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Zero-Max CD couplings for high torque flanged gearboxes

July 30, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Flanged gearboxes are well suited for CD Couplings from Zero-Max. They provide high torsional stiffness in precision applications with fluctuating torque loads caused by aggressive acceleration/deceleration and reversing rotation. A unique flanged hub on the CD Coupling attaches directly to the gearbox output flange. This direct connection and use of the torsionally stiff CD Coupling […]

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High-speed couplings from Miki Pulley handle 24,000 RPM with high torque precision

June 21, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Miki Pulley is introducing its SFM coupling line for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. SFM couplings are designed for high-speed power transmission applications up to 24,000 rpm where high torque and precision alignment is critical. Available in 10 sizes, SFM couplings transmit torque by connecting two shafts while damping system vibrations and accommodating […]

Filed Under: Disk Tagged With: mikipulley, zeromax

Coupling installation overview from one Ruland engineer

April 23, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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In this column, Bobby Watkins of Ruland Mfg. Co. gives us an overview of some coupling-installation best practices. Updated September 2019 ||Even if a coupling is properly selected, poor installation can cause failures. Following are four installation best practices to keep in mind when assembling your next motion design. 1. Ensure your selected coupling is […]

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What are the differences between claw and disc couplings

March 28, 2019 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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In addition to gear couplings, claw and disc couplings can be used to connect the drive motor and gearbox in crane and hoist applications. Like the gear coupling, these other two options are designed to compensate for angular, radial and axial shaft misalignment: • Claw coupling—Torsionally flexible, these couplings transmit torque via elastic buffers made […]

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Twin Disc unveils heritage gallery for 100th anniversary

August 13, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Twin Disc, Inc., a global player in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, unveiled the Twin Disc Heritage Gallery on Aug. 2, at the company’s Racine headquarters, in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The gallery, which takes up roughly 4,000 square feet of the first floor of the Twin Disc corporate headquarters, provides […]

Filed Under: Disk, Industry News Tagged With: twindisc

New flex element/blade triangular bushing design

August 7, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Ameridrives and Bibby Turboflex, two leading Altra brands, have developed the Tri-Bushing™, a unique flex element/blade triangular bushing design that increases the axial capability of high-performance flexible disc couplings used in turbomachinery applications. Flexible couplings for critical equipment must accommodate angular and axial movement due to thermal growth. In steam and gas turbine applications, machinery […]

Filed Under: Disk, Flexible Tagged With: altramotion

Periflex VN couplings for water pumping system application

July 16, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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A robust coupling solution was needed for a large diesel-powered, artificial lift water pumping system used to push water up and over the Andes mountain range in South America. The complex system used a series of diesel engine powered pump stations installed on the side of a mountain to push water 4,000 vertical feet. The […]

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Rexnord announces the 3000 Series MCF couplings

June 11, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Rexnord is proud to announce the latest addition to our premium line of power transmission components, the 3000 series MCF coupling. MCF Couplings are used as an alternative to hollow shaft mounting options for large drive applications to simplify the assembly and maintenance of gear drives. It connects the head shaft pulley of the conveyor […]

Filed Under: Disk, Industry News Tagged With: Rexnord

What are some different styles of disc couplings?

May 7, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Disc couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on general coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the disc coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. Specifically, Watkins covers different styles of […]

Filed Under: Disk, Featured Tagged With: ruland

Are disc and bellows couplings similar?

May 4, 2018 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Disc couplings are an excellent choice when selected for the proper application. We asked Bobby Watkins of Ruland Manufacturing to give us some insight on general coupling selection. The following is an excerpt from the disc coupling section of his Webinar, Master Coupling Selection: A Guided Journey by Bobby Watkins. “Disc couplings. The disc coupling […]

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