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Power Transmission

Power transmission suppliers in the GTMA directory provide the mechanical components and systems that move energy from where it is generated to where it performs useful work. From freewheels, clutches, and brakes to shaft connections and remote control systems, GTMA members supply power transmission products to UK industry.

UK Power Transmission Suppliers

Browse GTMA member power transmission companies below. View individual profiles for product ranges and to make direct contact.

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What is Power Transmission?

Power transmission is the movement of energy from its point of generation to the location where it is applied to perform an operation. In mechanical engineering, this means transferring rotational or linear motion through a drivetrain using components engineered to handle specific torque, speed, and load requirements. GTMA power transmission suppliers provide:

  • Freewheels, backstops, and overrunning clutches
  • Shaft-hub connections, locking assemblies, and couplings
  • Industrial brakes and torque limiters
  • Precision drive components, gears, and bearings
  • Remote control systems for mechanical actuation
  • Automation and robotic drive solutions

Applications of Power Transmission Components

Mechanical power transmission products are found in virtually every industrial machine. The energy sector is a major user, with backstops and clutches protecting conveyors, turbines, and generation equipment against reverse rotation and overload. Power transmission components are also fundamental to materials handling, machine tools, packaging lines, marine propulsion, and bespoke special purpose equipment, where drives must be matched precisely to the application.

Benefits of Working with GTMA Power Transmission Suppliers

  • Application engineering support to size and select the correct component
  • Access to globally proven brands with UK stock and support
  • Standard products alongside bespoke and modified solutions
  • Reduced downtime through correct component selection and protection devices
  • Technical back-up from suppliers with decades of drivetrain experience

GTMA is the Gauge and Tool Makers Association – a UK trade association connecting engineering buyers with accredited power transmission suppliers and drive component specialists.

Power Transmission FAQs

A power transmission supplier provides the mechanical components that transfer motion and torque within machines, such as clutches, brakes, couplings, freewheels, and shaft connections. Most suppliers also offer application engineering support to help select and size components correctly for the duty required.

Mechanical power is transmitted through shafts and couplings, gears, belts and pulleys, and chains and sprockets. Supporting components such as clutches, brakes, and torque limiters control when and how power is transmitted, and protect the drivetrain against overload.

A freewheel transmits torque in one direction of rotation and overruns freely in the other. Used as a backstop, it prevents reverse rotation, protecting inclined conveyors and pumps from running backwards under load. Freewheels are also used for indexing and overrunning applications in machinery.

Selection depends on torque, speed, duty cycle, environment, and space constraints. Undersized components fail early, while oversized ones add unnecessary cost and inertia. GTMA power transmission suppliers provide application engineering support to size components correctly from your operating data.

GTMA’s supplier directory lists accredited UK power transmission companies with profiles covering their product ranges and specialisms. Browse the members above and contact them directly to discuss your drivetrain requirements.

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