Category Archives: news

  • Test stand prototype gearbox

    Gearboxes for Test Stand Applications – Endurance Testing

    Posted on July 8, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link Int. continues to work on projects for test stand applications. When looking at these types of applications, there is usually a high torque and a high reliability requirement. Rotation tends to be one way, and on the opposite side another way.   Endurance testing for the life of the test parts is what’s involved […]

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  • Gearbox Design Sollutions

    Custom Gearbox Design Solutions

    Posted on June 24, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link has gearbox designs ranging from 40 hp to 1200 hp in a variety of models with Input and output speeds up to 12,000 rpm’s. Rj Link is not a commodity off the shelf gearbox manufacturer. We build the gearbox that the other guys don’t stock, or don’t want to build.

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  • New Standard PTO Gearbox

    Posted on June 14, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

      Rj Link’s new standard PTO gearbox is ideal for agricultural applications and more.  The gearbox is available as a 1:1 thru 4:1 speed reducer and 1:1 thru 1:4 speed increaser.  Design features include cast aluminum, helical gears hardened with ground teeth, taper roller bearings, modular mounting.  Other options include a lube pump, cooler, bell […]

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  • Gear hobbing

    Specialty Machining Hobbing a 20″ Gear

    Posted on June 10, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link’s Gleason P600/800 hobbing machine is being used to hob this 20″ gear.   The addition of the Gleason machine has greatly enhanced Rj Link’s manufacturing capabilities.  Rj Link has the capability to hob parts up to 1 meter diameter, 2.5 DP.   Learn more:  Manufacturing Capabilities

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  • Lunch Provided by Alro Steel

    Posted on June 4, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    The Rj Link team sends a big thank you to Alro Steel for the lunch that they provided today!  Alro Steel is a distributor of metals, industrial supplies and plastics.  Rj Link has appreciated the timely and reliable service that Alro has provided throughout the years.  The lunch was a great way to kick off […]

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  • PTO Gearboxes for Agricultural Applications & More

    Posted on May 23, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj link has been heavily involved in designing gearboxes for agricultural PTO applications, such as augers, spreaders, manure pumps, etc. There has been an influx of requests for these types of gearboxes. In addition, flooding that occurs during the hurricane season increases the need for remote power systems and small submersible pumps that are used […]

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  • Gearbox Evaluation Application Story – Rebuild vs. New Design

    Posted on May 20, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Companies continue to reach out to Rj Link Int’s very experienced engineering team for gearbox evaluation to find out the extent of damage.  Rj Link helps them to make an educated decision as to whether a repair/rebuild, re-design or purchase of a new unit is the best solution.   This particular customer sent a gearbox to Rj Link that […]

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  • Manufacturing's Talk Radio

    Rj Link Featured on Manufacturing Talk Radio’s Podcast

    Posted on April 29, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    A preview of Rj Link International being featured on Manufacturing Talk-Radio’s “Where’s Willie Show”.   William Miller, a National Marketing Manager for Koganei International America, Inc., is traveling the country — North, South, East, and West— talking to manufacturers of all types about their trials, tribulations, and triumphs in the manufacturing industry.     The video shows […]

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  • Ontario Transportation Expo

    Posted on April 17, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link’s VP of Business Development, Terry McCormick, attended the Ontario Transportation Expo this week.   The expo was originally conceived as a unique opportunity for employees of companies that operate buses, and for manufacturers/suppliers and others related to these industries, to get together and explore better ways of serving their transportation customers in the future.  […]

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  • Creep Drive Gearbox Design

    Creep Drive Design

    Posted on April 8, 2019 by Terry McCormick in news.

      Rj Link’s new drive design is being used for Creep Drive in conjunction with regular operation drive applications. In this design we used universal mounting tabs allowing the gearbox to be installed in various orientations.  All the customer needs to do is get it in the main-drive line, somewhat close to the transmission. How it works is quite […]

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