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The Building Block Products of Renewable Energies

andream — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:23:44 +0000

With all of the hype involving oil and its related issues, both environmentally and economically, a focus on renewable energies has developed and continues to be a focal point for many industrial arenas. A variety of products are being developed spec

Gear Couplings Manufacturers: For Your Consideration

andream — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:52:17 +0000

When manufacturing goods for vehicles used in the automotive, aerospace and farming equipment industry, you must be a company devoted to perfection, because all of these vehicles must function correctly not only for work related issues but because hu

Fluid Couplings: Liquid Full

andream — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:56:33 +0000

Liquid within industrial parts seems like a very good idea for one major reason; lubrication. A part that is well lubricated deteriorates at a much slower rate then a part that is not lubricated, which means whoever purchased that part is getting mor

Coupling Fluid: Motor Oils and Transmission Fluids

andream — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0000

A fluid coupling is used for a number of motorized applications, most notably cars, boats and aviation structures. Because it so often works with transmissions and engines, the fact that coupling fluid is usually specialized for that purpose is no su

Gear Couplings: What Big Teeth You Have

andream — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:20:49 +0000

Gear couplings are a subcategory of shaft couplings but look very much like gears, which is why the word was incorporated into their title. It reminds me of the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood, hiding in Grandma’s clothes to trick the little girl

Flywheel Coupling: The Energy Carrier

andream — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:25:53 +0000

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All shaft couplings operate by way of a couple key foundational characteristics. They serve to connect two moving parts within motion oriented machinery, often equipment in the construction, agricultural or automot

The Applications of Shaft Couplings

andream — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:14:47 +0000

Shaft Coupling Photos Courtesy of R + W America, LP.

Every industrial product has a major application that it is either known for best or whose patronage put it on the map. The same i

Flexible Shaft Couplings: The Fluid Version

andream — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:10:20 +0000

Shaft Couplings Photo Courtesy of Guardian Industries, Inc.

Flexible shaft couplings are designed to secure rotary equipment to its stationary counterparts while removing some of the

The Strong Arm Driveshaft

andream — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:06:18 +0000

Driveshaft Photo Courtesy of Elbe & Sohn Inc.

It is automatically assumed that any industrial product made of steel is going to be strong, whatever context it is used in. However,

Torque Limiters: How to Save Pennies Well

andream — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:59:15 +0000

Torque Limiters Photos Courtesy of Ringfeder Power Transmission.

How to save pennies obviously depends on what industry your company is based in, and there are right and wrong ways to