Product Description
Torsionally rigid high torque CHINAMFG customized single elastic spacer stainless steel flexible drum disc shaft gear coupling for crane
Metal flex couplings are disc type couplings in which several flexible metallic elements are alternately attached with bolts to opposite flanges. As polymeric elastomer is replaced by metal disc, Metal Flex coupling provides excellent temperature capability without sacrificing angular and axial misalignment. The coupling provides low axial and bending stiffness while possessing high torsional rigidity. The stretched shim pack design of CHINAMFG Metal Flex couplings provides zero backlash. CHINAMFG Metal Flex couplings are available up to 13367 Nm torque with single shim pack (UMK) and double shim pack (UMS) series.
FEATURES
1.Power to weight ratio high
2.Accommodates angular and axial misalignments
3.High temperature application
4.Visual inspection is possible without dismantling equipments
5.Low axial stiffness with high torsional rigidity
6.High-speed capacity
7.Range up to 12000 Nm
8.Added advantage of stretch fitted shim pack
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Material Available |
Stainless Steel:SS201,SS301, SS303, SS304, SS316, SS416 etc. |
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CNC Turning |
φ0.5 – φ300 * 750 mm,+/-0.005 mm |
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CNC Milling |
510 * 1571 * 500 mm(max),+/-0.001 mm-+/-0.005 mm |
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Surface Finish |
Aluminum:Clear Anodized,Color Anodized,Sandblast Anodized,Chemical Film,Brushing,Polishing,Chroming. |
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Drawing Format |
IGS,STP,X_T ,DXF,DWG , Pro/E, PDF |
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Test Equipment |
Measurement instrument, Projector, CMM, Altimeter, Micrometer, Thread Gages, Calipers, Pin Gauge etc. |
Production workshop:
Manufacturer of Couplings, Fluid Coupling, JAW Coupling, can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling and so on.
A coupling can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling is a device used to connect 2 shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join 2 pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.
Company information:
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Handling Misalignment with Gear Couplings
Gear couplings are designed to accommodate certain degrees of misalignment between shafts, making them suitable for applications where some flexibility is required. They can handle three main types of misalignment:
- Angular Misalignment: This type of misalignment occurs when the axes of the two connected shafts are not parallel but intersect at a small angle. Gear couplings can handle a moderate amount of angular misalignment, typically up to a few degrees, without sacrificing performance.
- Parallel Misalignment: Parallel misalignment refers to a situation where the two connected shafts are offset in parallel but remain parallel to each other. Gear couplings can accommodate a certain amount of parallel misalignment, but it is generally limited to a fraction of the coupling’s overall length.
- Axial Misalignment: Axial misalignment happens when the two shafts are offset along the axis of rotation. Gear couplings can handle limited axial misalignment, but it is essential to ensure that the coupling’s end float or end-play is correctly set to prevent axial loading on connected equipment.
It is important to note that while gear couplings can handle some degree of misalignment, excessive misalignment can lead to premature wear and failure. Regular maintenance and proper installation are crucial to ensuring that gear couplings perform optimally and have a longer service life.
editor by CX 2024-05-02
China Custom Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling
Product Description
Main products
Coupling refers to a device that connects 2 shafts or shafts and rotating parts, rotates together during the transmission of motion and power, and does not disengage under normal conditions. Sometimes it is also used as a safety device to prevent the connected parts from bearing excessive load, which plays the role of overload protection.
Couplings can be divided into rigid couplings and flexible couplings.
Rigid couplings do not have buffering property and the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes. It is required that the 2 axes be strictly aligned. However, such couplings are simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and maintenance, which can ensure that the 2 axes are relatively neutral, have large transmission torque, and are widely used. Commonly used are flange coupling, sleeve coupling and jacket coupling.
