Browning

 
Apex Industrial Automation is a distributor for Browning Regal products. Browning was founded in 1886, Browning is the world leader in V-belt drives. They also offer a broad spectrum of power transmission products such as gearing, bearings and other drive components.
 
 

BEARINGS

Browning® 920 series mounted tapered roller bearings feature one-piece non-expansion housings with Type E mounting dimensions and limited misalignment.
 

Browning Mounted Ball Bearings are available in a variety of sizes, housings, and locking styles. This provides a balance between performance and interchangeability with common designs found in the marketplace.
 

BELT DRIVES

Browning Sliding Motor Bases provides easy and rapid movement of the motor for maintenance and belt tension adjustments.
 
Browning 3V, 5V and 8V belts are designed to deliver maximum performance and service life. These belts are also unique in the market as they will perform in heat sensitive applications up to 230°F.
 
Browning Classical v-belts are designed to deliver maximum performance and service life. These belts are also unique in the market as they have single fabric to increase flexibility.
 
Browning FHP belts are offered in 3L, 4L, and 5L cross sections. These belts are ideally suited for lower horsepower applications.
 
Browning’s quality FHP sheaves are offered in both finished bore and bushed style offerings. Bushing Bore ranges from 3/8” to 1 1/2”.
 
Browning Variable Pitch design offers pitch diameter ranges 3.4 - 8.5” to 25 HP. Unique manufacturing design ensures precise adjustability, balance and unmatched performance.
 
In addition to an extensive belt drive line, Browning® now offers two synchronous belt drive offerings.
 
Ideal for mid-range torque applications, optimized with the use of flush mounted Taper-Lock bushings.
 
Browning HPT Belts are for use with Browning HPT sprockets. The Neoprene rubber construction is offered in 8MM and 14MM pitch and is ideal for a wide range of speeds.
 
Browning HPT Chain Belt is for use with Browning HPT sprockets. Polyurethane construction is offered in 8MM and 14MM pitch.
 
Ideal for high performance torque application. Optimized with the use of flush mounted Taper-Lock bushings.
 
Browning offers an extensive multi-groove sheave offering. This includes BROWNING SPLIT TAPER® and Q-D® bushing designs. This means maximum economy and versatility for your application.
 
MVP® multiple groove sheaves are available up to 5 grooves. They are offered in a range of pitch diameters from 3.4-17.2”. They are manufactured for multiple belt drives up to 300 HP.
 
Browning Gearbelt belts are for use with Browning Gearbelt pulleys. They are offered in XL, L, H, XH and XXH pitch.
 

BUSHINGS

Browning® Q-D® Bushings Standard Sizes - 1/2” - 7” bore range. Metric Sizes - 24mm - 100mm bore range.
 
Standard Sizes - 3/8” - 10” bore sizes. Metric Sizes - 10mm - 95mm bore.
 
Standard Sizes - 1/2” - 5” bore range
 

ROLLER CHAIN SPROCKETS

Browning® Finished Bore Roller Chain Sprockets are offered in single strand. They have a pitch range of 35-100 and bore range of 3/8” – 2 7/16”.
 
Browning Type A Steel Plate Roller Chain Sprockets are offered in single strand in pitch range of 25-200.
 
Browning Type B minimum bore roller chain sprockets are offered in single, double, and triple strand. They are also offered in pitch range of 25-200 and bore range of 1/4” – 8 3/8”.
 
Browning offers a variety of bushing type sprockets available in single and double strands. Offerings include 35 to 160 pitch range. Bushed type bore ranges are available from ½ inch to 5 inches. Hardened teeth are available up to 30 teeth.
 
Power Transmission Solutions offers a full complement of standard roller chain. Available options are ¼ inch pitch to 2 inch pitch, and 2 ½ inch pitch with widths ranging from 1 to 8 strands wide.
 

DRIVE TIGHTENERS AND IDLERS

Browning Gear Idlers are offered in 6, 10, 12 and 16 diameter pitch in 14 ½ degree pressure angles.
 
Browning Sprocket Idlers are offered in chain sizes 40, 50, 60 and 80.
 
Browning V-Belt Idlers are seam welded steel construction, offered in 4”, 5”, 6” and 7” diameters.
 
Browning Drive Tighteners are offered in single, double and fixed angles in steel and malleable construction.
 
Browning Flat Face Idlers are for use with Browning drive tighteners, offered in widths 9/16” – 3 1/16”.
 
Browning Gearbelt Pulley Idlers are for use with Browning drive tighteners.
 
