The fourth quarter 2016 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) shows power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor sales declined 3.6% from the 3Q16 level, a typical decline for that time period. However, leading indicators for PT/MC products suggest sales will rise through 2017 and 2018 before declining in […]
Altra couplings for Navies around the world
Modern navies are comprised of a wide variety of sophisticated vessels, including aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, patrol boats and submarines. With more than 105 navies in the world, advanced battleforce and support ships continue to be commissioned at a steady pace to meet multi-mission duties, including war fighting and maritime security. Recent developments in technology, […]
Raptor couplings offered in larger sizes
Baldor has announced the expansion of the Raptor tire coupling product line, designed to deliver up to 5.9x longer coupling life, to include sizes E100, E120 and E140, with a maximum torque rating of 340,340 in-lb. The Raptor coupling uses patented WingLock technology, an optimized elastomeric element designed to provide longer driven equipment life and […]
Flywheel pump couplings
By Jennifer Shuttleworth To minimize harmful reaction forces while tolerating high temperatures, CENTA Corp. has developed a new series of couplings to optimize diesel-driven construction machinery. CENTAFLEX-KF, with a torque range of up to 800 N·m (590 lb·ft), excels with high torsional stiffness, yet provides radial flexibility. The special elastomer material also is suitable for […]
Environmental considerations for coupling selection: fast facts
It takes more than just specifying size, speed rating, and torque range to assess the right coupling for an application. One of the most important factors is a coupling’s operating environment. The conditions a coupling will face can have a drastic impact on efficiency and service life. To learn more about a few environmental consideration […]
Timken names new President of PT Tech, LLC
The Timken Company has announced that it has named Jason K. Rebucci president of PT Tech, LLC. Timken recently acquired the assets of PT Tech, Inc., adding engineered clutches, brakes, power take-off units and other torque management devices to Timken’s growing portfolio of mechanical power transmission products. Rebucci reports to Hans Landin, vice president – […]
Power generation couplings from Renold
RBI couplings The standard range comprises: Shaft to shaft Shaft to shaft with increased shaft engagement Applications: Rubber processing and plastics industry Fluid transmission industry Material handling Crane and hoists Metal manufacture Bulk handling Pulp and paper industry General purpose industrial applications Benefits: Ensuring continuous operation of the driveline in the unlikely event of rubber […]
R+W’s LPZ short spacer added to disc coupling line
In its effort to fill in and complete its flexible disc coupling offering, R+W has added a standard coupling adapter which provides customers with more configuration and connection options when selecting couplings for industrial applications. The LPZ spacer accompanies a quickly expanding product line and offers lateral misalignment capabilities in a very small package. It […]
Amerigear Couplings for oil & gas truck-mounted pumps
An oil and gas OEM needed a torque-dense disconnect coupling for pumps used at hydraulic fracturing sites. The truck-mounted pumps are driven by energy efficient electric motors instead of traditional diesel engines. The coupling is installed between a 5,000 HP motor, turning at 1,800 RPM, and the pump. The coupling allows the pump to be […]
Flexible flange couplings in new sizes from KTR
KTR has extended the portfolio of highly torsionally flexible flange couplings of the BoWex-ELASTIC HE line by two sizes. The new flange couplings are available in different Shore hardnesses and suitable for high-performance drives of up to 5,000 kW. The BoWex-ELASTIC HE is a flange coupling with high torsional flexibility consisting of a circular elastomer. […]