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Coupling-shaft-coupling arrangement from Twiflex
A coupling-shaft-coupling arrangement is commonly called a cardan shaft or if the couplings are rubber based, a flexible shaft. The majority of the couplings supplied by Twiflex are for use in a shaft arrangement. Shafts are used when there is a need to bridge a distance between two pieces of equipment. The cardan shaft arrangement […]
Zero backlash in Miki Pulley CSZ electromagnetic clutches
Miki Pulley’s CSZ Electromagnetic Clutches have a zero backlash design. They provide an efficient connection between a motor and a load with low inertia, minimal drag and zero backlash. Miki Pulley CSZ Clutches function utilizing the magnetic force generated by the energized coil providing engagement of input and output members of the clutch. They feature […]
SF type gear spindles for mine rope shovel applications
A global mine rope shovel manufacturer required a robust replacement coupling solution that could accommodate a high degree of misalignment due to the deflection that occurs as the massive machines twist and flex during loading, unloading and rotating. The large electric shovels, weighing over 860 tons, with payload capacities over 120 tons, remove overburden and […]
Mounting shaft collars offer choices for face mounting components
A full line of off-the-shelf products for face mounting components on a shaft, depending upon specific user design requirements, is available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford Mounting Shaft Collars include Flange Mounts with six mounting holes and a keyway plus the Accu-Clamp non-marring and perfectly square clamping feature for mounting a shaft, tube, or pipe […]
PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is now taking registrations for the PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference to be held on March 21-22, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, Georgia. PTDA members send their future management associates to the PTDA 2019 Leadership Development Conference so these individuals can step into a supervisory role ready […]
Winner announced for LEAP Awards in Mechanical category
Last night, at the inaugural LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the winning company was announced in the Mechanical Category. The finalists created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. In the category of Mechanical, the finalists were: CPC – Colder Products Company Ultra-Compact LQ2 Quick Disconnects R+W Coupling Technology World’s Largest Ball-Detent […]
Custom CD coupling from Zero-Max for more parallel misalignment capacity
The challenge: connected motion components in a composite fiber processing system needed extra parallel misalignment capacity to prevent premature bearing failure and oil leakage. The solution: a custom, shortened Double Flex CD Coupling from Zero-Max. In this application, the original machine design called for a single flex, steel disc coupling to connect the system motor […]
PTDA Market Forecast report
Released quarterly at the end of February, May, August and November, the PTDA Market Forecast Report delivers market trend information to help you: Be more confident in defining your strategic priorities Reallocate your marketing budget to target customers in industries showing the most promise Shift emphasis from an industry on a downward trajectory to a […]
New mountable shaft collars from Ruland
New Mountable Shaft Collars from Ruland Manufacturing offer • Shaft collars with flats and holes for easy mounting to adjacent assembles such as sensors. • Multiple shaft collars can be mounted to each other to install parallel or perpendicular shafts. • Mountable shaft collars can be used for guiding, spacing, stopping, mounting, and component alignment. […]