The sustained concentration in shipbuilding resulted in establishing very large shipyards acting internationally. Apart from that there are highly specialized suppliers for individual markets such as work boats, leisure boats and yachts. Freight rates, international trade and the oil price are central parameters for the economic situation of the overall industry which has a significant […]
New KTR torque limiter
KTR-SI FRA idle rotation and automatically re-engagment overload systems Product features Idle-rotation overload system (load-separating) Automatic re-engagement when resersing the direction of rotation High repeating accuracy Flange type to connect toothed belt pulleys or sprockets Combination with POLY-NORM as a torsionally flexible shaft-to-shaft connection Setting range up to 3,000 Nm KTR www.ktr.com/us/
Marcelo Marcos returns to KTR Corporation as new CEO
It’s a homecoming of sorts for Marcelo Marcos who returns to the company where his KTR career began. Marcos is to return as President & CEO of KTR Corporation. Marcos was the Marketing Manager from 1995 to 2002. “Around 2000, Jerry Elenz, KTR’s founder, retired and my personal goal evolved into one day leading KTR […]
What KTR Ident and how does it work?
What is KTR Ident? KTR Ident is the company’s solution to the ever-increasing customer requirements regarding “product documentation” and “traceability.” KTR Ident collects all product-relevant data during the entire value-added process, prepares it in detail and issues it automatically – including all required documents such as certificates, test certificates etc. KTR Ident identifies, documents and […]
KTR on measuring displacements during operation
Generation of heat or settling effects in the machine may cause unexpectedly big shaft displacements between motor and pump respectively compressor. One result may be that the shaft coupling no longer compensates for big displacements, is damaged and fails. The consequence is a sudden standstill of the machine which will cost the user dear. As […]
KTR count on the subject of industry 4.0 with commercial training
Every year three apprentices start with their apprenticeship as CNC cutting machine operators in the fields of turning and milling technology. KTR Systems GmbH manufacture coupling components at their headquarters in Rheine. Every year three apprentices start with their apprenticeship as CNC cutting machine operators in the fields of turning and milling technology. In May […]
New steel lamina coupling for easy assembly and disassembly
The new RIGIFLEX-N type A-H consists of two hubs, one spacer and two lamina sets which are mounted as a subassembly already at the factory. KTR developed a steel lamina coupling which is radially assembled and disassembled as a complete unit. RIGIFLEX-N type A-H has been designed in all significant features in accordance with API […]
KTR’s coupling FAQ’s- Pt. 2
This is the second part of a two-part article from KTR’s most frequently asked coupling questions. 9. How do the kinds of spider hardness of ROTEX GS differ We provide the flexible spiders in five different kinds of Shore hardness. Scale A is used for softer nylon, while scale D is used for harder nylon. […]
KTR’s frequently asked coupling questions- Pt. 1
The following is a list of frequently asked coupling questions provided by KTR. Here, we can see some of the best ways to handle the basic coupling-related application questions engineers ask most. 1. Which data do I require for selecting a coupling? It’s important to know from customer details about the kind of application, the […]
KTR developing a new servo coupling
KTR has developed a steel lamina coupling for servo drives in the higher power range. The backlash-free and torsionally rigid RADEX-NC High Torque covers speeds up to 27,500 rpm while transmitting torques up to 2,000 Nm. Main application ranges are machine tools as well as measuring and test bench technology. KTR will introduce the coupling […]
The role of torque limiters for couplings
When Coupling Tips.com spoke with KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz we asked him about some of the common misconceptions about couplings, torque limiters and the integration of the two. Here are some of the highlights from the interview. We kicked things off by asking what topics are being brought up most often when fielding…
Is a torque limiter a clutch?
When Coupling Tips.com spoke with KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz we asked him about some of the common misconceptions about torque limiters and their applications. Scholz specifically…
What is an idle-rotation safety clutch in a torque limiter?
KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz spent a few minutes with Coupling Tips.com to explain idle rotation in torque limiters. “When a torque limiter of this style disengages,…
What is a frictionally engaged torque limiter?
KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz took a moment to speak with Coupling Tips.com about the make-up of frictionally engaged torque limiters. “A frictionally engaged torque limiter is…
How does a ball detent torque limiter work?
Coupling Tips.com asked KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz about the basics of ball detent torque limiters. “In a ball detent design, there is some type of spring…
What are torque limiters used for?
Coupling Tips.com asked KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz about the basics of what a torque limiter is used for. “It’s a device that allows limiting of torque…
New test bench for large couplings
KTR has launched a new test bench for large couplings covering a performance range of up to 500,000 Nm at its headquarters in Rheine, Germany. The test bench…