We asked Yamil Guerra, Helical Products domestic representative from Design Components, Inc. for his take on the coupling industry in 2017. Specifically, we wanted to know if he’s seeing an increased demand for design simplicity or turnkey operation. Here is what he had to say. “Helical’s capability to incorporate what’s at either side of a […]
Flanged shaft collars permit attachments without welding
Flanged shaft mounting collars that combine secure clamping with specially machined features like attachment points, cam surfaces, O-ring grooves, slots, and more are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Flanged Shaft Collars are one-piece shaft mount solutions that can be manufactured from a variety of materials with custom configured flanges to meet customer application requirements. […]
New ARPEX all-steel coupling from Siemens
Siemens will present an additional series in the range of torsionally rigid all-steel disc couplings: the new N-ARPEX coupling with improved performance characteristics. An optimized disc pack and a revised component design facilitate the transmission of higher torques and speeds as well as a higher bore capacity with standard hubs. All-steel couplings can be used […]
Flex P couplings for rotary encoders
Italsensor, a leading manufacturer of incremental and absolute rotary encoders based near Turin, Italy, required precision couplings for its range of angular and rotary encoders (both optical and magnetic). The company specializes in the design and manufacture of both standard and custom rotary encoder variants that are supplied for industries including textile, packaging, printing, elevator, […]
GCH couplings with locking hubs
A leading packager of reciprocating compressor equipment required a reliable coupling solution for its line of compressor packages used at natural gas vehicle (NGV) refueling stations. These stations are needed to support the growing number of natural gas powered municipal bus and truck fleets as well as passenger vehicles. The multi-stage, skid-mounted compressors feed the […]
R+W safety couplings for wastewater applications
R+W has developed a standard model of corrosion proof ball detent safety coupling for clarifier drives in water treatment plants. The industry requires a well sealed, high-grade stainless steel mechanism to stand up to harsh conditions, resulting in the specific design criteria. The function of the ball detent torque limiter is to disengage the driveline […]
Metric shaft collars and couplings from Stafford Manufacturing
An expanded line of metric shaft collars, couplings, and mounting components suited for mechanical drive systems and structural applications has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Metric Shaft Components have over 800 items including the Grip & Go quick release handle which can convert a standard shaft collar into a rapidly adjustable locating device […]
Zero-Max ETP-EXPAND for pump drives
Connecting a rotating piston lobe to a hollow shaft has been improved using the ETP-EXPAND, a patented bushing device that is fast and easy to install and adjust. The ETP-EXPAND was developed to simplify exchanging seals in pumps when fluid viscosity is changed. This is often required in pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage processing systems […]
Coupling application profile: power plant induced draft fans
A major global industrial fan OEM needed a replacement coupling solution for an induced draft fan drive at a large power plant. The fan maintains system pressure slightly below atmospheric pressure on a coal-fired boiler at the facility. The existing fan drive used an old gear coupling design which had reached the end of its […]
The upside to downsizing elastomeric couplings
Located in the greater Houston area, GPM Pump and Seal is a provider of pumps, pump parts, mechanical seals and complete pump systems for oil and gas, petro-chemical, mining, water, wastewater treatment and other applications. They also specialize in pump and mechanical seal repair for all major OEMs. Elastomeric couplings are the industry standard for […]