ComInTec’s GSF Bellows couplings are shaft connections for positive-locking torque transmission. The flexible bellows offer both extremely high torsional rigidity as well as substantial mounting flexibility. They are particularly suitable for axial, radial, and angular shaft misalignments. Hubs made in fully turned aluminum – NOT cast Bellows in stainless steel. Suitable for applications with high […]
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R+W MODEL BK8 flange-mounted precision bellows couplings
Increasing demands for high-quality motion transfer in compact and efficient machinery require that every component be evaluated, including connecting elements. When optimizing for highly dynamic motion, balance, and positioning accuracy, many mechanical designers are moving away from traditional shafted connections – opting instead for a more direct method of attachment for flexible joints. R+W has […]
What’s reducing the service life of your metal bellows coupling?
It is generally assumed – and typical applications confirm – that metal bellows couplings reliably work over the entire service life of an installation if the coupling is correctly designed. In the future, this can no longer be taken for granted as applications are becoming more and more dynamic. Such applications require you to consider […]
Timken BWLC (bellows clamp) Series coupling
The BWLC (Bellows Clamp) Series coupling specifically addresses higher torque and bore capacities in the area of motion control. The BWLC Series offers the highest amount of torsional stiffness for accuracy and repeatability. The BWLC Series coupling features a corrosion-resistant steel bellow and aluminum or steel hubs. The BWLC Series also has a torque capacity […]
Ruland expands range of bellows couplings
Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its line of bellows couplings to include an outer diameter of 2-1/4-in. (57 mm), allowing for larger bore sizes and increased torque and torsional stiffness capabilities. Designers prefer to specify bellows couplings in servo-driven systems due to their high accuracy and repeatability. This size expansion now allows for bore sizes up […]
Ruland aluminum MBCK33-14-8-A bellows coupling
Ruland MBCK33-14-8-A is a clamp bellows coupling with 14mm x 8mm bores, 33.3mm OD, 42.9mm length, and 5mm x 2mm keyways. It is zero-backlash and has a balanced design for reduced vibration at high speeds. MBCK33-14-8-A is comprised of two anodized aluminum hubs and a stainless steel bellows. The bellows are able to flex while […]
Ringfeder couplings for advanced motion control
Check out Ringfeder’s latest video to learn more about its best-of-class coupling solutions for advanced motion control applications, including surgical robots, semiconductor equipment, lab automation, and industrial robots. Used in high-accuracy applications, our elastomer jaw couplings dampen vibration and compensate for radial, axial and angular misalignment. Another option is the company’s metal bellows couplings, which […]
Ringfeder couplings for advanced motion control systems
Users already know the important role Ringfeder couplings play in heavy-duty equipment, from cranes and hoists to pumps and compressors. But coupling can also make or break applications requiring advanced, precision motion control — like surgical robots, medical device manufacturing, medical imaging, lab automation, semiconductor equipment, and industrial robots. A Rundown of Ringfeder Couplings When […]
The eight best ways to wreck your coupling driven system
Keeping a servo-driven system running at peak efficiency is no simple feat. Misunderstanding performance criteria such as misalignment, torque, or RPM can be all it takes to cause a critical failure. The following are the eight best ways to consistently sabotage or damage your coupling driven system (and how to avoid them in the future). […]
Altra brakes, clutches, limit switches, and couplings on stage scenery winches
BC Caire, a leading French manufacturer of stage equipment needed reliable and quiet powertrain components for use on new scenery winches at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris. The 2500-seat theater has undergone many restorations and upgrades since its original construction in 1862. In mid-2019 the theater re-opened after a major 2-1/2 year, 31 M€ […]
