Ruland has expanded its line of rigid couplings to include metric sizes with step bores. This gives equipment manufacturers designing precision servo driven systems or shaft-to-shaft connections a wider range of standard in-stock products to choose from. The couplings are available in one- and two-piece clamp styles with or without keyways for superior fit and […]
R+W releases new STF flange mounted torque limiter
R+W has recently launched a special heavy duty configuration for adaptation to flange mounted torque transducers, gearboxes, Cardan shafts, and more. The new STF series is available in five sizes and can be configured for disengagement torques between 200 to 45,000 Nm. Customers can individually adjust the safety elements to fine tune the disengagement torque […]
Hip to be square: New U-joint “square ball” design is smoother than it sounds
By Mike Santora The “u” in U-joint could just as easily stand for ubiquitous or unchanged. But unique? Hardly. For almost a century, universal joints have been created with the same fundamental design. Sure, they’ve been improved since their first incarnations; they’ve gained needle bearings, increased machining qualities, and lubrication and sealing abilities. Regardless, the […]
Stafford Manufacturing new website
A new website that includes an expanded line of metrics, AccuFlanges, and CAD drawings, with easier organization and search capabilities, has been unveiled by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. The New Stafford Manufacturing Website features shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings and problem-solving mechanical components with a wide range of photographs to illustrate their key […]
When are beam couplings the best choice for an application?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Challenges of component connection Engineers in the design phase of a motion control related project are faced with the selection of many components, from motors and leadscrews to bearings and fasteners. One other key component that is critical to the successful function of any new design, which is often overlooked, […]
GAM expands U.S. manufacturing
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations and introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With a goal aimed to improve delivery and overall customer satisfaction, GAM established full U.S. manufacturing at its headquarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois. GAM transformed operationally from light […]
GAM hosts new manufacturing event
GAM hosted an Open House event to showcase recent manufacturing expansion and new service programs at its Mount Prospect, IL headquarters. A number of dignitaries attended the Open House including U.S. Congressman Bob Dold, Mt. Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek, Mark Dietzen of Senator Mark Kirk’s office, District representative Victoria Williams, along with members of the […]
TB Wood’s taper grid couplings
The TB Wood’s Taper Grid Coupling is made from high tensile alloy steel which is carefully formed to the grid shape before hardening and tempering under controlled conditions. The grid surface is then shot-peened. This process leaves the grid spring with a residually stressed surface layer which is in compression and which impedes the propagation […]
Straight talk: preventing coupling misalignment at installation
Edited by Mike Santora Design World and Coupling Tips.com caught up with Ruland Manufacturing VP of Sales, Bobby Watkins for a webinar on some of the finer points of coupling installation. Specifically, Watkins touched on bearing support, the causes of misalignment, and common misalignment errors. Below, are some key excerpts from Bobby’s presentation. Causes of […]
Sleeve style coupling installation Pt. 2: axial misalignment
Edited by Mike Santora *Below is an excerpt from part two of a Design World webinar presentation by John Smihal of TB Wood’s Inc. Here, Smihal covers some best practices for understanding axial misalignment in sleeve coupling installation. …Another type of misalignment is axial misalignment. In many applications, you need a coupling that can that […]