Couplings

There are 19 sizes of standard off-the-shelf ServoClass Couplings.

Posi-Lock bushings from Miki Pulley provide a solid connection between shaft and mounted devices. They provide system designers with a keyless option for locking into position gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in a mechanical system.

IDTechEx Ltd. says it now sees off-grid power as a backup against hurricanes taking down the grid, as with Tesla solar roof and Powerwall battery.

A new report, Opportunities in Lubricants: North American Market Analysis (Industrial Oils and Fluids), by global market research and management consulting firm Kline, shows that overall U.S. consumption of industrial oils and fluids is an estimated 1,200 to 1,300 million gallon industry. Process oil is the leading product category, accounting for slightly less than half…

The Lovejoy drop in replacement couplings for GE and Vestas wind turbines provide a bolted electrical-isolation joint that prevents eddy currents from damaging gearbox bearings.

Mechanical couplings connect shafts so one can transmit rotational power to the other while accommodating some misalignment that is almost always present.

What challenges do couplings and torque limiters face in wind turbines? Couplings Mechanical couplings connect shafts so one can transmit rotational power to the other. The coupling incorporated onto a high-speed shaft also allows for a degree of misalignment. In wind turbines, flexible couplings are used on the high-speed (output) shaft of the gearbox to…

The Geislinger Compowind is the first innovative coupling of its kind to enhance the reliability of wind turbines. Installed between the rotor and the gearbox, the Geislinger Compowind protects the drivetrain by a significant reduction of non-torque loads. Deficient drivetrain reliability is still one of the main hurdles to get over to achieve competitive energy…

Geislinger says its Compowind is the first coupling of its kind to enhance the reliability of wind turbines. Installed between the rotor and gearbox, the Geislinger Compowind protects the drivetrain by a significant reduction of non-torque loads. Deficient drivetrain reliability is still one of the main hurdles to competitive energy cost in particular with multi-megawatt wind turbines. Static…

Couplings Mechanical couplings connect shafts so one can transmit rotational power to the other. The coupling incorporated onto a high-speed shaft also allows for a degree of misalignment. In wind turbines, flexible couplings are used on the high-speed (output) shaft of the gearbox to drive the generator and accommodate the misalignment between the two. The…

ILSCO announced the addition of new configurations to our Aluminum Compression connector line, 1-hole standard tang (Type ALNS), 2-hole standard tang (ALND) and narrow tang 1-hole and 2-hole (ALNN). SureCrimp aluminum compression connectors are available in single hole and double hole tang configurations with a variety of bolt hole sizes and spacing to suit your…

The Step-Flex is a new class of shaft coupling. This design was conceived to eliminate resonance in stepper motor ball screw assemblies. The innovative two part elastomer element combination dampens vibration caused by the actuator carrier struggling to find its home position by making small adjustments in rapid sequence. The power-transmitting element, consisting of different…

CPC (Colder Products Company), a provider of quick disconnect couplings and fittings for plastic tubing, announces the expansion of its NS1 Series quick disconnect couplings to now include 1/4-28 male straight thread terminations. The smallest plastic non-spill quick disconnect coupling now available on the market, the NS1 provides a secure, reliable connect and disconnect in a…

Kurt Hydraulics line of 6W Couplings combined with high pressure braided hose are ideally suited for applications that require high pressure capabilities and temperature ranges from -40° F to 250° F for the Wind Industry. The Kurt 6W Couplings are a one-piece, bite the wire crimp coupling with non-skive design to eliminate cover skiving before…

Motion system designers have a new option to arrest electrical current. In addition to their primary function, Zero-Max CD couplings are designed with composite flex elements that are non-conductive. The flex element designed into Zero-Max CD couplings provides electrical insulation while protecting mechanical components from system overloads. CD Couplings do not pass electrical current through…

Miki Pulley is introducing their line of high performance shaft couplings, clutches, brakes and shaft locks to the U.S. market with the launch of their new website at: www.mikipulley-us.com Supporting this new website and ongoing U.S. business is the company’s central location in Plymouth, Minnesota. The company is a leading Japanese designer and manufacturer of motion…

A new website is now available from Deublin Company, a global manufacturer of rotary unions used in a variety of equipment and process industries. The new website includes hundreds of products available for purchase via secure credit card transaction, along with detailed specifications and application information. The website can be accessed at the following domain:…

HBM announces the version 9.1 release of nCode DesignLife, a leading solution for CAE fatigue analysis applications. Users can now more quickly solve fatigue analysis problems by using High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. A new Safety Factor product option helps assess the durability of a wider range of components used in ground vehicle powertrain engineering…

ETP Hydropress provides quick and precise fastening of components in tight spaces on large shafts from 80 to 200-mm dia. The company says Hydropress shaft bushings are ideal for locking into position gears, sprockets, pulleys, and similar components in a machine’s power transmission system. Handling torque ranges from 21,000 to 200,000 ft. lbs., the bushings…

An industrial coupling manufacturer recently received ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management at its facilities in Erie, Pennsylvania and San Marcos, Texas. The manufacturer, Ameridrives Couplings and TB Wood’s, say the audit was completed by Underwriter’s Laboratories. The Certificate of Registration issued to the Erie and San Marcos facilities states that they comply with the…