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 […]
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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. […]
Couplings in both single and double flex models
ServoClass Couplings in both Single and Double Flex models are now available with hubs for k6 and j6 shafts. These couplings from Zero-Max provide high torsional stiffness and are designed to handle high speed reversing loads and precise positioning requirements in today’s demanding servomotor applications. The Single and Double Flex ServoClass models handle bore diameters […]
Shaft locking bushing from Zero-Max
Zero-Max’s ETP Power keyless connections are the ideal locking device in laminated floor manufacturing systems. They are also an excellent choice for locking into position gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in automated machinery. Handling torque ranges from 531 to 10,620 inch lbs. (60 – 1200 Nm), these ETP Power shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max […]
Update on flexible-coupling considerations for OEM and plant designs
All couplings transmit torque and angular velocity. Flexible variations compensate for misalignment. Many of the latter even address vibration and improve system dynamics. Design considerations include machine or installation construction and backlash, torsional stiffness, damping, inertia, torque ratings, maximum rpm, size, misalignments, ease of installation, robustness, and cost. For power transmission (as in motors for […]