SDP/SI — Right Angle Gear Drives
SDP/SI provides a wide selection of miniature to small right angle gear drives. Available off-the-shelf: inch and metric sizes, low backlash and ratios of 1:1 to 100:1. Modifications or custom designs can be produced if the standard does not meet your application requirements.
Our Line of Right Angle Gear Drives Include:
Miniature Right Angle Bevel Gearboxes: 1:1 Ratio, Low Backlash, Torque from 2 to 70 ozf in.
Right Angle Bevel Gear Drives: 1:1 to 3:1 Ratio, rated speeds up to 1800 rpm
Right Angle Bevel Gear Drives: Precision Quality, 1:1 Ratio, input speeds up to 3000 rpm
Heavy-Duty Bevel Gear Drives: “L” and “T” design, 1:1 to 2:1 Ratio, low noise and high efficiency, easy to install, reversible.
Low-Cost Right Angle Bevel Gear Drives: 1:1 to 2:1 Ratio, rated speeds up to 500 rpm
Worm Gear Speed Reducers: Commercial Quality, 3.5:1 to 100:1 Ratio
Miniature Right Angle Worm Gear Drives: 5:1 to 20:1 Ratio, 200 ozf in. output Torque
Miniature Right Angle Bevel Gear Drives: 1:1 to 3:1 Ratio, 200 ozf in. output Torque
Worm Gear Speed Reducers: Precision Quality, 6:1 to 100:1 Ratio, High Torque, 6000 rpm Input Speed
Right Angle Helical Gear Speed Reducers: 1:1 to 25:1 Ratio, Base or Panel Mounted Design
Right Angle and Dual Helical Gear Drives: 1:1 Ratio, Light or Heavy Duty Type
Miniature Right Angle Helical Gear Drives: 1:1 to 2:1 Ratio, Lightweight, Base or Panel Mounted Design
Right Angle Helical Gear Drives: 1:1 to 1.5:1 Ratio, Built-in Keyway, simply add keyed shafting, right- or left-hand shaft rotation.
Custom Design Gearheads and Speed Reducers
Zero-Backlash Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which require minimal lost motion throughout the gear train.
Splined Shaft Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which require direct meshing with other component parts of the gear train.
Low-Backlash Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which do not require zero backlash, but do require lower backlash than our standard units.
Tandem Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which require reduction ratios higher than shown for our standard units.
Exact Ratio Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications requiring reduction ratios which are even integers.
Integral Slip Clutch Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which require a built-in torque limiting device.
Heavy-Duty Gearheads and Speed Reducers: For applications which require two or three times the available output torque of standard gearheads and speed reducers.
SDP/SI — Gearheads & Speed Reducers
SDP/SI provides a wide selection of ratios in both BuOrd (U.S. Bureau of Ordnance) and NEMA size gearheads and speed reducers to fit your application. We manufacture our gearheads and speed reducers to the highest exacting standards of craftsmanship.
The gearheads are attachable to BuOrd frame size servomotors without modifications to the input pinions and without complicated adapters. They are designed to be used in high-accuracy electromechanical systems. All gears are precision cut. The output gear and all stage pinions are made of hardened 416 Stainless Steel. Housings are black-anodized aluminum alloy and are precision bored for exacting center distances. The cantilever design combined with wide bearing span results in extremely low backlash.
Planetary gear and gearhead speed reducers that provide a high degree of position accuracy are also available. Our precision and economy planetary gearheads feature ratios from 3:1 to 700:1, standard NEMA sizes 17, 23, 34, and 42, inline, right angle and dual output styles. Spur gearheads, a low cost alternative to planetary gearheads are available in ratios from 3:1 to 100:1. If a standard unit design does not meet your expectations we can provide a custom design.
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SDP/SI & QBC — Linear Motion Components & Systems
SDP/SI and QBC offers linear guide products and components that are suitable for automation and guided motion applications. A variety of styles are available off-the-shelf to meet specific load and speed requirements. Customization, individual service and J. I. T. delivery are a few of the services we provide our clients
Linear Motion Systems:
Industrial “V” Guide Systems are assembled from the following components: Guide Wheels, Track, Adapter Bushings, and Guide Wheel Journal Assemblies
Features:
• Easy to install and adjust
• Feature self-cleaning design
• Provide smooth and quiet operation
• High load and high speed capacity
• Low cost option available – Economy Series
Low Profile Linear Guide Systems are a great option when space is limited
Features:
• Small mounting height and width
• Low friction without lubrication
• Dirt and dust resistant
• Lightweight
• Low-cost alternative to miniature ball bearing systems
Mini-Rail® Linear Guides are self-lubricating, corrosion resistant and dampens vibration.
