Mechanical Drives 1 Learning System – 950-ME1-SB

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The model 950-ME1-SB Mechanical Drives 1 Learning System teaches fundamentals of mechanical transmission systems used in industrial, agricultural, and mobile applications. Students will learn industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, analyze performance, and design basic mechanical transmission systems using chains, v-belts, spur gears, bearings, and couplings.

The model 950-ME1-SB includes a mobile workstation, motor control unit, mechanical transmission components, specialized tools, prony brake load device, performance measurement instruments, student learning materials for both theory and lab, and teacher’s guide. This system uses industrial quality components to help assure that students are better prepared for what they will encounter on the job and to withstand frequent student use.

The mobile workstation is constructed of heavy-duty welded steel and provides a precision-machined, thick work surface made of tooling plate material to enable students to perform precise shaft alignments. Holes are pre-drilled in the work surface by a CNC machine to enable students to quickly set up a variety of applications.

Most components are conveniently stored on panels with silk-screened outlines to enable students to quickly locate and return them to their stored locations. Ample panel storage is provided overhead and underneath the work surface to permit the addition of the many optional panels available. Other components are stored in the industrial-quality tool storage cabinet located at one end of the workstation.

Safety is emphasized throughout the curriculum using lockout/tagout, safety disconnect switch, and rotating machine guards.

The 950-ME1-SB System features the unique ability to measure the performance of each mechanical transmission setup, showing students the effects of proper alignment and how to obtain best efficiency. The system includes a prony brake that places a variable load on each setup and instrumentation that measures speed, torque, and current.

The 950-ME1-SB mobile workstation is a compact 48 inches long, able to fit into tight classroom spaces. The work surface and components support two students working as a pair.

Additional panels are also available to extend the learning capabilities of the 950-ME1-SB System to levels 2, 3, 4, and beyond. With these additional panels, the 950-ME1-SB system provides the most extensive range of component coverage ever provided in a mechanical trainer. Examples include 7 types of couplings, 6 types of belt drives, 3 types of chain drives, and 4 types of bearings!

  • Key Features

    • Heavy Duty Precision-Machined Worksurface
    • Component Storage Panels
    • System Performance Measurement
    • Machine Load Devices
    • Industrial Safety Procedures With Lockout/ Tagout
    • Double-Sided Workstation
    • Industrial Standard Components
    • Wide Range Of Component Options
    • 2-Student Workstation

  • Product Options

  • Additional Requirements

    • Electrical Power:1-Phase, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 Amps or 1-Phase, 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 6 Amps
    • Hand Tool Set

Learning Topics

  • Mechanical Energy Transmission Concepts
  • Torque
  • Speed
  • Power and Work
  • Mechanical Safety
  • Gear Ratios
  • Speed Ratios
  • Component Operation and Installation
  • Chain Drives
  • V-Belt Drives
  • Flexible Jaw Couplings
  • Solid Couplings
  • Pillow-Block Type Bearings
  • Shafts
  • Keyways
  • Spur Gears
  • Motor Mounting
  • Motor Leveling
  • Soft Foot
  • Straight Edge & Feeler Gage Alignment
  • Multiple Shaft Alignment
  • Multiple Gear Alignment
  • Manufacturer's Component Data
  • Component Selection
  • Basic System Design

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