Coupling Tips

R+W for continuous use conveyor applications

Depending on the application, the prevailing conditions for tunneling technology are extreme temperature ranges, heavy contamination, strong vibration, and continuous operation 24/7 all year long. The … [Read More...]

How do I evaluate shaft misalignment?

To gain some insight on evaluating and understanding shaft misalignment, we talked to Bobby Watkins of Ruland manufacturing company to learn more. Here is what he had to say. Here is just a quick … [Read More...]

Flexible shafts in industrial drain cleaning

By David W. Neville, S.S. White Technologies, Inc. In homes, small businesses, and large industrial settings, plumbing systems and drains need cleaning. In many of these settings drain cleaning consists of pouring chemicals down the pipes every few years. In other places and businesses, drain … [Read More...]

Coupling-shaft-coupling arrangement from Twiflex

A coupling-shaft-coupling arrangement is commonly called a cardan shaft or if the couplings are rubber based, a flexible shaft. The majority of the couplings supplied by Twiflex are for use in a shaft arrangement. Shafts are used when there is a need to bridge a distance between two pieces of … [Read More...]

Zero backlash in Miki Pulley CSZ electromagnetic clutches

Miki Pulley’s CSZ Electromagnetic Clutches have a zero backlash design. They provide an efficient connection between a motor and a load with low inertia, minimal drag and zero backlash. Miki Pulley CSZ Clutches function utilizing the magnetic force generated by the energized coil providing … [Read More...]

SF type gear spindles for mine rope shovel applications

A global mine rope shovel manufacturer required a robust replacement coupling solution that could accommodate a high degree of misalignment due to the deflection that occurs as the massive machines twist and flex during loading, unloading and rotating. The large electric shovels, weighing over … [Read More...]

Mounting shaft collars offer choices for face mounting components

A full line of off-the-shelf products for face mounting components on a shaft, depending upon specific user design requirements, is available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Mounting Shaft Collars include Flange Mounts with six mounting holes and a keyway plus the Accu-Clamp … [Read More...]

PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is now taking registrations for the PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference to be held on March 21-22, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, Georgia. PTDA members send their future management associates to the PTDA 2019 Leadership … [Read More...]

Winner announced for LEAP Awards in Mechanical category

Last night, at the inaugural LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the winning company was announced in the Mechanical Category. The finalists created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. In the category of Mechanical, the finalists were: CPC – Colder … [Read More...]