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Gearhead ProductsWITTENSTEIN Cymex Version 3.2.3 Servo Sizing Software  The newly released version of WITTENSTEIN's drive train software is now available. ...More >> Parker Motor Powers Brammo New Electric Race Bike  Parker's Electromechanical Automaton Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, is proud to announce that its MPP series traction motor powers an all-electric motorcycle built by Brammo Inc., a 100% clean-technology company. The bike is built for speed and was recently unveiled at the Red Bull US Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway in Laguna Seca, Calif., where a major race took place as part of the FIM e-power race series. It was the perfect venue to display the bike's sleek lines and spark the interest of competitors and enthusiasts alike as they wait in anticipation for the next race in the series.
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alphaCool Fluid cooled Adapter Plate from WITTENSTEIN  Servo motor / gearbox combinations are often limited by temperature. The higher the torque load and/or rpm, the higher the temperature. To improve performance, temperature must be lowered. This can be accomplished through better extraction of heat from the motor / gearbox combination. Significant heat removal is now achievable with the alphaCoolTM Adapter, designed to provide the highest reduction in heat generated due to the motor / gearbox connection.The alphaCoolTM is used to connect the servomotor to the gearbox ...More >> Torque Supporter Precision Rack Pinion Drive System by ATLANTA Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of "Torque Supporter" Precision Rack & Pinion Drive Systems that can handle highly dynamic and heavy loads. These systems utilize precision planetary reducers with an integral output housing and outboard bearing to provide a rigid support to the output pinion.The unique design of the pinion allows for smaller pitch diameters, which reduces the reducer torque ...More >> STD Provides Industry with Precision Gear Products to AGMA Q14  West Bridgewater, MA - Precision Gear & Instrument expands its product offerings to meet diverse aerospace, actuation, instrumentation, robotics, medical prototype and automation industry requirements up to AGMA Q14 standards.Products include Spur Gears, Helical Gears, Worm Gears, Anti-Backlash Gears, Cluster Gears, Clutch Gears, Face Gears, Planetary Gears, Gear Assemblies, Gear Boxes, Bevel Gears, Miter Gears, Metric Gears, Internal Gears, Idler Gears, Gear Rack & Pinion, Worms, Wormshafts, Splines, Spline Shafts, Serrated Shafts. ...More >> Visual Proof for Energy Efficiency in Gearboxes by Wittenstein  Energy efficiency has become a popular buzz term for today's green technology focus. However, the real proof of what energy efficiency is for mechanical systems needs further explanation. To start from the basics: how do you know a product is efficient and what does it actually mean to an OEM? ...More >> Comprehensive Neugart Product Catalog  We are pleased to present you the new Neugart servo-gear-head catalog, dedicated to North American users / customers.The new comprehensive catalog covers the high-precision N- series (PLN, WPLN, PLFN) and the precision E-series (PLE, WPLE, PLFE) products. All relevant technical / engineering data are listed, allowing a transparent, fine tuned, reliable and yet easy, selection of the appropriate gear-head for your automation, motion control, robotics application. True to the Neugart tradition the listed performance data are exactly defined based on well recognized engineering guidelines and standards. ...More >>Right Angle Spiral Bevel Belt Drive from WITTENSTEIN  With long service life and high power density, right-angle gearboxes provide advantages as a mechanical add-on to servo drive trains. The alpha LPBK+ is yet another example of proven WITTENSTEIN engineering expertise.By taking the LPK+ right-angle gearbox and adding a pulley drive, Wittenstein has created an integrated solution with ultra-compact design and easy motor mounting. ...More >> Aircraft Maneuvering System Parvalux Application Story  Moving light aircraft around presents a similar problem to that of caravans. For example, transferring a small bi-plane from a hangar onto a runway apron requires considerable physical effort and great care to ensure the wing tips and tail are not damaged.While there are petrol-driven maneuvering devices available these can be unreliable if they are only used occasionally or allowed to get damp. Reversing is difficult too and the operator needs to take great care with ...More >> 2010 through 2011 Wittenstein (alpha) Gearbox Catalog Now Available Online and in Print
All updated technical information can be found on product-specific pages at the Wittenstein website (www.wittenstein-us.com). Downloading the electronic version of the new catalog can be done from the Manuals page online. ...More >>RoHS Compliant Brushless DC Motor and Compact Driver from Oriental Motor  ORIENTAL MOTOR USA CORP offers the BLH speed control package composed of a brushless dc motor and a 24 VDC compact driver board. The RoHS compliant BLH series encompasses four models ranging from 15, 30, 50 and 100 watts output. The BLH possesses speed regulation accuracy of + 0.5%. The BLH brushless DC motor can be operated at precise speeds from 100 rpm up to 3000 rpm.There are two gearhead types available, the parallel shaft gearhead and the hollow shaft flat gearhead with a wide variety of gear ratios. ...More >> Bison Gear Sensorless Brushless Gearmotors Eliminate Position Sensors and Wiring  In response to OEMs seeking higher energy efficiency and power density as well as simpler assembly and increased design life for their equipment, gearmotor and electric motor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new line of sensorless brushless DC (SBLDC) parallel shaft gearmotors with powers up to 1/6 hp (124 watts). The new 34 frame AUTONOmotorTM gearmotors are powered by totally enclosed, nonventilated (TENV) brushless motors that are sensorless to reduce cost, size, and wiring complexity while offering improved reliability and noise immunity compared to brushless motors with shaft mounted rotor position sensors.
