The versatility of the HELI-CAL Flexure means more design opportunities for designers. HELI-CAL invites engineers to peruse this sampling of case histories… and then imagine the HELI-CAL Flexure’s application possibilities for the most challenging designs. Custom Couplings: Eliminate Axial End Play Eliminate Backlash and Overtravel Accommodate Misalignments Reflect Close-tolerance Precision Adapt to Low Inertia Requirements […]
Ruland shaft collars for medical analysis equipment
Ruland manufactures shaft collars from carefully specified raw materials with fine finishes, high holding power, and precise face to bore perpendicularity, making them suitable for medical analysis equipment. Clamp-style shaft collars are commonly used for guiding, spacing, stopping, and component alignment. Medical analysis equipment manufacturers benefit from the tightly controlled face to bore perpendicularity of […]
How to save installation time and cut costs with Smart-Lock
For quick, economical gearbox shaft connections, there is the Smart-Lock system, which combines Ringfeder’s Shrink Disc technology with adaptor bushings. In each Smart-Lock set, the cylindrical bushings mate with the solid shaft’s outside diameter and the hollow shaft’s inside diameter. The Shrink Disc locks all components together — creating a perfect hollow shaft connection every […]
Voith variable speed couplings for cooling fans
The Voith TurboCool coupling optimizes the operation of gas compressor stations with engine-driven cooling fans. This coupling reliably regulates the speed of the fans to maintain optimum cooling performance. The advantages: The cooling system does not freeze up and does not overheat. This increases availability to the compressor station. The cooling system requires less power. […]
Designated as essential supplier, Rocom Couplings to remain open
Rocom Couplings Corp is a manufacturer of aluminum flexible shaft couplings which are supplied for use in the food, medical, agricultural, manufacturing and transportation industries, among many others. As defined in the California governor’s executive order N-33-20, the company is considered an essential supplier. Primary Metals Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing […]
C-Flex to remain open during “stay at home” orders
A statement from C-Flex on the company’s website explains that it will be continuing production as it supplies essential parts for its customers. “The COVID-19 outbreak is pretty scary. The Governor of the State of New York has issued a “Stay at home” order. During this unprecedented pandemic, C-Flex Bearing remains in operation with normal […]
NBK’s COVID-19 update
Due to the Coronavirus, NBK America is closing its office and they will begin working from home. Furthermore, it has announced that it is closing its online shop as well. It currently cannot ship from its Pennsylvania office. However, dropshipping products from Japan is still possible with an extra shipping fee. NBK stated that anyone wishing […]
Vulkan on COVID-19
Currently, there is one dominant topic worldwide: COVID-19, which is of course also important for VULKAN at the moment. Vulkan states they plan to do everything to minimize the virus spread to protect our global community. They have already implemented measures to minimize the risk of infection. Their crisis team meets daily and advises on […]
KTR: Assembly and disassembly without dismounting driving and driven side
The REVOLEX KX-D SPLIT consists of hub bodies separated into two halves. This production procedure allows for radial assembly and disassembly of the torsionally flexible pin & bush coupling without dismounting driving and driven side. The coupling is screwed via block assembly. Material: steel Sizes: 150 to 355 Torques (TKN): 25,000 to 350,000 Nm Radial […]
Hack the Crisis: Ruland planning no layoffs, working remotely
The global flash knockout from COVID-19 has forced companies to adapt on countless fronts with unprecedented immediacy. Simple tasks are now complex undertakings. Collaboration must be mediated digitally — results lag. With the scope of new challenges just starting to come into focus, we wanted to learn more about how companies are handling the disruption of […]