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...]

Universal joints and teleshafts from Huco

Universal joint couplings use a mechanical pivotal action controlled by radial bearings. The Huco-Pol range is injection moulded in acetal with controlled preload to eliminate backlash. This type of coupling has a large offset capacity along with good torsional damping and water resistance. They are … [Read More...]

Altra power transmission solutions BAUMA 2019

From the 8th – 14th April, Altra Industrial Motion Corp. will be exhibiting at BAUMA 2019 in Messe München, Munich. A range of premier brands will be present, displaying solutions for vertical lift, mining and mobile power equipment applications. Guardian Couplings, Stieber, Stromag, Svendborg … [Read More...]

Ameriflex diaphragm couplings from Ameridrives

Since its introduction in 1971, the Ameriflex multiple convoluted diaphragm coupling has been a standard for life and reliability in high performance machinery applications. Today, by using the latest design and manufacturing technology, Ameridrives Couplings is able to offer increased diaphragm … [Read More...]

Torque wrenches from Ruland Manufacturing

Torque wrenches are used to precisely install hardware to a preset torque. They simplify installation, prevent over torquing, and maximize performance in installations where joint tension is critical to component performance, such as a shaft collar or coupling. Operators will either set the wrench … [Read More...]

A big “twist” on Ringfeder’s standard shrink disc

Given the range of applications for shrink discs, Ringfeder has always offered a wide range of sizes. But sometimes, engineers may need a larger model than they carry. In these cases, Ringfeder will customize one of its standard shrink discs to fit a customer's needs—which is exactly what they did … [Read More...]

Shaft collars and couplings materials match application requirements

Special shaft collars and couplings that can be machined from wide range of materials to meet strict OEM design requirements are being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Special Shaft Collars and Couplings can be machined to customer specification from a wide range of materials … [Read More...]

PTDA Foundation now accepting nominations for 2019 Wendy B. McDonald Award

The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company's success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of … [Read More...]