b'Selecting the Correct Slewing Rings: TECMA DRIVEs Evolution to Technological PartnerThe Spanish distributor reflects on the companys evolution from supplier to technological partner, highlighting innovation, expertise, and reliability on BearingNets 30th anniversary.In a demanding sector such as bearingsincreasingly demands specialisedthis integrated vision truly makes and power transmission, reliability andengineering support, tools that helpthe difference.technical expertise have always beenoptimise design, and technical guidanceCelebrating BearingNets 30 years fundamental pillars. The celebration offrom the earliest project stages. It isalso means recognising the value of BearingNets 30th anniversary at thiswithin this framework that TECMAcollaboration, knowledge sharing, and User Meeting provides an excellentDRIVE has evolved to establish itself asthe collective evolution of the sector. opportunity to reflect on the evolutiona technological partner specialising inInvesting in the correct selection of of the market and on the role thattransmission solutions and slewing rings. key components such as slewing rings, specialised companies play today, notAs part of this strategy, TECMA DRIVEand in partnerships built on trust and only as product suppliers, but as truehas strengthened its technical andtechnology, is undoubtedly the path technological partners. logistical capabilities, recently expandedtoward a safer, more efficient, and more One of the most critical componentsits facilities and maintains a large stocksustainable industry.in many industrial applications is theat its Barcelona warehouse, ensuringContact here: slewing ring, widely used in equipmentimmediate availability and fast delivery.+34 938 489 440 / +34 697 160 902such as cranes, aerial platforms,All operations are carried out undersales@tecmadrive.com material-handling machinery, andmanagement systems certified towww.tecmadrive.comspecial-purpose equipment. The correctISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, selection of a slewing ring is essentialreflecting the companys commitment to ensure machine performance,to quality, continuous improvement, and safety, and service life. An incorrectenvironmental responsibility.choice can lead to premature failures,Digitalisation is another key pillar of this increased maintenance costs, andevolution. With the aim of delivering unplanned downtime with significant greater added value to its customers, economic impact. TECMA DRIVE has developed its new Each application has specificwebsite, conceived as a technical and requirements that must be carefullycommercial hub. Within this platform, analysed, including axial and radial loads,TecmaTool stands out as an online tilting moments, rotational speed, dutytool designed to facilitate the technical cycles, and environmental conditions. Forselection of slewing rings in a fast, this reason, slewing ring selection shouldintuitive, and reliable way.not be based solely on dimensionalTecmaTool allows users to enter the criteria, but rather on a comprehensivemain parameters of their application technical approach that reflects theand obtain an initial technical selection machines actual operating conditions. adapted to real operating conditions. This In this context of increasing technicalhelps optimise the design phase, reduce complexity, the traditional role of thecommon selection errors, and speed supplier is changing. The industryup decision-making, always supported by a specialised technical team that accompanies the customer throughoutTecma Drive the process. warehouseThe combination of technical expertise, product availability, and innovative digital tools reinforces TECMA DRIVEsTecma Drive officecommitment to a comprehensive service approach aligned with the real needs of todays industry. In a constantly evolving market, where reliability and efficiency are critical factors, 45'