By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Understanding design challenges Most of the couplings on the market today are either partially, or entirely, made of metal. Since metal is such a good electrical conductor it can be a challenge for the design engineer to find a suitable product to serve as a flexible coupling for transmitting torque […]
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When are beam couplings the best choice for an application?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Challenges of component connection Engineers in the design phase of a motion control related project are faced with the selection of many components, from motors and leadscrews to bearings and fasteners. One other key component that is critical to the successful function of any new design, which is often overlooked, […]
The 3 best beam coupling videos on the internet
Beam couplings are an essential motion system component for torque transmission and misalignment compensation. In this list, we’ll cover a few of the most informative, most viewed and most valuable beam style coupling videos on the internet. 1. How to Install a Beam Coupling | RULAND Great beam coupling performance starts with proper installation. Might […]
Rapid prototyping for tests and evaluation
Helical Products Company, part of the MW Industries family of companies, announces their new prototype cell dedicated to quickly provide new designs for test and evaluation reducing the lead time for prototypes by over 50%. “For the past 40 years we have been manufacturing custom couplings, u-joints and machined spring prototypes and the lead times […]
MW Industries, Inc. announces acquisition of Helical Products Company, Inc.
MW Industries, a provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced the acquisition of Helical Products Company, Inc., a manufacturer of standard and custom couplings, U-Joints, and machined springs. Located in Santa Maria, CA, Helical Products Company has served the domestic and international markets since 1961. Helical’s origins began […]
Flexible couplings on display at MDMEast
Key to any trade show display is something that will bring visitors to your booth. So you’ll often see cool, noisy machines or eye-catching contraptions that get attendees attention. That’s what brought me into R.P. Luce & Co. Inc.’s booth. The technical representative for a variety of components, including several motion control products, was showing […]
Machined Spring vs. Wire-Bound
SANTA MARIA, CA—Differences in coil geometry enable machined springs to provide more precise performance, features and functions than can other, more traditional types of springs. There are big differences in performance, reliability, versatility, integrity, and cost effectiveness. The bottom line is that machined springs offer more functions in a single spring than other more traditional […]
HELI-CAL® Flexure coupling
The demands put upon today’s design engineers seem to increase yearly. It is little wonder engineers are reaching for the Rolaids with one hand and the assistance of industry specialists with the other. Clearly the pressure is on engineers to produce designs that create competitive edge. Designs that provide a competitive edge combine simplicity of […]
Helical’s Flexible Helix Beam
SANTA MARIA, CA. — Helical Products Company’s curved beam “flexure” can be designed and manufactured into a variety of special shapes and forms for use in a variety of diverse applications. Used as a flexible coupling or u-joint, the “flexure” utilizes its curved beam to transmit torque while compensating for lateral, angular and axial movements. […]
Helical’s W-Series Coupling
SANTA MARIA, CA.—Helical’s W-Series coupling offers the convenience of metric sizing and fasteners for many designs. These single-piece, flexible couplings from Helical Products Co. compensate for mechanical movement irregularities such as angular and skewed misalignment, parallel offset and axial motion. The unique operating characteristics provide performance benefits such as no maintenance, no backlash, no lubrication, […]