Apex Dynamics

27/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀
A low-backlash rack and pinion drive offers outstanding accuracy and dynamics — provided it is correctly installed.
In practice, performance loss and premature wear often result from misalignment, improper backlash adjustment, or ignoring mounting tolerances.

By utilizing dedicated assembly tools (such as mounting racks and precision pins) and alignment markings, installation errors can be easily avoided.

Read our practical tips and mounting advice in the full article on our website: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/news/common-mistakes-assembling

Prevent assembly errors in rack-and-pinion systems. Read how proper alignment, adjustment, and tools ensure maximum accuracy and service life.

20/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀

For applications requiring high torque and high precision, selecting the right shaft connection can make a significant difference. Compared to a traditional keyed shaft connection, a spline shaft offers three key advantages:

• Reduced backlash for accurate torque transmission.
• Higher torque capacity thanks to improved load distribution.
• A more compact design, as the teeth on a spline shaft are lower than those of a keyed shaft.

In this article, we explain how the DIN 5480 standard works and how it helps you select the right gearbox or pinion for your application.

From gearboxes to pinions, Apex Dynamics offers a wide range of products with spline shafts. Discover which solution best fits your application: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/gearboxes/gearbox-spline-shaft

A gearbox with a spline output shaft has 3 important advantages, we help you to make the optimal choice for your application.

13/08/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗣𝗙𝗔𝗦-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are receiving increasing attention due to stricter regulations and their impact on people and the environment.

At 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀, all our gearboxes, rack and pinion systems and pinions are guaranteed to be completely PFAS-free. PFAS-free production is ensured at every stage of our manufacturing process, providing you with a future-ready drive solution without compromising on quality or performance.

Read more about our PFAS-free approach: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/news/pfas-gearbox-lubricants

Apex Dynamics is pleased to provide a PFAS-free declaration for all of its gearboxes, racks and pinions.

06/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Depending on the application, there are several ways to mount a pinion to a gearbox. The right mounting method contributes to optimum performance, a longer service life, and a reliable drive system.

In this article, we discuss 8 mounting options, including our pinions with a fixed pitch shaft, and explain which applications they are best suited for.

Read more: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/gearboxes/pinion-on-shaft-hollow-shaft-gearbox

With our extensive experience in rack and pinion systems and gearboxes, we help machine builders select the configuration that best fits their application.

APEX Dynamics enables compact right angle drive by mounting pinion on fixed shaft to hollow shaft gearbox. Let us help you to make the rigth choice.

30/07/2026

𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

Gearboxes are often critical components within a machine or production line. An unexpected failure can result in costly downtime and production losses.

By considering spare parts availability in advance, you can reduce risks. 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 maintains a large stock of gearboxes in the Benelux region and can often deliver within 24 hours. In addition, we advise machine builders on the availability of critical spare parts from the design phase through to commissioning.

Discover how proper preparation contributes to reliable machines and maximum uptime: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/news/sparepart-downtime-continuity

Prevent costly downtime: keep a gearbox in stock as a spare part and ensure maximum continuity in your production process.

23/07/2026

𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵, 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹

Backlash-free couplings ensure precise torque transmission, compensate for misalignment, and contribute to a longer service life of the entire drive system.

Available in:
• Elastomer couplings (E-Series)
• Disc couplings (D-Series)

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀?
• 100% backlash-free torque transmission
• High torsional stiffness
• Maintenance-free and wear-resistant design
• Fast delivery from stock
• 5-year warranty

Want to learn more? Read the article: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/coupling/backlash-free-couplings

Elastomer and Disc couplings are the latest addition to the Apex Dynamics program and are available from stock (quickly).

16/07/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁

In modern automation, everything revolves around continuity, precision, and minimal downtime. Lubrication plays a much larger role in this than is often thought.

The fully automatic lubrication systems from 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 ensure controlled and uniform lubrication of critical components in drive systems, keeping performance stable and reducing wear. From linear guides to rack and pinion drives, these smart, automatic systems take manual lubrication off your hands and increase the reliability of the entire system.

Watch along with Stef and discover how the automatic system lubricates continuously.

More info: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/products/smart-lubrication-system

02/07/2026

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴

In every drivetrain, the difference is often made not just by the motor or the gearbox, but precisely by the coupling between them. The couplings from Apex Dynamics ensure a backlash-free, stable, efficient, and concentric connection that is ready for dynamic applications where precision counts.

Whether elastomer or disc, each variant has its own strengths in compensating for misalignments and transmitting torque under challenging conditions. In this video, Stef tells you more about the different couplings.

Couplings: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/products/disc-coupling

18/06/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻

The 𝗣𝗙𝗜𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from Apex Dynamics combines high performance and maximum flexibility thanks to the output hollow shaft. These planetary gearboxes bring precision and power together in a compact solution for demanding applications.

Think of deployment in actuators, linear units, and machine axes, where space, reliability, and precision dictate the result. In the video, Stef shows how the PFII series is constructed and what benefits this delivers in dynamic applications.

PFII series: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/products/pfii-series

04/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗚𝗩𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗩𝗥 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

In this video, the GV and GVR series and their applications within AGV systems and mobile automation are covered in detail.

These servo gearboxes combine high precision with a compact design and are developed for smooth, quiet, and reliable movements in dynamic environments.

Curious about what sets this 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 series apart within modern intralogistics applications? Stef explains it thoroughly in this video.

GV series: https://www.apexdyna.nl/en/products/gv-series-agv