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For high speed and high torque applications the new KHK high precision, ground spiral bevel gears from R. A. Rodriguez are an excellent choice.  These strong gears have high load ratings and run at speed with minimal noise and vibration.

KHK have been making a wide range of standard stock gears for over sixty years and are one of the largest and most respected manufacturers in this field.  The company sells more than three million gears annually and invests heavily in new technology to ensure the KHK brand retains its high quality status.  Its entire product range comprising over 3500 gear types in 36 categories is available from sole UK distributor, R. A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd.

These new spiral bevel gears are available in module sizes 1.5

Brownell Re-Actrans Transformer Breathers are self-reactivating to eliminate the need for periodic desiccant replacement on power and distribution transformers up to 500MVa, with low intermittent power consumption and simple installation combined with no moving parts and minimum maintenance.

Desiccant self-regeneration is accomplished using the transformer

The simple pneumatic dispensing machine is generally low cost and almost ubiquitous. They improve the application of materials like single part adhesives, coatings, sealants and inks, by enhancing a manual process to one which is more controlled and repeatable, while health and safety benefits include less mess, less exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and fewer RSI issues.

These systems work by filling an industrial syringe or barrel with the liquid material. Pulses of air then push the liquid out of the other end, usually through a dispensing needle or tip. The quantity dispensed can be varied by the size of the needle orifice (from as small as 0.15mm), the pressure applied and the time of the air pulse triggered by footswitch, finger switch or automation. They may be hand-held or mounted on positioning robots or rotary tables.

Less than 1% variance is often easily achievable, and 0.1% not uncommon. Digital timers further improve accuracy.

Vaisala HUMICAP

* Ideal for monitoring gears and bearings
* Provides an early indication of wear
* See Monitran on stand C9 at MAINTEC 2007

High Wycombe, UK - 10th January 2007. Monitran, a world leader in the design
and manufacture of vibration sensors, has launched the g-mac accelerometer
signal conditioning module as a versatile, cost-effective alternative to
traditional vibration monitoring instrumentation.