The growing popularity of curved jaw (elastomer) style couplings for precision applications has driven the need for couplings that handle more than the traditional torque capacity of 2,150 Nm up to a maximum torque of 25,000 Nm. Available with split clamping collars or keyway and set screw connections, the three new body sizes allow for […]
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Shaft collars and couplings for solar power installations
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. offers a selection of shaft collars and couplings for use in solar power generation installations. Specifically designed for harsh environments, these shaft collars and couplings handle the high temperature, salt spray, wind, moisture and airborne contaminants found around solar power generation facilities. Collars are available in a variety of zinc-plated steel, […]
Compact Precision Torque Limiters from R+W America
Based on a compact and simple design, the ESL series torque limiters from R+W offer accurate performance at a reasonable cost. Unlike traditional ball-detent torque limiters, the ESL spring loads two series of ball bearings against one another to create a rolling effect at overload. The rolling effect reduces wear and at the same time […]
ServoClass® Couplings deliver high torsional stiffness
ServoClass® Couplings suit applications using ac and dc servomotors that need precise positioning and the ability to handle high reverse loads. These couplings have zero-backlash and low hysteresis. Three new sizes have been added to the ServoClass coupling line. They handle bore diameters from 0.875 in. (20 mm) to 1.378 in. (35 mm) and operating […]
Schmidt 5D Couplings Handle Axial, Angular And Parallel Shaft Misalignments
Schmidt 5D Couplings suit applications requiring large axial, angular and parallel shaft misalignments. This “all-in-one” coupling design will handle all shaft displacements providing low backlash for precision high torque applications such as roll forming and similar heavy duty fabricating equipment. Designed to fill an important need in the Zero-Max family of torque-rigid couplings, these couplings […]
Lumberg Adds Two Bus Couplings To Its Lion-Link I/O Systems
Belden is adding two new bus couplings and six new I/O modules to its range of Lumberg Automation Lion-Link I/O systems. These new products enable users to control electrical drives over Profibus, facilitate networking of intelligent sensors and actors, complete simple retrofitting or upgrading of machines, deliver safety applications and/or decentralise power supplies. Available with […]
Hydraulic Coupling No Longer Uses Steel
When Parker Hannifin, Mainz-Kastel, Germany was looking to replace the steel components of its RSD quick couplings with one single injection molded component that reduced the number of components to be assembled and control the overall production costs, they selected VICTREX® PEEK(TM) polymer. The RSD series couplings are used to rapidly and easily connect and […]
Why Couplings Need Lubrification
In an ideal world, multiple components could be produced in a single piece, or coupled and installed in perfect alignment. However, in the real world, separate components must be brought together and connected on-site. Couplings are required to transmit rotational forces (torque) between two lengths of shaft, and despite the most rigorous attempts, alignment is […]
Leadership in Engineering
Leadership in Engineering This is the 3rd annual Leadership event announcing the winners in the 2009 Leadership Awards Program. The Design World User Community have cast their votes and we are pleased to announce the winners. ADVANCED MATERIALS Da/Pro Rubber is a custom manufacturer of precision rubber, TPE, and plastic molding products. The proprietary Da/Pro […]
Things to Consider When Choosing Flexible Shaft Couplings
T.E.A Transmissions says machine designers should consider torsional stiffness, backlash, torque and attachment style when looking to specify flexible shaft couplings. According to T.E.A Transmissions, its bellows couplings have high torsional stiffness and can be used in any drive system where high levels of motion integrity are essential. The company says bellow couplings are backlash […]
