Economical Planetary Gearheads

June 21, 2006

WOOD DALE, IL – Danaher Motion introduces Micron ValueTRUE Planetary Gearheads. ValueTRUE is a reliable, value-priced extension to Danaher Motion’s family of Micron True Planetary Gearheads – with over 1000 size and ratio combinations, the largest selection of planetary gearheads worldwide. They offer simple drop-in replacement for most common helical gearheads at up to 30% less cost than comparable gearhead technology.

ValueTRUE provides precise operation with just 4 arc-mins of backlash. They are available in eight frame sizes from 60mm – 200mm, with inline and right angle configurations. Additionally, they are RediMount™ compliant for mounting to any motor in three easy steps – simply align, mount and tighten. ValueTRUE gearheads are lubricated for life and require no maintenance and feature a stainless steel output housing that provides the durability required in harsh application environments.

About Danaher Motion
Danaher Motion is a leading global manufacturer of motion control products that improve the efficiency and productivity of complex manufacturing operations. Danaher Motion’s product innovations have been revolutionizing the motion control industry for over 60 years through trusted brand names including Dover, Kollmorgen, MEI, Pacific Scientific, Portescap, and Thomson. Danaher Motion is a strategic business platform of the Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), a manufacturer of process and environmental controls, tools and industrial components.