Coupling Tips.com asked KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz about the basics of ball detent torque limiters. “In a ball detent design, there is some type of spring mechanism, or a spring disk, a curved spring disk, or a spring with a flat plate. A precision hole is also machined in that disk, or plate, […]
Safety
New video on precision safety couplings
R+W Coupling Technology has released an educational video on its precision safety couplings. Topics covered in this video include the basic design, function, and handling of the ball-detent torque limiters. It also features an instructional section which demonstrates how to properly adjust the disengagement torque value and re-engage fully disengaging versions. With this video, R+W […]
Torque limiting couplings at Bauma
Voith will be presenting its components for mining and mineral processing at the upcoming construction trade fair bauma 2016 in Munich this year. Voith will exhibit its new Coupling Monitoring System CMS 310, the SlipSet coupling, the Voith TurboBelt Hese Pulley, a TVVS Fluid Coupling and a highly flexible coupling type H in hall C2, […]
Can you answer these 5 essential coupling questions?
Edited by: Mike Santora, Associate Editor You’ve already accounted for potential misalignments, looked into thermal expansion scenarios and, well, checked to see what coupling was used the last time. So what’s next? Here, we cover some higher-level questions to address when designing the coupling element of your motion system equation. 1. What role does resonant […]
Why are tightening torques and fitting tolerances important for couplings?
By Zak Khan Couplings and bearings must mount to components in a system. Because of this, they come with tolerances and assembly concerns. Tolerances refer to manufacturing tolerances and tolerances in installation and mounting. Tightening torque refers to couplings that screw onto shafts or other components in a system. Tightening torque is the torque required […]
IoT and couplings: fairytale or the future?
by Mike Santora, Associate Editor Couplings connect driving elements to driven elements. But is there a connection beyond the mechanical? We asked four industry experts to give us their take on connectivity, the Internet of Things and its potential impact on the couplings industry. To hear its supporters speak of it, the fully realized Industry […]
Non-Metallic expansion/deflection coupling improves safety while reducing installation time
The non-metallic expansion/deflection coupling from T&B Fittings improves safety and reduces installation time for joining rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) conduit that is subject to movement in any direction at structural joints. Its design makes the coupling up to five times faster to install, while its versatility enables a five-to-one reduction in stock keeping units (SKUs). The coupling […]
Zero-Max CD Couplings add Electrical Insulation Protection to Mechanical Components
Motion system designers have a new option to arrest electrical current. In addition to their primary function, Zero-Max CD couplings are designed with composite flex elements that are non-conductive. The flex element designed into the couplings provides electrical insulation while protecting mechanical components from system overloads. CD Couplings do not pass electrical current through the […]
Zero-Max offers Overload Safety Couplings
Overload safety couplings from Zero-Max are available in special models designed for washdown applications. They clean up easily, won’t corrode, and operate in a wide temperature range. Providing torque limiting and coupling functions in a single, compact unit, these Torq-Tender™ overload safety couplings serve both as a safety device and as a coupling in a […]
Overload safety couplings also limit torque
Zero-Max Torq-Tender Overload Safety couplings protect critical rotating power transmission components from torque overloads. Torq-Tenders serve both as a safety device and as a coupling in a power transmission system. Torq-Tenders can be manufactured for systems requiring frequent washdowns such as food manufacturing and packaging applications. With the addition of an O-ring seal and simple […]