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Bison Right Angle Gearmotors Powered by 3 Wire Reversible 100mm AC Motors  As OEM equipment becomes smaller in size, while output power requirements increase, gearmotor and electric motor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new 100mm AC motor line offering 1/8 hp (93w) in 30% less volume than previously available. The new 4" diameter single phase motors have now been mated to Bison's extremely versatile 750 Series right angle gearing to offer up to 104 in-lbs (11.8 N-m) of continuous torque in a compact package with simple 3-wire reversible hookup and a wide variety of mechanical options.
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Highest Torque Density in the industry offered by the Neugart E series servo gear heads  How is Torque-Density (TD) beneficial for the customer?Torque density is defined as the torque loadability, torque rating per size-envelope (volume or weight). Gearheads are selected based on the torque rating hence higher TD means:
The Many Faces of Gearbox Outputs alpha Gearbox Selection Includes Choice of Outputs  Whatever the configuration, the alpha gearboxes from Wittenstein have the face for your output requirement.Creating standard products is what has helped Wittenstein design the alpha gearbox - the most widely used gearhead on the globe. For Wittenstein, designing the gearbox for an application is more than just creating one solution. ...More >> Expanded Servo Reducer Range Offered by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the expanded range of Servo Worm Reducers, now offering four levels of precision to meet any application requirements. Building on the popular High-Performance (HP) Servo-Worm Reducer product, Atlanta has added a High-Torque, Economy and Basic version to complete the range.
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TR Flanged Pinion Range Available from Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of ISO 9409-1 flanged pinions, which have compact designs to reduce the amount of drive torque required. Traditionally, flanged pinions have large pitch diameters which increase the amount of torque on the reducer they mount to. With the new TR Pinion range, the pinion pitch diameters are significantly smaller, reducing the drive torque required and allowing a smaller reducer to be used. ...More >> 100mm AC Electric Motors from Bison Gear Offer Power of Larger Motors in 30 Percent Less Volume  Bison Gear's new 100mm "Motor in the Middle" AC Gearmotor for Big Power in Small SpacesPower-dense single phase 4" dia. 1/8 hp (93w) motors offer up to 350 in-lbs (39.5 N-m) torque in compact parallel shaft gearmotors In response to customers demanding more power in a smaller space, gearmotor and electric motor manufacturer, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has introduced its new 100mm AC motor line ...More >> Ultra-Precise Positioning Achieved with Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drives from ATLANTA Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a range of zero-backlash rack & pinion drives that eliminate system backlash by means of a split-pinion and dual-pinion arrangement, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as for direction of travel reversals. The backlash is eliminated by using two pinions - one to drive the axis and the other to engage the opposite tooth flank and take up the backlash. Mechanically preloaded split-pinion drives utilize an axial spring to load one pinion half against the other. Electrically preloaded dual-pinion drives utilize two motors, each driving one pinion, which are loaded against each other by means of a special motor controller. ...More >>New Range of High Precision Gear Racks for Machine Tools by Atlanta Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a new range of High-Precision Gear Racks developed specifically for machine tool applications requiring the highest levels of precision and power. This new rack range is precision manufactured in a controlled environment, achieving a tooth quality of DIN 4, with total pitch error of less than twelve microns over a meter length and a parallelism tolerance of less than fifteen microns. ...More >>High Performance Induction Motors with Integral Brakes and/or Gear Heads  ARC Systems, Inc. offers High Performance Squirrel Cage Induction Motors with Integral Brakes and/or Gear Heads. These actuators are designed with High Energy Magnetic Laminations; these components exceed the most rigid performance requirements. ARC’s unique casting technique allows these custom fabricated rotor castings to be manufactured using various types of alloys. Speed and torque are tailored to individual requirements by changing the rotor bar, end ring conductivity and gear ratio. Our stators and rotors are stacked and skewed utilizing highly designed stacking tools and skew fixtures.
