The compact design of the MDSD (Mini Disc Single Disc) Series accommodates applications that allow for a minimum amount of space for the coupling. The MDSD Series coupling also features a high torsional stiffness over the MD and MDS Series. The MDSD Series also has the lowest inertia of the mini disc designs. Features Zero […]
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Heavy-duty shaft coupling strategies
Move beyond traditional coupling designs to improve performance and cut costs Heavy-duty shaft couplings have traditionally had a couple of defining design characteristics. For one, these couplings usually rely on keyed shaft connections. For another, they tend to be over-engineered with regard to stiffness. In many ways, this design approach makes perfect sense. Keyed connections have […]
Locking assemblies: beyond the basics
Although numerous methods exist for coupling two components, choosing the best option for the intended application requires an understanding of all available technologies. For example, when clamping a hub onto a shaft or axle, splined or keyway-based couplings are a popular choice. Another traditional method of connecting gears to shafts involves shrink fitting, which uses temperature differences […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomed three new member companies. New Distributor Member TBC, Inc. Texas Bearing Company (Amarillo, Texas) is an independent distributor of bearings, power transmission equipment, fluid power components, and a full line of screening, crushing, washing, and material […]
86-Year old Bibby grid coupling in use for decades at Twyford Waterworks
Originally built in 1898 and expanded over the next 30 years, the Twyford Waterworks continues to supply water to the city of Southhampton and surrounding areas in Southern England. With all the original Edwardian-era buildings and most of the original equipment still intact, the historic pumping station was named a Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1973. […]
CD coupling provides improved Torsional stiffness for packaging machines
Achieving high torsional stiffness and zero backlash in a packaging system driveline is challenging and essential where precise alignment of the packaging materials is required for a consistent, quality product. Zero-Max application engineers met the challenge with a customized CD coupling. The original packaging system gearbox and driveline did not use a CD Coupling and […]
Regal BARFLEX couplings
The BARFLEX TCBR barrel coupling is an upgraded version of the original barrel coupling. It is 100% interchangeable with the TCB and TCB-HD coupling ranges. Features and Benefits: *About 10% higher torque capacity than the TCB-HD coupling, allowing a more favorable size selection and thus an important cost-saving. *Assembly time reduction *Increased axial misalignment tolerance […]
VOITH Hirth serration rings and specialized serration services
This form-locking, self-centering, and easily detachable connection component connects shafts, disks, rotors, wheels and cranks with remarkable precision and maximum torque capacity. The design facilitates backlash-free operation and is suitable when changing forces. Furthermore, this connection component is also easy to release and transmits torque wear-free with a positional accuracy of 1 – 2 angle […]
VOITH Dtect coupling monitoring system
Increasing productivity and reducing maintenance with an integrated real-time driveline monitoring system is now a reality. Dtect is a digital intelligence system that supports better decision-making to predict potential problems, protect the driveline and prevent costly downtime. This system can be added to your torque limiting couplings to acquire the coupling’s status and in turn […]
NBK’s anti-vibration coupling with high rigidity
Many types of shaft couplings are used with various production equipment, which requires high productivity. High-torsional stiffness couplings such as Disk type (Pic1) and Bellows type (Pic2) are primarily used in applications that require high positioning accuracy. On the other hand, recently, the speed response frequency of servomotors is increasing (Fig1), the vibration by hunting […]
