Features
Synchronous Belt Drive Replaces Chain Drive in Food Processing
A replacement for chain, gear and V-belt drives, the Gates Poly Chain GT2 synchronous belt drive system is a no-rust, clean-running, lubrication-free drive system for food and beverage processing environments. Featuring stainless steel sprockets a…
Main Event returns to Toronto
The annual convention of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) traditionally has been regarded as one of the primary benefits of membership in the association. While the event remains widely recognized as a premier networking and…
Selecting Maintenance-Free Chain
No matter the application, metal-to-metal contact between pins and bushings in roller chain is inevitable. The wear of the pin and/or bushing due to such contact directly causes stretch in the chain.
Saving Energy With Timing Belts
The first successful timing belt drive application, in the 1940s, synchronized the needle and bobbin shafts in an industrial sewing machine. As designers and engineers gained experience, emphasis began to shift from mere synchronization to the tra…
Servicing Synchronous Drives
Synchronous belt drive systems are an ideal replacement for chain, gear and V-belt drives in the food handling industry. Typical applications range from bucket elevators and belt conveyors, to pumps, dough mixers, bottling machines and meat grinde…
World Growth in 2004 Will Be the Strongest Since 2000
After three difficult years, the world economy will enjoy its strongest growth since 2000, reports Nariman Behravesh of Global Insight Inc. (www.globalinsight.com).…
VSD Cuts Compressed Air Costs
To most industrial operations, compressed air is a vital utility. Compressed air runs essential tools and machinery, provides power to material handling systems and clean air to processes. Yet choosing the right compressor for many applications to…
Replacement Belts Have Long Service Life
Any shop floor that has lathes, milling machines or other equipment designed abroad is in the world of metrics. Gates offers a full line of Metric Power V replacement belts made with its Vextra construction for long life and cost savings. In addit…
Conveyor’s Enclosed Design Enhances Safety
I’Anco Products specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of heavy-duty, severe-service conveyor chains and sprockets. Assembled and made to order, the En-Masse conveyor with drop-forged chain in a skeletal shape is built for such applicatio…
Automatic Lubricator Handles Up to 100 Points
The robust and reliable SureFire automatic lubricator from Bijur can pump oil and soft grease to as many as 100 lubrication points. It is a self-contained electric motor-driven gear pump that can adapt to a broad range of production machinery. It…
Permanent Lifter Puts Magnetic Power Within Reach
Konecranes has introduced the MaxX line of permanent magnetic lifters. Suitable for the handling of finished or rough, flat or round, light ferrous loads, these lifters are powerful, compact and easy to use, requiring no slings. The design allows…
Helical Bevel Right-Angle Gearmotor Is Versatile
A line of rugged, high-performance helical bevel right-angle gearmotors is available from Bonfiglioli Canada. Known as the A series, this modular line allows quick configuration to meet specific drive applications. Features include low-noise geari…
Chain and Belt Drives Offered as Metric or ANSI
American Metric offers both chain and belt drive components in both metric and ANSI dimensions. Chain drives include sprockets, roller chain and attachment chain, as well as special application and material constructions. Belt drives include sheav…
New Chain Designed for Forestry Applications
Tsubaki’s new Sharp Top Chain line features a wide array of styles and sizes to meet the demands of the Canadian forestry industry. The result of higher-level manufacturing techniques and materials, the chain is designed to lower maintenance costs…
Double-Plated Chain Resists Corrosion
The ‘DP’ in Tsubaki DP roller chain stands for ‘double plating.’ The chain is galvanized and the surface is specially treated to protect the chain against corrosive environments. Under salt-water spray tests, the DP-treated chain stands up for mor…
Timing Belt Catalogues All Come on One CD-ROM
Brecoflex electronic catalogues are available on CD-ROM. The entire collection of the company’s catalogues for high-precision timing belts, flat belts, pulleys, tensioners, idlers, slider beds, belt backings and accessories can be viewed, browsed,…
Laser Alignment System Is Easy to Use
The Easy Laser D450 is a low-cost, basic system that is more user friendly for the operator (with fewer buttons to push) than the previous model. The display screen graphics show a clear picture of belt misalignment. The completed alignment can be…
French Version of Belt Tension Tool Debuts in Quebec
Goodyear Canada’s Engineered Products Division has launched its TensionRite II gauge into the Quebec market. A tension tool for determining precise belt tension measurements, the gauge is suitable for use in V-belt applications in mining, manufact…
V-Belt Has Sturdy Construction
Constructed of a custom-designed, multi-ply urethane/polyester composite for long life and durability, the PowerTwist Plus V-belt from Fenner Drives offers low downtime, high productivity and low maintenance costs. It features easy installation wi…
Metal Belt Cuts System Maintenance
Metal belts from Belt Technologies are used in a variety of applications as friction drives, specialized conveyors, transporters and positioning systems. They feature a high strength-to-weight ratio, an advantage in applications where high strengt…
Raves and Rants
As our cover photograph aptly displays, personal protective equipment and tools go hand in hand. So it’s no coincidence that both topics are featured in our first issue of 2004. You’ll find reports of what’s new in both fields, plus a compelling a…
Thread restorer repairs inch, metric sizes
The Nes external and internal thread restorer system from Alcoa Fastening Systems Commercial Products Group is designed to repair external threads ranging in size from M4 (5/32 in.) to M128 (5 in.) diameter and internal threads M12 (1/2 in.) throu…
Measuring products line has attractive price
Lufkin, a Cooper Hand Tools brand, has introduced the Pro Series line of competitively-priced, quality measuring products that includes metal and glass fibre measuring tapes, metal and glass fibre long tapes and measuring wheels. Illustrated is th…
Wrench offers quick, one-handed adjustment
Designed for professionals who work with a wide range of plumbing pipes, electrical conduit, nuts, bolts and fittings, the Irwin Vise Grip pipe wrench adjusts quickly with one hand, has a sleek profile that fits in tight work spaces and features a…
Air-powered saw mounts on vessels for precision cutting
A rugged air-powered saw and flexible track system that mounts on to vessels, tanks and any other flat or curved surface for perfectly square cuts is available from Esco tool. The APS-438 saw features a mounting trolley that glides along the track…
Cordless drills have many features plus small size
A series of 3/8-in. cordless drills has been introduced by Ridgid. This compact line comprises the 12-V Model R82001, the 14.4-V Model R83001 and the 18-V Model R84001, all packed with features, such as a 20-min. battery charger, self-ejecting bat…
Cordless line includes new torque-leading wrench and driver
DeWalt has introduced a pair of new 18-V cordless impact tools that are lighter and more compact than conventional drill/drivers, yet deliver more speed and torque for driving fasteners. The DW056K-2 cordless impact driver produces 1,170 in.-lb of…
Manufacturer gathers many years of toolmaking experience
B ahco tools are the result of a close collaboration between innovative and respected toolmakers. It’s a story that started with fishhooks.
Professional power tool line is versatile
Ridgid has announced a comprehensive line of 35 Ridgid hand-held corded, cordless, benchtop and stationary power tools for professional contractors, builders and woodworkers. Selected corded tools feature EML (extended motor life) motors for extre…
Safety footwear features metal-free toe and plate
Mark’s Work Wearhouse has introduced a work-boot that is 100% metal-free, including the toe. Certified by CSA International, Dakota’s Fusion composite toe and plate hiker is equipped with a composite toe that is 33% lighter than a steel toe. Desig…
