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Happy retirement, Jeff Frodge!

Celebrate Jeff Frodge’s nearly 11 years at STOBER as he retires on March 31. Read about his impact on the IT team, favorite memories, advice for employees, and plans for the next chapter.

Power meets hygiene in STOBER’s new 3HP cLEAN motor

Discover why STOBER’s cLEAN System outperforms motorized pulleys in food processing conveyor systems. Learn how this hygienic, IP69K-rated, stainless‑steel drive system reduces downtime, prevents water ingress, and simplifies maintenance while lowering total cost of ownership.

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Gear type selection guide: Spur gear vs. bevel gear vs. worm gear

Compare spur, bevel, helical, and worm gears, including shaft orientation, performance tradeoffs, and when each gear type is best used in power transmission.

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STOBER introduces next-generation KS servo gearbox with compact design

Discover STOBER’s new KS servo gearbox with expanded ratios, higher torsional stiffness and an optional geared motor for compact, easy integration

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STOBER cLEAN System outperforms motorized pulley in food processing environments

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Ideal gearbox selection: Practical sizing checklist to save money

Ideal gearbox selection starts with load data, service factors & environment. Use this sizing checklist to avoid oversizing, cut costs & extend gearbox life.

STOBER success: Boosting reliability, efficiency for a major U.S. poultry processor

Improve uptime and cut maintenance costs. See how STOBER cLEAN motors helped a major U.S. poultry processor save $72K with a 67‑day ROI.

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Selecting gearboxes for robotic & industrial automation systems

 Learn how to choose gearboxes for automation & robotics—planetary, helical, or helical-bevel—based on load, precision, environment & lifecycle cost. 

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Horizontal mounting without the headaches: How STOBER makes it simple

Discover how STOBER eliminates the complexity of horizontal gearbox mounting with flexible, any‑orientation installation, reliable lubrication design, and leak‑proof seals—saving teams time, effort, and costly mistakes.

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What causes gearbox failure? Key causes & early warning signs

Learn what causes failure in industrial gearboxes—lubrication breakdown, misalignment, overload, contamination & wear—plus warning signs to catch early.

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