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Daemar

Design Equipment to Promote Better Seal Performance

Although not often the most expensive component in a bearing assembly the proper selection of the radial shaft seal can be crucial to ensuring bearing longevity and reducing system maintenance costs of gear boxes, pumps, motors and other power transmission devices. The shaft seal’s two primary functions are retaining lubricant and eliminating contaminants. The process of selecting the proper seal begins by understanding and assessing the demands of the operating environment of the particular application. » Learn more

Design Fusion

Solid Edge: Solutions for the Top 10 Engineering Challenges

As companies seek design process improvements, CAD system update is a common solution, resulting in reduced design time and improved product quality. Solid Edge improves the transition and re-use of 2D to 3D data, speeds performance of massive assembly adjustments and uses Synchronous Technology for easy revisions. Click to learn more: top ten ways Solid Edge will improve your engineering process. » Learn more

Festo

Cartesian handling systems – a technical comparison

The trend in conventional assembly and handing solutions is moving from robots to energy-efficient and cost-optimized systems as conventional robot solutions may be too large-scale for many applications. 2D & 3D systems offer a mix of technology and are easily adaptable to linear and rotational applications. In this white paper we provide an overview of the functional differences between various systems and provide key factors and selection aids when choosing a handling system. » Learn more

IGUS

5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in bearing applications. In this tech talk from the igus bearing experts, uncover the top 5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined metal-backed bearings with engineered plastic options. » Learn more

Smalley

Having difficulties aligning your Belleville stack?

Download Smalley's Disc Spring vs. Wave Spring whitepaper to learn more about Belleville alternatives. Fill out the form to learn more about our Belleville alternatives, including;
•  Crest-to-Crest® Wave Springs
•  Nested Springs
•  Wave® Springs » Learn more

Item

Automation Lending a Hand – That's Karakuri

What if your assembly, machining, and intralogistics teams could leverage simple forces like gravity to make every line more productive? With Karakuri, energy is never wasted. Manual triggers operate in concert with low cost, intelligent automation solutions to help workers get the job done with less strain and more speed, making every movement count. Explore how item delivers efficiency and flexibility at its finest. » Learn more