Oldham Couplings from Ruland Manufacturing
October 16, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings, Mechanical Components
Oldham couplings include a variety of features to meet application demands. Keyways are standard to increase torque capacity of the coupling by creating a positive drive while ensuring precise positioning of the coupling hub. Hubs are available in stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Where frequent removal might cause discs to fall off, discs... [Read more]
Slit Type Plastic Couplings from Sterling Instrument
October 1, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under Couplings, Mechanical Components
New Hyde Park, NY – A new series of slit type plastic couplings from Sterling Instrument features low cost, UV resistance, voltage and RF isolation. These couplings, identified as the S50TLC… Inch and Metric Series are stocked in sizes 13, 19 and 25. These lightweight molded patented couplings can replace stainless/aluminum slit type couplings... [Read more]
2009 BK Series Catalog from R+W
May 1, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings, Mechanical Components
For highly dynamic and accurate servo driven systems, stainless steel bellows couplings have been a mainstay for some years. Their increasing prevalence has driven the development of a very wide variety of mounting configurations, wall thicknesses, lengths, torque ratings, etc.The 2009 BK series catalog from R+W represents the latest collection of... [Read more]
Stafford Large Bore Shaft Collars and Rigid Couplings
March 19, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
Large bore shaft collars and couplings that can be custom engineered for drive train applications in wind power generation systems are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts.Stafford Large Bore Shaft Collars and Rigid Couplings are custom engineered for applications up to 16” and 8” I.D., respectively, and come... [Read more]
Metals Industry White Paper Published by Altra Industrial Motion
March 17, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under Couplings, Drives, Mechanical Components
BRAINTREE, MA – Altra Industrial Motion has published a white paper entitled “Making the Grade in Metals” which outlines the firm’s technology solutions in worldwide metal producing, forming and fabricating operations.“The multiple companies of Altra operate as the premier manufacturers of gear drives, clutches, brakes, couplings... [Read more]
CD Couplings® from Zero-Max
February 27, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
Plymouth, MN — 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... [Read more]
Helical Products
February 20, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
The demands put upon today’s design engineers seem to increase yearly. It is little wonder engineers are reaching for the Rolaids with one hand and the assistance of industry specialists with the other. Clearly the pressure is on engineers to produce designs that create competitive edge.Designs that provide a competitive edge combine simplicity... [Read more]
R + W Couplings
February 20, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
Protection of an electromechanical system from torque overload is often assumed to be guaranteed by the current limits set in the drive parameters.But in the case of hard stops, impacts and other situations where overload occurs rapidly, sufficient energy to do damage often exists in the rotating inertia driving the load. R+W servo-rated torque limiters... [Read more]
Quick Clamping Shaft Collars from Ruland
January 23, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
Marlborough, Massachusetts — Ruland Manufacturing Company introduces its new quick clamping shaft collars. The new collars do not mar the shaft, do not require tools and are designed for quick adjustments. They are ideal for light duty applications with frequent setup changes or adjustments or where the need for tools is not practical. The quick... [Read more]
Beam Couplings Have Improved Clamp Design
January 22, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Couplings
A new clamp design for zero-backlash flexible beam couplings is now available. The couplings clamp with a single screw on each end, which eases installation. The beam couplings feature both a radial and cross-cut to enhance surface contact with the shaft. This increases holding power while eliminating the need for the additional screw used in the original... [Read more]

