Yearly Archives: 2018

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  Gearbox Repairs, Rebuilds & Replacements

  Posted on May 29, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Rj Link Int. continues to see an increase in demand for gearbox repairs, rebuilds and replacements.   Some of the gearboxes are being used in river and shoreline development.  Customers send their gearboxes to Rj Link for evaluation to find out the extent of the damage.  After evaluation, Rj Link’s engineering team helps the customer to make an educated decision on a repair, […]

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  Gearbox Gravity Lubricating Process

  Posted on May 23, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Did you ever wonder what’s inside your Gearbox?   Rj Link’s “Gravity Lubricating Process” helps gearboxes to run smooth and have 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, […]

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  Small Package Gear Drives with High Output

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

  Rj Link International has seen an increasing customer demand requiring 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. Our Application/Engineering team, with 75+ years of […]

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  Transfer Case or Speed Increaser for Centrifugal Pump Application

  Posted on May 14, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  TYPICAL APPLICATION:  Centrifugal Pump   FEATURES: Fabricated steel housing, various input and output shaft configurations, bell housing and input shaft to match appropriate SAE bell housing with clutch, rubber block drive or flange connections.  Similar design mounted horizontally, see D257 https://www.rjlink.com/speed-increasers/model-d257/   Specifications: Ratio 1:1 to 1:3.25 Max HP 650 Input Speed 1,140 Overall Size 34.5 […]

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  Rj Link Value Added Products & Services -Gearbox Brake Clutch Package

  Posted on May 11, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  A customer came to Rj Link Int. with a gearbox, brake clutch package that needed repair or replacement. The Rj Link team went through and did a cost analysis to determine the extent of repair necessary. The team also compared the cost of the repair versus replacement costs to give the customer another option. After […]

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  Congratulations to John Oller for Community Partner of the Year Nomination!

  Posted on May 9, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  The Rockford Public School District 205 has nominated Rj Link’s Engineering/Quality Manager, John Oller, for the Community Partner of the Year award.  This nomination recognizes John for his time and talent which he has devoted to the school district this past year.   John has been very heavily involved with District 205’s Roosevelt High School Academy Support Team, and just recently […]

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  Transfer Case/Speed Reducer for Multiple Applications

  Posted on May 7, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  Typical Applications:  Centrifugal Pump, Feed Mixer, Grain Vacuum   Features:  Various input and output shaft configurations, including tapered shaft, SAE bell housing with clutch, rubber block drive or flange connections.   Specifications: Ratio:  1:1 to 2.9:1 Max HP: 225 Input Speed:  1,000-3,000 rpm Overall Size:  27 x 18.5 x 9 (+bell)

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  D207, Transfer Case – Utility Tractor Application

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

  Features:  Custom housing size with multiple hydraulic pump pads, custom sized to provide optimal performance with stringent space requirements.   Typical Application:  Utility Tractor   Specifications:  Ratio:  1:1 Max HP:  125 Input Speed (rpm):  2,200 Overall Size:  13 x 26 x 10  

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  Rj Link Attends Celebration of Manufacturing Expo

  Posted on April 26, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

  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 […]

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  Contaminate Removal

  Posted on April 13, 2018 by Terry McCormick in news.

    Contaminants 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 […]

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