Bakery & Snack
Applications

The high-volume manufacturing environment of today’s bakery and snack food producer require power transmission components that are clean, efficient, and economical. ­That’s why the largest snack food maker in the world has specified Boston Gear speed reducers in their plants, and why you should too. Our wide range of power transmission products can be found driving mixers, conveyors, dividers, coaters, as well as baking, frying, cooling, packaging and palletizing equipment. Additional Altra products can be seen on diverter valves directing the flow of materials (linear actuators) and on processing and packaging equipment that require accurate and repeatable indexing (wrap spring clutches).

Boston Gear 700 Series with PosiVent

The PosiVent® features a unique pressure equalization system designed to keep water, washdown solution and other contaminants out of gearboxes in food processing applications. With this patent-pending design, gearbox failure associated with contaminants such as bakery dust entering and breaking down lubricants and causing premature failure is prevented.

Boston Gear 700 Series Stainless Steel Speed Reducers

Designed for caustic washdown applications, units feature trusted 700 Series worm gearing, a 316 stainless rounded housing with smooth uninterrupted surfaces designed to prevent particle accumulation and pooling fluids, double lipped shaft seals, covers for all hardware and counter bored holes.

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Warner Electric Wrap Spring Clutches

Warner Electric offers a complete line of wrap spring clutches and clutch/brakes, which are particularly well suited for performing indexing, positioning, and backstopping functions for wrapping machinery. Fast, repeatable, and positive action provides identical cycling over a long life.

Warner Electric Washdown Electro Pack

Even in the most demanding environments, Warner Electric’s Washdown Electro Pack Clutch/Brakes (EP-W) will weather the storm. Designed specifically for use in food, sanitary or any other washdown application, these packaged clutch/ brakes are totally enclosed in smooth, completely sealed, rugged enclosures to keep wear particles in and contaminants out.

Warner Electric Clutch/Brake Modules

Warner Electric’s Unimodule Clutch/Brake modules provide the ultimate in application versatility, from rapid cycling and accurate positioning, to soft controlled starts and stops. These modules come completely pre-assembled, pre-aligned, and pre-burnished at the factory for maximum performance right out of the box.

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Warner Linear K2 Linear Actuator

These actuators incorporate a patented in-line load transfer design which provides high load capability for rugged-duty use, efficient power use, compact package size, excellent corrosion and washdown protection, and high performance synthetic lubrication for life, all at an affordable price.

Warner Electric Enclosed Unimodules Washdown

Whether you clean your equipment with air, water, or a mild solution, many clutch/ brakes may not weather the storm. Warner Electric's Enclosed Unimodule Washdown series (EUM-W) represents the latest in clean, quiet, motion control technology, with sealed enclosures to keep wear particles in and contaminants out. Ideal for food-processing applications including commercial dairies.

Boston Gear Bost-Kleen

Bost-Kleen and Stainless Bost-Kleen speed reducers: robust enough to handle the most caustic and high pressure washdown, strong enough to go 24/7, and priced so they won't break the bank! The performance will impress you!

Boston Gear Precision Gearheads

A unique motor adapter and bushing module system design allow for quick and easy mounting of our gearheads to all popular servomotors. Stainless steel construction. In-line, right angle and high speed models are available.

TB Wood's Dura-Flex Couplings

Up to 4.50 kNm;
39,500 in.lb.

Dura-flex couplings "split-in-half" element design allows for easy element installation/ replacement without moving connected equipment or disturbing the shaft connection. Spacer design can accommodate a large range of shaft spacing with few parts. Patented design minimizes bond stress for long coupling life. Highly flexible and able to accommodate shaft misalignment while minimizing vibration and preventing damage to connected equipment.

Easy to assemble/replace
   
High Misalignment ratings
   
No maintenance/lubrication
   
Part-for-Part interchangeable with industry standard design
   
In-stock versatile spacer design can accommodate many configurations with
few parts

Boston Gear AC and DC Motors

These motors are ideally suited for use in environments where dust or other particles can't enter the louvers through the bottom.
   
NEMA design motors are offered in both C-Face for
mounting to enclosed gear drives and in rigid base models.
   
Motor cooling is efficiently accomplished by a fan blade
mounted to the motor start which circulates air over the outside housing of the motor.
   
TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) AC motors are available from .5 - 5 HP
   
DC Motors available from 1/4 to 3/4 hp


TB Wood's Sure-FLex Couplings

Up to 8.20 kNm;
72,480 in.lb.

Sure-Flex is a TB Wood's original! Sure-Flex Couplings utilize a rubber (EPDM or Neoprene) or Hytrel™ thermoplastic flex element (sleeve) to transmit torque and accommodate shaft misalignments. Sure-Flex couplings have exceptional torsional flexibility, and the 4-way flexing action absorbs virtually all types of shock, vibration, misalignment, and end float. Sure-flex couplings are an excellent choice when low cost, high flexibility, vibration damping, and easy installation are primary concerns.

Easy assembly
   
Spacer, bushed hub, and clamping hub designs in stock
   
Flexible design accommodates
misalignment and protects equipment

TB Wood's V-Belt Drives

Machined for vibration-free performance at speeds up to 6500 FPM. Stock sheaves have capacities ranging from 1/2" to 108". Models offered in four types for use in a variety of packaging applications.

TB Wood's Synchronous Drives

These units combine the best of both chain and belt drives, providing positive power transmission and accurate speeds while requiring little maintenance. Load capacities scale up to 1200 HP at 1750 RPM.

Boston Gear 800 Series Reducers

Boston Gear's 800 Series contains a focused selection of compact, heavy duty helical gear drives that offer long-life performance and simplified maintenance. The 800 provides a functional interchange for SEW Eurodrive and other European manufacturers' helical gear drives, making it uniquely practical for replacement applications.




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