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Kenneth J. Korane

Kenneth J. Korane
kkorane@penton.com

Ken Korane - Managing Editor
21 years of service. BS Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University. Work experience: Product engineer, Parker Hannifin Corp.; Mechanical design engineer, Euclid Inc.

Primary editor for fluid-power technology.

Email: ken.korane@penton.com

More articles by Kenneth J. Korane

Patent Lawsuit Could Cost Billions
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Products with expired patents attract the attention of legal bounty hunters.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Make Strong Joints at Low Cost

Pressure-sensitive adhesives minimize vibration, noise, and corrosion, making them a viable and cost-effective alternative to mechanical fasteners.

Fasteners that maximize assembly life

Solid pins and spring pins provide simple and effective ways to join parts.

Compact Retaining Rings Fit into Tight Spaces

Hoop-style rings fit shallower grooves than standard retaining rings.

Self-Lube Gears Increase Reliability and Efficiency

Self-lubricating, anti-backlash gears from Intech Corp. replaced a complex pulley drive-train, increasing efficiency and reliability of a dual-axis robot manipulator.

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