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Techdrives

Lenze Ltd
Caxton Rd
Bedford
MK41 0HT
UK

Fax : 01234 355299
Email : Techdrives@lenze.co.uk
Web : http://www.techdrives.co.uk/

Article archive for Techdrives;

Spring applied brakes with low-cost speed sensor option(13/12/2015)

Designed for the detection of speed and direction of rotation in industrial trucks and brake motors, INTORQ now offers an inductive sensor for its spring applied brakes.
New torque limiters suit high powers and speeds(31/10/2015)

ComInTec's DSM range of torque limiters, now available in the UK from Techdives, gives sensitive machine protection at high torques and high speeds.
Curved jaw couplings for a wide variety of applications(31/10/2015)

Curved jaw types of flexible shaft coupling consist of two hubs and a central polyurethane element with curved faces.
Torque limiters can be mounted on gearbox input shafts(12/07/2015)

While the ideal place for torque limiting is usually at the output shaft of the gearbox, mounting here can be impractical if high torque conditions demand large and costly torque limiters.
Torque limiters: low cost protection for machinery(04/04/2015)

Friction torque limiters are simple mechanical devices that can prevent damage to machinery from accidental overloads. One particular feature is their very wide range.
Right-angle gearboxes for servo motors(04/04/2015)

Vogel's SK range of right-angle gearboxes, which areavailable in the UK from Lenze subsidiary, Techdrives, are suitable for use with servo motors.
Phase shifting gearboxes for emergency drives(16/11/2014)

Vogel phase shifting gearboxes - available in the UK from Techdrives - have a second input shaft which suits slow movement of the output shaft with low input power. This is used as an emergency drive in cases where the main drive fails.
A compact and robust offset drive from Techdrives(07/09/2014)

In answer to a special customer requirement, Techdrives has supplied a customised assembly for two right angle gearboxes using mostly standard parts.
Torsionally soft shaft coupling for high misalignments(03/08/2014)

The Hexaflex range of shaft couplings, available in the UK through Techdrives, is a rugged design with high misalignment capacity.
Brake it – don’t break it!(04/05/2014)

What should you be looking out for when specifying spring applied electromagnetic release brakes for your application? Here are a few hints and tips from a prominent UK supplier.
IP69K rated hygienic clamping assembly(23/02/2014)

Ruland has developed an IP69K rated, patent-pending hygienic clamping assembly to help protect food processing, medical and other types of equipment from bacteria build-up.
Rack & pinion system delivers micron accuracy(12/01/2014)

Techdrives is offering a new rack & pinion system from Vogel that achieves linear motion with micron levels of accuracy at speeds from 0.1 to 6.5m/s.
Slip-free holding brakes make the grade for surgical instrument(01/09/2013)

Special tooth brakes from Mönninghoff are used to fix a three axis medical device for positioning a surgical probe. The brakes are part of an assembly that can be freely positioned by hand when power is off.
Panasonic MINAS technology brings small size & energy efficiency(18/05/2013)

Building on the recent launch of the Panasonic MINAS GV brushless geared motors, two new models have been added to the MINAS range. These are available in the UK from Techdrives.
Bi-stable tooth clutch is both safe and efficient(11/02/2013)

Mechanical drives specialist, Moenninghoff is relatively small by German 'Mittelstand' standards - just 140 employees and a current turnover of 12.5 million Euros. But it is certainly 'big' in terms of its technological know-how; “we sell engineering - the hardware is a bonus” is a favourite mantra of the Moenninghoff sales team.