Rosa Sistemi Rolling Systems consist of Rails, Cages, Recirculating Linear Ball Bearings, Roller Tables, and Frictionless Tables
Features:
• Precise movement
• Lack of start-up frictional losses
• High load carrying capacity
• Minimum wear
Ball & Lead Screws:
Power screws are a common means of translating rotary motion into linear motion. There are several different types, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the requirements of the application. Acme lead screws are defined by their thread profile, which is trapezoidal with a thread angle of 29°.
There are two immediate results of this difference in profile. It is much easier to machine, so Acme lead screws are much cheaper than square lead screws or ball screws. The second difference is a much larger area of contact between the screw and the nut. This has both advantages and disadvantages.
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Universal Joints
A Universal Joint is a mechanical connection between two rotating shafts that intersect. We offer a wide selection of both metal and plastic universal joints in inch and metric sizes to fit your application.
SUPER-PLAST®
Stock Drive Products pioneered the concept of combining selected plastic materials with different metals to create products which incorporate both; the result was SUPER-PLAST®. SUPER-PLAST® designs have the following advantages:
- Inexpensive replacement of metal components, particularly for low torque applications
- Dampens vibration due to the resiliency of plastics used
- For drives used in corrosive environments or for chemical processing equipment
- For drives which have to be electrically insulated
- For intermittent duty applications
Standard Universal Joints
Miniature Universal Joints: Single and Double Joint
Telescoping Miniature Universal Joints
Inverted Design Universal Joints:strong Single and Double Joint
Solid or Bored Universal Joints: Single Joint and Double Joint
Telescoping Universal Joints
Molded Universal Joints: Economy Series with or without molded slide extension
SUPERPLAST® Molded Universal Joints: Single or Double Joint, with or without molded slide extension
SUPERPLAST® Molded Universal Joints: Telescoping with brass slide extension
Custom Universal Joints
SDP molded universal joints are available from stock in standard configurations. They can also be manufactured to special requirements:
- Bores can be molded to accommodate square, “D” shape or hexagonal shafts.
- Shafts molded into the components themselves
- Zero backlash or components with built-in backlash
- Gears, pulleys or other components molded or assembled to couplings or universal joints
SDP/SI — Couplings & Shafts
Couplings are mechanical elements that allow motion transfer from one drive element (or shaft) to another. We offer thousands of different miniature to medium size couplings, available off-the-shelf, to meet your requirements. We can also produce custom couplings to meet your special application needs. Our patented Fairloc® hub design, available on many of our offerings, allows for fast and easy adjustment during assembly, significantly reducing setup time
Types of Couplings:
Bellows Couplings: Good misalignment capability and excellent torsional rigidity and torque capacity. Available with Fairloc® hub.
Flexible Couplings: Long Series Helical Couplings, Slit Type MSC Flexible Couplings and Slit Type Plastic Couplings. They provide excellent misalignment capability and good vibration damping.
Disc Couplings: Excellent torsional rigidity and torque capacity with good misalignment capability.
Precision Oldham Couplings & Standard Oldham Couplings: Good to excellent misalignment capability. The standard style features different bore combinations and are ease of assembly.
Jaw Couplings: High torque capacity with good vibration damping.
Rigid Shaft Couplings: High torque capacity and torsional rigidity. Available with our Fairloc® hub.
Magnetic Disk Couplings: Good misalignment capability and performance in high temperatures.
Neo-flex Couplings: Provides shaft-to-shaft insulation and torsional vibration isolation. Available with the Fairloc® hub
Precision Shaft Couplings: Made of 303 Stainless Steel. Can be ordered with other bore sizes to fit your specifications.
In addition to couplings, we offer flexible shafts:
Flexible Shafts are used in cases where a solid shaft is impractical, such as when there are obstacles in the way. The flexible shaft can be routed around, over and under the obstacle to fit your design. Off-the-shelf or made to your exact specifications, many combinations of fittings and lengths are available.
