It takes more than just specifying size, speed rating, and torque range to assess the right coupling for an application. One of the most important factors is a coupling’s operating environment. The conditions a coupling will face can have a drastic impact on efficiency and service life. To learn more about a few environmental consideration […]
Tips for understanding torque with bellows and Oldham couplings
It’s important to note the difference between steady state and max torque based on motion type or when using a bellows vs. a disc coupling. It’s also important to understand how couplings are rated. Jaw couplings have a peak torque, for example, and rigid couplings have a superior torque capability but do not allow for […]
Oldham couplings for actuator driven systems
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. presents Oldham couplings for actuator driven systems. The Oldham couplings are zero-backlash, have a balanced design, and high parallel misalignment capabilities, making them an ideal fit for screw driven actuator applications. The three-piece design allows designers to easily couple an actuator and motor that have keyed or keyless shafts with inch […]
Misumi Oldham couplings
Couplings are machine components designed to connect two separate rotating bodies and transmit a torque between them. They allow various misalignments (Lateral/Angular/Axial) of the rotating bodies to be absorbed, and alleviate installation and adjustment work loads. Furthermore, they protect expensive inter-connected machine components from sudden and unexpected excess loads by breaking and disconnecting. Oldham couplings, […]
NBK’s MJ jaw couplings for power-transmission designs
NBK’s MJ jaw couplings are suitable for power-transmission designs. They can transmit high torque and address reasonable levels of misalignment. They also impart vibration absorption … … just a few reasons why jaw types are widely used in PT applications. If an application needs the coupling to address more misalignment, NBK offers MOR Oldham-type couplings. […]
The 5 best Oldham couplings videos on the web
Oldham couplings are considered a workhorse in light load, servo applications. With their electrical isolation potential, zero backlash and misalignment capabilities (okay, maybe not angular), Oldham couplings are a familiar face in motion control applications and general industrial equipment. In this list, we take a look at some of the best Oldham coupling videos on the […]
Company profile: OEP
Company Name: OEP Couplings (a division of Oren Elliott Products, Inc.) Established: 1983 (as Oren Elliott Products, Inc.) Headquarters: Edgerton, OH CEO/President: June Elliott Products: Flexible and rigid shaft couplings, as well as variations and sub-variations OEP www.oepcouplings.com
Oldham couplings for conveyor systems
Oldham couplings from Ruland are zero-backlash, have a balanced design, accommodate large parallel misalignment, and are highly versatile, making them a suitable fit for precise positioning and general industrial conveyor systems. They also facilitate easy disassembly of rollers to allow for cleaning, replacement and general maintenance. Ruland oldham couplings are comprised of two anodized aluminum […]
Drive couplings added to SureMotion line
Rotating shaft-driven mechanical components are commonly used in all forms of machinery that perform the various processes and functions of modern industry. While perfect alignment of shafts and rotating components is desired, shaft ends can often be misaligned. This misalignment places stress on shafts and related parts, which can result in early failure of both. […]
Oldham couplings for printing applications
Ruland manufactures zero-backlash Oldham couplings that accommodate high amounts of parallel misalignment with low bearing loads and are designed for reduced vibration at higher speeds. The three-piece design allows for in-place servicing without machine disassembly, a useful feature for removing or changing out rollers. Ruland oldham couplings consist of two hubs that mate to a […]
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