Power Transmissions in Motion System Design
Power transmission technologies, with special focus on belts
Brent Oman, who has over 20 years of drive design experience with Gates Corporation, will share his knowledge about selecting power transmission solutions. The presentation will review the pros and cons of different technologies and demonstrate the various capabilities of belt drive systems in particular.
Handbook offers basic overview of power transmission
The fourth edition of the Power Transmission Handbook from the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), Chicago, is written for the entry-level...
Locking devices
Locking devices connect, or power transmission components to rotating shafts. In this report, Motion System Design editors polled locking device experts...
Putting the squeeze on
They're one of the simplest components in power transmission. They're also one of the most indispensable. Among their many roles, shaft collars hold sprockets...
Ride this train
Conveyor belts and power transmission equipment are often employed to move materials around production facilities and warehouses. However, their belts,...
The Right Touch
Lubrication reduces friction and fights corrosion on power-transmission components. However, keeping oil in critical areas is problematic. Microporous...
