1st Quarter 2011Electrical switching & drive systems & components
BMG’s portfolio of Fenner branded power transmission components has been extended to include a new range of V-belts with special features for enhanced performance, even in the harshest operating conditions.
The new range of NuTLink V-belts for classical V-section drives and SuperTLink detachable belts for wedge drives, is manufactured from a polyester/polyurethane composite that ensures an extended service life – up to 20 times longer in some applications. The link construction of this new series enables belts to be fitted quickly and easily, even on inaccessible drives. The flexible design means belts can be joined around the shafts, without having to dismantle the drive.
Other important features include high resistance to abrasive materials, as well as to water, steam, oil and most chemicals; efficient operation in extreme temperatures between -40°C and +100°C; and reduced noise levels by up to 50%. The link design also reduces transmitted vibration.
Another advantage of these V-belts is that they can be made to exact length requirements by simply adding or removing links, which means there is no need to hold stocks of every belt length. High quality materials ensure minimal stretch of the belt over long periods, hence minimal re-tensioning is necessary.
NuTLink V-belts are available in all the main industry belt profiles – Z/10, A/13, B/17 and C/22. SuperTLink detachable wedge belts are available in SPZ, SPA and SPB sections to enhance performance of wedge belt drives. These high strength Fenner V-belts offer longer service life, higher drive efficiency, lower noise levels and reduced downtime compared with conventional V-belts.
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The increasing reliance of South African businesses on generator sets to mitigate power disruptions highlights a crucial need for proper selection based on specific operational demands. Despite their growing usage, there is still widespread confusion about how to choose the appropriate genset, often leading to inefficient and costly decisions.
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The proportion of renewable energies from solar, wind and water is rising continuously. However, sufficient storage options are of the essence to use these energies as efficiently as possible. GKN Hydrogen offers a particularly compact and safe option, low-pressure metal hydride hydrogen storage systems with PC-based control from Beckhoff.
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When Rula Bulk Handling could not source a cable tensioner large enough for a new cableway, the engineers knew they had to come up with an inventive solution. After discovering that no such tensioner was immediately available, Rula approached Axiom Hydraulics and ifm to assist with building their own.
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s SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa actively extends its offerings to customers, the SEW PPK and SEW P2.e industrial gearbox ranges are good examples of solutions that are well suited to the local business environment.
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Designing and constructing compact automation systems is one of the core activities of the Austrian machine manufacturer, STIWA. Its modular LTM-CI system has been optimised for small parts assembly. Linear and rotating micromotors from Faulhaber perform key tasks in these systems.
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