Not all thin-section bearings are created equal
ABMA standard 9 and ISO 281 give equations for calculating the “Basic Dynamic Radial Load Rating” for ball bearings. These equations are based on a number of assumptions, many of which are not valid for thin section bearings (ref. ABMA Standard 26.2). A white paper from Kaydon Bearings explains a better method for calculating Dynamic [...]
Clever Seam Design Makes the Coiled Pin Perfect for Hinges
One of the more efficient ways to make a hinge uses coiled spring pins. These are manufactured with a seam which is better for hinges than the gap or slot of slotted spring pins. The seam is inherent to coiled pins because they are rolled with more than one wrap of material. This white paper [...]
Encoder Outputs Should Not Fail
Where did your encoder feedback system go wrong? Download this whitepaper from Avtron Industrial Automation to learn methods of correcting encoder output problems. These problems can be eliminated at the design and implementation phases. Troubleshooting guidance for existing installations is also provided. Click here to read the rest of this white paper,
The Value of PCB Manufacturing Quality During Prototype: You Get More Than You Pay For
In a recent research document, Michelle Boucher, from The Aberdeen Group, writes: “The number of engineering changes is also a top challenge of PCB design. A strategy that enables designers to obtain early insight into behavior, allows them to catch problems earlier in the process. It also makes it easier to look for opportunities to [...]
Six Principles for Building Cost-Effective Wind Turbine Generators
The six principles are intended for wind-turbine manufacturers that are expanding in the growing U.S. market. Following the principles will assist the companies in delivering cost-effective, safer equipment that is compliant with appropriate standards. The paper is authored by Industry Consultant Dave Schaetz and Safety Program Manager Steve Ludwig, both with Rockwell Automation. Click [...]
CASTROL OPTIGEAR SYNTHETIC X 320
To protect your wind turbine investment, especially when out-of-warranty, you need one of the world’s most advanced lubricants. Castrol Optigear synthetic x 320, is designed to deliver more sustained protection. here is the evidence to prove it. Click here to download this brochure
Absolute Length Gauges for Shop-Floor Metrology
The conditions surrounding production environment metrology place special demands on position measuring systems used for workpiece inspection in shop-floor metrology. The very principle of inductive systems involves disadvantages such as temperature sensitivity or nonlinear behavior. A length gauge recently developed by HEIDENHAIN in Traunreut, Germany, now combines the benefits of incremental optical devices and absolute [...]
Find more space in your control panel
Tap rules for molded-case circuit breakers: adhering to UL® Standard 508A, NEC® Section 409 Learn how to apply multiple branches and multi-wire terminals with circuit breakers in industrial control panels in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories® (UL® ) standard 508A and the National Electrical Code® (NEC® ), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA® 70-2011). Molded-case [...]



