Mechanical Components
Programmable S-Track Electric Actuator
June 7, 2013 3:39 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsWarner Linear has expanded its line of S-Track linear actuators with the addition of a new programmable model. The programmable S-Track actuator is ideally suited for use in material handling and packaging conveyor applications where flexibility is important such as when product and packaging changes are made to production lines which require resetting diverter arm opening widths and stops.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Mechanical
SPEEDI-SLEEVE Radial Shaft Seals
May 28, 2013 11:04 am | by PD&D Staff | SKF USA Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new advanced version of SKF SPEEDI-SLEEVE radial shaft seals is an ideal solution to restore malfunctioning sealing systems without requiring machine disassembly or shaft regrinding.
LISTED UNDER: Shafts, not elsewhere classified | Shaft
Clutch Brake Delivers 78,000 Lb. In. of Torque
May 20, 2013 5:25 pm | by PD&D Staff | Force Control Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsForce Control Industries (Fairfield, OH) has introduced the new Size 30 Posidyne Clutch Brake with “Oil Shear Technology” that can be operated as a clutch only for applications such as pumps or fans or as a clutch brake for cycling or indexing applications.
LISTED UNDER: Brakes
ETP Hyloc Shaft Locking Bushings
May 14, 2013 4:53 pm | by PD&D Staff | Zero-Max, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsForming steel into different size bar stock requires positioning and fastening a system’s roll forming wheels with accuracy so they stay in alignment throughout the process. The ETP Hyloc from Zero-Max (Plymouth, MN) provides the robust hub-shaft connection in these difficult operating environments.
LISTED UNDER: Bushings
Linear Spring Series
May 6, 2013 2:05 pm | by PD&D Staff | Smalley Steel Ring Company | Product Releases | CommentsSmalley Steel Ring Company (Lake Zurich, IL) has announced the release of the new Linear Spring Series. The new Linear Springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line, as opposed to a conventional spring that fits in a circular cavity.
LISTED UNDER: Steel | Springs, not elsewhere classified
Knobs for Corrosion-Free Applications
May 2, 2013 12:37 pm | by PD&D Staff | J.W. Winco, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsJ.W. Winco (New Berlin, WI) has announced it now offers GN 6336.10 Hand Knobs with 316 Stainless Steel Studs, with Nylon Plastic or Brass Tip, in metric sizes. These RoHS complaint components are designed to function well when corrosion is to be avoided, such as in medical, food, and cleanroom applications.
LISTED UNDER: Clamping
17-4PH Stainless Steel Couplings
May 2, 2013 12:28 pm | by PD&D Staff | Helical Products | Product Releases | CommentsHelical’s (Santa Maria, CA) 17-4PH stainless steel couplings are ideal when high strength, excellent fatigue resistance and high torsional stiffness are called for in an application. When compared to both 303 stainless steel and 7075-T6 aluminum, 17-4PH provides twice the torque and can operate up to 600F, which is ideal when used for heavy duty applications such as lead screws, positioning systems, pumps and processing equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Couplings, rigid
Resilient Design for Heavy Loads
April 29, 2013 11:15 am | by PD&D Staff | Colson Caster Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsColson Caster Corporation (Jonesboro, AK) has announced its newest line of heavy duty wheels for mass distribution, the Commander HD. The innovative wheel is designed for superior performance in some of the most abusive applications and environments where high-load requirements and impact resistance are a must.
LISTED UNDER: Casters & WheelsSubaru Recalls 10,000+ Wagons
April 29, 2013 9:15 am | by PD&D Staff | News | CommentsSubaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals. The recall affects Foresters made from January 2013 through March. The company says the floor mats can curl when exposed to heat.
LISTED UNDER: Brakes | Clutch/Brake Units
Clear-VU EZ Connect Filter
April 26, 2013 3:35 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsIndustrial Specialties Mfg., (ISM) has introduced the Clear-VU EZ Connect Filter, an in-line filter specifically designed for convenience in most pneumatic, vacuum, and fluidic applications. The Clear-VU EZ Connect is a push-to-connect filter.
LISTED UNDER: Air FiltersPhotos of the Day: Volvo Completes Flywheel Testing
April 26, 2013 1:45 pm | by Volvo | Skf Usa Inc. | News | CommentsA light, cheap and very eco-efficient solution that makes a four-cylinder engine feel like a six has completed testing at Volvo. The complete experimental system for kinetic energy recovery is fitted to the rear axle.
LISTED UNDER: Takeoffs | Ball Bearing Guide Components | Motion, Rotary
Hydraulic Shaft Locking Bushing
April 26, 2013 10:38 am | by PD&D Staff | Zero-Max, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsETP Hydropress from Zero-Max (Plymouth, MN) provides quick and precise fastening of components in tight spaces on large shafts from 80 to 200 mm in diameter. Hydropress shaft bushings are ideal for locking into position gears, sprockets, pulleys, and similar components in a machine’s power transmission system.
LISTED UNDER: Bushings
Heavy-Duty Subracks for Major Bus Structures
April 25, 2013 11:50 am | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsThe KM6-HD subrack from Verotec (Londonderry, NH) accepts 3U, 6U and 9U Eurocards up to 400mm deep in both IEC60297 and IEEE1101.10/11 configurations, conforming with the specifications for major backplane architectures such as VMEbus, VXI, VME64x, VPX, VXS, cPCI, and PXI.
LISTED UNDER: Hardware
Exceptional Resistance to Loosening
April 24, 2013 12:00 pm | by PD&D Staff | Product Releases | CommentsInnovatively designed to withstand loosening from vibration longer than any other fastener on the market, HARDLOCK Nuts (Elk Grove Village, IL) are now available in inch sizes. Previously only sold in metric sizes, the makers of the HARDLOCK Nut have responded to North American manufacturer demands for an identical inch-sized version.
LISTED UNDER: Hardware
Shaft Mounts for Design Flexibility
April 23, 2013 11:55 am | by PD&D Staff | Stafford Manufacturing Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA new line of shaft mounts that feature a variety of collar and flange mount designs for manufacturers of conveyors, equipment, and machinery, has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing (Wilmington, MA). For added design flexibility, they can be manufactured as specials from aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials and can incorporate custom flanges and mounting hole patterns.
LISTED UNDER: Hardware | Shafts, not elsewhere classified | Shafts and Splines
