Mechanical Technology November-December 2016

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⎪ Products and services ⎪
CAD repository with 75 000 3D models
RS Components (RS) now has a 3D CAD library containing more
than 75 000 component models from its catalogue of stocked
products, providing engineers currently designing or looking to
design in 3D with an even wider choice.
The RS 3D CAD model program, which has been running
for more than six years, allows electronic, mechanical and
automation engineers to download 3D CAD models completely
free-of-charge. As many as 120 suppliers are represented within
the library of models, which now includes the company’s own-
brand RS Pro product line. za.rs-online.com
Elecon fluid couplings, distributed locally by
Bearings International (BI), are ruggedly built,
simple in design and reliable in operation.
These transmission fluid couplings offer a
multitude of benefits, including soft start, cor-
rect starting torque, motor protection and shock
absorption, as well as perfectly balanced motor
loading and the elimination of unwanted vibration.
The high performance level of fluid couplings is largely due
to the design of the working circuit: the shape of the circuit, the
number of vanes in the circuit, and the placement of these vanes.
The working circuit developed by Elecon is the result of years of
extensive R&D experience.
“In the case of an extended jamming period, a fusible plug blow
off will empty the fluid coupling thereby disconnecting the output
from the input, protecting both driving and driven equipment,” says
BI product manager, Jackie Jacobs.
Elecon fluid couplings are available in four different types,
namely CD: A coupling without a delayed filling chamber; CDR: A
coupling with a delayed filling chamber; CDRP: A coupling with an
extended delayed filling chamber; and CDRS: A coupling with an
extended delayed filling chamber and controlled nozzles.
Rugged, simple and reliable fluid couplings
Royal Purple lubricant treatment
Leading wear-control specialist Filter Focus has launched the Royal
Purple lubricant brand into the South African market.
Manufactured in the US by Calumet Specialty Products, Royal
Purple has a full range of lubricants for all industrial, commercial,
automotive and consumer applications. “Filter Focus is proud to
be associated with Royal Purple, which offers the highest level
of protection, while reducing friction coefficients and associated
parasitic losses. With Royal Purple lubricants significant energy
saving can be gained,” says COO, Craig FitzGerald.
He adds that this US-based premier lubricant brand offers the
lowest total cost of ownership in terms of improved performance
and output, while dramatically extending Mean Time Between
Failure (MTBF).
“Industrial users have the most to gain in terms of equipment
reliability, performance gains and financial savings. If you have
a high-performance sports car, daily driver, truck, tractor, bus
or even lawnmower, the Royal Purple treatment is immediately
evident upon start-up,” FitzGerald claims. “Local South African
dynamometer testing on road vehicles indicates that horsepower
output is increased by 5% on average, with dramatically improved
consistency throughout the power curve,” he notes.