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...]

Stafford custom manufacturing video

A new video that provides an overview of their manufacturing capabilities for producing custom special purpose shaft collars, couplings, and mounts is being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. The Stafford Custom Manufactured Shaft Collars, Couplings & Mounts Video … [Read More...]

Redesigned TB Wood’s eCatalog adds more products and features

TB Wood’s has recently redesigned the layout and functionality of its coupling eCatalog to enhance the user experience. The expanded eCat now includes G-Flex grid couplings along with Sure-Flex, Dura-Flex, Form-Flex and L-Jaw couplings and a wide range of belted drive products. The improved online … [Read More...]

“Culturetopia” at the PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference

Dozens of future leaders in the power transmission/motion control industry engaged in a mix of education, group discussion and problem-solving activities and took home powerful tips and strategies from facilitator Jason Young, president of LeadSmart, Inc., during the PTDA 2019 Leadership Development … [Read More...]

PTDA 2019 Canadian Conference focuses on building relationships, relevant education

Registration is now open for the PTDA 2019 Canadian Conference, to be held June 5-7, 2019, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the eighteenth year, key decision makers of the Canadian power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry will gather for … [Read More...]

Gear grip couplings for airport truck-mounted baggage conveyors

A leading manufacturer of airport ground support equipment needed a unique coupling solution for its line of mobile baggage and cargo conveyors. The diesel- or electric- powered belt loaders support a wide range of commercial aircraft. The coupling is positioned between the drive engine/motor and a … [Read More...]

Electrodeposited metal bellows from MW Industries

Manufactured using a tightly controlled, 5-step electroforming process that begins with a solid aluminum stock that is machined to an internal geometry to create a mandrel. A layer of metal is then electrodeposited to a precise thickness onto the mandrel, the ends are trimmed, and the mandrel is … [Read More...]

Edge-welded metal bellows from MW Industries

Manufactured using sheets of metal that are hydraulically stamped into the shape of the diaphragm and then welded together, ID to ID then OD to OD, to your specified length using plasma, laser, arc, or electron beam welding equipment to make the flexible bellows. End plates, flanges, or other … [Read More...]