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Right Angle Gear Drives From Zero-Max Have Class 10 Spiral Bevel Gears Ideal For Low Noise And Minimal Backlash Applications New Neugart Product-Overview brochure  This new brochure for 2010 is listing the core Neugart products. It includes the recently completed N-series product; the PLN inline planetary, the WPLN right angle and the PLFN planetary with the compact rotating disc / flange output. The industry leading high value economy E-series gearboxes are also featured. This brochure gives a basic overview to new customers, prospects not familiar yet with the Neugart product offering. For detailed engineering data, catalogs are downloadable from the website. An updated printed 2010 version of the comprehensive data catalog will be released shortly. ...More >>Low friction version Alpha SP Gearbox Released  Experience high speed, long duty and exceptionally low heat with Wittenstein's newest version of its alpha SP+ HIGH SPEED gearbox: the L-Version. Wittenstein Engineering has taken the highly successful alpha SP+ HIGH SPEED and optimized components, processes and specs to create a low-friction version.This low-friction gearbox is available initially for the HIGH SPEED versions of the SP+100, SP+140 and SP+180. This product was developed specifically for applications demanding continuous duty with high nominal output speed and requiring longer service-life for continuous duty. Wittenstein's low-friction servo gearhead reaches beyond where other gearboxes can only dream. ...More >> Parvalux Plastic gearboxes  We are specialist suppliers to several major international designers of powered golf buggies, caddies and carts with bespoke DC permanent magnet power transmission units; and in many cases we are asked to develop lightweight plastic gearboxes to enable greater portability of the product into and out of vehicles and storage facilities.But less weight is not the only advantage of using modern plastics technology with which to develop geared-motor solutions. Price, development time and design aesthetics also play a huge part in the selection of the gearbox material. ...More >>Endless Rack Options Provide Flexibility  Options allow for 2-meter rack and various custom choices Precision technology takes years to develop, involving hundreds of design engineers and endless hours of research. Creating solutions that fit the constantly changing motion market is what Wittenstein has been excelling at for over two decades. ...More >>New High Precisions Rotating Flange Servo-Gear-Head from Neugart  Neugart is introducing the newest addition to the “N”-series: our highest precision and performance servo-gear-head product line. The rotating flange (disc) type PLFN unit is being offered in 4 sizes, (PLFN64, PLFN90, PLFN110, PLFN140) and features a continuous torque rating up to 1000 Nm (short term peak torque rating in excess of 1600 Nm) in ratios from 4:1 to 100:1. The rotating flange design follows the EN ISO 9409 standards for mechanical interfaces in robotics. The extremely compact design is ideally suited for applications with limited space.