Flexible coupling can also be divided into flexible coupling without elastic element and flexible coupling with elastic element. The former type only has the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, but cannot cushion and reduce vibration. Common types include slider coupling, gear coupling, universal coupling and chain coupling; The latter type contains elastic elements. In addition to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, it also has the functions of buffering and vibration reduction. However, due to the strength of elastic elements, the transmitted torque is generally inferior to that of flexible couplings without elastic elements. Common types include elastic sleeve pin couplings, elastic pin couplings, quincunx couplings, tire type couplings, serpentine spring couplings, spring couplings, etc
Coupling performance
1) Mobility. The movability of the coupling refers to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 rotating components. Factors such as manufacturing and installation errors between connected components, temperature changes during operation and deformation under load all put CHINAMFG requirements for mobility. The movable performance compensates or alleviates the additional load between shafts, bearings, couplings and other components caused by the relative displacement between rotating components.
(2) Buffering. For the occasions where the load is often started or the working load changes, the coupling shall be equipped with elastic elements that play the role of cushioning and vibration reduction to protect the prime mover and the working machine from little or no damage.
(3) Safe, reliable, with sufficient strength and service life.
(4) Simple structure, easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain.
How to select the appropriate coupling type
The following items should be considered when selecting the coupling type.
1. The size and nature of the required transmission torque, the requirements for buffering and damping functions, and whether resonance may occur.
2. The relative displacement of the axes of the 2 shafts is caused by manufacturing and assembly errors, shaft load and thermal expansion deformation, and relative movement between components.
3. Permissible overall dimensions and installation methods, and necessary operating space for assembly, adjustment and maintenance. For large couplings, they should be able to be disassembled without axial movement of the shaft.
In addition, the working environment, service life, lubrication, sealing, economy and other conditions should also be considered, and a suitable coupling type should be selected by referring to the characteristics of various couplings.
If you cannot determine the type, you can contact our professional engineer
Related products
Company Profile
Our Equipments
Main production equipment:
Large lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, gear shaper, spline milling machine, horizontal broaching machine, gear hobbing machine, shaper, slotting machine, bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, boring machine, band sawing machine, horizontal lathe, end milling machine, crankshaft grinder, CNC milling machine, casting equipment, etc.
Inspection equipment:
Dynamic balance tester, high-speed intelligent carbon and sulfur analyzer, Blochon optical hardness tester, Leeb hardness tester, magnetic yoke flaw detector, special detection, modular fixture (self-made), etc.
Machining equipments
Heat equipment
Our Factory
Application – Photos from our partner customers
Company Profile
Our leading products are mechanical transmission basic parts – couplings, mainly including universal couplings, drum gear couplings, elastic couplings and other 3 categories of more than 30 series of varieties. It is widely used in metallurgical steel rolling, wind power, hydropower, mining, engineering machinery, petrochemical, lifting, paper making, rubber, rail transit, shipbuilding and marine engineering and other industries.
Our factory takes the basic parts of national standards as the benchmark, has more than 40 years of coupling production experience, takes “scientific management, pioneering and innovation, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction” as the quality policy, and aims to continuously provide users with satisfactory products and services. The production is guided by reasonable process, and the ISO9001:2015 quality management system standard is strictly implemented. We adhere to the principle of continuous improvement and innovation of coupling products. In recent years, it has successfully developed 10 national patent products such as SWF cross shaft universal coupling, among which the double cross shaft universal joint has won the national invention patent, SWF cross shaft universal coupling has won the new product award of China’s general mechanical parts coupling industry and the ZHangZhoug Province new product science and technology project.
Our factory has strong technical force, excellent process equipment, complete professional production equipment, perfect detection means, excellent after-sales service, various products and complete specifications. At the same time, we can provide the design and manufacturing of special non-standard products according to the needs of users. Our products sell well at home and abroad, and are trusted by the majority of users. We sincerely welcome friends from all walks of life at home and abroad to visit and negotiate for common development.p
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Handling Misalignment with Gear Couplings
Gear couplings are designed to accommodate certain degrees of misalignment between shafts, making them suitable for applications where some flexibility is required. They can handle three main types of misalignment:
- Angular Misalignment: This type of misalignment occurs when the axes of the two connected shafts are not parallel but intersect at a small angle. Gear couplings can handle a moderate amount of angular misalignment, typically up to a few degrees, without sacrificing performance.
