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Self-lubricating composite gear

Power-Core(TM) composite gears from Intech (Closter, NJ) can replace metal gears in pharmaceutical packaging machines to gain over 30% in production, with reduced noise volume and elimination of most lubrication and gear maintenance.

Pw 25649 Powcomgea 10

Initial lubrication is necessary. Reduces sound by six decibels, says the company.

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