Ameridrives Couplings was selected to provide a variety of custom coupling solutions for use aboard the U.S. Navy’s fleet of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. The ship’s propulsion drive consists of four General Electric LM2500 gas turbines which produce 100,000 total shaft horsepower (75 MW) via a dual propeller shaft design. The drive configuration allows […]
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Shaft locking bushings for static locking applications
Every setup operator’s goal when preparing a tool setup is to load, locate, lock and operate the setup in seconds without problems. The challenges are basically the same whether setting up a machining center or power transmission system. A static application can have the same demands as dynamic. The setup steps for both must be […]
4 coupling misalignment videos you need to see
Shaft misalignment can hit you from almost any angle, literally and figuratively. While there are many causes for detrimental misalignment, the problem often begins with installation. Collected here is a short list of some of the best videos on shaft misalignment. These clips will help set you up for success and prevent both you and […]
Disc couplings for gas recovery compressor package
A major global gas compressor OEM needed couplings for a new gas recovery reciprocating compressor package. The multi-stage unit featured a preliminary motor-driven flash gas compressor scrubber and two motor-driven flash gas compressors. Three different couplings were required to connect each electric motor and associated compressor. The OEM contacted Bibby Turboflex based on a long […]
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, […]
Restructuring/consolidating tubular coupling machining business
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Fine Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Steel Sumikin Fine Tech”) and Nippon Tubular Products Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Tubular Products”), each a 100% subsidiary of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, have agreed to merge as of July 1, 2016 to form Nippon Steel & Sumikin Precision Machining Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to […]
Bibby Turboflex HF Series disc coupling for FPSO vessel pump
A leading industrial pump manufacturer needed high-performance couplings for a topside sea water injection pump package used on-board a floating production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) ship. The massive oil and gas refining vessel, with a 2M barrel capacity, is positioned over the Egina deepwater oilfield, 150 Km off the shore of Nigeria. Couplings were required […]
New informative coupling video series
A series of informative TB Wood’s coupling videos has been produced to show the proper installation steps and maintenance tips for various coupling models. TB Wood’s, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of industrial couplings and belted drive solutions. Highly-engineered TB Wood’s coupling products, including Sure-Flex and Dura-Flex elastomeric couplings, Form-Flex disc couplings, G-Flex grid […]
CPU pin type bushing couplings to hit US market
Miki Pulley is introducing its CPU Pin Type couplings for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. These CPU couplings are used for effective system vibration dampening. Designed using a simple pin and bushing connection that minimizes vibration, CPU couplings handle angular misalignment of 4° and parallel misalignment of 0.5 mm. The coupling design maintains […]
Large bore shaft collars, couplings and mounts for heavy equipment
A full line of mechanical components for large cranes, conveyors and equipment in the bulk processing, pulp and paper, and other heavy industries is available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Oversized Parts include large bore shaft collars, flange mount collars, and heavy-duty couplings that are designed for use in conveyors, mixers, and […]