- Parallel Misalignment: Parallel misalignment refers to a situation where the two connected shafts are offset in parallel but remain parallel to each other. Gear couplings can accommodate a certain amount of parallel misalignment, but it is generally limited to a fraction of the coupling’s overall length.
- Axial Misalignment: Axial misalignment happens when the two shafts are offset along the axis of rotation. Gear couplings can handle limited axial misalignment, but it is essential to ensure that the coupling’s end float or end-play is correctly set to prevent axial loading on connected equipment.
It is important to note that while gear couplings can handle some degree of misalignment, excessive misalignment can lead to premature wear and failure. Regular maintenance and proper installation are crucial to ensuring that gear couplings perform optimally and have a longer service life.
editor by CX 2024-04-12
China Good quality Giicl Type Cast Steel Curved Tooth CNC Customizable Forged Steel Flexible Jaw Drive Shaft Pipe Connector Drum Gear Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
GIICL type Cast Steel Curved Tooth flexible drive shaft pipe connector Drum Gear Coupling
This shaft coupling is applicable to connecting 2 horizontal line shafting of coaxial line It has a drumshaped teeth shaft coupling with angular orientation compensation on relative deviation of 2 shafts.Temperature of the operating environment is:-20 ~ +80C.The nominal transmitting torque is0.4-4500KN*m.
Gear Couplings
Features:
Improve the starting capability of electric motor, protect motor against overloading, damp shock, load fluctuation and torsional vibration, and balance and load distribution in case of multimotor drives.
Applications:
Belt conveyers, csraper conveyers, and conveyers of all kinds Bucket elevators, ball mills, hoisters, crushers, excavators, mixers, straighteners, cranes, etc.
We can just upload very limited information about our couplings products here, for more info, please do not hesitate to wrtie to us for catalog and related technic info….
A coupling can interchange and replacement with lovejoy coupling is a device used to connect 2 shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join 2 pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.
Our Company
Ever-power Group specialist in making all kinds of mechanical transmission and hydraulic transmission like: planetary gearboxes, worm reducers, in-line helical gear speed reducers, parallel shaft helical gear reducers, helical bevel reducers, helical worm gear reducers, agricultural gearboxes, tractor gearboxes, auto gearboxes, pto shafts, special reducer & related gear components and other related products, sprockets, hydraulic system, vacuum pumps, fluid coupling, gear racks, chains, timing pulleys, udl speed variators, v pulleys, hydraulic cylinder, gear pumps, screw air compressors, shaft collars low backlash worm reducers and so on. furthermore, we can produce customized variators, geared motors, electric motors and other hydraulic products according to customers’ drawings.
We provides a reliable grantee for the product’ s quality by advanced inspection and testing equipment. professional technical team, exquisite processing technology and strict control system.
In recent years, the company has been developing rapidly by its rich experience in production, advanced management system, standardized management system, strong technical force. We always adhere the concept of survival by quality, and development by innovation in science and technology.
Our Group is willing to work with you hand in hand and create brilliance together!
Material available
Low carbon steel, C45, 20CrMnTi, 42CrMo, 40Cr, stainless steel. Can be adapted regarding customer requirements.
Surface treatment
Blacking, galvanization, chroming, electrophoresis, color painting, …
Heat treatment
High frequency quenching heat treatment, hardened teeth, carbonizing, nitride, …
Certifications
FAQ:
Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer ?
A: Our group consists in 3 factories and 2 abroad sales corporations.
Q: Do you provide samples ? is it free or extra ?
A: Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but do not pay the cost of freight.
Q: How long is your delivery time ? What is your terms of payment ?
A: Generally it is 40-45 days. The time may vary depending on the product and the level of customization. For standard products, the payment is: 30% T/T in advance ,balance before shippment.
Q: What is the exact MOQ or price for your product ?
A: As an OEM company, we can provide and adapt our products to a wide range of needs.Thus, MOQ and price may greatly vary with size, material and further specifications; For instance, costly products or standard products will usually have a lower MOQ. Please contact us with all relevant details to get the most accurate quotation.
If you have another question, please feel free to contact us.
