Mistakes are actually quite common when selecting a coupling for a motor bracket type actuator. A small amount of planning ahead during the design phase of a motion system can make all the difference. Ruland Manufacturing VP of Sales Robert Watkins spoke with Coupling Tips.com and explained. “Another very common error that we see is […]
What are some common coupling selection pitfalls?
Coupling Tips.com spoke with Robert Watkins, VP of Sales for Ruland Manufacturing, to find out how to avoid the downtime, safety concerns, and financial risks of a poor coupling selection. Here are just a few of his best practices for making the right selection the first time. Electrical isolation. Some applications require electrical isolation. Isolation […]
Ruland: 6 common errors in coupling selection
Mistakes happen. But it sure is better to avoid them altogether, right? To show us how to prevent the downtime, safety concerns, and financial risks of a poor coupling selection, Robert Watkins, VP of Sales for Ruland Manufacturing, gave us his list of 6 pitfalls you’ll want to avoid. Here is part one of the […]
Zero-Max announces new website
Select, configure and view the exact Zero-Max coupling, torque limiter, variable speed mechanical drive, overhung load adaptor and shaft locking bushing from www.zero-max.com. This newly launched Zero-Max website gives designers the exact 2D and 3D CAD drawing of the product they need that are “designed in” and ready for purchase. Site users will have access […]
Why is in-house engineering support important for the shaft collar industry?
Now more than ever, shaft collar end users are demanding a comprehensive online presence from manufacturers as well as in-house engineering support. To learn more about how certain companies are providing this type of service, we asked Arthur Stafford, President of Stafford Manufacturing, for his take. Stafford says one of the best ways to improve […]
How can coupling companies help decrease lead time and downtime?
Timing is everything. Lead time and downtime that is. Minimizing both of these parameters is at the forefront of every coupling end user’s business model. So what are coupling manufacturer’s doing to help? We asked Ringfeder President Ross Rivard about how his company works to keep its customers competitive. Here is what he had to […]
Why are online configuration tools necessary for coupling end users?
By now, online configuration is a baseline feature for a coupling manufacturer’s web presence. To have a website without immediate configuration capabilities puts any company at a competitive disadvantage. We talked to Yamil Guerra, Helical Products domestic representative from Design Components, Inc., to find out why there is such a demand for up-front, online spec […]
How are IoT and additive manufacturing impacting couplings?
The influence of both IoT and additive manufacturing has a long reach and it appears to be expanding. To learn more about how these two technological advances are changing motion systems and the coupling industry in specific, we talked to Yamil Guerra, Helical Products domestic representative from Design Components, Inc., to get some answers. Here […]
What industries are most changing coupling design?
What industries, (semiconductor and electronics, medical, aerospace and defense, automotive, machinery manufacturing, or food and beverage) are changing couplings today? With basic coupling design changing little in the last few decades, what spaces show the most opportunity for design growth? We spoke with Yamil Guerra, Helical Products domestic representative from Design Components, Inc. to get […]
Oldham couplings for actuator driven systems
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. presents Oldham couplings for actuator driven systems. The Oldham couplings are zero-backlash, have a balanced design, and high parallel misalignment capabilities, making them an ideal fit for screw driven actuator applications. The three-piece design allows designers to easily couple an actuator and motor that have keyed or keyless shafts with inch […]