and capable of carrying heavy lo...
esitron manufactures solutions for drive and positioning technology. They offer an automation system consisting of a controller, servo drives and servo amplifiers with a programmable (web) control panel and large LED display. Key word: potential of sophisticated positioning and automation products - where is esitron headed? Individual solutions instead of from the stand...
"Shaken, not stirred..." said the famous secret agent when ordering his Cocktail. In this case, however, we are not talking about beverages or the Food & Beverage sector, one among the applications of air motors that we have already discussed in previous articles in our Blog, but about stirring and/or mixing liquids inside machines in the Chemical-Pharmaceutical sector....
We accept social responsibility towards our globally active employees, customers, suppliers and partners. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ Company Policy is the foundation of our activities. Find out more about our Code of Conduct here. We act with integrity and responsibility for the environment. As a company which is aware of its responsibilities, we economise our use of resources a...
Among all kinds of industry, a great development has unfolded on medical equipment and facilities in recent years. There are more and more rising giants in the medical application industry. JINPAT as a slip ring manufacturer, has provided numerous custom slip ring solutions for medical devices. Now let check a few of JINPAT’s customer cases. LPT012B-0302-U2 is a small s...
“We supply industry and cover a wide range of mechanical engineering applications with our drive technology, for example in conveyor technology or in the recycling sector”, reports Jozef Královič, Managing Director of NORD-Pohony, s.r.o. with headquarters in Bratislava. “Even in turbulent times, it is our goal to gain new customers and to offer the best possible technica...
Purpose of Ball Screw Pretension 1. Reduce the bending of ball crew due the weight 2. Compensate the thermal expansion of ball screw 3. Increasing the rigidity of ball screw What are the causes for Ball Screw failure? ▎Here for more info: https://www.tpi.tw/msg/msg93.html
Jet fan bearing installation for special scenarios Usually, the bearing applications of the jet fan are installed inside the drive motor. However, in some special scenarios, it is required to have more stable support for longer shafting. At this time, professional bearing installation and selection are particularly important. For this design, one end is the spindle impe...
Portescap is excited to announce the launch of the 90ECF brushless DC flat slotted motor, which is the newest – and largest – motor to join our flat motor portfolio. The 90ECF features a performance-optimized design that utilizes an outer rotor configuration with an overall body length of 40mm, enabling it to deliver high power density and smooth output torque in a compa...
