Gensets take over a vital function as emergency power generators in infrastructure facilities such as hospitals and computer centers, whereas gensets often form the only technology for power generation in areas with no electricity grid. From the point of view of the design engineer of these plants coupling the I. C.-engine to a generator is […]

The sustained concentration in shipbuilding resulted in establishing very large shipyards acting internationally. Apart from that there are highly specialized suppliers for individual markets such as work boats, leisure boats and yachts. Freight rates, international trade and the oil price are central parameters for the economic situation of the overall industry which has a significant […]

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Marcelo Marcos who returns to the company where his KTR career began. Marcos is to return as President & CEO of KTR Corporation. Marcos was the Marketing Manager from 1995 to 2002. “Around 2000, Jerry Elenz, KTR’s founder, retired and my personal goal evolved into one day leading KTR […]

What is KTR Ident? KTR Ident is the company’s solution to the ever-increasing customer requirements regarding “product documentation” and “traceability.” KTR Ident collects all product-relevant data during the entire value-added process, prepares it in detail and issues it automatically – including all required documents such as certificates, test certificates etc. KTR Ident identifies, documents and […]

Generation of heat or settling effects in the machine may cause unexpectedly big shaft displacements between motor and pump respectively compressor. One result may be that the shaft coupling no longer compensates for big displacements, is damaged and fails. The consequence is a sudden standstill of the machine which will cost the user dear. As […]

Every year three apprentices start with their apprenticeship as CNC cutting machine operators in the fields of turning and milling technology. KTR Systems GmbH manufacture coupling components at their headquarters in Rheine. Every year three apprentices start with their apprenticeship as CNC cutting machine operators in the fields of turning and milling technology. In May […]

The new RIGIFLEX-N type A-H consists of two hubs, one spacer and two lamina sets which are mounted as a subassembly already at the factory. KTR developed a steel lamina coupling which is radially assembled and disassembled as a complete unit. RIGIFLEX-N type A-H has been designed in all significant features in accordance with API […]

This is the second part of a two-part article from KTR’s most frequently asked coupling questions.  9. How do the kinds of spider hardness of ROTEX GS differ We provide the flexible spiders in five different kinds of Shore hardness. Scale A is used for softer nylon, while scale D is used for harder nylon. […]

The following is a list of frequently asked coupling questions provided by KTR. Here, we can see some of the best ways to handle the basic coupling-related application questions engineers ask most. 1. Which data do I require for selecting a coupling? It’s important to know from customer details about the kind of application, the […]