Couplings Selector: http://www.designatronics.com/resources/couplings/
QBC — Our Bearing Services
Ball Bearing Cleaning and Relubrication
Custom Packaging
Custom Bearings
Custom Design
JIT Deliveries and Blanket Orders
Purchasing of Excess Inventory
Hybrid Bearings
Cross Referencing Capabilities
Global Sourcing of Hard to Find Bearings
Inspection
SDP/SI — Shafts & Shaft Accessories
SDP/SI manufacturers high quality components, including many types of precision shafting; specializing in the machining of components with tight tolerances that others can’t make. Our capabilities include Swiss machining, milling, tapping, and drilling in aluminum, steel alloys, stainless steel, and titanium. Custom packaging, labeling and J.I.T. deliveries are available.
Custom mechanical assemblies, using our precision shafting with gears, pulleys, bearings, and couplings from our product lines can be made for your application. For pricing information, go to our Product Inquiry Form.
SDP/SI — Chains & Sprockets
SDP/SI offers a full range of roller chains: standard and heavy-duty series, single and double stranded, molded and Stainless Steel; subminiature roller chain, miniature roller chain, and posi-drive belts with corresponding sprockets.
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- Sprockets & Chains
Sprockets, the smallest having 6 teeth, are shaft ready in a variety of bore sizes; offered in both plastic and metal. Also available is a wide selection of ladder chains and matching sprockets.
Products of Firecomms
Firecomms offers a range of fiber optic products, including:
OptoLock
OptoLock® plugless fiber optic transceivers provide instant termination of bare Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) to significantly quicken and simplify the connection of devices. The design of OptoLock, patented by Firecomms, enables the fiber to be cut and terminated to the exact required length on site for the fastest and simplest field installs.LC
The LC-terminated fiber optic connector standard, IEC 61754-20, has been expanded by the IEC beyond glass to include additional fibers. Firecomms family of LC transceivers will expand the use of this very popular form factor for use with POF and Plastic Clad Silica (PCS) cables. Because of this common form factor, users now will be able to utilize low-cost cable assemblies for shorter run lengths, while retaining the option for smaller core glass fibers for those extra long runs.RedLink
RedLink™ is Firecomms’ answer to fiber optic transceivers compatible with the widely available Versatile Link range of connectors. Commonly used in the industrial control, transportation, medical and machine automation markets, the RedLink range of transceivers are deigned to operate at DC and data rates up to 50 MBd.Cable Assemblies
Firecomms cable assemblies complete the offering by providing every flexibility in choosing the right cable solution fitting to the requirements of the install. Provided in the offering are all the components to self assemble the cable, or to choose from one of Firecomms’ standard length pre-finished cable assemblies. In special cases we’ll even consider customizing POF or PCS cable assemblies to order.
Electric & Diesel Trains – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optic solutions deliver on the harsh demands of the electric and diesel train industry, ensuring the integrity of control, signalling and passenger data not be compromised by the harsh environment in which these applications operate. Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the stresses and strains placed on equipment in electric and diesel trains. Our light sources use Resonant Cavity LED (RCLED) technology to ensure the strongest optical output at the lowest currents while preserving stability after decades of operation. Our robust receiver topologies guarantee error-free transmissions every time.
Benefits of Firecomms Fiber Optics for High-Speed and Urban Transport Applications
Firecomms products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in high-speed electric and diesel locomotive applications:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for harsh and noisy environments, such as high voltage converter and traction control or MV bus communications
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for complying with, or extending creepage and clearance distance requirements
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable , flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
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Smart Grid Automation – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optic solutions deliver on the communication needs in the modern smart grid environment, meeting the needs of both utility managers and equipment designers. As utility managers employ the latest techniques to measure and optimize grid load factors to economically manage electricity demand and supply, equipment designers must ensure that the reliability of control and protection information within the modern transmission and substation network not be compromised by the harsh environment in which these applications operate. Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the needs of smart grid transmission and distribution networks. Our light sources use Resonant Cavity LED (RCLED) technology to ensure the strongest optical output at the lowest currents while preserving stability after decades of operation. Our robust receiver topologies guarantee error-free transmission every time.
