The choice between helical and spur gears in planetary gearboxes may seem straightforward. Go with helical gears if you want the gearbox to run as smoothly and quietly as possible. Choose spur gears when you need to maximize the gearbox’s torque density or working life … [Read more...]
Improve the Productivity of your Factory Automation Systems with Lightweight Gears and Actuators
After sliding from its peak more than 25 years ago, U.S. manufacturing appears to be on the way back. Factory automation is a critical element enabling U.S. manufacturing companies to effectively compete in the global marketplace. To maintain this competitive trend, modern robotic and automation … [Read more...]
How to prevent bearing corrosion
A new Kaydon white paper explains how to avoid bearing corrosion by analyzing five critical service conditions early in the design process: performance requirements (load, accuracy, fatigue life, etc.), the kind of contaminants expected, materials corrosion resistance ratings, frequency of … [Read more...]