Mixers are one of the most common industrial applications. They feature a motor coupled to a paddle or propeller. While the connection is simple, mixers can be used in chemical, food, paint, adhesive and other industries complicating coupling selection. The versatility and flexibility of mixers are what makes them challenging to specify a coupling for. […]
Rigid
Rigid shaft coupling covers
A new series of plastic covers for protecting rigid shaft couplings from hostile environments and permitting use in washdown applications is being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stafford Coupling Covers are designed to protect a rigid coupling from dirt, dust, and water and screw together tightly with an O-ring seal. Suitable for […]
Rigid couplings for refinery vertical turbine pumps
Vertical turbine style pumps are widely used in refinery and water treatment applications. The pumps are designed to lift fluids 20 ft. or more from sumps, pits or tanks. These types of pumps have a vertically mounted drive motor positioned directly above a long shaft that extends down inside a pipe and connects to a […]
Timken rigid couplings
For tough applications where strength and affordability are important, the steel design of rigid compression couplings is well suited. Timken cast steel couplings are an excellent choice for joining two shafts of the same size. This type of coupling is also known as a “rigid clamp style” coupling. Choose from standard sizes for shafts 1-7/16 […]
Metric rigid couplings with step bores
Ruland has expanded its line of rigid couplings to include metric sizes with step bores. This gives equipment manufacturers designing precision servo driven systems or shaft-to-shaft connections a wider range of standard in-stock products to choose from. The couplings are available in one- and two-piece clamp styles with or without keyways for superior fit and […]
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
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 3
This is the third installment in a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings running through December. Here, Ruland’s Bobby Watkins shares his insight into the best options for different coupling applications. This excerpt was taken from Watkins’ presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. A little bit about Ruland Manufacturing. […]
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 2
This is the second installment in a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings. Here, Ringfeder’s Ed Cole shares his insight into the best options for different applications. This excerpt was taken from Cole’s presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. Ringfeder is a manufacturer of transmission components, but today specifically […]
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 1
In this first installment of a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings, R+W America’s Andy Lechner shares his insight into the best options for different applications. This excerpt was taken from Lechner’s presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. Quick disclaimer, R&W is not a manufacturer of rigid couplings. Obviously, […]
Motion systems application examples: Couplings
By Mike Santora Couplings are simple yet precisely engineered devices that connect shafts to transmit torque and compensate for misalignments. But many variations of coupling designs exist to complement machine dynamics and meet specific application criteria. Couplings are either torsionally rigid or flexible. Flexible couplings compensate for misalignments, while rigid designs handle drive components already […]
