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 […]
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Precision couplings for high speed spindle applications
In an effort to address increased demand for its SERVOMAX elastomer couplings in high speed spindle applications, R+W Coupling Technology has released its new SP6. Made with improved concentricity and perpendicularity, and higher grade materials, the hubs are capable of handling circumferential speeds of up to 80 m/s, and higher torque levels per size. The […]
Company profile: R + W
Company Name: R + W America Established: 1990 Headquarters: Bensenville, IL (USA) CEO/President: NA Products: Shaft couplings, torque limiters and line shafts Mission Statement/Motto: DRIVE: Dynamic. Reliable. Innovative. Versatile. Expanding. R + W America www.rw-america.com
What is a multi-position torque limiter?
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor • Updated August 2018 by Lisa Eitel || Torque limiters are a kind of ball-detent clutch using a series of hardened balls (spring loaded into a detent plate) to clutch the load. Then the balls disengage (release from their detents) once the drive line torque reaches a value sufficient to actuate […]
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 1
In this first installment of a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings, R+W America’s Andy Lechner shares his insight into the best options for different applications. This excerpt was taken from Lechner’s presentation during the Design World Webinar, Flexible vs Rigid Couplings. Quick disclaimer, R&W is not a manufacturer of rigid couplings. Obviously, […]
Better coupling stiffness ensures consistent fuel injection testing
Michigan Custom Machines builds end of line functional test machines, primarily for the diesel and automotive industries. This particular application required a 400 lb flywheel to mimic the inertia of a diesel engine driveline. The flywheel was mounted to a shaft that needed to be coupled to a custom camshaft that is actuating a fuel […]