Insights

Remote Cable Disconnect Increases Safety On Breaker Box

PROBLEM This customer wanted to insure that the power was disconnected when an operator opened a breaker box. SOLUTION After reviewing several approaches, it was decided to use flexible cables that connected the cabinet handle directly to the main circuit breaker. As the operator […]

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One-way Overload Clutch

PROBLEM The lifting mechanism that loads tires into presses was subject to occasional drive system failures. This resulted in a 700 to 3000 lb. (318 to 1361 kg.) device failing. Several safety brakes were tried but did not work satisfactorily. Equipment damage and safety […]

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Large Overhead Door

PROBLEM A government facility included a larger hanger. They had an ongoing problem burning out motors on the overhead door drive. The down time and high maintenance cost was unacceptable. SOLUTION The existing drive system was very compact and did not offer any simple […]

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Better Quality & Longer Life On A Screen Loom

PROBLEM Imagine how many times a clutch & brake must cycle on a loom making fiberglass screen — that’s right, thousands! You can probably also imagine how critical consistent clutching and braking is to making a quality screen. When industry began to move away […]

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Excessive Misalignment – Short Life

PROBLEM Our customer operates a take-up drive. Due to heavy loading and vibration, over time they cannot maintain alignment between the gearbox and the motor. As a result, the flexible coupling fails on a regular basis. Since it is a jaw style design, either […]

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Extending Railroad Brake Life

PROBLEM A local rail authority was experiencing rapid brake rotor wear. This required cars to be pulled out of service every six months. Because the rotors are between the wheels, they had to be pulled and replaced as well. This problem resulted in increased […]

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Electric Clutches Increase Safety & Efficiency

PROBLEM Many of our customers operate mobile equipment with multiple hydraulic pumps to perform a variety of operations. In instances where one engine runs several pumps, power consumption, cold weather starting and pump seal wear often cause problems. SOLUTION We have worked with users […]

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Hydraulic Pump Coupling

PROBLEM This manufacturer supplies special vehicles to airports. Some of the auxiliary equipment is hydraulically driven. The coupling that they were using to drive the hydraulic pump was failing on a regular basis. Our customer needed to eliminate this high maintenance item. SOLUTION We […]

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Upgrading Corrugator Roll Stands

PROBLEM After 25 years of operation, the hydraulic drum brakes on the roll stands had become a high maintenance item. Additionally, it had become increasingly difficult to maintain consistent tension control. SOLUTION A careful review of the application was necessary to determine the required […]

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Underground Rock Crushing

PROBLEM Crushers are used in underground mining to reduce all material to a safe size to protect conveyor belting. Traditional shear pins required frequent replacement in many mines. The result was significant down time and lost production. SOLUTION Several torque limiters had been tried […]

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