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Marzorati Gearboxes

Italian gearbox firm Marzorati Sistemi di Transmissione manufactures a range of mechanical transmission units, with a specialisation focusing on bevel gearboxes. Starting before the second world war, Marzorati has continuously diversified its range, branching out into screwjacks, elec
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CFW500 WEG VSD

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
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$200 Million ‘Rescue’ Package for Australian Automotive Industry

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
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Pujol Gearboxes – Hen’s Teeth?

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
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What Does a Torque Arm on a Gearbox Do?

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
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