The BWLC (Bellows Clamp) Series coupling specifically addresses higher torque and bore capacities in the area of motion control. The BWLC Series offers the highest amount of torsional stiffness for accuracy and repeatability. The BWLC Series coupling features a corrosion-resistant steel bellow and aluminum or steel hubs. The BWLC Series also has a torque capacity […]
PTDA Hosts First Virtual Trade Show
PTDA is hosting its first Virtual Trade Show on March 16, giving power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to focus on PT/MC product knowledge and channel partner relationships. During the virtual trade show, PTDA manufacturer and associate members will showcase their products through virtual exhibit booths, technical sessions, and product demos. Exhibitors […]
Timken MDSD Series coupling
The compact design of the MDSD (Mini Disc Single Disc) Series accommodates applications that allow for a minimum amount of space for the coupling. The MDSD Series coupling also features a high torsional stiffness over the MD and MDS Series. The MDSD Series also has the lowest inertia of the mini disc designs. Features Zero […]
The C-Flex Lattice Servo and the C-Flex Lattice
Couplings are revolutionary, patented designs which combine the best characteristics of bellows, disc, and beam couplings into a single integrated component. Designed to couple two rotating shafts together, they can accommodate misalignments far greater than other couplings on the market, while transmitting high torque loads with zero backlash. Their construction provides for a low moment […]
Ruland WCL-10-F double wide shaft collar
Ruland WCL-10-F is a one-piece double wide shaft collar with a 0.6250-in. bore, 1 5/16-in. OD, and 15/16-in. width. The clamp style design does not mar the shaft, is easy to remove, and is indefinitely adjustable. It is commonly used for guiding, spacing, stopping, mounting, and component alignment. Equipment manufacturers benefit from the tightly controlled […]
Stromag KMS CC marine clutch handles larger shaft sizes for vessel packaging
Combining the versatility and performance of its KMS Multi-Disc marine clutches within a more compact package, Stromag has launched the newly designed KMS CC. Offering an inherent ability to accommodate larger shafts despite its reduced size and weight, the KMS CC provides a distinct advantage for condensing and optimizing the propulsion system of almost any […]
Heavy-duty shaft coupling strategies
Move beyond traditional coupling designs to improve performance and cut costs Heavy-duty shaft couplings have traditionally had a couple of defining design characteristics. For one, these couplings usually rely on keyed shaft connections. For another, they tend to be over-engineered with regard to stiffness. In many ways, this design approach makes perfect sense. Keyed connections have […]
Locking assemblies: beyond the basics
Although numerous methods exist for coupling two components, choosing the best option for the intended application requires an understanding of all available technologies. For example, when clamping a hub onto a shaft or axle, splined or keyway-based couplings are a popular choice. Another traditional method of connecting gears to shafts involves shrink fitting, which uses temperature differences […]
Intelligent wear protection from Voith
Resolving issues with smarter design The Voith FlexPad Roll End Hub (REH) design greatly increases hub body operational life through a significant reduction in wear. In steel mills work rolls are changed regularly. This requires some clearance between roll end hubs (REH) and work roll ends. The clearance leads to wear and continuously growing play, […]
PTDA’s Industry Reports positively adjusts 2021 outlook
The third quarter 2020 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the severity of the year-over-year decline in U.S. industrial production and in the PTDA Distributor and Manufacturer Total Sales Indices are easing relative to tentative second-quarter lows. The PTDA Distributors Total Sales Index in the third […]
