The trend of replacing mechanical systems with electrical systems continues. Even developers of hydraulic and pneumatic systems are following it. But, as is becoming evident through the latest unintended acceleration issues, electronic components can have a few drawbacks that should not be overlooked in a design. When in comes to designing a system for safety, […]
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Stafford Stepped Couplings
Stafford Manufacturing Corp. offers a line of rigid, clamp-type reducer couplings that are stepped down to mate large and small shafts, inch-to-metric shafts and smooth to keyed bores. Stafford Stepped Couplings include one-, two- and three-piece styles with reducer bores for connecting shafts from 1/4” to 2-1/2” I.D., including inch-to-metric and smooth-to-keyway. Featuring eight hex […]
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 […]
Tips to simplify coupling selection
For a coupling in a servo application to work properly, you need to satisfy a number of application factors including: torque, shaft misalignment, stiffness, speed, and space requirements. Here’s a look at the available types of servo couplings and what you need to consider for each of them during the selection process. Beam couplings Beam […]
Stafford Rigid Coupling Adapters
Wilmington, MA – Stafford Manufacturing Corp. introduces a new standard line of rigid shaft coupling adapters that mate dissimilar style shafts to simplify retrofit, maintenance, and repair applications. Stafford Rigid Coupling Adapters provide an effective way to upgrade and retrofit machinery and conveyor drive components by permitting the user to change the configuration and size […]
Stafford Stainless Steel Shaft Collars and Couplings
Wilmington, MA – A full line of standard shaft collars and couplings made in large sizes from stainless steel for applications in harsh and wet environments is available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Stafford 303 and 316 Stainless Steel Shaft Collars and Couplings feature a wide range of sizes from 1/4” to 10” I.D. and 1/4” […]
