Oldham coupling: This is a good all-around flexible coupling when you’re looking for a coupling to provide homokinetic transmission, and to exert low reactive forces under large radial misalignement. Oldham/Universal coupling: This coupling is similar to an Oldham coupling and has many of the same advantages. It differs by accommodating larger angular and radial misalignments like a […]
Oldham couplings for printing applications
Ruland manufactures zero-backlash Oldham couplings that accommodate high amounts of parallel misalignment with low bearing loads and are designed for reduced vibration at higher speeds. The three-piece design allows for in-place servicing without machine disassembly, a useful feature for removing or changing out rollers. Ruland oldham couplings consist of two hubs that mate to a […]
Electrically isolated, zero backlash couplings
Control-Flex couplings from Zero-Max are designed for encoder applications. Control-Flex couplings help minimize a system’s reaction forces for more precise and repeatable operation and longer life. Designed with a parallel linkage-style flexible disc, Control-Flex provides radial flexibility to reduce reaction forces such as side loads on shaft bearings and seals that can be caused by shaft […]
Regal introduces mill-drive condition monitoring program
You’ve got to love Ben Franklin. It’s no small irony that, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is attributed to the man whose image is on our $100 bill. Indeed, many Benjamin’s stand to be saved by recognizing system failures before they happen. Regal Power Transmission Solutions is introducing its new […]
New R+W safety coupling handbook now includes the heavy-duty ST series
R+W Coupling Technology has released a new and updated version of its “Safety and Overload Couplings” educational handbook, which now includes the heavy-duty ST torque limiter series. These ST torque limiters are suitable for industrial drive applications with potential for overload, offering disengagement torques from anywhere between 200 and 165,000 Nm. This handbook covers all […]
Miki Pulley introduces its Jaw Type shaft coupling to the U.S. market
Miki Pulley is introducing its Jaw Type, High RPM coupling for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. This ALS-SGN model handles speeds to 22,000 RPM. Designed for use in the main spindle shaft on CNC machining centers, the Miki Pulley ALS-SGN coupling uses unique taper-lock hubs. This hub design ensures concentricity and rotational balance […]
As applications change, so do their couplings
There are a wide variety of couplings in the world, each suited for its own purpose in countless different applications. As these applications change, so must their couplings. Some companies are looking to cut costs, while others are willing to spend more to upgrade to couplings that better fit their needs. Gear and grid coupling […]
