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 […]
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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 […]
Silicone Insert Couplings from Sterling Instrument
New Hyde Park, NY — A new series of silicone insert couplings from Sterling Instrument (ISO 9001:2000+AS9100B Registered Manufacturer) features electrical isolation and no backlash. These metric couplings, identified as the S54HSAM… (clamp type) and S5PSAM… (set screw type) Series are stocked in 5 different bore sizes ranging from (6 mm to 16 mm). These […]
Servo Torque Limiters
Protection of an electromechanical system from torque overload is often assumed to be guaranteed by the current limits set in the drive parameters. But in the case of hard stops, impacts and other situations where overload occurs very rapidly, sufficient energy to do damage often exists in the rotating inertia driving the load. R+W servo-rated […]
Oilfield Encoders Eliminate Barriers
Gurnee, IL – Dynapar announces the introduction of the EN series of oilfield encoder suitable for use in Zone 1 hazardous locations. What makes the new incremental encoders unique is their ability to operate in hazardous areas without the need for intrinsic safety (I.S.) barriers. Removal of the I.S. barrier reduces system cost, simplifies wiring, […]
