Dodge Washdown Reducers Improve Operations In Harsh Duty Environments
Dodge QUANTIS E-Z KLEEN® washdown reducers and C-face gearmotors can improve operations in harsh duty environments, such as the food, beverage, packaging and pharmaceutical industries. The QUANTIS E-Z KLEEN family of products offers three types of gear reducers: In-Line Helical (ILH); Right Angle Helical Bevel (RHB); and Motorized Shaft Mount (MSM). These products feature a unique […]
Goodyear’s Laser Alignment
When the sheaves on your belt drive are properly aligned, they perform much better. There is no loss of energy or efficiency. Components work better and last longer. The chance of the belt or even the drive components being damaged is greatly reduced. Misalignment can cause the belts to have sidewall stresses and uneven tensile […]
Behind the Scenes of IBT’s Gear Shop
Identifying the Mystery Part Deliveries at IBT’s Gear Shop are always interesting. Inevitably, some large, heavy, greasy dirty chunk of metal arrives. The staff is usually curious and eager to find out just what the factory fates have dealt up this time. Generally, they are surprised and amused. The material that arrives is a gear […]
Diamond Chain Overcomes Obstacles and Adversity
Everyday you use it, you find out how good your engineered chain is. It is subjected to shock loads, tension, friction, weight and speed variations. And, it must have consistent dimensions and meet tight tolerances throughout its entire length. So, it has to be strong, durable, rugged, precise and well made. You have to believe the […]
New Lovejoy Tensioner Improves Coal Pulverizer Efficiency
Electric power is always in demand, so coal-fired power plants are always on duty. These plants burn coal that has been pulverized – and require multiple coal pulverizers. Pulverized coal produces fewer emissions and more efficient burning. Lovejoy was enlisted to help a power plant that was having costly downtime, maintenance and material expenses from […]
Is Going Keyless The Answer?
How do you connect a power transmission component or other item to a shaft? There are three traditional approaches: shrink fit/press fit, material fit, keys and splines. A shrink fit mounted component is heated to expand the hub bore. It’s then placed on the shaft and allowed to cool. A press fit hub bore is […]
QD Keyless Bushing
New: A QD bushing that eliminates backlash between the key and key seat. A QD timing belt pulley that is easily timed with respect to the shaft. The Trantorque QC Keyless Bushing series from Fenner Drives is directly interchangeable with JA, SH, SDS, SD, SK, and SF size QD bushings. These assemblies are of a […]
Goodyear’s Maximizer: On-Tap Expertise
Making choices is easier if you have the right information at your finger tips. When the choices involve the selection of Goodyear power transmission belts, making the right choice can save you time, money and aggravation, and prevent doubt and confusion. MaximizerTM is an exciting computer program that has been developed to put Goodyear belt […]
Hook Up With Diamond Chain
There are hundreds of uses for roller chain but some of the most interesting are those utilizing attachments. Diamond Chain, a leading IBT supplier, offers a wide variety of attachment chain sizes and configurations. Many of the “standard attachments” are covered by Diamond’s 48-Hour (Code Blue) or 5-Day Intensive Care Shipping Programs. In addition to […]
Tough Bearings From Isostatic Industries
Something turning at 9500 rpm is moving fast. That is just under the speed of an average jet engine. Something that lasts through 456 million revolutions without any interruption or without needing any maintenance is pretty durable. That is why Isostatic Industries, a leading supplier of bronze self lubricating sintered bronze bearings, is proud of a […]
