How to Paint Gearboxes: Seal Protection Tips

Painting industrial gearboxes is essential for corrosion resistance and long-term durability, but if done improperly, it can compromise a critical component—the shaft seal. Seal failure due to overspray or improper preparation can lead to gearbox oil leaks, contamination, or premature wear that puts your entire system at risk. How can you avoid seal damage when painting a gearbox? This short video from DieQua outlines best practices for painting gearboxes while ensuring seal protection. You’ll learn how to mask critical areas properly, the importance of avoiding direct paint contact with seals, and tips to maintain long-term [...]

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|DieQua News, Educational, Product Focus, Videos|0 Comments

Mount Gearheads Vertically

Often times we see customers mount servo gearheads like SESAME incorrectly. In many instances, the first reaction is to mount horizontally, but this is not a good practice. It is essential when installing a gearbox, to do it vertically instead of horizontally. This video explains why.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfOF3fve4-k  

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|DieQua News|0 Comments

DieQua Gearbox Maintenance Tips

Gearbox Maintenance Tips and Mistakes to Avoid DieQua offers tips for installing, operating, and maintaining gearboxes. Below, we discuss common gearbox maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them. Specifically, our tips include both the error and the preventative measures in each of these scenarios so you can best learn how to maintain a gearbox. Tip 7 - Correctly Mount Servo Gearhead It is incorrect to mount a gearhead horizontally, as it allows for the increasing of some loads associated. This horizontal orientation causes lateral misalignment which shortens the [...]

By |2025-11-12T20:40:24+00:00October 15th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

DieQua at Automate Show 2025 – Booth 615

On May 12-15, DieQua is participating in the Automate show 2025 in Detroit at the Huntington Place Convention Center. Automate showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. From traditional industrial applications to cutting-edge new technologies, you'll find ways to automate every process in your company. Over the course of the duration of Automate 2025, the following products will be presented: Precision Servo Worm Gearheads Rotary Flange Servo Gearheads NEW Gearsync Helical Reducers! Hypoid Servo Reducers Low Backlash Spiral Bevel Gearboxes Screw Jack Actuators Coupling & Line Shafts There’s still time to register [...]

By |2025-11-13T00:19:02+00:00April 21st, 2025|DieQua News, Educational, Industry News|0 Comments

DieQua is ISO-Certified – 2024

Congratulations to the entire team at DieQua Corporation for another successful completion of renewing the ISO Certification for 2024! This in-depth set of assessments allowed DieQua to once again achieve the honor of ISO 9001:2015 Certification. ISO 9001:2015 is the most widely recognized and internationally accepted standard for a comprehensive quality management system. What does ISO mean to you? As a customer, you can rely on DieQua to be committed to the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction & quality. See the certificate HERE.

By |2025-11-13T00:35:50+00:00October 15th, 2024|DieQua News, Industry News|0 Comments

Reliable Gearbox Technology for Food Production & Packaging

The food industry is a complex collective of diverse businesses that supply most of the food consumed by the world. This covers a series of industrial activities directed at the processing, conversion, preparation, preservation, and packaging of food, beverages, and confectioneries. DieQua’s gearbox technology plays an important role in these processes, ensuring standards are met. No matter the application, there are regulations and standards associated with the products used in equipment. Our job as a gearbox manufacturer is to understand what these standards are, so we can either [...]

By |2025-11-13T00:44:50+00:00September 16th, 2024|DieQua News|0 Comments

Products for the Food & Beverage Industry

The food industry is a complex collective of diverse businesses that supply most of the food consumed by the world. This covers a series of industrial activities directed at the processing, conversion, preparation, preservation, and packaging of food, beverages, and confectioneries. DieQua gearboxes play an important role in these processes. No matter the application, there are regulations and standards associated with the products used in equipment. Our job as a gearbox manufacturer is to understand what these standards are, so we can either match the stock products or [...]

By |2025-11-13T00:47:41+00:00September 9th, 2024|DieQua News|0 Comments

What Are The Secrets To A Successful Mechanical/Automation Partnership?

Creativity in mechanical design acts as the driving force behind pioneering automation solutions. By integrating innovative concepts into the design process, engineers craft adaptable and efficient automation systems that meet diverse operational needs. This approach results in cutting-edge solutions that optimize processes, minimize downtime, and boost productivity. Creative mechanical design facilitates seamless automation integration across industries, unlocking new levels of precision, flexibility, and performance in automated technologies. In this interview, Meikel Quaas, President at DieQua Corporation, discusses the significance of creativity in mechanical design, and its application in automation designs, and provides examples of its [...]

By |2025-11-13T01:01:31+00:00June 7th, 2024|DieQua News|0 Comments

DieQua at Automate Show 2024 – Booth 4425

On May 6-9, DieQua is participating in the Automate show 2024 in Chicago at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Automate showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions. From traditional industrial applications to cutting-edge new technologies, you'll find ways to automate every process in your company. Over the course of the duration of Automate 2024, the following products will be presented: Precision Servo Worm Gearheads Rotary Flange Servo Gearheads NEW FlexSpline Robotic Gear Reducers Hypoid Servo Reducers Low Backlash Spiral Bevel Gearboxes Screw Jack Actuators Coupling & Line Shafts There’s still time to [...]

By |2025-11-13T00:59:05+00:00April 24th, 2024|DieQua News, Educational, Industry News|0 Comments

Mechanical Design Creativity – Enabling Better Automation Solutions

Creativity in mechanical design serves as the catalyst for pioneering automation solutions. By infusing innovative concepts into the design process, engineers can fashion automation systems that are not only efficient but also adaptable to diverse operational requirements. This approach fosters the development of cutting-edge solutions that optimize processes, minimize downtime, and enhance overall productivity. Creative mechanical design empowers the seamless integration of automation solutions across industries, unlocking new levels of precision, flexibility, and performance in the realm of automated technologies. We will answer some questions about how mechanical design creativity enables better automation solutions. Q1: What [...]

By |2025-11-12T20:40:25+00:00February 26th, 2024|DieQua News|0 Comments
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