Power Transmission Features

Factors to consider when specifying brakes for theatre and stage applications

Factors to consider when specifying brakes for theatre and stage applications

KEB has been supplying spring-applied brakes for the theatre and stage industry for more than 40 years. From deck winches and turntables, to line shaft hoists and orchestra lifts, a range of factors should be considered when specifying brakes, says Jonathan Bullick of KEB Automation.

Increasing the efficiency of solar power: Power resistors are a key solar component

Increasing the efficiency of solar power: Power resistors are a key solar component

Oxford-based solar technology firm, Oxford PV, plans to volume manufacture the world’s most efficient solar panel by the end of 2020.

User-friendly technical guides released to inform geared motor purchasing

User-friendly technical guides released to inform geared motor purchasing

WEG has released two informative guides to make the geared motor buying process easier and more informed. Targeting decision-makers, technical buyers and design engineers, the guides are available to download for free.

Intelligent components for smart robots: Networked components turn machines into 'robot colleagues'

Intelligent components for smart robots: Networked components turn machines into 'robot colleagues'

Whether in industrial robots or servo axes in medical engineering, moved loads must not drop or crash in an uncontrolled manner after power switch-off or in case of power failure or emergency stop.

You do get what you pay for…

You do get what you pay for…

When it comes to a power transmission chain, Tsubaki proves that buying a quality product results in significant lifetime cost-savings.

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