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Preventing chain reactions in corrosive environments
What do you do when you need a power transmission chain which can stand up to the demands of the industry, without losing any strength?
Do you feel chained to your lubrication schedule?
Lubrication is an important aspect of any moving component, reducing friction and wear between parts, and helping to seal against contamination. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t feel like a chore sometimes, especially if the parts needing lubrication are difficult to access.
Five reasons to choose Tsubaki GT4 Winner chain
Renowned for its world class superiority and innovative design, Tsubaki power transmission chain is regarded as being inimitable in quality. Here are five reasons why we think you should consider Tsubaki GT4 Winner chain for your power transmission application.
ACORN® Delivers Innovative Roller Chain Solutions With Leading Manufacturer Tsubaki
Acorn Industrial Services Ltd is proud to have been awarded Authorised Distributorship for the full range of Tsubaki products, stocking Tsubaki’s GT4 Winner and LAMBDA roller chain.
If Harsh Conditions are Impacting Your Power Transmission: V-Belts for the Aggregates Industry
The aggregates industry creates some of the toughest conditions for applications. Power transmission can suffer as a result of unreliable v-belts in these extreme environments. Find out how changing your v-belts can help your machinery can run at it's optimum level.
ContiTech Optimises CONTI® Professional Design Software
ContiTech have revamped their CONTI Professional Design Software to create an accessible and dynamic piece of software.
Top causes of premature roller chain wear
Misalignment of both the shafts and sprockets has the potential to cause premature chain wear, by causing uneven loading across the chain width. These types of misalignment can lead to roller linkplate and sprocket tooth wear.
Power Transmission Products Explained
Power transmission is the movement of energy from its source to where it’s needed and it’s essential to choose the correct power transmission products for your bearing application. According to the world’s...
Couplings Bring Paper Machines Under Control
By eliminating coupling backlash, disc-pack couplings make paper machines faster and less troublesome Paul T. Harkness, Esco Couplings NV. Gear-type couplings have long been used in paper machinery...