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. […]
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 required hardware are then added to […]
Distance couplings from GAM Gear
Distance couplings (also known as drive shaft couplings or line shaft couplings) can span axial lengths of 20-ft without the need for additional intermediate bearings. They are precision machined to the required length and are balanced for high speeds. Their special designs allow for simple installation which make “one person assembly” possible. Even at these […]
Zero-Max Torq-Tenders offer a pre-set torque value for consistent machine operation
The Zero-Max Torq-Tender is an enclosed device with no external adjustment features. It has a pre-set torque value and once installed, cannot be changed. This feature safeguards against improper or unauthorized torque adjustments. Designed to avoid system damage, Zero-Max Torq-Tenders provide dependable overload protection. When a jam-up or excessive loading occurs, the built-in Torq-Tender will […]
NBK coupling and single-axis actuator assembly video
In this video, NBK explains how to assemble the coupling and single-axis actuator. To complete the assembly, NBK lists the following items necessary: Gloves Parts cleaner Waste cloth Single-axis actuator Wrench Torque screwdriver or torque wrench Oil pen Scale Motor Coupling NBK www.nbk1560.com
Hydroformed metal bellows from MW Industries
A metal bellows is a precision-engineered, flexible, metal component that acts as a leak- tight seal– effectively separating two environments from one another. These versatile parts can convert changes in pressure, temperature, and position into linear motion, as well as be used for rotary transmission that maintain flexible mechanical and electrical connections. Metal Bellows products […]
Mounting shaft collars for face mounting components
Stafford Mounting Shaft Collars include Flange Mounts with six mounting holes and a keyway plus the Accu-Clamp non-marring and perfectly square clamping feature for mounting a shaft, tube, or pipe to a flat surface or for attaching components to them. Additional solutions include Accu-Mount collars with precision locating hubs and predrilled and tapped holes, and […]
Shaft collars and couplings for mechanical design breadboarding
A broad line of standard shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings and problem-solving mechanical components plus the ability to fabricate special parts are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Shaft Collars & Couplings are ideally suited for mechanical design breadboarding because the firm has over 4,000 standard off-the-shelf parts and the ability to […]
Universal joints and teleshafts from Huco
Universal joint couplings use a mechanical pivotal action controlled by radial bearings. The Huco-Pol range is injection moulded in acetal with controlled preload to eliminate backlash. This type of coupling has a large offset capacity along with good torsional damping and water resistance. They are also lubrication free. The double jointed versions include a cardan […]