Monthly Archives: July 2018

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  Retrofit Gearboxes with Improved Performance Characteristics

  Posted on July 24, 2018 by Ann McGirk in news.

  Rj 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 […]

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  D144 Speed Reducer – Dredging Applications & More

  Posted on July 23, 2018 by Ann McGirk in news.

  Features:  Flexible mounting connections, SAE bell housing with clutch, rubber block drive or flange connections.   Typical Applications:  Dredging, Air Drilling Reciprocating & Piston Booster Compressor   Specifications:  Ratio:  1.26:1 to 2.96 to 1 Max HP:  600 Input Speed (rpm):  1,800 Overall Size:  25 x 30 x 38  

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  Gearbox Lubricant Considersations

  Posted on July 20, 2018 by Ann McGirk in news.

  Rj Link follows AGMA standards as a fundamental basis for recommending lubricant for gearboxes. Based on the experience of Rj Link’s engineering team, slight deviations might be made.  Prior to making a recommendation, the team will look to see if the oil has a good enough viscosity against contaminates, and will also confirm if the oil can handle […]

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  Let’s Gear Up!

  Posted on July 16, 2018 by Ann McGirk in news.

  Rj Link is a leader in engineering and manufacturing custom gearing solutions for any market that needs strong reliable gears. We have 75+ years of engineering expertise to manufacture, maintain, repair, and replace gear drives with components that will outlast the competition.   •GEARS – We design, engineer, & re-manufacture gearing. •REBUILDS & REPAIR – […]

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  Gravity Lubricating Process in Rj Link Gearboxes

  Posted on July 2, 2018 by Ann McGirk in news.

    Rj Link gearboxes have a “Gravity Lubricating Process”, which means customers get a gearbox that runs smooth, and has an extended life.  Once the Gear-housing is filled with the recommended oil, and the unit is operating:  The lowest gear dips into the bath of oil lubricating the teeth.  Then with splashing action, and meshing of the Gear-teeth, oil is delivered into […]

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