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The Best Hypoids Just Got Bigger High performance bevel gearboxes move hypoids to new levels The new SUMO range of alpha right-angle hypoids from Wittenstein are the result of continually seeking to meet the demanding needs of the market while utilizing optimized manufacturing techniques, engineering expertise and sophisticated design style
New Generation of Worm Gear Launched Introducing the V-Drive+ and V-Drive economy - optimized manufacturing leads to superior product  Wittenstein has enhanced the alpha V-Drive® servo worm gear, offering variety for applications and bringing the worm gear to a new level. The improved range of V-Drive+ boasts optimized hollow-flank teeth for accuracy and low backlash, 50% more torque and 97% efficiencies - the highest for servo worm gears on the market. ...More >>New Line Of High Performance Stepper Gearmotors  Servo2Go.com has just added remarkable new additions to it’s broad range of high performance cost effective stepper motor product family. The SP Series from Applied Motion Products of Watsonville, CA are NEMA standard 2 phase 1.8 degree hybrid stepper gearmotors which provide high torque in a compact lightweight housing. These offset light duty gearmotors are ideal for rotary indexing and positioning applications. ...More >>Innovation Highlighted in Bison Gear Video  Manufacturer's "Innovate or Evaporate" message to be keynote presentation at 2009 National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers Conference.St. Charles, IL - September 28, 2009 - Innovation and education are key elements in today's advanced manufacturing environment, where companies like Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. function as an extension of their customers' engineering and product development departments. A new online video highlights how the gearmotor manufacturer's innovation is driven by science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education skills, yielding new products and processes to keep globally competitive. ...More >>10 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Custom Gearmotors  White paper details key considerations in making standard vs. custom decision with emphasis on maximizing overall lifetime value for electromechanical machinery and equipment designs. St. Charles, IL - September 17, 2009 - With heightened focus on budgets and time to market, engineers continue to face a quandary when designing new electromechanical machines and equipment: whether to design "around" a standard off-the-shelf gearmotor or to specify a custom gearmotor meeting their exact requirements. In response to growing concerns on this issue, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has analyzed its customer interactions and relationships and produced a new white paper covering the "10 Things Everybody Ought to Know About Custom Gearmotors". ...More >>alpha LP+ Gearbox with Hollow Shaft Option The best all-around gearbox just got better Lean 2.0 Journey Highlighted in Bison Gear Video Manufacturing scalability while maintaining customer satisfaction goals featured in new online video.
Bison Gear's IEC Gearbox Blowout  75 models of European standard right angle, hollow shaft gearboxes up to 2487 in-lbs (281 N-m), priced from under $50. Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. is offering closeout pricing on 75 models of hollow shaft right angle gearboxes that are designed to mate to IEC standard motors in frame sizes from 50 to 100. Utilizing hardened steel worms and forged bronze gears with reductions from 7:1 to 444:1, the lifetime lubricated gearboxes are rated for input powers from 1/20 to 4.3 hp (.04 to 3.2 kW), with continuous torque ratings up to 2487 in-lbs (281 N-m). "These European-manufactured, high quality gearboxes are available in eight different sizes and Bison has 'blowout' priced them, starting from less than $50," said John Morehead, Bison Gear vice president, strategic planning and marketing. "We have over 1200 units in stock and the specifications are in the 'Closeout' section of BisonGear.com. If you pair them with one of the IEC motors also in our Closeouts you get an unbeatable gearmotor value. However, this is on a first-come, while they last basis." ...More >>Washdown Gearbox Options from Wittenstein From corrosion resistant to stainless steel, Wittenstein offers servo gearboxes with specifications for  washdown environments When environmental conditions demand a higher level of protection, corrosion resistant and washdown gear reducers from Wittenstein provide the perfect solution. Available nickel plated, lacquer coated or in stainless steel, Wittenstein’s washdown range of servo gearboxes are ideal for specific applications in food packaging / processing, the pharmaceutical / medical industry or wherever clean room or harsh environments play a critical issue. IP65 protection, food-grade grease and stainless steel components are some of the features for the range. ...More >>New Gearbox Upgrade Means Higher Tech Specs  Starting in July 2009, the alpha SP+ and alpha TP+ will have a slightly new look...and, most importantly, higher technical specifications. These two gearboxes have received a facelift which will make them astatically look slightly different; however, this change which will not impact on critical external and connecting dimensions. All customers ordering gearboxes from these two series during summer 2009 will receive the new series. The technical specifications are already available online