R+W has recently expanded its LP product line with a new disc pack coupling model. In addition to the wide range of standard designs, R+W can now supply a version with an integrated coolant tube. This offers many advantages to manufacturers of machine tools with long spindle drives. This specially designed double disc spindle coupling […]
High torque flexible gear couplings
R+W expands on its product line by offering a new model of the BZ flexible Gear Couplings. These robust and maintenance-free couplings are now available in sizes that…
Coupling alignment for precision motion control applications: Audio
Edited by Marisa Martin *Below is an audio excerpt from a Design World webinar presentation by Andy Lechner of R+W America. Here, Lechner covers some best practices for…
Newly definited disc pack couplings
R+W Coupling Technology has taken big steps in improving and broadening its range of the maintenance free disc pack couplings. Seven new sizes from 350Nm to 24,000Nm are…
Conical clamping hubs add protection to high torque applications
By Joyce Laird, contributing editor Two Categories of Connections In the world of power transmission and motion control, the different methods of connecting rotating components can be divided…
How do you specify keyways?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Overview Andy Lechner, Product Manager for R+W America is an expert in this field. He explains that for specifying keyways, it must be…
New video on precision safety couplings
R+W Coupling Technology has released an educational video on its precision safety couplings. Topics covered in this video include the basic design, function, and handling of the ball-detent…
What is a multi-position torque limiter?
By Joyce Laird, Contributing Editor Torque Limiters are a particular category of ball-detent clutches, which use a series of hardened balls, spring loaded into a detent plate, to…
Flexible vs rigid couplings: Part 1
In this first installment of a weekly 3-part series on flexible vs rigid couplings, R+W America’s Andy Lechner shares his insight into the best options for different applications….
IoT and couplings: fairytale or the future?
by Mike Santora, Associate Editor Couplings connect driving elements to driven elements. But is there a connection beyond the mechanical? We asked four industry experts to give us…
What is a vibration-damping safety coupling?
Malfunctions happen. And when they do, damage and repair costs follow. Safety couplings are the mechanical connecting elements designed to protect other machine components surrounding a drive system….
New R+W safety coupling handbook now includes the heavy-duty ST series
R+W Coupling Technology has released a new and updated version of its “Safety and Overload Couplings” educational handbook, which now includes the heavy-duty ST torque limiter series. These…
The redesign of torque limiters
Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor for Design World interviews Andrew Lechner about R+W America’s new torque limiter design. Andrew describes the importance of both mass and inertia in their torque limiters and how the load inertia effects mechanical components in their customer’s designs. Additionally, as customers develop more mobile and portable devices, precise motion control is…