Representatives from Rj Link recently attended the Rockford Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Manufacturing Expo & Dinner. The event recognizes the innovation and entrepreneurship of local manufacturers, and highlights the importance of manufacturing business in the area. The chamber reports that manufacturing jobs make up 23 percent of employment in the region. Rj Link International, Inc. is […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Rj Link Attends Celebration of Manufacturing ExpoContaminants are inevitable in several sealed/non-sealed lubrication systems. As in any gearing/bearing arrangement, any void area is subject to the formation of contaminants. Condensation, dust and metal particles can form from airborne or other sources, and will settle in an oil-bath. They can be easily removed by draining and filtration without the disassembly of the unit. Maintenance […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Contaminate RemovalMany customers require Pump Gear that can be used in the Water Desalination Market. Exotic materials may be necessary as the gears & other components are often required to move fluid that is highly corrosive, abrasive &/or reactive. Designs can be complex due to different materials having different core processes & rates of expansion. […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Demand for Gears & Gearboxes Used in Pumping ApplicationsWhat is a Final Drive & Differential Assembly? Basically, this is the last set of gears that will decrease the rpm and deliver the necessary rotational Torque (Tq) to the output drive shaft(s). Rj Link Int. has developed several Final Drive Assemblies that can be used in conjunction with regular operation drive applications. Most of these […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Final Drive & Differential DesignsRj Link team members attended the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Expo in Minneapolis, MN. SME is the leading conference for international collaboration and growth in the mining industry. The exhibit hall provided close-up views of the latest in mining technology and innovations. Rj Link received numerous inquiries from companies at the show that are looking […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Heavy Duty Gearbox Designs in Demand at SME ExpoMarch Madness is upon us, and millions of people will be spending time filling out brackets and weighing the odds on which teams will move forward to the National Championship game. While looking at the pool of teams to see which ones have the best chance of success, the process is very similar to picking a quality supplier. […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Talent Wins Games & Teamwork Wins ChampionshipsFeatures: A ductile iron housing, various input and output shaft configurations including straight shaft with key, tapered shaft and agricultural PTO connections, engine or anti-engine rotation. Typical Applications: Centrifugal Pumps, Feed Mixers, Grain Vacs Specifications: Ratios: 1 : 1 through 2.9 : 1 Rotation: Engine/Anti-Engine Max HP: 225 HP Center Distance: 7.0″ Overall […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Speed Reducer, Transfer Case – Centrifugal Pumps, Feed Mixers, Grain Vac ApplicationsDesalination is the process of turning salty ocean water into drinking water. The ocean makes up more than 70% of the earth’s surface, and accounts for 96% of the water on the planet. The water is oversaturated with salt, so it cannot be consumed. There are many coastal municipalities throughout the world that are in […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Rj Link Gearbox Solution for Desalination ProjectRj Link Int. has been seeing increased requests for retrofit units as more companies are looking for service components when designs are no longer available. Some issues that might need to be addressed are leak and/or vibration issues, or there could be a need to increase speed and/or torque. The footprint is important, as the input and output will still have to […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Building Retrofit Gearboxes with Improved Performance CharacteristicsCompanies in the manufacturing industry are finding it harder and harder to find skilled workers. One factor contributing to this problem is the amount of knowledge that is being lost as baby boomers reach retirement age. According to AARP, 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day, and this is expected to continue into the 2030s. Another contributing factor […]
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