* drive components last 300% longer on conveyors at West of Ireland quarry
* efficient helical gearing slashes power consumption

Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland, Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete's quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.

The decision was made following trials on conveyors in the sand production area of the quarry. Here, bearings were failing as often as three times a year, and the gearboxes typically lasted only 12 months. In some cases, a bearing failure also meant changing the gearbox as well, as it had to be removed by force — sustaining damage in the process. In these cases, the material costs were dwarfed by the day's downtime needed for the repair.

Baldor Electric Company launches a ready-engineered linear stepper X-Y positioning base that is capable of dramatically increasing productivity in a wide range of machinery applications. A novel honeycomb-structured composite material used on the base greatly reduces the cost of applying advanced linear motor technology — to prices starting from $7000 — providing machinery builders with a highly competitive alternative to traditional solutions such as rotary motors and ballscrews or belts.

Baldor Electric Company has expanded the Dodge ULTRA KLEEN right-angle, worm gear reducer line, plus offering 24 to 48 hour shipment on most sizes. Available in quill and 3-piece coupled input, with solid or hollow output, Dodge ULTRA KLEEN Right Angle Reducers feature 316 stainless steel housing for washdown protection.

A new Dodge Products & Services brochure is now available. The brochure offers an overview of the Dodge product line by family, with emphasis on the features and benefits of each product.