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Polizene vs Steel: a guide to engineering plastics.

When POLIZENE® polyethylene beats steel in terms of friction, wear, and costs. A technical guide for purchasing departments and mechanical designers.

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Chain vs. Belt? How to choose the right transmission system.

For those designing or overhauling a transmission system, the most frequent question is: "is a chain or a belt better?".

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Timing belts: advanced materials and innovations

Timing belts combine the efficiency of chain transmissions with the quiet operation of smooth belts. Their evolution has involved the materials from which they are constructed.

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Polyurethane round belts: efficiency and versatility in applications

Used in various industrial applications, polyurethane round belts are ideal for light transmissions, medium-low speeds, and low-load conveying.

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V-belts: the solution for reliable power transmissions

V-belts represent one of the most versatile and reliable solutions for power transmission. A consolidated technology that maintains a central role in many industrial applications.

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Transmission chains for conveying, lifting, and mechatronics

For the mechanical sector, the third millennium is characterised as the era of mechatronics. Does it still make sense to talk about industrial conveyor chains?

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Slat and belt conveyor chains. Let’s talk about it.

The Italian region Emilia Romagna is called the “Packaging Valley” due to the high concentration of leading companies in the design and manufacturing of machinery for automation in the most strategic sectors: packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and automotive. A tradition with deep-rooted origins.

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Supply of transmission joints or couplings.

Transmission joints are used to connect rotating shafts and compensate for misalignments, vibrations, or thermal expansions. There are so many different types...

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Sprockets and gears? Available in All Sizes and Ready for Shipment

In almost every industrial sector, the combination of sprockets and gears is essential for transmitting power. Francia Srl offers a wide range of sprockets and gears of all sizes, readily available in stock.

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Industrial drive chains on drawing

Building industrial chains tailored to industry sectors, even if it is a business model, is a process that requires well-established precision and technical dynamics.

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FRANCIA Srl industrial supplies. TRANSMISSION CHAINS

Many different solutions for transmission chains to be used in the packaging industry, for motion transmission and control, or for lifting. Custom-made and to drawings supplies. Even pre-assembled.

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BIPLANAR Chains in special “FAST” resin ZERO GAP

In need of roller chains for friction-free and gap-free transport? Here are the new ZERO GAP EF 1710 biplanar chains in special "FAST" resin. Reduced lateral and dorsal curvature radii.

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Digital Position Indicators.

ELESA’s digital position indicators with the DD52R-E-RF system transmit the position of control shafts via radio frequency. Ideal for format change. DD51-E offers compact dimensions and direct control.

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Expandable Pneumatic Shafts and Idle Shafts

Expandable shafts are used where winding/unwinding of coil material is required.

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REGINA Gripper Chains. For Plastic Film Transport

Special gripper chains for transporting plastic films in packaging machines.

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HYBRID chains. No corrosion.

Stainless steel and plastic. A perfect fusion of different elements for very special applications.

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ELESA industrial handles: smart functions included?

From ELESA, a line of latest-generation handles that are not only ergonomic and functional, but also smart.

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Lifting systems? A question of security.

Manual or electrical anchoring and lifting components and systems must be chosen with care. Safety is more important than savings.

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Transmission chains. A compulsory choice

In mechanics, power transmission is paramount. Transmitting with a chain is often a forced choice.

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