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Kirkwood Holding Acquires Techniques Business

Steven McNutt — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:49 +0000

Effective December 31, 2011 Kirkwood Holding Inc has purchased the business of Techniques, Inc.

Techniques is a precision CNC Swiss type machining, milling, and turning company. It is located in Louisville, Colorado and services multiple industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Computer, Dental, Environmental, High Technology, Medical, and Ordinance.

Techniques will begin production under the name of Techniques LLC beginning January 1, 2012. Although a different product line, Techniques LLC will compliment Kirkwood’s existing product line-up.

Click here for more information on Techniques LLC.

Toledo Commutator Company Exhibits at EASA 2011

greg — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:24:14 +0000

Contact: Kirkwood

Phone: (989) 725-8192

July 12 , 2011 Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. – Tim Kildea, VP Sales & Marketing and Gattis Williams, Account Manager & Sales Engineer represented Toledo Commutator Company at the EASA Show June 26, 27 and 28th in Denver Colorado at the downtown convention center. The total attendance for the show was nearly 2,000 people and one big blue bear! We would like to thank those again who joined us at our booth for your comments and interest. The traction motor, mining, locomotive and general aftermarket segment of our business continues to grow and again your interest and feedback is important to us.

Kirkwood Holding Inc

Steven McNutt — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:48:59 +0000

The coporate headquarters of Kirkwood Holding Inc is located at 1239 Rockside Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 and we can be reached by phone at 216-267-6200.

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Cleveland Commutator Company

Steven McNutt — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:03:24 +0000

Cleveland Commutator Company is a full service, ISO 9001:2008 certified, carbon and copper commutator manufacturer with custom design capabilities and high volume output. Our carbon faced commutators offer increased life expectancy in fuel pumps compared to the traditional copper faced commutator.

For more information, contact Ken Slepecky at the Cleveland Commutator Company or use our contact form.

Cleveland Commutator Company
4865 West 130th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Phone: 216-267-6200 Fax: 216-362-3852

Techniques LLC

Steven McNutt — Sun, 15 May 2011 14:40:12 +0000

Located in Louisville, Colorado, Techniques LLC is the preferred supplier of high precision machined components and assemblies serving all industries, including: computer, dental applications, medical devices, aerospace, automotive and ordinance. Using our precision CNC swiss type screw machines, complex components can be manufactured more reliably and at less cost than other manufacturing methods.

For more information contact Techniques sales or use our web contact form.

Techniques LLC is located at:

465 South Pierce Ave.
Louisville, Colorado 80027

We can also be reached by:

Phone number: 720-457-7201
Fax: 720-457-7207

Barlok™ Molded Commutators

Steven McNutt — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:51:57 +0000

Barlok(tm) molded commutators expand the performance characteristics of mica molded commutator to the tough performance and service life requirements usually associated with steel and mica commutators.

Custom designed fiberglass rings ensure maximum bar stability
Unique design achieves maximum strength at high motor speeds
Fiberglass rings and commutator bar design are custom engineered using a proprietary computer stress analysis CAD system
- This ensures design will match thermal, centrifugal and electrical requirements dictated by operating conditions
- This also ensures maximum commutator burst speeds from 20 to 50 percent or more over maximum operating conditions
Utilize high strength, thermoset phenolic compounds, specially designed for Barlok style commutators
- Each compound grade is selected to meet demanding mechanical and thermal requirements for high performance molded commutator applications
Available for molded commutators up to 9″ in diameter, with flush or subflush mica

Carbon Commutators

Steven McNutt — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:36:56 +0000

Carbon commutators are a relatively new product used in automotive fuel pumps which also have great potential for use in other applications. Kirkwood is the largest producer of quality carbon commutators. Our plant in Cleveland, Ohio provides customers with a variety of designs and industry leading technical support. Our carbon commutators offer these advantages:

Resistance to aggressive fuels which attack conventional copper commutators
Reduced draw on vehicle’s electrical system
Reduced radio frequency interference (EMI)
Possible to produce a vehicle and ship it globally without concern of fuel pump failure due to corrosive fuels

Copper Commutators

Steven McNutt — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:24:17 +0000

Manufactured for specialized applications, copper commutators (or copper faced commutators) can allow for cost savings in instances where a full carbon commutator is not required. The Cleveland Commutator Company can manufacture these parts to a variety of specifications.

Cortem Conductive Springs

Steven McNutt — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:19:22 +0000

Cortem® conductive springs combine the strength and high temperature properties of steel with the conductivity of copper, providing an efficient brush spring and a functional current conductor.

In many applications, eliminates need for a shunt
- In others, provides a parallel conductor to shunt for maximum reliability
- Increases brush performance by 20 to 30 percent
Manufactured from copperclad 17-7 PH stainless wire
- Provides excellent mechanical and electrical properties
Available in a wide range of wire sizes, spring dimensions and configurations
Available in two conductivities:
- 30 percent and 40 percent
Utilizes CortiteTM construction in attaching spring to brush
- Insertion of spring into hole in head of brush
- Prevents brush head from loosening
- Usable brush length is extended by depth of the hole
- CortiteTM spring/brush assembly can be automated vs. hand assembly
Kirkwood can custom design springs to fit operating parameters

Expanded Tang Commutators

Steven McNutt — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:43:29 +0000

Expanded tang commutators are the preferred choice for medium volume, moderate sized motors typically dependent on mica molded commutators. The tang diameters are expanded outboard to allow a larger wire connection, while using a smaller brush track diameter.

Commonly considered for motor designs that normally utilize mica molded commutators between 25mm and 75mm brush track diameter
Features all the characteristics of a standard tang commutator plus the benefit of an expanded riser diameter
- Tangs supported by phenolic to facilitate fusing
- Phenolic strengthens the tang and reduces possibility of bar-to-bar shorts
- Tangs outboard from brush diameter allowing easier winding with larger wire gauge
- Enlarged winding diameter provides more clearance between tangs, while keeping the brush track diameter and brush holder dimensions at minimum levels for small motor designs