Note: This video originally appears on Kaman’s YouTube channel. Subscribe today and follow all of our helpful tips and supplier updates. I’m Bill Sawicki, National Account manager for Kaman industrial Technologies, with over 25 years of experience in the power transmission industry. One of the issues I hear a lot from our customers is slippage […]
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Why is My Chain Drive Slipping?
Chain drives have been turning our driven shafts for many years, and doing a very good job. Unfortunately, when most people experience drive failures, they install new sprockets and chain, put the guard or covers back on and do not look at them until they are jumping teeth, ratcheting or have stopped turning altogether. When […]
Continue readingMaintaining a Safe Shop Environment
All employees are responsible for promoting and adhering to shop safety to protect themselves and others from injury. In order to prevent injuries and equipment damage, keeping equipment in proper condition and maintaining safe working environments are crucial.
Continue readingUnderstanding Servo System Performance
Servo performance directly affects the quality of the products a machine produces and the time it takes to produce them. By paying attention to accuracy, response and stability, Machine Designers can adequately evaluate and select the proper products for their applications.
Continue readingHow Can I Limit Wear and Increase Sprocket Life?
Industry relies on roller chain and sprockets to provide cost-effective and flexible solutions for power transmission, material handling and positioning. By their nature, these products are subject to wear over their normal, useful life.
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