Regal Rexnord Your Trusted Partner for Amusement Ride Power Transmission Technology at IAAPA 2023
Regal Rexnord, a global leader in custom engineered power transmission solutions, is thrilled to participate in the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions annual convention in Orlando, Florida!
The largest tradeshow for the amusement ride and theme park industry, IAAPA gives our brands a unique opportunity to speak directly with OEMs, distributors, and end-users in this exciting market.
This year we are showcasing our comprehensive range of power transmission technologies for this market. Led by Booth Captain Eric Groves of Formsprag Clutch, our IAAPA team has decades of experience engineering Powertrain Solutions for theme park owners and operators.
If you’re at IAAPA Nov. 14-17, be sure to visit us at Booth 4511!
Reliable Powertrain Solutions for Amusement Rides and other Theme Park Applications
The brands of Regal Rexnord provide state-of-the-art standard and custom-designed brakes, bearings, gearboxes, precision motors, roller chain, and clutches for Ferris wheels, water/boat rides, lift rides, roller coasters, video games, ticket taping, and more. We work with distributors, OEMs, and end-users to tackle design challenges, retrofits, rebuild and repairs, and routine maintenance.Regal Rexnord Powertrain Solutions is uniquely positioned to provide ride OEMs with exceptional drivetrain value, ensuring optimized performance and cost and time savings through single-source convenience.
Perfect for Water Rides with Underwater Gearing
The submersible IP68-rated Bauer Gear Motor® gearboxes can power water rides in depths up to 15 feet. A complete gear motor package, our product can provide reliable service while totally submerged operating under full load
This gearmotor can operate in open air with the same performance. Submersible units feature an IP68 motor and gearbox and optional brake utilizing high performance shaft seals, stainless steel output shafts, and marine grade coatings.
Read about this motor at work on a water ride in Williamsburg, Virginia!
Bauer Gear Motor submersible gearbox display at IAAPA 2023
Boston Gear Worm Gear Speed Reducers Propel Conveyor Drive Systems, Powertrains for Amusement Rides
Boston Gear® 7 Amusement Ride Gearing Solutions 00 Series worm gear speed reducers are a popular choice among ride manufacturers for amusement ride conveyor drive systems and powertrains. These rugged speed reducers stand up to water exposure and corrosion in the field.
Read about this speed reducer at work on a greenhouse ride in Orlando, Florida!
Overrunning Clutches for the Amusement Ride Powertrain
Formsprag Clutch® FSO overrunning clutches and LLH holdback clutches are popular among ride manufacturers. In fact, the Model FSO-500 clutch is utilized on the world’s longest wooden roller coaster at a theme park in Ohio.
The four-minute ride reaches speeds of 65 mph with a 137 ft. vertical drop. Mounted to the drive tire brake system, the FSO-500 clutch stops unwanted backward movement of the train cars.
Read about another FSO-500 clutch on a water plum ride.
Powerful, Low-Noise Caliper Brakes for Amusement Rides
The Twiflex® spring-applied, air-released GMR-SD caliper brakes are an industry-proven, low-noise solution for amusement ride applications. Featuring a robust design and low-maintenance burden, these brakes offer rapid pad change and low air pressure requirements.
The GMR is one of the largest lever-type calipers in a disc brake range that spans 300N to almost 800,000N braking force.
WATCH: Video of Twiflex GMR Caliper Brake on “Soarin’” Ride at Disney.Read about a Twiflex GMR Caliper Brake at work on a simulator attraction in Canada.
Mounted Bearings & Roller Chains for Theme Park Applications
Rex® RexHiPro® and Link-Belt® Roller Chain provide driving and conveying functions for amusement rides, recreational lifts, and other “people movers. Sealmaster® and Link-Belt® mounted bearings keep rides going and are critical for misalignment and load dispersion within the chain drive system.
Additional Regal Rexnord Powertrain Solutions for IAAPA Customers
In addition to solutions listed above, ride manufacturers and end users may also be interested in the following products:
- Marland Clutch® backstops
- Thomson® linear actuators
- Warner Electric® brakes and clutch/brake solutions
- Kollmorgen® precision motors
Visit our booth this week to talk with our engineering experts. To learn more about our solutions to get in touch with a member of our global engineering team, contact us online.