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WEG White Paper: Choosing Between a Variable Frequency Drive or a Soft Starter

WEG White Paper: Choosing Between a Variable Frequency Drive or a Soft Starter

The following article is an excerpt from a white paper titled, “Choosing a Variable Frequency Drive or Soft Starter based on your application need” published by WEG Electric Corporation Read the full White Paper Overview When accelerating an AC motor to full speed using a full voltage connection, a large inrush current may be required.…

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NACHI Deep Groove Ball Bearings

NACHI Deep Groove Ball Bearings

NACHI deep groove ball bearings, or radial ball bearings, are the most popular of all the ball bearing types because they are available in a wide variety of seal, shield, and snap-ring arrangements. The bearing ring grooves are circular arcs made slightly larger than the radius of the ball. The balls make point contact with…

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Dodge Raptor Coupling

Dodge Raptor Coupling

The Dodge Raptor coupling with patented WingLock Technology features an optimized winged elastomeric element design that provides extended equipment life and improved reliability. The WingLock technology increases the surface area at critical points on the element, resulting in higher bond strength and improved fatigue resistance than competitive urethane designs. A non-lubricated natural rubber element results…

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Sumitomo Hyponic Right Angle Hypoid Gear Drives

Sumitomo Hyponic Right Angle Hypoid Gear Drives

Efficiencies far higher than worm gearing The Hyponic is a right angle, all-steel hypoid gear drive. In addition to the patented Hypoid gear technology, the Hyponic features patented Hypoid gear technology, maintenance-free grease lubrication, high efficiency operation, and universal mounting. Hyponic is the ideal choice for bottling, bakery, and food processing industries. Sumitomo’s patented hypoidal…

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Nexen FMCBE Flange Mount Clutch-Brakes

Precise, Compact, and Powerful Nexen FMCBE Flange Mounted Clutch-Brakes Enclosed are designed for controlled starts and stops in hostile, dirty environments. The totally enclosed design prevents contaminants from interfering with operation of the units while keeping worn friction material from escaping into the environment. Flange mounts directly to C-face motors up to 20 HP and…

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Renold Jeffrey Synergy Transmission Chain

Renold Jeffrey Synergy Transmission Chain

Strong. Powerful. Even Better Performance. Renold Synergy has achieved an unsurpassed reputation as the only true high performance roller chain on the market. This is based not only on the years of research and testing that went into its design, but also the response of engineers around the world who have endorsed the wear resistance,…

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Baldor-Reliance Explosion Proof AC & DC Motors

Baldor-Reliance Explosion Proof AC & DC Motors

Baldor-Reliance’s extensive line of Division 1 Explosion Proof motors are designed and built to contain an explosion inside and not propagate it into the surrounding atmosphere. Approval listings are available for Class I (Gas) and Class II (Dust) hazardous environments. Single and three phase designs are suitable for fixed speed, sine wave only operation. TENV…

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ISC Companies Machine Shop in Minneapolis

ISC Companies Machine Shop in Minneapolis

Do You Need Assistance with a Complex Manufacturing Project? ISC Companies goes a step further than traditional industrial suppliers because we offer an extensive inventory of products plus a number of value-added services. Not only is ISC Companies a successful distributor with access to hundreds of suppliers, but we are also a machine shop, capable…

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VFDs Offer Cost-Effective Benefits for Plants

VFDs Offer Cost-Effective Benefits for Plants

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are designed to reduce energy usage by controlling the speed of the motor and can offer cost-effective benefits for plants. Most business owners are aware of the high cost of operating electrical motors, but there are ways to reduce the costs. Improving the efficiency of an electric motor will save money…

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SKF Introduces New TKSA 11 Shaft Alignment Tool

SKF Introduces New TKSA 11 Shaft Alignment Tool

The SKF TKSA 11 is an innovative shaft alignment tool that uses smartphones and tablets and intuitively guides the user through the shaft alignment process. With a focus on the core alignment tasks, the TKSA 11 is designed to be a very easy-to-use instrument is especially suitable for alignment learners and compact applications. The SKF…

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