Apex Dynamics BV is since 2006 the supplier in the Benelux of high-precision low backlash planetary and spiral bevel gearboxes, racks and pinions. We are known for providing service at the highest level, which starts with enthusiastically maintaining close and personal contact with all our customers and partners.
How does a gearbox end up in an opera performance? Dutch National Opera & Ballet opted for the whisper-quiet gearboxes from the ATB- and AE-series from Apex Dynamics for the set of two productions. Both in 'Porgy and Bess' and 'The boy who grew too fast' decor movements are controlled by our gearboxes. The most important feature is of course a whisper-quiet operation, in the second instance the reliability of the gearboxes.
Why does Apex Dynamics advise about 20 teeth for the pinion, why not more or less? Why doesn't the values of the feed force simply increase with a larger number of teeth? We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pinions with both more and fewer teeth and how this is determined to a significant extent by the application. We also share the various solutions, interfaces and quality levels in a handy overview. After reading this article you know exactly which pinion you need!
Team Rembrandts has become world champion at the FIRST Robotics championships in Detroit on Sunday 28 April! In the past few days they have left behind no less than 407 (!) Other teams. The total of 408 teams competed against each other in 6 divisions, the winner competed in the most important "Einstein" division. Team Rembrandts won the 'Darwin' division before successfully competing against the other winners.
Easy and quick selection of a servomotor gearbox combination? Timesavers recently used the design tool to select a matching gearbox for a new deburring machine. The specialized manufacturer of metal finishing and deburring machines could immediately download all drawings and send her request. Together with the team from Apex Dynamics they could then come to the optimal solution for this application. In this article we will discuss the application and choice of Timesavers extensively.
