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19 Apr 2013

Altra Industrial Couplings manufactures bespoke grid coupling for 10,000 tonne press pump

The grid coupling of a large water pump at Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd. (S.F.E.L.) was coming to the end of its operational life. To avoid costly re-engineering of the pump S.F.E.L. wanted to commission a bespoke coupling to match the original’s footprint. While most suppliers were unable to produce a coupling to the right size, Altra Industrial Couplings was able to match the design of the original and work in partnership with S.F.E.L. to produce it. Read Article

15 Apr 2013

Altra Industrial Motion drives new innovation at the Hannover Messe 2013 – Hall 25 Stand C03

Tags: Backstops, Hannover Fair, synchronous motor, torisflex

Altra Industrial Motion, a leading global supplier of power transmission solutions, used the Hannover Messe 2013 as a launch pad for many new innovations across its product portfolio. The company is responsible for many of the world’s leading power transmission brands including Bauer Gear Motor, Stieber Clutch, Bibby Transmissions and Huco Dynatork. New products include a world first for IE4 gear motors, innovative coupling hub designs for large shaft diameters and a compact, load-sharing, releasable backstop. Read Article

10 Apr 2013

Bauer launches ‘Industrial Gearboxes’ to deliver up to 1.5million Nm of torque

Tags: Gear Motor, Hannover Fair, Power Transmission

To support its existing product range, and to help make the marketplace more aware of the complete package solutions it offers for larger gearboxes, Bauer has launched a new Industrial Drive Applications service, which offers a huge range of torque figures and reduction ratios from a variety of gearing arrangements. The new service includes high-torque helical, bevel-helical and planetary gearboxes which are designed and specified in-house to deliver up to 1.5million Nm of torque. Read Article

08 Apr 2013

Application Profile: QT Power Chain II Belt Drive System For HVAC Exhaust Fan

Tags: Belted Drives, HVAC System, QT Power Chain II

A private college needed to replace an inefficient adjustable speed drive, which incorporated three classical v-belts, on an HVAC exhaust fan in their natural sciences building. As one of the initiatives within their Resource and Environmental Management Program, the college is constantly looking for ways to improve energy efficiencies and reduce costs. Read Article

08 Apr 2013

New additions to Torsiflex Disc Couplings range enables coupling sizes to be minimised

Tags: Bibby Transmissions, Disc Couplings, Hannover Fair, Torsiflex

The range of Torsiflex disc couplings from Bibby Transmissions has been expanded to offer customers a greater selection for applications in process pump, fan blowers, compressors and general industrial markets. The new design of AHX hubs and Torsi-Lock® hubs will be seen for the first time at the Hannover tradeshow in April, Hall 25 Stand C03. Read Article