Mounting Methods (Part 4 of 4): Tapered Adapter SleeveMarch 8, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the fourth and final installment of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the fourth option: PTI GSH and UK […]
Mounting Methods (Part 3 of 4): Concentric Clamp CollarFebruary 28, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the third of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the third option: PTI’s “CL” Series Concentric Clamp Collar mounted […]
Mounting Methods (Part 2 of 4): Eccentric Locking CollarJanuary 16, 2017 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the second of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the second option: The Eccentric Locking Collar is a very […]
Mounting Methods (Part 1 of 4): Setscrew LockingDecember 22, 2016 by Lauren Ansley, PTI(This is the first of a four-part series examining the Four Shaft Attachment Methods for Mounted Ball Bearings…) PTI offers all four (4) shaft locking mechanisms for mounted (aka “housed”) ball bearings: Setscrew Locking Eccentric Locking Collar Concentric Clamp Collar Tapered Adapter Sleeve Let’s examine the first option: The Setscrew, also often referred to as […]
Customizing for the Client by Going Feet First – a Case StudyNovember 8, 2016 by Lauren Ansley, PTIBackground: Franklin Miller is a manufacturer of agricultural and waste water equipment. They created a new machine designed to reduce agglomerates for one of their customers that produces crop fertilizer. The Challenge: Due to limited available space in the application, the OEM’s design incorporated five parallel shafts requiring SAF222 housings positioned so close together that […]
Save Your Chain (And Money) with Roll-Ring®January 21, 2016 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentRoll-Ring® chain tensioners keep chains aligned and extend chain life while reducing downtime. Watch how the chain tensioner is installed in under 10 seconds with NO additional tools needed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qhVOW--QSsVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: ROLL-RING Chain Tensioner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qhVOW--QSs) A Few Key Features of Roll-Ring Chain® Tensioners: Made from a specially formulated polymer [...]
New Video: “Fast Pick” by WINKELDecember 29, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, 2 CommentsPTI is proud to be the US partner for WINKEL, the market leader for heavy load linear systems. Their Fast Pick is an efficient and space-saving system for packing, loading and unloading pallets. Enjoy up to 800 picks for hour with this automatic palletizing machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0p7bFDZFS4Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Fast Pick [...]
NEW VIDEO: How to Install a Split Bearing by EichNovember 30, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentIn our latest video, Eich Rollenlager demonstrates how to install a split bearing. The German-based manufacturer’s bearings are frequently used in many areas of a Steel Mill or applications of extreme temperatures such as furnaces. Their bearings are designed to operate in the most challenging environments, including high temperatures, extreme loads and contaminated conditions.
Swivel It… Just a Little Bit…With Our New Video: Demonstrating Swivel TorqueNovember 6, 2015 by Fjorge Admin, Leave a CommentSwivel Torque is probably one of the most important quality checks that we do at P.T. International The typical range for acceptable swivel torque range is 50 - 200 inch pounds. Watch the video to learn how you can measure swivel torque with a torque wrench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6oND6sgMYAVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Measuring [...]