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Motors, Drives & Bearings

News, features and product information on motor, drives, bearings and related equipment for the aggregates industry.


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Baldor adds large AC motors to offerings   May 14, 2012

Baldor Electric Company is now offering stock and custom AC motors up to 15,000 hp.More>>

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Web Exclusive: Innovations in bearing technology   April 18, 2012

A variety of innovations in the design, heat treatment, sealing and lubrication of rolling bearings have carried significant benefits for conveyor applications in aggregate and mining operations.More>>

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American Roller Bearing expands U.S. operations   March 21, 2012

American Roller Bearing Co. added a manufacturing facility in Morganton, N.C., the company announced. The 241,000-sq.-ft. site will allow for expansion of general capabilities, required volume increase, additional capacity to address growth in existing markets, as well as growth in new products and...More>>

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Messinger Bearings names senior technical specialist   February 10, 2012

Walt Kusnier joined Messinger Bearings, a Kingsbury Inc. brand, as senior technical specialist – heavy industry, the company announced. Kusnier has more than 35 years of expertise in the rolling element bearing industry. A registered professional engineer, Kusnier has dedicated his career to the...More>>

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New industrial coupling catalog available from Power Transmission Solutions   January 12, 2012

Power Transmission Solutions, a business unit of Emerson Industrial Automation, is offering a new consolidated 300-page industrial coupling catalog covering Kop-Flex, Jaure, Morse and Browning products in bore sizes up to 43.5 in. and torque ratings up to 329 million lbs.-in. More>>

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Rockwell Automation launches online, mobile application energy-saving calculators   November 22, 2011

A new tool from Rockwell Automation allows manufacturers to use mobile devices or computers to calculate potential savings derived from variable frequency drives to power pumps and fans. Manufacturers can use the online energy savings calculator or download the free mobile application.More>>

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Emerson Industrial Automation showcases bearing products in catalog   November 21, 2011

Emerson Industrial Automation is offering a new bearing catalog that it says provides a clear and easy way for customers to find the right bearings for their power transmission needs. The Emerson Industrial Automation Full Line Bearing Catalog is a 932-page reference for a variety of precision...More>>

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ABB and Baldor utilize single sales force for industrial motors, drives   October 17, 2011

ABB and Baldor Electric Co. announced a single U.S. sales force to sell and support the complete line of ABB and Baldor low- and medium-voltage industrial drives and industrial electric motors.More>>

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Caterpillar to expand remanufacturing facility in North Dakota   August 10, 2011

Caterpillar Inc. announced plans to significantly expand its remanufacturing facility in West Fargo, N.D. The increased capacity will help meet the strong demand for remanufactured drive train components for large off-highway trucks and other mining equipment, including final drives, transmissions,...More>>

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Applied catalog for 2011-12 adds 2,500 new industrial products   July 13, 2011

Applied Industrial Technologies announced the publication of its 2011-12 product catalog with nearly 2,500 new products. The full-line catalog includes more than 36,000 industrial products for MRO, OEM and government applications, including bearings, power transmission products, fluid power...More>>