Differentials Provide Precise Speed Control and Power Efficiency for Cable Armoring Equipment

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For wires and cables requiring extra protection against harsh and damaging conditions, armored cable eliminates the need to run conduit and simplifies installations. However, if the armoring equipment twists the sheathing material unevenly, it can ultimately compromise the cable’s ability to withstand punishment. In order to ensure consistent twisting, or lay, of the protective sheathing, …

Tank Turrets Hit Their Mark With High-Performance Gear ComponentsNovember 3, 2023

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As modern tanks employ automated systems and heavier artillery for present and future combat missions, turret systems need high-performance gear mechanisms to handle the rotational speed necessary to locate targets and allow rapid firing of projectiles in any direction. However, not all motion components can accurately maneuver heavy payloads and withstand punishing conditions and be …

White Paper Explains What to Look for When Choosing a Planetary Gearbox for High-Performance ApplicationsOctober 25, 2023

Planetary Gearbox Considerations for High-Performance Applications

Planetary gearboxes are a cut above other gearbox types, thanks to a long list of advantages that includes exceptional power density, speed and space savings. But when it comes to high torque, precision, repeatability and backlash-free operation, not all planetary gearboxes are the same. A new white paper, Planetary Gearbox Considerations for High-Performance Applications, explains …

Redex Gearboxes Help Rotating Radar Systems Scan the SkiesAugust 15, 2023

Redex Gearboxes Help Rotating Radar Systems Scan the Skies

Rotating radar systems have proven effective on the battlefield and at sea, helping warfighters track incoming and outgoing missiles. Whether mounted aboard trucks or ships, the antennas used to track these targets revolve by means of a mechanically rotating ring gear and a planetary gearbox. Not only are the antennas heavy, they impose various forces …

Redex Gearboxes Give Automated Mortar Systems Shoot-and-Scoot CapabilityMay 18, 2023

Andantex Gearboxes Give Automated Mortar Systems Shoot-and-Scoot Capability

Automation has come to the military like many other sectors, and vehicle-mounted mortar fire is no exception. The newest systems are compact in size and can rapidly fire 81-millimeter or larger shells. Computer-controlled, they operate with greater accuracy, longer range and less recoil. Given these advances, infantry units can “shoot and scoot” before an enemy …