The Timken Company has announced that it has named Jason K. Rebucci president of PT Tech, LLC. Timken recently acquired the assets of PT Tech, Inc., adding engineered clutches, brakes, power take-off units and other torque management devices to Timken’s growing portfolio of mechanical power transmission products. Rebucci reports to Hans Landin, vice president – […]
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Power generation couplings from Renold
RBI couplings The standard range comprises: Shaft to shaft Shaft to shaft with increased shaft engagement Applications: Rubber processing and plastics industry Fluid transmission industry Material handling Crane and hoists Metal manufacture Bulk handling Pulp and paper industry General purpose industrial applications Benefits: Ensuring continuous operation of the driveline in the unlikely event of rubber […]
Amerigear Couplings for oil & gas truck-mounted pumps
An oil and gas OEM needed a torque-dense disconnect coupling for pumps used at hydraulic fracturing sites. The truck-mounted pumps are driven by energy efficient electric motors instead of traditional diesel engines. The coupling is installed between a 5,000 HP motor, turning at 1,800 RPM, and the pump. The coupling allows the pump to be […]
Flexible flange couplings in new sizes from KTR
KTR has extended the portfolio of highly torsionally flexible flange couplings of the BoWex-ELASTIC HE line by two sizes. The new flange couplings are available in different Shore hardnesses and suitable for high-performance drives of up to 5,000 kW. The BoWex-ELASTIC HE is a flange coupling with high torsional flexibility consisting of a circular elastomer. […]
Fail-safe versus a fuse type couplings
Edited by Mike Santora Understanding how a coupling may fail is critical during the design process. Oldham couplings are a fuse type coupling and power transmission will stop upon failure. A jaw type coupling are fail safe as the tenons will interlock and continue power transmission. Depending on your application you may want a fuse […]
Flanged-sleeve, double engagement disconnect couplings
A leading oil and gas OEM needed a torque-dense disconnect coupling for pumps used at hydraulic fracturing sites. The truck-mounted pumps are driven by energy efficient electric motors instead of traditional diesel engines. The coupling is installed between a 5,000 HP motor, turning at 1,800 RPM, and the pump. The coupling allows the pump to […]
Coupling duty cycle considerations you need to know
Edited by Mike Santora The importance of a coupling’s duty cycle is sometimes overlooked specifically because it should go without saying. With certain types of motion: continuous, start stop, reversing- engineers must look at a coupling’s static torque number, take it into consideration, and then de-rate it. For example, how often a system is running […]
Timken acquires Torsion Control Products
The Timken Company has announced that it has acquired Torsion Control Products, Inc., a manufacturer of engineered torsional couplings used in the construction, agriculture and mining industries. “The acquisition of Torsion Control Products further expands our existing couplings business with technically differentiated products,” said Richard G. Kyle, Timken president and chief executive officer. “We are […]
What is a common coupling error in motor bracket type actuators?
Mistakes are actually quite common when selecting a coupling for a motor bracket type actuator. A small amount of planning ahead during the design phase of a motion system can make all the difference. Ruland Manufacturing VP of Sales Robert Watkins spoke with Coupling Tips.com and explained. “Another very common error that we see is […]
What are some common coupling selection pitfalls?
Coupling Tips.com spoke with Robert Watkins, VP of Sales for Ruland Manufacturing, to find out how to avoid the downtime, safety concerns, and financial risks of a poor coupling selection. Here are just a few of his best practices for making the right selection the first time. Electrical isolation. Some applications require electrical isolation. Isolation […]