Elastomer? Bellows? What is the best coupling technology for your motion control application? Each has its advantages from torsional stiffness to vibration dampening. A quick comparison of features and advantages can point to the best solution. Servo Coupling Design There are two basic types of servo couplings: bellows and elastomer. Both provide zero backlash, low […]
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GAM: In-stock servo couplings with quick delivery
Express Service Need a coupling really fast? In a breakdown situation? We understand that sometimes you may need something quicker than a 5-day lead time. That is why GAM offers Express Service for in-stock couplings. We will ship the coupling within 24 hours to get your machine up and running as quickly as possible. And, […]
EDC elastomer drive shaft coupling from GAM
The EDC is a low-cost elastomer drive shaft coupling with split hubs. Provides vibration/resonance dampening and compensation for shaft misalignments. Bore range: 8 mm – 45 mm / Torque range: 25 Nm – 110 Nm. Major Features • Elastomer drive shaft coupling. • Customized lengths up to 20-ft • Low cost and quick standard delivery […]
GAM’s EDC elastomer drive shaft coupling
This is GAM’s EDC Elastomer Drive Shaft Coupling product line. The EDC is part of GAM’s family of zero backlash drive shaft coupling solutions. Offered in four sizes with torque ratings up to 110Nm, the EDC is available in standard lengths up to 3m. Longer lengths are possible if application information is provided during sizing. […]
Distance couplings from GAM Gear
Distance couplings (also known as drive shaft couplings or line shaft couplings) can span axial lengths of 20-ft without the need for additional intermediate bearings. They are precision machined to the required length and are balanced for high speeds. Their special designs allow for simple installation which make “one person assembly” possible. Even at these […]
Update on flexible-coupling considerations for OEM and plant designs
All couplings transmit torque and angular velocity. Flexible variations compensate for misalignment. Many of the latter even address vibration and improve system dynamics. Design considerations include machine or installation construction and backlash, torsional stiffness, damping, inertia, torque ratings, maximum rpm, size, misalignments, ease of installation, robustness, and cost. For power transmission (as in motors for […]
Spindle safety system
Despite current CNC machine tool crash protection strategies which include both proactive avoidance through CAD/CAM programming and reactive damage reduction methods that include electronic sensors and mechanical overload clutches, machine tool crashes are still commonplace. In these machine tool crashes, tool collisions with high feed rates cause high forces on motor spindles. Depending on the […]
Sectional rail couplings from GAM
Coupling technology designed for sectional gripper-rail attachment in transfer systems used in press automation. Featuring a patented force amplification system, the clamping design assures a high stiffness and high precision connection. The lightweight, compact high-durability couplings can be adapted easily to every current gripper-rail profile. Not only can the sectional rail couplings be installed by […]
The year in couplings 2016: GAM
For this multi-part series, Coupling Tips.com reached out to several coupling industry professionals to get their take on the year in couplings. Here, GAM Technical Marketing Manager, Mike Parzych looks back on 2016 and gives a few predictions for the new year. Coupling Tips: What do you think was the biggest event in the industry […]
GAM expands U.S. manufacturing
GAM Enterprises, a U.S. owned and operated company announces the expansion of their U.S. manufacturing operations and introduces a 1-week quick delivery program for gearboxes and couplings. With a goal aimed to improve delivery and overall customer satisfaction, GAM established full U.S. manufacturing at its headquarters in Mount Prospect, Illinois. GAM transformed operationally from light […]
