Machining Large Bull Wheel Gears
These large bull wheel gears go into a power cable pulling machine. The parts are shown after their second operation, which was completed on a Mori Seiki SL-400, 1 turret lathe. The 8620 bar stock weighed 500 lbs prior to machining, and 398 lbs once completed. Learn more: Manufacturing Capabilities
Strength of Our Gearing
Gears Gearbox Components There are many factors involved when designing the strength of a gear and durability of a gearbox. There are space limitations, as well as some other considerations as shown below: Material Pitch/Form Number of teeth Velocity Accuracy Motion Backlash Material What works best in the application’s industry is a basis in the […]
Design to Fit Hybrid Interface Gearbox
Rj Link Int. received a custom gearbox inquiry for a marine application that requires a direct drive 1:1 ratio to an engine. The customer wanted the ability to then drive the gearbox via an electric motor that requires a 1.25:1 reducer, all at 360 HP with input speeds at 2400 RPM’s. Rj Link offered a […]
Product Line Upgrades to Rj Link High Output Drive
Rj Link Int. has upgraded a heavy-duty output gearbox that was proposed to several customers that are in the recycling industry. The purpose for these types of machines is to recycle, and turn disposable debris into useful compost, i.e. bark, dirt, rocks, stumps, trash, etc. There had been a demand for a small package gearbox […]
Custom Gearbox for Rural Bus Application
Gearbox for Bus Application Gearbox for Bus Application A company out of Florida teamed up with a selection of engineers, mechanics, a former Daimler-Chrysler designer, and a number of suppliers to develop a vehicle specifically used for a rural application. Rj Link International was one of the suppliers chosen to participate in the project. Below […]
Custom is our Niche
When you find yourself in a tight spot and are not quite sure where to go for a gearbox supplier, the first step is to understand what your needs are and what you want to achieve. If suppliers offering commercial off-the-shelf gearboxes will not make special modifications to accommodate your system requirements, then you know […]
Rj Link Custom-Built Speed Increasers
Rj Link Speed Increasers are manufactured in numerous sizes for a variety of products and markets. These custom-built gearboxes are designed and built to accommodate high RPM specific components. All are designed with tapered roller bearings and helical gears. Many incorporate customer specific shafts and connections. Standard features include: Aluminum and Ductile Iron Housings […]
Custom Gearbox Solutions for Retrofitting Equipment
Retrofitting Equipment Replacing older equipment can involve a high dollar investment, and that investment has been driving companies to look at retrofit options versus buying new. Rj Link Int. has been seeing increased activity in requests for custom gearbox solutions to retrofit existing equipment. Customers are comparing the cost of purchasing new equipment versus a […]
Quick Ship Program on Gearboxes Ideal for PTO Applications
Gearbox PTO Application Rj Link Int. offers a quick ship program on gearboxes that are ideal for PTO applications where you just need the right speed. Specifications: Ratios in reduction or increase from 1.02:1 to 2.96:1 Anti-Engine Rotation 25” Center Distance Variety of PTO Input and Output Shaft Configurations Design Features: Cast aluminum housing Helical […]
Understanding Applications on the Front End
Gearbox Attached to Engine Gearbox on Dredge When Rj Link’s engineering team designs a gearbox, the design is based off of the information that is given. If a customer does not understand their own system, then it will translate back into the gearbox design. Rj Link has been seeing a trend from companies that are […]