By Ringfeder Editor Cranes, emergency stop equipment, and packaging machines all require optimal precision, durability, and performance in their braking systems. At the same time, ample installation space is often a luxury. Sacrificing performance to squeeze a brake into the available space can cause breakdowns, impacting operations and driving up costs. Instead, consider the HBB […]
DIN 705 locking rings from ComInTec
Components for machines like DIN 705 locking rings, thick washers, and threaded ring nuts essential in the assembling to stop, and place a bearing or other components, or as stop ledge. In steel fully turned. Good surface finishing with edge deburring. Burnishing or galvanizing surface treatments. Economic and available in stock. Primary applications Automatic machines. […]
Expanded range of quick clamping shaft collars with clamping lever
Ruland recently expanded their range of quick clamping shaft collars with clamping lever to include bore sizes up to 3 inches or 80 mm. These shaft collars allow the user to install, remove, or reposition the collar without the use of tools. The user simply turns the lever to loosen and tighten the collar on […]
Elastomer jaw couplings TNB
High-strength Elastomer Jaw Couplings of the proven RINGFEDER TNB series – once TSCHAN TNB – convince globally in the most demanding heavy-duty applications by superior durability and functionality – for maximum operational reliability of the machines and plants of their users. The puncture-proof and torsionally flexible couplings effectively compensate for axial, radial, and angular shaft […]
Ringfeder shrink discs
The high-quality original from the world market leader: RINGFEDER Shrink Discs are flange-shaped, friction-locked shaft-hub connections and the more powerful and reliable alternative to conventional shrink fits, wedge, keyway, or polygonal connections. In contrast to internal locking devices, e.g. locking assemblies, the pressure is applied from the outside to the hollow shaft or hub, thus […]
PTDA welcomes new member
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes a new distributor member. Nelson Electric Motors (Opelika, Ala.) Founded in 1968 in Alexander City, Ala., Nelson Electric Motor Service provides expert Electro-Mechanical Repair services to the Central Alabama region. In 2002 and 2013 it expanded […]
Oldham couplings for rotary positioning stages
Racaw Ltd., a designer, and manufacturer of precision positioning components and systems, required reliable shaft couplings for use on its lines of linear and rotary positioning stages. The stages allow precise linear and rotary positioning of objects via a stepping or servo motor with rotary encoder control. A precision worm and wheel (rotary stage) or […]
Oldham couplings for rotary positioning stages
Racaw Ltd., a designer, and manufacturer of precision positioning components and systems, required reliable shaft couplings for use on its lines of linear and rotary positioning stages. The stages allow precise linear and rotary positioning of objects via a stepping or servo motor with rotary encoder control. A precision worm and wheel (rotary stage) or […]
How to deal with a 42-year-old grid coupling on a steam yacht gondola
In 1980, Great Britain’s National Trust recommissioned Gondola, an 1859 steam-powered vessel for 86 passengers styled after a Venetian gondola, on Coniston Water in Cumbria, England. The 86 ft. long vessel is powered by a twin cylinder, ‘V-90’ configured double-acting steam engine that generates a maximum torque of 8,000 Nm (5,900 lb.ft.) with a service […]
How to deal with a 42-year-old grid coupling on a steam yacht gondola
In 1980, Great Britain’s National Trust recommissioned Gondola, an 1859 steam-powered vessel for 86 passengers styled after a Venetian gondola, on Coniston Water in Cumbria, England. The 86 ft. long vessel is powered by a twin cylinder, ‘V-90’ configured double-acting steam engine that generates a maximum torque of 8,000 Nm (5,900 lb.ft.) with a service […]
Mike McLain and Tammy Balogh Leading PTDA in 2023
The recently-elected 2023 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begin their leadership terms. Mike McLain, vice president, Allied Bearing & Supply Co. (Harahan, La.) assumes the leadership of the association as PTDA President. McLain has been active in PTDA since 2014, serving as a member of numerous task […]
PTDA: A tale of three integrations
Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise across all industries and the PT/MC marketplace is no exception. Not even a global pandemic could sideline M&A activity. Economies of scale and scope, increased market share, tapping into new markets and fresh talent — all can bring great rewards. But what obstacles do companies anticipate? How do […]
The top 5 Coupling Tips articles of 2022
2023 is off and running, but before we dive headlong into all the content we’re excited to bring you in the new year, we want to give 2022 a proper send-off. Here’s a recap of the 5 articles that most captured your attention on Coupling Tips this year. 5. JP Bouchard and Randy Disharoon at the […]
