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Shoplift Provides a Semimanual Lift for Shops

Shoplift provides a semimanual lift for shops.

Flank-Drive Socket Wrench Boosts Turning Power without Slipping or Rounding

Flank-Drive Socket Wrench Boosts Turning Power without Slipping or Rounding

Stratasys Dimension 1200 3D Printer
3D Printing
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Brent Denston of Stratasys demonstrates the advantages of 3D printing to MACHINE DESIGN editor Jessica Shapiro. 9:52

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.

Slimmed-Down Magnetic-Bearing Systems Fit More Rotating Machinery Applications

Smaller components and streamlined control electronics transform magnetic bearings from expensive and bulky to compact and affordable.

Ceramic Bearings Save Energy, Extend Life
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All-ceramic bearings mean less power lost to lubricant viscosity, seal friction, and bearing inertia.

Textured vinyl pull-caps - Caplugs

VFT vinyl pull-caps feature a textured finish to the top of the cap

Self-lubricating pillow blocks - Thomson

Lube for Life linear-bearing pillow blocks use self-lubricating cartridges pressed into each end of the pillow block housing.

Precision thrust ball bearings - SKF USA Inc.

The BS series of super-precision, angular-contact, thrust ball bearings have static load ratings up to 245 kN, fatigue load limits up to 9.15 kN, and top speeds up to 17,000 rpm

Geared slewing ring - igus

Geared PRT slewing rings replace ball bearings and other rolling elements with sliding elements made of low-friction, self-lubricating polymer. A toothed belt mounted on the bearing’s inner or outer ring is driven by a sprocket. The ring module arrives ready to install.

Shaft Keys that Reduce Manufacturing Costs and Machine Downtime

Simple mechanical parts can lower the cost of manufacturing and assembly and reduce warranty callbacks and customer downtime

Stepmotor driver - Lin Engineering

The R525 microstepping stepmotor driver is designed to reduce overall design time and system cost for stepmotor applications requiring high torque, power, and smooth motion.

Coaxial KD 32 Planetary Gearhead Drive from Maxon is Quiet but Powerful

Coaxial KD 32 planetary gearhead drive from Maxon is quiet but powerful .

Design Considerations for Metal Injection Molding

Tips on designing for MIM

DC Motors - Your Complete DC Motor Drive Systems

With the largest consolidated portfolio of miniature and micro motor drive system technologies, MicroMo specializes in the design...

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