Yearly Archives: 2018

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  Klingelnberg CNC Gear Inspection

  Posted on September 28, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Klingelnberg Hofler WZ 600 Rj Link’s inspections capabilities includes Klingelnberg Gear inspection: Dia. 11.5” Length 23.5” 550 lbs. load  

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  Challenging Gearbox Applications with High Output & Minimal Space Requirements

  Posted on September 25, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Rj Link continues to see increased requests for small package Gear-Drives. These types of systems have involved the application/design of several Right-Angle, Variable-Angle, or Planetary systems. Starting with the driver/input side, providing a variable speed, torque and transferring to the output-side producing an increase/decrease in speed, torque.   Rj Link’s engineering team, with 75+ years of experience, is […]

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  65 Years in Gears & Counting!

  Posted on September 19, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  When designing and manufacturing custom gearboxes, not only does the type of machinery increase a company’s capabilities, but the experience behind the people running those machines can be just as important.  Rj Link is fortunate to have two of the most knowledgeable gear experts around, Rob Ruefer and Joe Jones, who have a combined 65 […]

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  Rj Link Welcomes Patty Russ as New Office/Purchasing Manager

  Posted on September 4, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Please join us in welcoming Patty to the Rj Link team.  Patty brings a strong skill set that includes 30 years of experience in accounting and purchasing.   Patty expressed, “I’m excited to be a part of the Rj Link team, and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth and success ”.   […]

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  Rj Link Adds Remanufactured Fellows Gear Shaper

  Posted on August 16, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link Int. adds a Bourn & Koch remanufactured Fellows 36-6 CNC Gear Shaper, with a Fanuc CNC control cutter head relieving 30-200 strokes per minute.  The remanufactured 36-6 features a Fanuc CNC control with numerous new features and technologies, including legendary mechanical gear shaper technology combined with today’s machine tool systems advancements.   Bourn & Koch […]

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  Gravity Lubricating Process Inside an Rj Link Gearbox

  Posted on August 3, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link gearboxes have a “Gravity Lubricating Process”, which means customers get a gearbox that runs smoothly 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 […]

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  Retrofit Gearboxes with Improved Performance Characteristics

  Posted on July 24, 2018 by Terry McCormick 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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  Gearbox Lubricant Considersations

  Posted on July 20, 2018 by Terry McCormick 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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  Rj Link Adds a New Gleason P600/800 Hobbing Machine

  Posted on June 25, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link continues to invest in equipment with the installation of the most recent upgrade, a new P600/800 Gleason Hobbing machine.  The machine handles disc and shaft type parts up to module 16 mm and 600 mm outside diameter, and can hob involute and non-involute gears.  

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  Retirement Announcement

  Posted on June 21, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  We are both happy and sad to announce that Moana Pena has retired after 22 years from her position as the Office/Purchasing Manager at Rj Link International.  Moana has been a key contributor in Rj Link’s growth and success.  Moana always performed her job with Rj Link’s best interest in mind, which attributed to the company’s strong financial position.   Rod and […]

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