When a major offshore winch manufacturer needed a reliable solution for limiting cable tension on its ship-to-ship towing winches, Twiflex VKSD-FL caliper brakes met the challenge. Now, if the tow cable tension exceeds 30 tons, the brakes slip to protect the winch and cable, increasing the (more...)

The monitoring of key assemblies and components on cranes has been standard practice for some time now. However, crane operators have a desire to utilise collected data to extend maintenance intervals and boost crane availability. To achieve this, Duisport turned to Stromag to trial a new (more...)

As the second largest seaport in Europe, the Port of Antwerp handles over 200 million tonnes of cargo each year. It’s vital that ships and barges are able to navigate through the port without obstruction, while rail and road links must also remain clear for passenger cars and commercial (more...)

An Italian winch and gearbox manufacturer providing assemblies for a shiplift system approached Stromag to provide 4BZFM brakes that could deliver reliable stopping power for the system’s hoists. Life out at sea is tough, which drives demand for shipbuilding and repair of existing vessels. (more...)

Ruland and Reliance Precision have agreed to cooperate by offering Reliance designed and manufactured slit couplings through Ruland’s eCommerce platform and extensive worldwide distribution network. Ruland will stock and bore to size a wide selection of slit couplings in its Marlborough (more...)

Huco has launched an e-commerce service that allows end users to order precision couplings direct from its manufacturing headquarters. The online platform has been created to allow small-volume orders to be delivered globally, with next day shipping on standard orders. Huco offers a variety of (more...)

KTR UK has appointed Mark Humphrey as its new business development manager in charge of distribution. The 28-year-old will be tasked with working on a national level with KTR’s existing distribution network, as well as identifying and developing opportunities with new business. Mark joins (more...)

SG Transmission has designed a custom made, size Ø50 permanent magnet brake, for a major global motor manufacturer, which will meet the same performance criteria whilst being 7% smaller. The client required a 4Nm brake design solution, reduced in size to fit its existing motor frame with (more...)

SG Transmission has recently signed an agreement with a leading South Korean robotic manufacturer, to provide a permanent magnet brake which is small, lightweight and has a relatively high torque. The UK Company, which designs and manufactures a range of electromagnetic clutches and brakes at its (more...)

Four of Reliance’s engineering apprentices have returned to work following the successful completion of a four-day residential exercise with the Army, designed to challenge their engineering and design skills. Designed and delivered by the Engineering Officers of the Royal Electrical & (more...)