Carbon fiber shaft couplings simplify design and cut lifecycle costs in demanding power transmission application High-performance carbon fiber shaft couplings from Bibby Turboflex, part of the Altra Industrial Motion Group, can dramatically simplify the design, installation and maintenance of power transmission systems requiring long horizontal or vertical shafts, while also improving dynamic performance. The company’s […]
Shaft collars and couplings meet special robot design requirements
A wide range of standard and custom manufactured shaft collars, couplings, clamps, mounting devices, and rotary encoders are being introduced to robot makers by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Shaft Collars, Couplings & Mounting Components for robotic applications include 4,000 standard parts in a wide range of materials, sizes, and configurations. Suitable for […]
Altra acquires Stromag
Altra Industrial Motion Corp, a global manufacturer and marketer of electromechanical power transmission and motion control products, today announced that on December 30, 2016 it closed on the acquisition of the Stromag business from GKN plc. Stromag generated approximately 131 million euros in revenue in 2015, and the acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to […]
Miki Pulley Launches New Configurable 3D CAD Product Downloads
Now designers can select and configure the exact Miki coupling, brake and clutch solution for a particular application at www.mikipulley-us.com. The 3D model interface allows for an intuitive, faceted search so customers can find a solution quickly. To select the correct product, the system designer enters the product type. The search will provide varying degrees […]
R+W releases the STB safety coupling with bellows coupling connection
R+W brings heavy duty torque overload protection to dynamic precision applications with the new STB series safety coupling. Featuring a ball-detent safety element system, which disconnects drivelines within milliseconds of a torque overload event, this version offers precision transfer of motion and torque by using a symmetrically formed, torsionally rigid stainless steel bellows for the […]
Overload protection for hard to reach drives
mayr power transmission’s EAS-reverse is a new, disengaging torque limiter on which all functional processes can be automated through the drive. It is easy to handle, permits long run-out times and re-engages again through slow backwards rotation. A housing also makes the clutch resistant to dust or spray water – and thus ideal for use […]
Zero backlash brake for indexing and positioning systems
Nexen Group, Inc. introduces the Model I-300, a spring engaged, air released, power-off brake designed to provide high torque for backlash-free holding and emergency stopping on indexers and positioning systems. The I-300’s high torque and short response time ensure the shortest possible stopping distance. The brake connects to the shaft with tapered, keyless locking devices. […]
Spindle safety system
Despite current CNC machine tool crash protection strategies which include both proactive avoidance through CAD/CAM programming and reactive damage reduction methods that include electronic sensors and mechanical overload clutches, machine tool crashes are still commonplace. In these machine tool crashes, tool collisions with high feed rates cause high forces on motor spindles. Depending on the […]
Sectional rail couplings from GAM
Coupling technology designed for sectional gripper-rail attachment in transfer systems used in press automation. Featuring a patented force amplification system, the clamping design assures a high stiffness and high precision connection. The lightweight, compact high-durability couplings can be adapted easily to every current gripper-rail profile. Not only can the sectional rail couplings be installed by […]
How do you select the right coupling when electrical isolation is a priority?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Understanding design challenges Most of the couplings on the market today are either partially, or entirely, made of metal. Since metal is such a good electrical conductor it can be a challenge for the design engineer to find a suitable product to serve as a flexible coupling for transmitting torque […]