Weg Motors and Drives has released the new CFW500 series of variable speed drives, designed for quick installation, ease of use and flexibility. We have included Weg’s pamphlet below, which details the range of sizes available in the series. All Torque Tranmissions will be stock
With Ford’s announcement that it will cease Australian manufacturing in 2016, all eyes have turned to the remaining two (Holden and Toyota), and exactly how much demand remains for Australian-made cars. As the Australian federal election looms closer, the incumbent Labour govern
For many years, Pujol geared units and geared motors were assembled by Dynamic Power Transmission in South Australia, with the Victorian distributorship being handled by Electric Motor and Geared Sales (EMGS), although these arrangements have long since ended. Pujol gearboxes are reas
Depending on the application, gearboxes that are shaft mounted can use a torque arm, (or reaction arm) to maintain gearbox positioning. Torque Arm Gearbox On ‘torque arm’ gearboxes such as the Bonfiglioli TA and Dodge TAII series, the torque rod assembly is used primarily
Warner Electric wrap spring clutches and brakes are a simple, low cost and easily adaptable answer to various stop-start applications. Ideally suited to rotary indexing tables, their speed and accuracy offers both excellent repeatability (as there is no cumulative error) and minimum
Geared motor manufacturers have a couple of options when it comes to supplying their product, based on different demands from customers. In original equipment (OEM) applications, the preferred method is to supply gearboxes and electric motors fitted as one unit, in something called a
Rich Shaefer, Senior Product Manager for Adjustable Speed and Specialty Motors at Baldor, recently discussed the future of energy efficiency in electric motors and the role efficiency has to play in manufacturing. With full acknowledgement to Baldor, we have included a link to the art
All Torque Transmissions markets the full range of Baldor stainless steel equipment, but there is more to the Baldor range than just the casing. All Baldor stainless steel AC motors meet MEPS standards, with exterior motor surfaces, shaft and hardware made out of 300 series stainless
The repair of industrial gearboxes is a specialised field, especially in Australia, with a multitude of brands, various fitments and countless configurations. Machinery that comes in from overseas contributes to the dilemma, as in many cases there is no local distributor for the power
One of the easiest to install clutch / brakes on the market, the Bonfiglioli NFF series is renowned for both ease of use and value for money. Designed to fit between an electric motor and mechanical gearhead, the NFF range includes four distinct sizes, with flange sizes ranging from
