On the left is the gear-drive cam and its distributor drive gear, while the pair on the right are for conventional chain drive. Notice the different helix angle of the gears. Shown here are the cam ...

The most reliable means for changing shaft speed remains a mechanical variable-speed transmission. These drives are used to provide a variable output speed from a constant-speed power source (as in a ...

We’re all familiar with how regular bikes work, with the pedals connected to the rear wheel via a simple chain drive. This setup is lightweight, cheap, and highly efficient. It’s not the only way to ...

As space is often limited for industrial conveyor systems, the installed components must have a slim, efficient design and be ...