The Second Edition of the 2018 Power Review is Now Available

June 21, 2018
Power Review 2018 Q2

The second quarter of 2018 is in full swing and the 2018 second quarter edition of the Power Review is available. This issue includes information on new products, articles and videos. In addition, there are also highlights from Altra Newsroom articles, the most recent OnDemand Webinars and the list of upcoming tradeshows.

A new brochure (P-8561-C) is now available that details Altra products in advanced power transmission solutions for outdoor power equipment. This brochure showcases Altra products that keep outdoor power equipment running longer and it shows the types of machinery in which the highlighted products are used. For additional information on Altra products within this market, as well as case studies, literature and service manuals, visit: www.AltraOutdoorPowerEquip.com.

A new article and a new application profile is here! In a new article, Bauer Gear Motor is shown as an equipment provider to a major fish processing plant. Processing fresh fish requires a hygienic environment and Bauer Gear Motors has supplied the latest stainless-steel gear motors for use throughout a fish processing facility in Urk, Netherlands. In the new Boston Gear application profile, a large Northern California vegetable grower’s need of a double reduction speed reducer is showcased. This real-world example describes how the team at Boston Gear worked with the customer to create a custom 700 series double reduction speed reducer with a 1500:1 ratio. Both the article (P-8579-BGM) and the application profile (P-8556-BG) are available for download at www.AltraLiterature.com.

Huco now has a video demonstrating their Piston Air Motor’s ability to outperform Vane Air Motors. In the simulation, stirring liquid is used to simulate the air flow rate. The Huco Piston Air Motor also reduces air consumption by 75% compared to the Vane Motor. The video is available for viewing on the Altra YouTube page.

Warner Linear is proud to introduce the new B-Track K4x Rugged Duty Actuator. This actuator provides the highest load rating in its class with a ball nut screw for a 4,000lb (17760 N) load capacity. Additionally, Twiflex also has new Compact Hydraulic Brake Packages for Single-Source Convenience. For information on the B-Track 4Kx or the Compact Hydraulic Brake Packages, visit www.AltraLiterature.com to download P-8165-WL, P-8482-WL or P-8454-TF.

Have you missed a webinar? Don’t worry, Altra webinars are available OnDemand for viewing at your convenience. For more information, visit www.AltraWebinars.com. Also, to learn more about upcoming tradeshows, visit www.Altramotion.com/Tradeshow.