The oldham coupling is a form of flexible coupling designed for applications that must be free from backlash. They are also increasingly being used as a replacement for straight jaw couplings. The oldham coupling consists of three discs. Two of the discs, typically made of aluminum or stainless steel, are connected to either side of […]
Oldham
Backlash-free couplings for high-tech applications
Ruland manufactures a variety of components including oldham couplings and beam couplings. While both coupling types are backlash-free and feature misalignment capabilities, small performance differences make the choice of coupling critical depending on application parameters.