Benefits of Firecomms Fiber Optics for Smart Grid Automation Applications
Firecomms products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in smart grid and substation automation applications:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for harsh and noisy environments, such as high voltage rectifier control and HV DC inverters and power supplies
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for complying with, or extending creepage and clearance distance requirements
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
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Renewable Energy – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optic solutions deliver on the harsh demands of the wind and solar power industry, ensuring that the integrity of processed data not be compromised by rugged environments and extreme climates. Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the stresses and strains placed on renewable energy applications. Our light sources use Resonant Cavity LED (RCLED) technology to ensure the strongest optical output at the lowest currents while preserving stability after decades of operation. Our robust receiver topologies guarantee error-free reception in high EMI fields.
Benefits of Firecomms Fiber Optics for Renewable Energy Applications
Firecomms products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in renewable energy applications:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for industrial, harsh, noisy environments, such as high voltage DC
inverters motor controllers, and frequency inverters - Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for complying with, or extending creepage and clearance distance requirements
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
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Industrial Automation
In industrial automation and networking applications the factory environment can be viewed in three layers: the device network, the control network and the corporate network. Each layer operates in an environment where significant challenges must be overcome to ensure a reliable communication system. In the face of unwanted interference from ground loops and electromagnetic interference (EMI), equipment designers frequently take advantage of fiber optic connectivity to preserve and protect the equipment and communication links.
Firecomms fiber optic POF transceivers deliver on the harsh demands of industrial automation and networking applications, ensuring the integrity of transmitted data is not compromised by high voltage environments or electromagnetic interference. Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the stresses and strains placed on industrial networking applications. Our light sources use Resonant Cavity LED (RCLED) technology to ensure the strongest optical output at the lowest currents while preserving stability after decades of operation. Our robust receiver topologies guarantee error-free reception in high EMI fields.
Benefits of Firecomms Fiber Optics for Industrial Automation Applications
Firecomms products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in industrial networking applications:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for industrial, harsh, noisy environments
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for harsh, noisy industrial environments
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
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Medical Imaging – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optic solutions deliver on the unique demands of the medical imaging industry, ensuring that the integrity of the processed data not be compromised by the unique operating conditions found in medical imaging applications. Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the requirements of medical imaging applications. Our light sources use Resonant Cavity LED (RCLED) technology to ensure the strongest output at the lowest currents while preserving stability after decades of operation. Our robust receiver topologies guarantee error-free reception in high EMI fields.
Firecomms has specific non-magnetic products for use in magnetically-sensitive medical imaging equipment such as MRI or CAT scanners. Please contact us for additional information.
Benefits of Firecomms Fiber Optics for Medical Imaging Applications
Firecomms products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in medical imaging applications:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for noisy environments, such as high voltage power supplies, MRI and CAT scanners
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for complying with, or extending creepage and clearance distance requirements
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
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Home Networks – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optic solutions are ideal solutions for high-bandwidth triple play networks that require Ethernet data to be transmitted across the home network. Together with Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), Firecomms’ fiber optic transceivers enable quicker, more flexible and cost-effective installations — unique advantage for home builders, installers, content providers, and consumers alike.
Application – Firecomms
Firecomms fiber optical transceiver products with Plastic Optical or Plastic Clad Fiber (POF/PCS) links offer many advantages in a range ot applications, from industrial automation to transportation and home networking:
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for industrial, harsh, noisy environments
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85°C
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
Solutions Guides
While Firecomms fiber optical transceiver products can be used for many different applications, the following solution guides provides details about Firecomms products in specific applications.
Electric & Diesel Trains Solutions Guide
Home Networking Solutions Guide
Industrial Automation Solutions Guide
Medical Imaging Solutions Guide
Renewable Energy Solutions Guide
Smart Grid Automation Solutions Guide
Application Notes
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies – Firecomms
Firecomms has a wide range of fiber optic cable, connectors and assembly products, offering flexibility to choose exactly the right cable solution fitting to meet the installation requirements. Cables and components are available individually, or as one of Firecomms’ standard length pre-finished cable assemblies. In special cases we’ll even consider customizing POF or PCS cable assemblies to order. Contact us for additional information about our cable assemblies.