Alpha Gear Drives News and Press Releases

Alpha Introduces Cymex Servo Sizing Software

Bartlett, IL (September 2nd, 2008) - Now finding the right servo gear reducer is quick and easy with the largest library of motors in the world! Unique to the world of drive systems, alpha gear drives offers the cymex® calculation software to help you find the optimal gear reducer for your particular application, making your life comfortable and convenient as possible. cymex® makes use of extensive databases in which all alpha products and over 6000 motors from various manufacturers are stored - the largest library of its kind anywhere in the world. Simply enter your application data and cymex® will immediately calculate the complete drive train for you. Numerous standard applications make your choice even easier. cymex® also invites you to experiment by trying out different load cases, varying the parameters and testing your preferred drive system in detail. cymex® then compiles comprehensive technical documentati...

Linear Actuators From Alpha - Credible And Convincing Alternative

Bartlett, IL (August 28th, 2008) - The alpha actuator system – an innovative alternative. The alpha actuator system is based on a combination of several innovative elements, which only have the desired effect when united in this way: - Production and test engineering for rack-and-pinion units facilitate an unprecedented degree of precision - Innovative servo motor and transmission technology - Calculation, simulation, etc. of the complete system in tandem with other innovations (e.g. the type of connection between various system elements) The actuator system consists of a high-precision rack-and-pinion unit (positioning accuracy: < 12 microns) and a rotary actuator which moves the load on this unit. The system was developed for high-end machine building applications such as machine tools. Thanks to the outstanding system characteristics, the results are as good as – if not better ...

Alpha Innovative Right-Angle Solutions

Bartlett, IL (August 25th, 2008) - Alpha continues to be the industry innovator by launching its range of hypoid gearheads. As the first manufacturer to develop a hollow-shaft gearhead for maximum speeds, alpha now can supply the optimum right-angle gearhead for every application – be it worm, bevel or hypoid. The HG+ hollow-shaft gearhead made alpha the first manufacturer ever to develop a gearhead of this type capable of mastering even the most challenging servo applications. The HG+ is a low-backlash hypoid gearhead with a hollow-shaft, right angle design. Its numerous advantages include high torque and speed, gear ratios in a single stage, low noise combined with high efficiency and freedom from wear. The HG+ consequently offers a constant torsional backlash as well as perfect reversibility with all ratios. With innovative performance characteristics, a novel hollow-shaft flange output and impressive applicatio...