Packing & Delivery
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Types of Gear Coupling Designs
There are several types of gear coupling designs available, each with its own specific characteristics and applications. The main types of gear couplings are:
- Sleeve Gear Couplings: Sleeve gear couplings consist of two hubs with external gears and a center sleeve with internal gears. The hubs are mounted on the shaft ends, and the center sleeve connects the two hubs. This design allows for angular and axial misalignment while transmitting torque between the shafts. Sleeve gear couplings are suitable for general-purpose applications and offer easy maintenance.
- Continuous Sleeve Gear Couplings: Continuous sleeve gear couplings are an improved version of sleeve gear couplings. In this design, the center sleeve is extended to cover the entire length of the hubs, providing additional support and increasing torque capacity. The continuous sleeve design reduces the bending effect on the shafts and allows for higher torque transmission.
- Flanged Sleeve Gear Couplings: Flanged sleeve gear couplings are similar to continuous sleeve couplings but include flanges at the ends of the center sleeve. These flanges provide extra support and help maintain proper alignment between the shafts. Flanged sleeve gear couplings are commonly used in high-speed and heavy-duty applications.
- Half Gear Couplings: Half gear couplings, also known as semi-rigid gear couplings, consist of one flexible half and one rigid half. The flexible half has internal gear teeth, while the rigid half has external gear teeth. This design allows for angular misalignment while offering higher torque capacity than fully flexible couplings. Half gear couplings are often used in applications where some degree of misalignment is expected, but not as much as what sleeve gear couplings can handle.
- Full Gear Couplings: Full gear couplings consist of two hubs with external gear teeth that mesh directly with each other. This design provides high torque capacity and is suitable for applications requiring minimal misalignment. Full gear couplings offer excellent torsional rigidity and are often used in precision applications where accurate shaft alignment is critical.
- Flexible Gear Couplings: Flexible gear couplings combine the features of gear couplings and flexible couplings. They consist of two hubs with external gears and a flexible element, such as a membrane or elastomeric material, connecting the hubs. This design allows for some misalignment while providing damping of vibrations and shock absorption.
Each type of gear coupling has its advantages and limitations, and the choice of coupling design depends on the specific requirements of the application, including the level of misalignment, torque capacity, speed, and environmental conditions.
editor by CX 2024-03-09
China high quality Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling
Product Description
Main products
Coupling refers to a device that connects 2 shafts or shafts and rotating parts, rotates together during the transmission of motion and power, and does not disengage under normal conditions. Sometimes it is also used as a safety device to prevent the connected parts from bearing excessive load, which plays the role of overload protection.
Couplings can be divided into rigid couplings and flexible couplings.
Rigid couplings do not have buffering property and the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes. It is required that the 2 axes be strictly aligned. However, such couplings are simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and maintenance, which can ensure that the 2 axes are relatively neutral, have large transmission torque, and are widely used. Commonly used are flange coupling, sleeve coupling and jacket coupling.
Flexible coupling can also be divided into flexible coupling without elastic element and flexible coupling with elastic element. The former type only has the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, but cannot cushion and reduce vibration. Common types include slider coupling, gear coupling, universal coupling and chain coupling; The latter type contains elastic elements. In addition to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, it also has the functions of buffering and vibration reduction. However, due to the strength of elastic elements, the transmitted torque is generally inferior to that of flexible couplings without elastic elements. Common types include elastic sleeve pin couplings, elastic pin couplings, quincunx couplings, tire type couplings, serpentine spring couplings, spring couplings, etc
Coupling performance
1) Mobility. The movability of the coupling refers to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 rotating components. Factors such as manufacturing and installation errors between connected components, temperature changes during operation and deformation under load all put CHINAMFG requirements for mobility. The movable performance compensates or alleviates the additional load between shafts, bearings, couplings and other components caused by the relative displacement between rotating components.
(2) Buffering. For the occasions where the load is often started or the working load changes, the coupling shall be equipped with elastic elements that play the role of cushioning and vibration reduction to protect the prime mover and the working machine from little or no damage.
(3) Safe, reliable, with sufficient strength and service life.
(4) Simple structure, easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain.
How to select the appropriate coupling type
The following items should be considered when selecting the coupling type.
