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Efficient drive technology for the Industry 4.0 environment
Here you will find the mechanical, electrical and mechatronic Drive Technology for the modern Engineering. We inform about individual Drive Elements or components like Transmission, Couplings, Brakes, Linear Drives, Engines, Inverter etc. as well as complete drive solutions for power transmission in the drive train of a machine or system.
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Brand new electrical and mechanical drive technology
Drive technology today no longer only includes individual components such as gearbox, motor, clutch. Rather, they merge here in the sign of Drive technology 4.0 or Industrial 4.0 increasingly the technical disciplines. Due to the growing integration, networking and autonomy of modern drive technology and its machines, developers focus on their reliability and efficiency.
Drive technology for special industries
The following new products are for special industries like the Automotive industry, Renewable energies, Technical Building Services, Medical Technology, food technology, Microsystems Technology, Mobile Machinery has been developed. You will also find new drive technology from the applied research.
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Smart robotics, which can not only be integrated cost-efficiently, space-savingly and quickly, but are also easy to operate and ensure the necessary flexibility, also help to compensate for the shortage of skilled workers. The company Robco offers a modular robot kit for industrial production. Slim and lightweight robot brakes in the robot arms ensure that the...
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Servo hydraulics in machines combine the best of two worlds: the benefits of hydraulic power transmission with the advantages of servo drives. Baumüller offers a calculator that calculates the potential energy savings when switching from hydraulics to servo-hydraulics. Details about it and products from different manufacturers of the technology can be found below:
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Bosch relies on hydrogen propulsion. Electric cars are important for reducing CO2 emissions in transport. But the question arises as to whether it is also economical to operate heavy commercial vehicles with a payload of 40 t on battery power over long distances? Find out below why Bosch is further developing the technology and what portfolio it has...
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Potato harvesters collect the popular tuber vegetables from the ground during the potato harvest and hand them over to the tractor driving in front. This automated process also does justice to the growing population and to some extent secures the global food supply. A global manufacturer of such potato harvesters had technical problems and turned to Tsubaki. The freewheeling of the drive specialist solved the problem.
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The servo motor and servo amplifier portfolio from Mitsubishi Electric is very versatile. Combined with innovative maintenance, the latest servo systems make machines more efficient, minimize downtime and improve productivity. Now the automation company is going one step further and equipping its servo motors with artificial intelligence (AI). These and other servo motor innovations...
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Koco Motion offers a comprehensive product range of drive technology for medical technology, which is currently booming. With the DC motor, bell rotor motor, brushless DC motor, precision geared motor, precision servo motor and miniature stepper motor portfolio from Constar, almost all developers' wishes can be fulfilled. Medical pumps, surgical instruments, respirators or prostheses, for example, are possible applications.
Drive technology for mechanical and plant engineering
Drive technology plays an important role in machine and plant engineering in the context of factory automation in the context of Industry 4.0. Preventive Maintenance (preventive maintenance), Predictive Maintenance (predictive maintenance) or Condition monitoring (Machine condition monitoring) is integrated into countless mechanical and electrical applications. Sensors, encoder and communication technology have found their way into engines, transmissions, Rolling and even clutch or brake.
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Within the disc brake you first think of the bicycle. However, this type of brake is also used in industrial drive systems. These robust brakes can be precisely controlled and are very reliable. Whether as Thruster brake in lifting devices, electromagnetic for the machine tool, as a fixed caliper brake for holding or as a floating caliper brake in the function of a service brake: There are many applications for the type of brake invented by Frederick W. Lanchester.
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Collisions in the drive train cause sudden high torque peaks that can damage or even destroy adjacent components. To limit the torque to a defined value, either the Slip clutch or snapping Overload Clutch to disposal. In the portfolio of Orbit Drive Technology the technical user will find a wide variety of safety clutches for a wide range of applications and wide torque ranges.
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clamping ring, Collars and clamping couplings secure axes and shafts in jig construction and mechanical engineering. the shaft Collars are very versatile. Here you will find new developments of small drive elements such as Quick release clamping rings for packaging technology Clamping ring with mounting hole from Russia, the versatile wave rings from Misumi or Clamping rings for hollow shaft encoders from Orbit drive technology.
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Discover the new products and applications Freewheel clutch, a key element in modern drive systems. This specialized type of coupling, also called Backstop known, allows free rotation in one direction while locking in the opposite direction to prevent unwanted backlash. Find out more about their versatile uses and technical advantages.
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Discover the latest developments in the field of Dog clutch – decisive for high-performance drive systems. Our expert insight highlights how these couplings can increase efficiency and reliability. What is very important with elastomer couplings is the plastic or that elastomer, which need to be constantly improved so that they become more efficient. 
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Discover the advanced Shaft connections from Tsubaki, a market leader in the field of drive elements. Tsubaki offers innovative coupling solutions that combine reliability and precision in drive technology. Find out about their high-quality products that have been specially developed for the demanding conditions of industrial applications.
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koco Motion and Adlos have their ingenious, unique servo motor platform can Motion revised. About better reference runs Users can now also look forward to series products. In addition, the cooperation partners now have the connection of DC motors implemented. Previously were at the Servomotor of 2nd generation made electronic and mechanical improvements and further developed the software.
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Maximize the safety of your drive systems with one Slip clutch or Frictionto prevent overload damage. This safety clutches protect your valuable machines from excessive torque. Improved materials and precise adjustment mechanisms guarantee quick response and reliable separation when torque is exceeded. Discover the new products and find out more about their function and application.
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The ones presented safety clutches of the ST series R + W are available in four different sizes for torques from 1000 to 160.000 Nm. This makes them particularly suitable for reducing the high downtime costs in heavy machinery construction. Shaft diameters from 40 to 290 mm can be adapted. The couplings are absolutely free of play and maintenance and, compared to other safety couplings, have up to 23% smaller outside diameter.
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An rigid coupling or Shell coupling offers advantages such as backlash-free shaft connection or high torque transmission. Find out how rigid couplings ensure precise power transmission and fail-safe connections in your drive solution. Optimize your systems with proven solutions known for their robustness and easy installation.
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The articulated coupling connects two shaft ends for torque transmission. The torsionally rigid couplings also compensate for large radial and angular misalignments of the shafts. This makes it suitable for applications where precise shaft alignment is not possible or would be costly. With these characteristics she beats them Bellows or Dog clutch. Below you will find innovations from various manufacturers.
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In certain applications are Lead Screws an extremely economical alternative for the more precise Ball Screws. Dr. Tretter has now included them in its broad product portfolio and covers a very wide range of diameters and pitches with the trapezoidal thread spindles.
