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 specifically for renewable energy efforts, and Continue reading
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 human lives depend on them. In this day and age, malfunctioning farming equipment would mean harvests wouldn’t be pulled in and Continue reading
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 more use out of it for the same amount of money. Since being efficient with funds and Continue reading
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 surprise. Motor oils and automatic transmission fluids come in quite a variety, and are fascinating substances. Continue reading
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 is true for shaft couplings, which are specifically designed to connect rotary equipment into larger systems of machinery. As an industrial part that must be incorporated into a bigger picture it may seem like Continue reading
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 stress from the mechanical parts and correcting misalignment when it happens. Fluid couplings are a certain type of shaft coupling that is particularly special because it is a flexible shaft coupling that is a hydrodynamic device, which can not be claimed by Continue reading
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, some steel products are more impressive then others, particularly when their strength is utilized in such a common consumer item that is also vital for the survival of Continue reading
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 cut back on company costs. Some restaurants hire all new servers every year or so, finding reasons to fire the older servers so they don’t Continue reading
As a manufacturer, if you are in need of a shaft coupling to stabilize the connection of rotary equipment within a machine, your best bet is the universal joint. Commonly found in competition with gear couplings, universal joints have a variety of positive characteristics that make them a perfect match for many shaft and Continue reading