1. The size and nature of the required transmission torque, the requirements for buffering and damping functions, and whether resonance may occur.
2. The relative displacement of the axes of the 2 shafts is caused by manufacturing and assembly errors, shaft load and thermal expansion deformation, and relative movement between components.
3. Permissible overall dimensions and installation methods, and necessary operating space for assembly, adjustment and maintenance. For large couplings, they should be able to be disassembled without axial movement of the shaft.
In addition, the working environment, service life, lubrication, sealing, economy and other conditions should also be considered, and a suitable coupling type should be selected by referring to the characteristics of various couplings.
If you cannot determine the type, you can contact our professional engineer
Related products
Company Profile
Our Equipments
Main production equipment:
Large lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, gear shaper, spline milling machine, horizontal broaching machine, gear hobbing machine, shaper, slotting machine, bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, boring machine, band sawing machine, horizontal lathe, end milling machine, crankshaft grinder, CNC milling machine, casting equipment, etc.
Inspection equipment:
Dynamic balance tester, high-speed intelligent carbon and sulfur analyzer, Blochon optical hardness tester, Leeb hardness tester, magnetic yoke flaw detector, special detection, modular fixture (self-made), etc.
Machining equipments
Heat equipment
Our Factory
Application – Photos from our partner customers
Company Profile
Our leading products are mechanical transmission basic parts – couplings, mainly including universal couplings, drum gear couplings, elastic couplings and other 3 categories of more than 30 series of varieties. It is widely used in metallurgical steel rolling, wind power, hydropower, mining, engineering machinery, petrochemical, lifting, paper making, rubber, rail transit, shipbuilding and marine engineering and other industries.
Our factory takes the basic parts of national standards as the benchmark, has more than 40 years of coupling production experience, takes “scientific management, pioneering and innovation, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction” as the quality policy, and aims to continuously provide users with satisfactory products and services. The production is guided by reasonable process, and the ISO9001:2015 quality management system standard is strictly implemented. We adhere to the principle of continuous improvement and innovation of coupling products. In recent years, it has successfully developed 10 national patent products such as SWF cross shaft universal coupling, among which the double cross shaft universal joint has won the national invention patent, SWF cross shaft universal coupling has won the new product award of China’s general mechanical parts coupling industry and the ZHangZhoug Province new product science and technology project.
Our factory has strong technical force, excellent process equipment, complete professional production equipment, perfect detection means, excellent after-sales service, various products and complete specifications. At the same time, we can provide the design and manufacturing of special non-standard products according to the needs of users. Our products sell well at home and abroad, and are trusted by the majority of users. We sincerely welcome friends from all walks of life at home and abroad to visit and negotiate for common development.p
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Materials Used in Manufacturing Gear Couplings
Gear couplings are designed to transmit torque between shafts while accommodating misalignment. To ensure the durability and reliability of gear couplings, manufacturers use a variety of materials, each with its specific properties. Commonly used materials in manufacturing gear couplings include:
- Steel: Steel is the most widely used material for gear couplings. It offers excellent strength, durability, and resistance to wear and fatigue. Steel gear couplings are suitable for a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty industrial machinery.
- Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is chosen for gear couplings that require resistance to corrosion and high-temperature environments. Stainless steel couplings are commonly used in food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
- Alloy Steel: Alloy steel is utilized to enhance specific properties, such as increased strength and improved performance under high loads and extreme conditions. Alloy steel gear couplings are ideal for demanding applications in heavy industries.
- Cast Iron: Cast iron is known for its excellent machinability and good resistance to wear. Cast iron gear couplings are suitable for low to moderate torque applications and can be cost-effective in certain scenarios.
- Non-Metallic Materials: In some cases, non-metallic materials like nylon or urethane may be used for specific gear coupling applications, especially in situations where electrical isolation or chemical resistance is required.
The choice of material depends on the application’s demands, including the torque, speed, environmental conditions, and budget considerations. Gear coupling manufacturers carefully select materials that will provide optimal performance and longevity while meeting the specific requirements of the intended application.
editor by CX 2024-03-02
China Custom Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling
Product Description
Main products
Coupling refers to a device that connects 2 shafts or shafts and rotating parts, rotates together during the transmission of motion and power, and does not disengage under normal conditions. Sometimes it is also used as a safety device to prevent the connected parts from bearing excessive load, which plays the role of overload protection.
