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  Website Enhancement – Gearbox Model Selector

  Posted on June 25, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link International recently launched a new gearbox model selector option on their website. An easier and quicker way to find a custom gearbox solution.

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  Reverse Engineering Solution

  Posted on June 24, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  A company contacted Rj Link for a solution to a badly damaged pinion gear.  Due to the shape the gear was in, there was a concern that the mating gear might have damage as well.  Rj Link’s engineering team started off by confirming the correct centerline distance with the customer.  The team proceeded to reverse […]

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  Precision Gearing

  Posted on June 23, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  In addition to designing and manufacturing custom gearboxes, Rj Link is also a custom/precision gearing manufacturer with a comprehensive mix of gearing capabilities.  See below:   Gear Sizing Software and Analysis Design, engineer, & re-manufacture gearing Gear Shaving: 1” thru 12” dia, 4 thru 16 DP, Crown Shaving  Gear Grinding: Up to 15.74” diameter, AGMA […]

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  Designed to Fit Gearbox

  Posted on June 19, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Customer:  “I need dual input, 700 HP that can handle 3500 RPM Input, 2.2:1 reduction ratio. Can you make me a Transfer Case like that?” Rj Link:  “Yes, that is what we do!”   An inquiry came into Rj Link from a company needing to find a gearbox solution that would meet their specifications, […]

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  How to Talk to an Engineer

  Posted on June 18, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  There’s English, and then there’s engineering. For most people in the U.S., UK, Canada, and the rest of the commonwealth nations, the former comes relatively easy, while the latter is an entirely different arena, requiring years of extensive training at a University. However, just because the average person looking for the right ergonomic material handling […]

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  Product Enhancement – D201 Gearbox

  Posted on June 17, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link Gearbox Product Enhancement Rj Link’s new product enhancement of the D201 gearbox is an evolution from the D101 design.  The input and output shafts, including many of the other parameters, remain the same.  The enhancements that were made internally has made this gearbox a much more versatile unit.   Additional Enhancements: Increased load carrying capacity Increased speed- 125-200 hp range Increased […]

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  Custom Gearbox for Mining Application

  Posted on June 16, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

    A request came into Rj Link from a company that was upgrading their people moving cars for a mining application. The existing gearbox presented the following problems: Gearbox was unable to handle the rigorous requirements of carrying a certain amount of weight in and out of the mines Gearbox was underrated and inadequately designed to meet […]

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  Transfer Case for Biomodal Railcar Mover

  Posted on June 12, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Sixteen years ago Trackmobile, a company whose reputation was built on reliability, high-quality parts, and service, was looking for a supplier to provide a transfer case for a biomodal railcar mover.  It was essential that the transfer case meet the same standards that has always been expected in Trackmobile’s product line.  Rj Link provided a […]

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  Custom Niche & Diversification

  Posted on June 10, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link International’s custom niche, as well as diversification in numerous markets, has played a contributing factor in helping to keep orders moving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional safety protocols were implemented to help protect all of our essential workers. The Rj Link team has been working hard on many new projects. As the steady […]

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  Versatile High-Speed Gearbox

  Posted on June 9, 2020 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link designed the D316 gearbox for a high-speed test stand application. This speed increaser will be driven by an electric motor, and was designed to sit vertically on a test stand with an input speed of 3600 RPM and an output speed of 7200 RPM.   Considerations for Rj Link’s Design Team: Excessive […]

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