In a recent conversation with Andrew Lechner of R+W, we discussed IoT functionality in a new line of couplings from the component manufacturer motion components. Here’s what Lechner had to say. Lechner • R+W: 15 or so years ago, we experimented with bellows couplings capable of measuring misalignment. couplings that can provide information about shaft […]
New coupling technologies offer more support for encoder requirements and washdown settings
The location of mechanical couplings — connecting rotating shafts powered by electric motors and fairly close to the loads being moved or manipulated — makes it an ideal place to optimize the performance of machine axes. No wonder that our 2020 Design World Trends survey of industry experts indicates an uptick in innovation related to […]
Selection and customization of universal joints for optimal equipment operations
In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, machinery and equipment must operate at maximum efficiency and with minimal downtime. Carefully selected components such as universal joints can prevent scores of machinery problems and help optimize operations. By Rita Nolan | Belden Universal In most cases, sourcing universal joints require some degree of customization. Joint selection is […]
Voith adds IIoT functionality to torque limiting couplings with Dtect
Voith now offers Dtect — an intelligent monitoring system that provides real-time data of driveline performance and coupling status. With Dtect operators can take actions to prevent potential problems and avoid unplanned downtime. By supporting better decision making, Dtect also increases productivity and significantly lowers production and maintenance costs. Dtect enables comprehensive monitoring of a […]
June Robotic Summit: Register now and we’ll see you in Boston
Our team hereby welcomes you to Boston in June for the 2019 Robotics Summit — June 5 and 6, 2019 to be exact. Focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics, the Robotics Summit is actually co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the Seaport World Trade Center. As an attendee, expect to […]
New leadership and ownership at RoCom Couplings Corp.
California-based RoCom Couplings Corp. — which specializes in triple-start beam couplings — is now under the ownership and management of Randy Kingsbury and Daniel Miano. This follows more than more than 38 years of ownership by the Jewell family. The manufacturer of high-performance flexible shaft couplings has also relocated operations from Huntington Beach to Santa […]
What are couplings for power-transmission drive shafts?
Updated May 2019 || As outlined in our coverage of couplings for motion control — here at this couplingtips.com article — couplings connect rotating shafts powered by a drive of some type — often an electric motor. All couplings serve to transmit drive torque and angular velocity. But applications for motion control (such as axes […]
Machines use Zero-Max CD couplings for component balancing
Now some balancing machines incorporate pre-balanced CD Couplings from Zero-Max to get reliable system performance. Prebalancing aids on-machine trim balancing during assembly into the balance machine. CD Couplings have a combination of operating characteristics that support reliable automotive-component balancing. Making this possible is the coupling’s proprietary Composite Disc pack which in this application is designed […]
Servo couplings: Stiffness, damping, hunting, and stabilization considerations
Here we address considerations when specifying servo couplings to satisfy servo requirements — ever-evolving specifications that become more demanding all the time. By Tetsuya Niwa • Director of product planning and development Kei Yamada • Product Manager — Product planning and development Hiroki Goto • engineering specialist Paulo Castelo • Technical solutions supervisor • NBK America […]
Flexible-coupling considerations for motion-control designs in OEM and plant setups
Couplings connect rotating shafts in equipment powered by electric motors and other drives. All transmit torque and angular velocity. Flexible variations compensate for misalignment. Many of the latter even address vibration and improve system dynamics. Design considerations include machine or installation construction and backlash, torsional stiffness, damping, inertia, torque ratings, maximum rpm, size, misalignments, ease […]
