Couplings play a critical role in energy equipment — especially wind turbines. These durable components, which connect the gearbox to the generator, ensure the rotor blade system is operating as it should. Without the right coupling, a wind turbine can’t function properly, driving up maintenance costs and downtime. These scenarios are not welcome—especially since any […]
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Heavy-duty shaft coupling strategies
Move beyond traditional coupling designs to improve performance and cut costs Heavy-duty shaft couplings have traditionally had a couple of defining design characteristics. For one, these couplings usually rely on keyed shaft connections. For another, they tend to be over-engineered with regard to stiffness. In many ways, this design approach makes perfect sense. Keyed connections have […]
Locking assemblies: beyond the basics
Although numerous methods exist for coupling two components, choosing the best option for the intended application requires an understanding of all available technologies. For example, when clamping a hub onto a shaft or axle, splined or keyway-based couplings are a popular choice. Another traditional method of connecting gears to shafts involves shrink fitting, which uses temperature differences […]
Ringfeder complete coupling systems for heavy-duty cranes and hoists
In a new video from Ringfeder, the company explores the types of couplings that excel in crane and hoist applications. Ideal for heavy-duty equipment, barrel couplings are highly robust and torsionally stiff. They also compensate for misalignment and are easy to assemble. The Ringfeder offering includes bore sizes up to 550 millimeters and torques up […]
Ringfeder elastomer jaw couplings
The rotationally resilient couplings of the RINGFEDER series GWE, TNM, TNS, and TNB are puncture-proof and flexible in all directions and therefore compensate for angular, parallel, and axial shaft misalignments of the connected machines. Misalignments can be caused for example by inaccurate assembly, heat movements, or settling phenomena. Avoiding torsional vibration By virtue of the […]
End-to-end coupling solutions for cranes and hoists
When it comes to gearbox coupling applications, some misalignment is unavoidable. This is especially true for cranes and hoists due to their very heavy loads. Fortunately, you can manage misalignment by choosing the right couplings. Here are some of your options specifically for cranes and hoists. Connecting the Gearbox and Cable Drum Recommended for crane-lifting […]
Ringfeder locking assemblies help vacuum pumps in pharmaceutical industries
Of the wide variety of equipment used by the pharmaceutical industry, vacuum pumps are predominant. They are used in research labs and large-scale production units of bulk drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients, (API) and by intermediates manufacturers. Various pharmaceutical processes, including degassing, vacuum distillation, crystallization, drying, freeze-drying, and sterilization use vacuum pumps. These vacuum pumps ensure […]
Ringfeder couplings for advanced motion control
Check out Ringfeder’s latest video to learn more about its best-of-class coupling solutions for advanced motion control applications, including surgical robots, semiconductor equipment, lab automation, and industrial robots. Used in high-accuracy applications, our elastomer jaw couplings dampen vibration and compensate for radial, axial and angular misalignment. Another option is the company’s metal bellows couplings, which […]
RINGFEDER locking assemblies RfN 7005
Simple and quick assembly and disassembly, complete freedom from maintenance and wear, absolutely backlash-free power transmission: RINGFEDER Locking Assemblies are friction-locked shaft-hub connections manufactured to the highest quality standards. They are suitable for the precise fastening of all types of hubs, e.g. toothed gears, running wheels, and chain sprockets, levers, cam discs, belt and brake […]
Ringfeder couplings for advanced motion control systems
Users already know the important role Ringfeder couplings play in heavy-duty equipment, from cranes and hoists to pumps and compressors. But coupling can also make or break applications requiring advanced, precision motion control — like surgical robots, medical device manufacturing, medical imaging, lab automation, semiconductor equipment, and industrial robots. A Rundown of Ringfeder Couplings When […]
