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 […]
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Case Studies: Helical flexure for two different applications
Application story 1: Challenge: A Helical customer had planned to use the AE087 or AE100 to connect a potentiometer to a control lever. The operating atmosphere included both salt and dirt, plus high parallel misalignment potential. They wanted to use a “D” bore to fasten the lever to a shaft, then connect the coupling to […]
Company profile: Rocom Corporation
Company Name: Rocom Corp. Established: 1980 Headquarters: Huntington Beach, California Products: “Rocom Corporation develops, designs, and manufacturers flexible shaft couplings for the motion control industry..” Mission Statement/Motto: “Rocom Corporation strives to be the worlds leading supplier of flexible shaft couplings to the motion control industry. We are achieving this by continuing to supply our exclusive, […]
Couplings for flatbed laser cutters and engravers
A UK manufacturer of industrial grade flatbed laser cutters and engravers required precision couplings for use on their line of laser systems. The company’s machines are known for their accuracy in all levels of industry, from small architect model makers and education establishments, through large automotive plants. CadCam’s certified Class 1 machines use sealed CO2 […]
Torque limiting couplings at Bauma
Voith will be presenting its components for mining and mineral processing at the upcoming construction trade fair bauma 2016 in Munich this year. Voith will exhibit its new Coupling Monitoring System CMS 310, the SlipSet coupling, the Voith TurboBelt Hese Pulley, a TVVS Fluid Coupling and a highly flexible coupling type H in hall C2, […]
Company profile: OEP
Company Name: OEP Couplings (a division of Oren Elliott Products, Inc.) Established: 1983 (as Oren Elliott Products, Inc.) Headquarters: Edgerton, OH CEO/President: June Elliott Products: Flexible and rigid shaft couplings, as well as variations and sub-variations OEP www.oepcouplings.com
Video: Two types of flexible couplings from C-Flex
In this we cover the particulars for two flexible couplings commonly found in the semiconductor, optical machinery and robotics industries. Check out the video below: C-Flex Bearing Company c-flex.com
Couplings for vibration absorption while allowing high misalignment
Miki Pulley is introducing their new BELLOWFLEX Couplings for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. These couplings absorb vibration while allowing for a high degree of angular misalignment. BELLOWFLEX Couplings have a unique design that combines a polymer resin bellows with aluminum hubs for high performance in machine applications involving vibration and mis-alignment. Allowing […]
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 3
This is the third installment in a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings running through December. Here, Ruland’s Bobby Watkins shares his insight into the best options for different coupling applications. This excerpt was taken from Watkins’ presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. A little bit about Ruland Manufacturing. […]
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 2
This is the second installment in a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings. Here, Ringfeder’s Ed Cole shares his insight into the best options for different applications. This excerpt was taken from Cole’s presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. Ringfeder is a manufacturer of transmission components, but today specifically […]