Climax now offers a C801-Series single nut locking assembly
Climax C801 Single Nut Locking assembly is designed to provide a high-capacity mechanical interference fit between components. The C801 locking assembly eliminates the need for keyways or cumbersome fits. It provides zero backlash and can be installed quickly due to the simple single-nut tightening design. C801s are suitable for situations with spatial constraints and are […]
Accommodating bore configurations for your shaft collar or coupling
By Shelley Doherty Stafford Manufacturing Corp. designs and manufactures rigid couplings, shaft collars, and specialty mechanical parts used in automation, power transmission, motion control, and other OEM and MRO applications. The company has collars and couplings available in square, threaded, hexagonal, keyed, and round bore configurations. In addition, it can add drive slots, press-fits, pulleys, […]
Ringfeder’s rugged EPC multiple disc electric pulley clutch
Gasoline engines, pumps, generators, and other machines operating in rugged environments require long-lasting components to ensure successful performance. Clutches designed with durable materials can prevent breakdowns, which would otherwise lead to expensive maintenance and downtime. One example of a ruggedized clutch — the EPC multiple-disc electric pulley clutch — consists of a standard electromagnetic multiple-disc […]
ROTEX ZRS torsionally flexible intermediate shaft coupling with SPLIT hubs or half shell hubs
ROTEX ZRS jaw coupling for bridging smaller and larger shaft distances The lightweight type ZRS made of high-strength aluminum impresses by very high overall stiffness. The high stiffness of the aluminum pipe results from the design; here two pipes combined via webs – the ROTEX cams – are concerned. There is a positive impact on the […]
R+W production plant in Slovakia
The component manufacturing plant in Nizna, Slovakia, was renamed at the end of 2021 to be even more closely affiliated with R+W, and as of 15 August 2022, an additional managing director was recruited to strengthen the operations. Certain components for the precision couplings manufactured by German company, R+W, are supplied by the production plant […]
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new member companies. Distributor Members Belt Power (Marietta, Ga.) Belt Power is an independent distributor and fabricator of conveyor system components including conveyor belts, equipment, accessories, power transmission products, rubber hoses, and gasket products. Belt […]
Hydrodynamic couplings from Voith
Voith’s product portfolio includes constant-fill fluid couplings, fill-controlled fluid couplings, fluid couplings for diesel engines, and customer-specific drive solutions. A highly efficient and reliable drive system increases productivity and provides peace of mind. Whether you require fluid couplings or a customized drive package, Voith is your partner of choice. We assist you in gently accelerating […]
Vulkan FLEXOMAX G
Torsional flexible coupling equipped with elastic element working in compression. Suitable for motion reversals and multidirectional flexibility. Technical Data Torque Range TKN [kNm] 0.025 kNm – 48.6 kNm Speed range [1/min] 1200 RPM – 12500 RPM Application High-Speed Shaft of machinery driven by electric motors. Efficiency Allows for compensating axial, radial, and angular misalignments Limited […]
New Huco NSG couplings catalog
At a Glance: Inside the NSG Couplings Catalog Double Crowned Tooth Gear Coupling Double crowned tooth design provides free axial movement, low friction, and minimum stress during misalignment. Designs are available with up to 9.5mm axial travel. Large contact area to provide low contact pressure and to reduce the stress of shaft misalignment. Load distributed […]
Locking assemblies in energy efficient high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans
HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fans are generally ceiling-mounted and are less often of the wall-mounted type. They are more than 7-ft (2.1 m) in diameter. Their functional principle relies on size and not on speed to move a large amount of air. Though HVLS fans are used in a wide variety of applications, they are predominantly […]
ROTEX GS P acc. to DIN 69002 backlash-free servo couplings from KTR
Servo coupling with high precision and standardized stub spindles The backlash-free servo coupling (elastomer coupling) ROTEX GS P clamping ring hub is a two-part taper hub made of steel with an integrated clamping system. This servo coupling is characterized by high-precision machining and resulting in good concentric properties and smooth running with high speeds. Application […]
New high-performance spider for backlash-free servo coupling from KTR
KTR has a new spider in its product range which decisively increases the performance level of the backlash-free servo couplings type ROTEX GS with regard to temperature resistance and pressure resistance. The material is a newly developed “thermoplastic polyurethane” with a hardness degree of “52 Shore D” and a temperature resistance of up to 120° […]