Couplings can be divided into rigid couplings and flexible couplings.
Rigid couplings do not have buffering property and the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes. It is required that the 2 axes be strictly aligned. However, such couplings are simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and maintenance, which can ensure that the 2 axes are relatively neutral, have large transmission torque, and are widely used. Commonly used are flange coupling, sleeve coupling and jacket coupling.
Flexible coupling can also be divided into flexible coupling without elastic element and flexible coupling with elastic element. The former type only has the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, but cannot cushion and reduce vibration. Common types include slider coupling, gear coupling, universal coupling and chain coupling; The latter type contains elastic elements. In addition to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, it also has the functions of buffering and vibration reduction. However, due to the strength of elastic elements, the transmitted torque is generally inferior to that of flexible couplings without elastic elements. Common types include elastic sleeve pin couplings, elastic pin couplings, quincunx couplings, tire type couplings, serpentine spring couplings, spring couplings, etc
Coupling performance
1) Mobility. The movability of the coupling refers to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 rotating components. Factors such as manufacturing and installation errors between connected components, temperature changes during operation and deformation under load all put CHINAMFG requirements for mobility. The movable performance compensates or alleviates the additional load between shafts, bearings, couplings and other components caused by the relative displacement between rotating components.
(2) Buffering. For the occasions where the load is often started or the working load changes, the coupling shall be equipped with elastic elements that play the role of cushioning and vibration reduction to protect the prime mover and the working machine from little or no damage.
(3) Safe, reliable, with sufficient strength and service life.
(4) Simple structure, easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain.
How to select the appropriate coupling type
The following items should be considered when selecting the coupling type.
1. The size and nature of the required transmission torque, the requirements for buffering and damping functions, and whether resonance may occur.
2. The relative displacement of the axes of the 2 shafts is caused by manufacturing and assembly errors, shaft load and thermal expansion deformation, and relative movement between components.
3. Permissible overall dimensions and installation methods, and necessary operating space for assembly, adjustment and maintenance. For large couplings, they should be able to be disassembled without axial movement of the shaft.
In addition, the working environment, service life, lubrication, sealing, economy and other conditions should also be considered, and a suitable coupling type should be selected by referring to the characteristics of various couplings.
If you cannot determine the type, you can contact our professional engineer
Related products
Company Profile
Our Equipments
Main production equipment:
Large lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, gear shaper, spline milling machine, horizontal broaching machine, gear hobbing machine, shaper, slotting machine, bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, boring machine, band sawing machine, horizontal lathe, end milling machine, crankshaft grinder, CNC milling machine, casting equipment, etc.
Inspection equipment:
Dynamic balance tester, high-speed intelligent carbon and sulfur analyzer, Blochon optical hardness tester, Leeb hardness tester, magnetic yoke flaw detector, special detection, modular fixture (self-made), etc.
Machining equipments
Heat equipment
Our Factory
Application – Photos from our partner customers
Company Profile
Our leading products are mechanical transmission basic parts – couplings, mainly including universal couplings, drum gear couplings, elastic couplings and other 3 categories of more than 30 series of varieties. It is widely used in metallurgical steel rolling, wind power, hydropower, mining, engineering machinery, petrochemical, lifting, paper making, rubber, rail transit, shipbuilding and marine engineering and other industries.
Our factory takes the basic parts of national standards as the benchmark, has more than 40 years of coupling production experience, takes “scientific management, pioneering and innovation, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction” as the quality policy, and aims to continuously provide users with satisfactory products and services. The production is guided by reasonable process, and the ISO9001:2015 quality management system standard is strictly implemented. We adhere to the principle of continuous improvement and innovation of coupling products. In recent years, it has successfully developed 10 national patent products such as SWF cross shaft universal coupling, among which the double cross shaft universal joint has won the national invention patent, SWF cross shaft universal coupling has won the new product award of China’s general mechanical parts coupling industry and the ZHangZhoug Province new product science and technology project.