and in the 2009 printed Wittenstein (alpha) catalog. ...More >> Bison Gear Significantly Increases Torque Range of Verdant Duty™ AC Gearmotor Line  Following the successful introduction of its 100 in-lb (11.3 N-m) inverter-duty AC gearmotor line, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. has increased by seven times the output torque capability of its Verdant DutyTM 3-phase AC offering with the introduction of the new 650 Series variable speed gearmotors. Driven by 1/4 or 1/2 hp (186 or 373 W) three phase 230 volt TEFC AC electric motors, these specially constructed inverter-duty gearmotors are designed for long life variable frequency drive operation with continuous duty torque outputs from 148 to 717 in-lbs (16.7 to 81 N-m). "These new Verdant DutyTM AC gearmotors are ideally suited for equipment designs that can benefit not only from higher efficiency three-phase input, but also variable speed to suit load conditions as in conveying and other dynamic load applications," said Bunnyray Larmond, Bison Gear regional sales manager. ...More >> New Website from Wittenstein  Don't let the new electronic look of Wittenstein fool you. The company still designs and manufactures the blue alpha gearboxes. It now has a new online feel to better serve its customers and markets. The new website is phase one in improving Wittenstein's customer service to meet the market's needs. ...More >> Bison Gear Adds AC Offerings to FlexTorq Hollow Shaft Offset Gearmotor Line  Designed as high torque, tight space drives, Bison Gear's new FlexTorqTM 762 series hollow shaft offset AC gearmotors feature either a 1.25" (31.75 mm) I.D. hollow shaft or a 1.25" diameter solid shaft in either the u-shaped or s-shaped configuration. Driven by 1/20, 1/4, or 1/2 hp (37, 186, or 373 W) single and three phase 115 and 230 volt AC electric motors these versatile fractional horsepower gearmotors operate with fixed output speeds from 60 to 1 rpm and offer continuous duty torque outputs from 430 to 2500 in-lbs (48.5 to 283 N-m) respectively. ...More >> White Paper: Motor/Gearhead Selection Selecting Keyless vs Keyed Connections for Motor to Gear Reducer  Knowing the differences between keyless and keyed-shafted connections is vital in distinguishing the advantages and disadvantages of both types of specifications when choosing a gearbox for your motor. In today’s marketplace, the need for speed, precision and small size are not only dictating the standard for shaft locking devices but also challenging motion component manufacturers to evaluate methods of keyless shaft locking for dynamic loads. Motor and drive manufacturers are making products in smaller and smaller packages which are increasingly capable of rapid acceleration and rotary positioning accuracy. These industry changes are causing backlash, stress distribution and balance to all be addressed in shaft locking devises, in many cases rending the shaft key obsolete. In the examples that follow, both types of connections are compared in terms of torque transmission. A shaft with a diameter of 16mm is used for both cases. The key and keyway dimensions are standard according to DIN 6885. Calculations show the maximum torque that can be transmitted through both keyed and keyless shafts. Also, there are calculations for maximum transmissible torque for the key only. Material for the shaft and key is steel 35S20. ...More >> New Permanent Magnet DC Gearmotors Offer Full-Featured Integral Speed Control Option  Bison Gear & Engineering introduces six standard models of new parallel shaft permanent magnet DC gearmotors with continuous torque ratings from 30 to 500 in-lbs. (3.4 to 56.5 N-m). The new VWDIR134 DC gearmotors are available with 1/10 or 1/11 horsepower (74.6 or 67.8 watts) 90 volt brushed DC electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers feature hardened steel helical and spur gearing for efficiency and durability, with ratios ranging from 10:1 to 266:1 and corresponding fixed output speeds from 152 to 6 RPM. The gearmotors feature built-in face mounting, compatible with Von Weise Genesis mounts, and offer overhung load (OHL) capability of 300 lbs. (136.4 kg.). For added versatility, these gearmotors also accept the new Bison TightDriveTM speed control. ...More >> NEUGART's new WPLN right angle Hypoid-Planetary servo-gearhead  Neugart introduces the right angle configuration of the N-series product line, the WPLN hypoid-planetary servo-gearhead. This new gearhead is designed for automation, motion control, and robotics applications requiring highest precision in space saving right angle power flow. ...More >> Bison Gear Adds New 500 in-lb (56.5 N-m) Globally Compatible AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotors  St. Charles, IL - Bison Gear has just added a new parallel shaft AC gearmotor, available in four standard models, to its expanding line of Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotors. The new VWDIR104 AC gearmotors are available with either 1/10 or 1/15 horsepower (74.5 or 49.2 watts) 115/230V, 60/50 Hz permanent split capacitor electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers feature hardened steel helical and spur gearing for efficiency and durability, with ratios ranging from 108:1 to 266:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 15 to 6 RPM, with continuous torque ratings from 340 to 500 in-lbs (38.4 to 56.5 N-m). The gearmotors feature built-in face mounting which is compatible with Genesis mounts and overhung load (OHL) capability up to 400 lbs. (181.8 kg.).
