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Sensor Mounting Part 2: Utilizing Proximity Sensors in Mechanical System Design

July 6, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Proximity sensors are a type of sensor that is capable of identifying the presence of an object…

Timing Belts and Pulleys: Application Examples

June 29, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Common Belt Drive Applications In addition to an endless variety of industrial machine applications, there are also a…

Sensor Mounting Part 1: Introduction to Sensors and Sensor Mounting

June 21, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

At its simplest definition, a sensor is a device with the ability to detect physical occurrences and changes…

Timing Belt Selection: Environmental Considerations

May 24, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

The first step in selecting a belt transmission system is to complete a thorough survey of the intended…

A Guide to Timing Belt Sizing and Selection

May 9, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Introduction Selecting the ideal timing pulley to optimize the performance of power transmission systems can be an intimidating…

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Timing Belts and Pulleys: Introduction to Speed Ratio

April 21, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Get a comprehensive introduction to speed ratio for timing belts and pulleys.

Performance of Timing Belt Profiles

April 19, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Performance of Timing Belt Profiles Determining the exact differences between power transmission (PT) systems can be a daunting…

Surface Treatment Processes and Coating Techniques

February 15, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

There are many different methods by which a metallic coating can be applied as a surface treatment to…

Advantages of Surface Coatings and Treatments

January 26, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

Nowadays,  parts made from common alloys like steel can be specified with  an impressive number of surface coatings…

Timing Belt Maintenance and Belt Failure

January 15, 2016 · Carlicia Layosa

There are many advantages to a timing belt: positioning accuracy, speed, low maintenance, and high efficiency. In order…

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