CENTA is the first company worldwide to which Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has conferred the responsibility for alternative product certification of type-approved couplings. In the future, CENTA will have the authority to carry out acceptance testing and final stamping of those couplings that have previously been classified as approved types. These tests must be performed in […]
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Test bed coupling Centax-Test
Growing requirements for performance, emissions, consumption and service life of modern engines are the great challenges facing engine manufacturers today. Investment in research and development has grown considerably. With highly flexible CENTAX-TEST, CENTA provides a suitable test bed coupling for such tasks. Due to its torsionally soft characteristics, vibrations in the drive train are reduced, […]
Slit Type Plastic Couplings
New Hyde Park, NY — A new series of slit type plastic couplings from Sterling Instrument (ISO 9001:2000+AS9100B Registered Manufacturer) features low cost, UV resistance, voltage and RF isolation. These couplings, identified as the S50TLC… Inch Series are stocked in sizes 13, 19 and 25. This lightweight molded patented coupling can replace stainless/aluminum slit type […]
International Collars
The International Series series of one- and two-piece clamp-style shaft collars suit retrofits and new equipment for a global market. They feature inch or metric bores, DIN 12.9 socket headed cap screws, high grade materials and finishes, and an attractive and practical form. The use of metric screws with inch bores is especially useful when […]
New Capabilities Brochure Offered by Matrix International
A new full-color brochure from Matrix International details the company’s product capabilities and a wide range of industrial applications that can achieve efficiencies from Matrix brakes, clutches, torque limiters and couplings. The brochure is available atwww.matrix-international.com. New literature is available from Matrix International, a leading Altra Industrial Motion brand, at www.matrix-international.com. Product categories detailed in the new […]
Full-Torque Nut Couplings
Hydraulic leaks are a drain on budgets and system productivity, but a new generation of threaded couplings is ready to combat them. Available on MegaCrimp® couplings for wire-braid hose and GlobalSpiral® couplings for spiral-wire hose, Full-Torque Nut couplings round out the complete Gates hydraulic fitting line. Its many advantages include: •Stronger than staked-nut fittings •Patented design […]
For the Best Load Control Look to Bellows Couplings
Properly selected bellows couplings result in the best control over the load in any servo application. Here are tips to ensure you choose the right size for the application. Bellows couplings help maintain tight controls over loads. For years, bellows couplings have been a mainstay for efficient motion systems because they offer high torsional stiffness, […]
Handbook for Mechanical Torque Limiters
As a part of a series of technical handbooks developed for the European manufacturing industry, R+W has released a new handbook for the design and application of safety and overload couplings. Covering the very basics of what torque limiters are, the varieties available, and why they are used, all the way though complex theories and […]
Test Drive an igus Sample
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® Inc. has announced it is giving away free cable carrier and continuous-flex cable samples as part of its newly-launched Sample Test Drive Program. The program is aimed at those who want to evaluate the performance of igus’ products before purchasing. It includes a free technical consultation with igus over the […]
Couplings deal effectively with hostile environments
The sorts of hostile environment faced routinely by the military present challenges for engineering as well as personnel. An army has to be totally effective whether operating in deserts, jungles, swamps, mountains or arctic conditions. Similarly, the HUCO Dynatork coupling selected for position sensing in a rocket launcher control system had to prove its reliable […]