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Bison Gear Launches Verdant Duty Gearmotor Video  Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. is utilizing the Internet to let prospective customers see and hear about the details of its newest line of energy efficient, three-phase AC gearmotors."We began experimenting with video about a year ago posting a few of our 3D gearmotor animations on YouTube, and not really thinking that such engineering-related content would create much interest," said John Morehead, Bison Gear Vice President, Strategic Planning & Marketing. "We were totally surprised to find they're incredibly popular. One of our animations of a parallel shaft PMDC gearmotor has been viewed over 33,000 times. We now have eight videos on the Bison YouTube Channel, ranging from gearmotor animations to our company history and anniversary video, with many more to come." ...More >> TPM+ power The newest product of the WITTENSTEIN TPM+ actuator series  This latest solution from WITTENSTEIN's actuation family offers superior power density in an exceptionally compact package. The TPM+ power is available in a single-stage version - well suited for rack-and-pinion or other high speed applications - or as a two-stage actuator for rotary drive tasks. Various reduction ratios are offered to facilitate an actuator design characterized by optimal energy efficiency and dynamics. Helical toothing in the gearhead allows for smoother running at the output and the influence of meshing frequencies is minimized with the overall noise level at 6 dB lower than alternative technologies. ...More >> Aerotech AGR Series Worm-Drive Rotary Stages Improve Speed, Load, and Long-Term Positioning Performance  AGR series motorized rotary stages offer significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance versus previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. The AGR stages address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses. A unique preloading scheme avoids changing wear characteristics, allowing orders of magnitude increase in stage life without any degradation in stage performance, and allows stage operation over a wide temperature range. The addition of a larger clear aperture is a key enhancement over previous generations of worm-gear-driven stages. The large aperture permits applications requiring a through-hole or accommodations to mount an optic, including articulation of beam polarizing lenses, for cabling and/or air lines, or for vision/camera/inspection applications. ...More >>Improving Gearmotor Efficiency By: John Morehead, Bison Gear & Engineering, St. Charles, IL The focus should be placed on improving and replacing more-ubiquitous fractional horsepower devices. With the concerns over the growing energy crisis, the efficiency of electric motors has become an important, timely topic. The reason: electric motors consume from 63% to 70% of the electricity used in domestic manufacturing, and represent 23% of the total electricity consumption in the U.S. However, most motor efficiency efforts to date have focused on only about 10% of the total electric motor population. A unique opportunity exists for OEM machinery designers to contribute to energy conservation efforts by carefully selecting and applying appropriate new electric motors, gearmotors, and drives. Legislating efficiency The 1992 Energy Policy Act (EPAct) and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA ) have done a lot to legislate new levels of increased motor efficiency. For good reason, these efforts have been primarily directed at integral (greater than one) horsepower electric motors. ...More >> AC Parallel Shaft Gearmotor is Bison Gear's Latest Von Weise Drop-In Replacement  A new parallel shaft AC gearmotor available in eight standard models is the latest addition to the expanding Von Weise Drop-In Replacement gearmotor line of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. The new VWDIR20 AC gearmotors feature 1/4 horsepower (186 watts) 115V, 60 Hz split phase electric motors. The compact, integral gear reducers feature a phenolic high speed gear for low noise and steel gearing in subsequent stages, with ratios ranging from 14:1 to 286:1. Corresponding fixed output speeds are from 120 to 6 RPM, with continuous torque ratings from 100 to 600 in-lbs (11.3 to 67.8 N-m). The gearmotors feature built-in face and fount mounting, with overhung load (OHL) capability up to 300 lbs. (136.4 kg.). ...More >> High-reliability Gearboxes and Bearings cut Conveyor Maintenance and Energy Costs at Aggregates Quarry  Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete's quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor. The decision was made following trials on conveyors in the sand production area of the quarry. Here, bearings were failing as often as three times a year, and the gearboxes typically lasted only 12 months. In some cases, a