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 […]
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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 […]
Safety Coupling Catalog
Zero-Max has published a 12-page Zero-Max catalog of Torq Tender overload safety couplings. These overload safety couplings disengage motor drives for overload protection. They protect motor and drive systems from jam ups and excessive loading. System designers will find this new catalog helpful when examining overload protection options for a particular system design. Available in […]
Composite Disc Couplings for the Wind Turbine Industry
Plymouth, MN – Zero-Max, Inc.announces introduction of its Composite Disc Couplings for the wind turbine industry. “These couplings withstand extreme misalignment while remaining torsionally stiff and have passed the ‘hell hole’ test at Tehachapi, California Wind Farm,” reports James Motz, member of the Wind Team for Zero-Max. “The couplings were tested under conditions simulating a […]
Hydraulic Pumps Benefit From Zero-Max CD® Couplings
Plymouth, Minnesota: New CD Couplings® from Zero-Max are an ideal choice for use with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps driven by servo motors. CD Couplings provide the ideal combination of high dynamic load capacity and high torsional stiffness to ensure reliable system operation. “This new pump drive technology has become increasingly popular because of dramatic improvements […]
Torque Limiters Tag-team to Prevent Overloads
For bottlers, protecting motion and assuring smooth, continuous operation in filler systems are critical in preventing system downtime. To guard against overloads and other system jam-ups, automated filling systems incorporate all types of devices including shear pins, electronic limit switches, and various types of mechanical stopping devices. These options may get the job done, but […]
CD Couplings from Zero-Max
Plymouth, Minnesota: Motion system designers needing to fit a high performance coupling into a small space will find the solution with a specially designed CD coupling from Zero-Max. High power custom CD coupling for small space application Many other difficult coupling needs such as higher misalignment, greater torque capacity and greater torsional stiffness than that […]