Browning Idler Bushings are for use with Browning V-belt sheaves, sprockets and gearbelt pulleys.
 
Browning Tightener Shafts are for use with Browning drive tighteners. Lengths are available in 2 5/16” – 7 11/16”.
 
Synchro-Angle Adjusting Hubs are for quick, accurate adjustment of chain drives, gear drives, cams, etc.
 

TORQUE OVERLOAD DEVICES

Browning shear pin hubs are designed to shear a necked pin at a predetermined load. This protects equipment from overloads. Torque capacity is up to 50,720 in-lbs.
 
Browning® Torq/Gard® overload clutches are the most accurate torque overload devices that Power Transmission Solutions offers. Torque capacity up to 8000 in-lbs, and speed ranges from 350-1800 rpm.
 
The Browning® Torq/Pro® overload clutch is a release-type ball-detent style torque overload device with a single position reset configuration. Torque capacity up to 63300 in-lbs, and speed ranges up to 1200 rpm.
 
The Browning Torq/Pro X overload clutch is a release-type, ball-detent style torque overload device. It has a single position reset configuration. It also offers high rigidity and minimal backlash intended for precise positioning for automation systems.
 
The Browning® Torq/Pro Z® overload clutch is a release-type ball-detent style torque overload device. It has a manual single position reset configuration. This overload clutch is intended for higher speed applications.
 
The Browning Torque Limiter is a spring loaded friction style torque overload device. The load on the friction pads is adjusted so that the process torque is transmitted. An overload torque in excess of the set torque causes the unit to slip.
 
Browning offers a broad line of accessories for torque overload devices for the protection of equipment and machinery. Shear pin hubs consist of 3 separate stock parts – steel sprockets, hub assembly, malleable bushing.
 

SHAFT MOUNT REDUCERS

The TorqTaper Plus, a Browning tapered bore system, is a patented design that allows ease of installation and removal. The TorqTaper plus bushing can be installed on either the inboard or outboard side of size 107 through 315 reducers.
 
The Browning screw conveyor is a modification of the Browning shaft mount reducer. A conventional shaft mount reducer can be converted into a screw conveyor drive. Screw conveyor drives are used extensively in the grain industry.
 
The Finished Bore is one of two options available on the Browning shaft mount reducer. Some users prefer this option as it eliminates the need for a bushing.
 
RBC (Rotating Biological Contactor) drives are a specialized shaft mount reducer, designed with a split power path.
 
Many accessories accompany the Browning shaft mount reducer. These accessories are designed to provide installation flexibility, improved performance and safety.
 

HELICAL CONCENTRIC AND RIGHT ANGLE

This is a comprehensive offering of energy-efficient, in-line helical enclosed gearing. They are available as gearmotors up to 50 HP and a variety of reducers with torque capacities up to 134,000 inch pounds.
 
This is a comprehensive offering of energy-efficient, right angle helical bevel enclosed gearing. It is available as gearmotors and a variety of reducers with torque capacities up to 119,000 inch pounds.
 

BEVEL AND MITER GEARING

Browning cast iron bevel and spiral bevel gear reducers are constructed of rugged cast iron housings that are line bored for precise gear and bearing alignment.
 
Browning ARA bevel gear reducers are a light weight option in the bevel and miter family of gear reducers. These reducers are constructed of corrosion resistant aluminum housings.
 

COUPLINGS

Chain couplings offer a rugged yet lightweight and economical method for connecting two shafts.
 
Has greatly simplifying installation in all types of industrial application. Maintenance is minimal; the insert can be visually inspected, never need lubrication.
 
Finished Bore Sleeve couplings are machined from bar steel. They are fitted with hollow head set screw
 
Browning Bushed Type Sleeve Couplings are machined from steel for use with Browning Malleable Split taper bushings.
 
Chain couplings offer a rugged yet lightweight and economical method for connecting two shafts.
 
Power is transmitted between the two hubs by the insert. This is offered in a choice of four materials to suit the application.
 

CENTERPIVOT GEARING

This range of worm and helical gearmotors are specifically designed for centerpivot and linear irrigation systems worldwide. Each unit is designed and nameplated for 3/50/380V and 3/60/460V at popular motor powers and RPM’s.
 

OPEN GEARING

Browning open gearing products including spur, miter, bevel and change gears.
 

WORM GEARING

This is a range of worm and worm/helical right angle enclosed gearing available as gearmotors and C-face reducers. They offer torque capacities up to 3,500 inch pounds. Housing designs include footed and flanged configurations.