Our factory has strong technical force, excellent process equipment, complete professional production equipment, perfect detection means, excellent after-sales service, various products and complete specifications. At the same time, we can provide the design and manufacturing of special non-standard products according to the needs of users. Our products sell well at home and abroad, and are trusted by the majority of users. We sincerely welcome friends from all walks of life at home and abroad to visit and negotiate for common development.p
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Can Gear Couplings Be Used in Both Horizontal and Vertical Shaft Arrangements?
Yes, gear couplings are versatile and can be used in both horizontal and vertical shaft arrangements.
Horizontal Shaft Arrangements: In horizontal shaft configurations, gear couplings are commonly employed to connect two shafts in-line with each other. The gear coupling’s flexible design accommodates for slight misalignment and torsional movement between the shafts, making it suitable for various industrial applications. These couplings can handle high torque loads and are often used in heavy-duty machinery such as steel rolling mills, mining equipment, and conveyors.
Vertical Shaft Arrangements: Gear couplings are also well-suited for vertical shaft arrangements, where the connected shafts are oriented one above the other. In such cases, gravity can cause additional axial loads on the coupling, which gear couplings are designed to handle. The gear coupling’s capacity to accommodate both angular and axial misalignment is essential in vertical applications, where thermal expansion and contraction may induce relative movement between the shafts.
Whether in horizontal or vertical shaft configurations, gear couplings provide reliable power transmission and are widely used in various industrial settings. However, it is essential to ensure proper alignment and maintenance for optimal performance and to prevent premature wear or failure of the coupling.
editor by CX 2024-02-26
China OEM Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
Stainless Steel Coupling Gear Rigid Roller Chain Fluid Tyre Grid Jaw Spider HRC Nm Motor Flange Gear Pump Rubber Spline Shaft Flexible Universal Joint Coupling
Product Description
Main products
Coupling refers to a device that connects 2 shafts or shafts and rotating parts, rotates together during the transmission of motion and power, and does not disengage under normal conditions. Sometimes it is also used as a safety device to prevent the connected parts from bearing excessive load, which plays the role of overload protection.
Couplings can be divided into rigid couplings and flexible couplings.
Rigid couplings do not have buffering property and the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes. It is required that the 2 axes be strictly aligned. However, such couplings are simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and maintenance, which can ensure that the 2 axes are relatively neutral, have large transmission torque, and are widely used. Commonly used are flange coupling, sleeve coupling and jacket coupling.
Flexible coupling can also be divided into flexible coupling without elastic element and flexible coupling with elastic element. The former type only has the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, but cannot cushion and reduce vibration. Common types include slider coupling, gear coupling, universal coupling and chain coupling; The latter type contains elastic elements. In addition to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 axes, it also has the functions of buffering and vibration reduction. However, due to the strength of elastic elements, the transmitted torque is generally inferior to that of flexible couplings without elastic elements. Common types include elastic sleeve pin couplings, elastic pin couplings, quincunx couplings, tire type couplings, serpentine spring couplings, spring couplings, etc
Coupling performance
1) Mobility. The movability of the coupling refers to the ability to compensate the relative displacement of 2 rotating components. Factors such as manufacturing and installation errors between connected components, temperature changes during operation and deformation under load all put CHINAMFG requirements for mobility. The movable performance compensates or alleviates the additional load between shafts, bearings, couplings and other components caused by the relative displacement between rotating components.
(2) Buffering. For the occasions where the load is often started or the working load changes, the coupling shall be equipped with elastic elements that play the role of cushioning and vibration reduction to protect the prime mover and the working machine from little or no damage.
(3) Safe, reliable, with sufficient strength and service life.
(4) Simple structure, easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain.
How to select the appropriate coupling type
The following items should be considered when selecting the coupling type.
1. The size and nature of the required transmission torque, the requirements for buffering and damping functions, and whether resonance may occur.
2. The relative displacement of the axes of the 2 shafts is caused by manufacturing and assembly errors, shaft load and thermal expansion deformation, and relative movement between components.
