In this column, Bobby Watkins of Ruland Mfg. Co. gives us an overview of some coupling-installation best practices. Updated September 2019 ||Even if a coupling is properly selected, poor installation can cause failures. Following are four installation best practices to keep in mind when assembling your next motion design. 1. Ensure your selected coupling is […]
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 provides an overview of the modifications that can be made to parts for adding […]
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 tool, accessible at tbwoods.com/ecatalog, allows users to quickly select the […]
“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 Conference. Held March 20-22 in Savannah, Georgia, participants walked through the seven values […]
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 business networking and education including: a CEO/Senior Executive Roundtable, […]
What are the differences between claw and disc couplings
In addition to gear couplings, claw and disc couplings can be used to connect the drive motor and gearbox in crane and hoist applications. Like the gear coupling, these other two options are designed to compensate for angular, radial and axial shaft misalignment: • Claw coupling—Torsionally flexible, these couplings transmit torque via elastic buffers made […]
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 hydraulic pump that raises and lowers the conveyor belt […]
What are gear couplings and how do they work?
Gear couplings are designed to transmit torque between two shafts that are not collinear. They typically consist of two flexible joints—one fixed to each shaft—which are connected by a spindle, or third shaft. The gear coupling connects the drive motor to the gearbox in hoist mechanisms, but it can also connect the gearbox directly to […]
Couplings in heavy-duty crane and hoist applications
Cranes and hoists are only as good as the components that make them up. One of their key components is the coupling, which is essential to maintaining uptime and enhancing the safety and reliability of your operation. Without the right coupling, your crane or hoist may not function properly, causing your manufacturing process to grind […]
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 chemically dissolved, leaving behind the finished part. […]