A new series of the CD® Coupling – Series A1C high performance CD® couplings features high torsional stiffness and high dynamic load capacity. These couplings provide precise positioning under high speed reversing loads without fatigue for reliable 24/7 operation. In addition, they are excellent for reversing loads and provide smooth operation at high speeds. The […]
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Overload safety couplings also limit torque
Zero-Max Torq-Tender Overload Safety couplings protect critical rotating power transmission components from torque overloads. Torq-Tenders serve both as a safety device and as a coupling in a power transmission system. Torq-Tenders can be manufactured for systems requiring frequent washdowns such as food manufacturing and packaging applications. With the addition of an O-ring seal and simple […]
Flex element insulates couplings and protects from reaction loads
Motion system designers have a new option to arrest electrical current. Zero-Max CD® couplings have composite flex elements that are non-conductive in addition to their primary function. In addition to protecting from stray electrical current, CD couplings protect generators in a system from transferring lower reaction loads to the generator bearings. The coupling’s composite discs […]
Wind Turbine couplings deliver 100,000 Nm of torque
Zero-Max Wind Turbine Couplings are now available as an upgrade replacement for existing wind turbines and for OEM applications. These couplings easily handle torque spikes and high misalignment installations. They have composite disk packs at both ends of a center spacer for strength and generous flexibility. The composite disk packs (flex elements) allow a surplus […]
Couplings reduce thermal transfer
ServoClass® Couplings from Zero-Max reduce heat transfer from servo motors to driven shafts, reducing heat transfer and variations in system accuracy caused by thermal expansion. It features stainless steel discs designed into the center of the coupling that dissipate heat generated from a connected servo motor. These couplings also provide high torsional stiffness, zero backlash […]
Zero Maintenance Bearings– New Option For Schmidt Offset Couplings
Zero maintenance bearings are now available as an option for Schmidt Offset couplings from Zero-Max. This new coupling feature eliminates periodic coupling lubrication and the resulting system downtime. Schmidt Offset couplings deliver precision for parallel offset shafts. They transmit constant angular velocity and torque in a range of parallel shaft misalignments. They are used in […]
Low Inertia Aluminum Couplings Reduce Cycle Time
The aluminum CD® model is a low inertia, lightweight coupling with high torsional stiffness for servo motor applications. It is available in single and double flex versions. “We surveyed design engineers to find out what was the most desirable feature when specifying couplings for servo motor applications,” reports Robert Mainz, Zero-Max sales manager. “Low inertia […]
ServoClass® Couplings deliver high torsional stiffness
ServoClass® Couplings suit applications using ac and dc servomotors that need precise positioning and the ability to handle high reverse loads. These couplings have zero-backlash and low hysteresis. Three new sizes have been added to the ServoClass coupling line. They handle bore diameters from 0.875 in. (20 mm) to 1.378 in. (35 mm) and operating […]
Schmidt 5D Couplings Handle Axial, Angular And Parallel Shaft Misalignments
Schmidt 5D Couplings suit applications requiring large axial, angular and parallel shaft misalignments. This “all-in-one” coupling design will handle all shaft displacements providing low backlash for precision high torque applications such as roll forming and similar heavy duty fabricating equipment. Designed to fill an important need in the Zero-Max family of torque-rigid couplings, these couplings […]
Floating Shaft Couplings Span Long Distances
Floating Shaft CD® Couplings are a torsionally stiff, no backlash option for connecting long distances between shaft ends. They can often be a zero-backlash alternative to Cardan Shafts. The flex element made of composite material makes it possible to have zero-backlash, high torsional stiffness and low bearing loads simultaneously. The composite material is flexible in […]
