Described as the first “Plug & Play” shaft locking bushing, the ETP-HYLOC from Zero-Max is a hydro-mechanical design featuring hydraulic quick connectors for mounting. This new design feature makes it faster and easier to install the ETP-HYLOC as compared to purely mechanical designs that have many fasteners requiring a high tightening torque, often being mounted […]
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Zero-Max offers a variety of options for its Posi-Lok keyless shaft bushing product line
Zero-Max offers a variety of options within the Posi-Lok keyless shaft bushings (PSL) product line. Options include material choices, plating, and different mounting methods. These options give system designers the ability to select the best shaft locking device for their system. The PSL series allows the user to rigidly and reliably secure shaft-mounted components into […]
CD coupling provides improved Torsional stiffness for packaging machines
Achieving high torsional stiffness and zero backlash in a packaging system driveline is challenging and essential where precise alignment of the packaging materials is required for a consistent, quality product. Zero-Max application engineers met the challenge with a customized CD coupling. The original packaging system gearbox and driveline did not use a CD Coupling and […]
Zero-Max ServoClass couplings
Zero-Max announced that its ServoClass Couplings provide important reliability and misalignment advantages in servo motor, and stepper motor driven applications. Demanding applications require a coupling that holds up to shock loads caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration, start/stop conditions, and torque reversals in these servo-driven systems. According to Zero-Max testing and field experience, ServoClass Couplings […]
Zero-Max offset couplings with large range of parallel misalignment capacity
Zero-Max Schmidt Offset Couplings provide machine designers with a proven method to ensure machines operate with constant phase accuracy and constant speed throughout the rotation and cycle of the machine. Where precise performance of system components is required and reduced machine size is important, these Offset Couplings provide a solution. They are available in sizes […]
Zero-Max CD couplings for high torque flanged gearboxes
Flanged gearboxes are well suited for CD Couplings from Zero-Max. They provide high torsional stiffness in precision applications with fluctuating torque loads caused by aggressive acceleration/deceleration and reversing rotation. A unique flanged hub on the CD Coupling attaches directly to the gearbox output flange. This direct connection and use of the torsionally stiff CD Coupling […]
Zero-Max expands Posi-Lok keyless shaft bushing product line
Zero-Max announced expansion of its Posi-Lok keyless shaft bushings product line. These shaft locking devices rigidly secure shaft-mounted components into position. They are an excellent shaft-hub locking solution eliminating keyways which can weaken or cause excess wear to shaft components. The expanded Posi-Lok product line includes nine different models in a range of sizes. Now […]
Zero-Max Torq-Tenders offer a pre-set torque value for consistent machine operation
The Zero-Max Torq-Tender is an enclosed device with no external adjustment features. It has a pre-set torque value and once installed, cannot be changed. This feature safeguards against improper or unauthorized torque adjustments. Designed to avoid system damage, Zero-Max Torq-Tenders provide dependable overload protection. When a jam-up or excessive loading occurs, the built-in Torq-Tender will […]
Custom CD coupling from Zero-Max for more parallel misalignment capacity
The challenge: connected motion components in a composite fiber processing system needed extra parallel misalignment capacity to prevent premature bearing failure and oil leakage. The solution: a custom, shortened Double Flex CD Coupling from Zero-Max. In this application, the original machine design called for a single flex, steel disc coupling to connect the system motor […]
ETP shaft locking device with single screw
Now there’s a better way to mount components on motion control shafts while verifying the installation for quality purposes. It’s the ETP Express shaft locking bushing. This shaft locking bushing is an excellent choice for locking into position gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in automated machinery. Handling torque ranges from 34 to 12,538 ft.-lbs. […]
