26 P&TR Nov/Dec 2011 Control Techniques Drives and Leroy Somer- Motors At SPS/ IPC Nuremberg, Emerson Industrial Automation exhibited Control Techniques’ top of the range’ drive products and solutions for industry alongside Leroy-Somer, a world leader in the manufacture of industrial motors and alternators. Emerson companies believe in working closely together to find complete solutions for industry. To demonstrate this philosophy, Control Techniques and Leroy-Somer will be showcasing various joint projects at their stand, such as the new DC Source test rig (DC Quelle) for the automotive industry. The DC Quelle is a complete solution for testing all types of hybrid and electric vehicles. This advanced test rig both simulates the characteristics of the batteries and saves energy too, by using a common DC bus to re-circulate energy generated during test braking. Another high-profile exhibit was the ‘mia’ electric car, which incorporates a Leroy-Somer motor. The mia, which went into production in A new series of right angle helical gear drives from Stock Drive Products (SDP) (ISO 9001:2<strong>000</strong> Registered Manufacturer) feature base or panel mount design. These lightweight units are made with a fiberglass reinforced nylon housing, hardened steel helical gears, steel shafts, and nonmetallic bearings. They are identified as the A 2Z11... Series and feature both single and double output shaft configurations. They are suited for most industry applications such as for use in printing, packaging and textile machinery. Gear ratios stocked are 1:1 and 2:1. Their maximum rpm is 1800 and their maximum continuous hp is 1/8. Special options for shafts, material and ratios are available on special order. summer, has a high efficiency 10kW asynchronous squirrel-cage, air-cooled AC motor as its means of propulsion. Available in three configurations, the mia is revolutionary, equipped for urban mobility and developed to fulfil everyday needs. For reader enquiries, please mention PTR: Control Techniques, Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown, SY16 4LE Tel: +44 (0) 1686 612<strong>000</strong>, Fax: +44 (0) 1686 612999 Email: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com New Right Angle Helical Gear Drives from SDP For reader enquiries, please mention PTR: Stock Drive Products, 2101 Jericho Turnpike, P.O. Box 5416, New Hyde Park, NY 11042-5416. Tel: 516-328-3300, Fax: 516-326-8827. www.sdp-si.com/web/html/ newprdgearrightangle.htm Market beating lead times for sliding disc coupling The popularity of the Huco Dynatork Oldham coupling continues to grow and this model has now been given another competitive edge. In addition to being available in the widest choice of materials to suit the application the Huco Dynatork Oldham can now be manufactured, in small batches from bar, in as little as two working days. This is a market leading response time. This customer benefit has been achieved through a combination of investment in flexible production technology and the adoption of lean techniques. “This has given us ultimate manufacturing flexibility and one piece flow,” explains Managing Director, David Lockett. “And furthermore this improved service comes at no extra cost to the customer. It means minimal inventory and better business efficiency all round.” The Huco Dynatork Oldham is precision engineered throughout and comprises two hubs with inward facing tenons. These engage with matching slots spaced at 90° in a central lightweight torque disc. As the coupling rotates, the disc compensates for any parallel shaft offset by sliding the commensurate distance along each tenon in turn. Quality of motion is a function of the carefully controlled relationship igus polymer bearings for automotive use There is hardly a new car on the road these days that does not use plastic bearings in an application which would have traditionally use metal bearings. From seats to steering systems, throttle linkages to transmission, clutch pedals to convertible roofs, diesel exhaust systems to door hinges, igus® iglidur® plastic bearings are saving time and money for many automotive manufacturers. The igus bearing range consists of over 35 standard materials, as well as hundreds of special tribological solutions. For example, iglidur plastic bearings are now commonly used in hinge systems that have to go through the E-Coat paint process, and special parts can be supplied that between the tenons and the torque disc. The disc is precision moulded from high grade engineering polymers and, being easily replaced at low cost, is the sacrificial element in the drive train; radiation and heat resistant torque discs are also available. If severely overloaded the torque disc will break, acting as a mechanical fuse, thereby protecting associated equipment from damage. A replacement torque disc quickly restores the drive without the need to dismantle the drive system. The Oldham has been an important part of the Huco range since the mid-80s but the way they are manufactured has changed substantially in the intervening years. Indeed, in recent years the lead time on small batches had been cut to 5 days but larger orders inevitably involved unproductive queuing in the manufacturing process and a high inventory. Now it is the subject of continuous end to end production. “Our lean manufacturing programme has allowed us to tighten up procedures right through to customer service,” David Lockett continues. “The Oldham development shows we are as committed to sharp response as we are to product excellence.” For reader enquiries, please mention PTR: Huco Dynatork, Merchant Drive, Hertford, Herts SG13 7BL Tel: +44 (0) 1992 501900 Fax: +44 (0) 1992 509890 Email: sales@huco.com www.huco.com give a finished bearing with literally no clearance at all – a perfect transition fit. Special parts, even for underthe-bonnet applications where extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions are prevalent, can be produced to a customer’s own design and, using fast moulding techniques, delivered in as little as 24 hours. 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