Coupling Tips

Do bellows couplings require precision alignment?

Bellows couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on proper coupling selection. The following … [Read More...]

Standard line of atherm bellows

Servometer has expanded their bellows assembly product line based on their proven Athermilization Bellows technnology which provides linear movement in response to changes in … [Read More...]

PTDA 2018 Industry Summit elevates industry connections in Colorado Springs

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has opened advanced registration for its PTDA 2018 Industry Summit to be held at The Broadmoor, October 17-20, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 600 delegates, representing more than 230 PTDA distributor and manufacturer member … [Read More...]

Rexnord announces the 3000 Series MCF couplings

Rexnord is proud to announce the latest addition to our premium line of power transmission components, the 3000 series MCF coupling. MCF Couplings are used as an alternative to hollow shaft mounting options for large drive applications to simplify the assembly and maintenance of gear drives. It … [Read More...]

Sulzer talks maintenance solutions at Elko Mining Expo

As experts in pump design and the maintenance of rotating equipment, Sulzer is placed to deliver a wide range of services to the mining sector. With a global presence and over 180 locations, expert advice and support is never far away. The Elko mining expo is a 2-day event that welcomes everyone … [Read More...]

“Jaw spider” couplings from Miki Pulley

Miki Pulley’s ALS couplings are general purpose power transmission couplings designed to transmit torque by connecting two shafts while damping system vibrations and accommodating misalignment. With a “Curved Jaw” design, ALS couplings feature a polyurethane elastomer element (called the spider) … [Read More...]

PTDA business index above five-year average

The fourth quarter 2017 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 2017 was 5.4 percent above 2016. PTDA manufacturers’ average index for total sales for 2017 had … [Read More...]

Shaft collars and couplings meet precise design requirements

Custom designed shaft collars and rigid couplings that solve specific mechanical drive or packaging system and conveyor component compatibility issues are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Custom Shaft Collars & Couplings can be manufactured to precise … [Read More...]

New EAL grease for ATB couplings

Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, recently introduced a new environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) grease for articulated tug and barge (ATB) couplings – Klüberbio AM 12-501. Given the importance of selecting a performance lubricant for the coupling system … [Read More...]