Formsprag Model HSB Backstopping Clutches for Wastewater Plant

A global pump OEM contacted various backstopping clutch suppliers as they were experiencing problems with pumps at a wastewater facility in Madagascar. The pumps, on a common manifold, were rotating backward when their respective drive motors were not powered up.

Bauer BG & BK Series Geared Motors for Drill Pipe Hardbanding Machine

A leading oil field services company needed robust geared motors for use on its large hardbanding machines. After repeated use, the box end joint of drill pipe sections tend to wear. If the pipe OD wears down too far, the 27-32 ft. long pipe sections become unusable. This can be an expensive problem with drill pipe costs averaging $75 USD per foot.

VCSD-FL Braking System with SOBO® iQ for Commercial Building Freight Elevator

Imperial Electric, a custom manufacturer of AC and DC motor systems, needed a heavy-duty braking system for use on an 3,600 kg capacity freight elevator in one of the tallest buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The brakes are mounted to a pair of pedestals on a gearless AC machine that is driven by a 104 HP electric motor and reaches speeds of 609 m/min.