Distance couplings (also known as drive shaft couplings or line shaft couplings) can span axial lengths of 20-ft without the need for additional intermediate bearings. They are precision machined to the required length and are balanced for high speeds. Their special designs allow for simple installation which make “one person assembly” possible. Even at these long distances, GAM distance couplings remain zero backlash, torsionally stiff, and compensate for shaft misalignments to prevent premature bearing failures.