bearing failure also meant changing the gearbox as well, as it had to be removed by force - sustaining damage in the process. In these cases, the material costs were dwarfed by the day's downtime needed for the repair. ...More >> New PMDC Dual Drive Gearmotors by Allied Motion  Watertown, NY - Allied Motion Technologies announces the availability of its DAA series Dual Drive gearmotors. DAA series designed for zero turn radius medical mobility and automatic guided utility vehicles... ...More >> Wittenstein Rack and Pinion Systems - Perfect Combo of Gearbox, Pinion & Rack – for All Applications  WITTENSTEIN moves the classic system of rack & pinion back into the fast lane by offering the right alpha gearbox / rack & pinion combination for every application. Whether your requirement is low-cost or high-end, compactness in linear motion is specified to suit your specific application. ...More >> New Globally Compatible Von Weise Drop-In Replacement AC Gearmotors From Bison Gear  Single-phase, dual-voltage, dual-frequency Bison gearmotors deliver up to 50 in-lb (5.65 N-m) output torque from most global AC power sources ...More >> New Bison Gearmotors Offer More Torque, More Power, and Backward Compatibility  Parallel shaft gearmotors powered by 1/2 HP (373 W), single-phase AC electric motors deliver 800 in-lb (90.2 N-m) continuous torque. ...More >> New Bison Gear & Engineering Right Angle DC Gearmotors Offer Versatile Backward Compatibility  Permanent magnet, worm geared motors feature all-position mounting, multiple output shaft configurations and optional integral speed control. To meet the needs of a growing number of OEMs seeking alternate gearmotor suppliers for not only new, but also legacy, equipment designs Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces a new series of fractional horsepower DC gearmotors featuring right angle worm gearing. ...More >> New Shaded Pole Gearmotors Available With Fail-Safe Disc Brakes  Many OEM applications require the use of a fail-safe brake, which operates on the power-"off", brake-"on" principal. To fulfill that requirement, the new fractional horsepower parallel shaft VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 gearmotors from Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. represent a safe, long life, value solution with their dependable, unidirectional shaded pole motors. ...More >> New Stationary or Battery Power DC Gearmotors are Von Weise Drop-In Replacements  Compact permanent magnet, parallel shaft gearmotors available for either 12V or 90V DC input, with output torque up to 50 in-lbs. ...More >> Bison Gear Debuts Pair of Parallel Shaft Von Weise Drop-In Replacement Gearmotors  New Bison gearmotors are available in AC 115/230V, 60/50 Hz and also permanent magnet DC 12V and 90V; torques to 600 in-lbs. ...More >> New Neugart PLN Series Planetary Servo Gear Head for Most Demanding Automation Applications
Robust Planetary Gearheads with High Torque and Low Noise by Faulhaber / MicroMo  MicroMo Electronics offers a wide range of planetary gearheads with diameters of from 6 mm to 44 mm. Motor lengths vary from 21.9 mm to 214.0 mm with shaft diameters of 1.0 mm to 10.0 mm. Planetary gearheads reduction ratios range from 3.7:1 to 23.104:1 . Maximum input speed range from 3,500 rpm to an impressive 8,000 rpm. Continuous torque is from 25 mNm to 16,000 mNm with intermittent torque of 35 mNm to 20,000 mNm.Faulhaber's MicroMo Electronics specializes in precision micro drive systems with extensive know-how, customer focus and highly competent R & D and production engineering staff. ...More >> |
The new version of the Wittenstein (alpha) catalog is now available, containing all standard servo gearbox technical information as well as information for rack and pinion systems, servo couplings and sensor technology. 
Zero-Max “Crown” Gear drives provide directional motion change in all types of power transmission systems. Quiet operating, these right angle gear drives are compact and sealed from contaminants. They feature high quality class 10 spiral bevel gears and non-magnetic stainless steel shafts. 
What makes the alpha LP+ gearbox the most demanded gearbox in North America? Is it the technical specifications which make it ideally suited for a wide range of applications? Perhaps it is the durable, efficient and maintenance-free construction that makes it so attractive to the motion world? Yet again, it could be the fact that for over a decade, it has been locally manufactured in Chicago, IL for immediate delivery within North America. 
St. Charles, IL - September 10, 2009 - Rapid growth raises the specter of manufacturing scalability which, if not properly addressed, can quickly negate top line successes. A new online video highlights this challenge and how Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. responded to it to ensure that desired customer satisfaction metrics were achieved. 
