Reliance supplies fine-pitch gears for ultrasound instruments

Following the success of Reliance Precision's components in its Oviscan external ultrasound product, BCF Technology Limited once again turned to Reliance to provide fine-pitch precision gears and precision geared assemblies for its new internal ultrasound product, Duoscan.

The Duoscan is claimed to be the world's only 170degree angle viewing probe to use ultrasound technology to predict the early stages of pregnancy in livestock. Early detection and confirmation of foetal numbers allows farmers to control the mother's nutrition, resulting in a higher survival rate.

Gear-driven by an inbuilt motor, the Duoscan requires a steady constant speed to produce clear ultrasound images and, for ease of use, the design criteria also demand miniaturisation. BCF Technology knew that to achieve the exceptionally smooth motion required, only the highest quality gears could be used.

With over 50 years' experience in precision gear manufacture, Reliance is a world leader in the production and measurement of exceptionally high-quality, fine-pitch gears - and was therefore very well placed to meet the demands for increased gear accuracy. Reliance now supplies top-quality gears to AGMA quality 14.