3. Permissible overall dimensions and installation methods, and necessary operating space for assembly, adjustment and maintenance. For large couplings, they should be able to be disassembled without axial movement of the shaft.
In addition, the working environment, service life, lubrication, sealing, economy and other conditions should also be considered, and a suitable coupling type should be selected by referring to the characteristics of various couplings.
If you cannot determine the type, you can contact our professional engineer
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Main production equipment:
Large lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, gear shaper, spline milling machine, horizontal broaching machine, gear hobbing machine, shaper, slotting machine, bench drilling machine, radial drilling machine, boring machine, band sawing machine, horizontal lathe, end milling machine, crankshaft grinder, CNC milling machine, casting equipment, etc.
Inspection equipment:
Dynamic balance tester, high-speed intelligent carbon and sulfur analyzer, Blochon optical hardness tester, Leeb hardness tester, magnetic yoke flaw detector, special detection, modular fixture (self-made), etc.
Machining equipments
Heat equipment
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Company Profile
Our leading products are mechanical transmission basic parts – couplings, mainly including universal couplings, drum gear couplings, elastic couplings and other 3 categories of more than 30 series of varieties. It is widely used in metallurgical steel rolling, wind power, hydropower, mining, engineering machinery, petrochemical, lifting, paper making, rubber, rail transit, shipbuilding and marine engineering and other industries.
Our factory takes the basic parts of national standards as the benchmark, has more than 40 years of coupling production experience, takes “scientific management, pioneering and innovation, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction” as the quality policy, and aims to continuously provide users with satisfactory products and services. The production is guided by reasonable process, and the ISO9001:2015 quality management system standard is strictly implemented. We adhere to the principle of continuous improvement and innovation of coupling products. In recent years, it has successfully developed 10 national patent products such as SWF cross shaft universal coupling, among which the double cross shaft universal joint has won the national invention patent, SWF cross shaft universal coupling has won the new product award of China’s general mechanical parts coupling industry and the ZHangZhoug Province new product science and technology project.
Our factory has strong technical force, excellent process equipment, complete professional production equipment, perfect detection means, excellent after-sales service, various products and complete specifications. At the same time, we can provide the design and manufacturing of special non-standard products according to the needs of users. Our products sell well at home and abroad, and are trusted by the majority of users. We sincerely welcome friends from all walks of life at home and abroad to visit and negotiate for common development.p
Selection of Gear Couplings for Specific Applications
Choosing the appropriate gear coupling for a specific application involves considering several factors to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Here are the key steps in the selection process:
- Identify Application Requirements: Understand the specific requirements of the application, including the torque and speed requirements, operating conditions, and the amount of angular and axial misalignment expected in the system.
- Calculate Torque and Speed: Determine the required torque and speed ratings for the gear coupling based on the power transmission needs of the application. Consider both peak and continuous torque requirements.
- Consider Misalignment: Evaluate the amount and type of misalignment that the gear coupling needs to accommodate. Different gear coupling designs have varying degrees of misalignment capabilities, so it’s essential to choose one that can handle the expected misalignment in the system.
- Check Space Constraints: Consider the available space for installing the gear coupling. Some applications may have limited space, requiring compact or specially designed couplings to fit properly.
- Assess Environmental Conditions: Determine if the application involves exposure to extreme temperatures, corrosive substances, or other harsh environmental factors. Select a gear coupling made from materials that can withstand the specific environmental conditions.
- Consider Maintenance Requirements: Evaluate the maintenance needs of the gear coupling. Some designs may require more frequent maintenance than others. For applications where regular maintenance is challenging, consider maintenance-free gear coupling options.
- Check Industry Standards and Certifications: Ensure that the selected gear coupling meets relevant industry standards and certifications to guarantee quality and safety.
- Consult with Experts: If needed, seek guidance from coupling manufacturers or engineering experts who can provide valuable insights and recommendations based on their experience and expertise.
By carefully considering these factors and understanding the specific demands of the application, you can select the most suitable gear coupling that will provide reliable and efficient power transmission while minimizing the risk of premature failure or downtime.
editor by CX 2023-12-01
China Custom Flange Cast Iron Coupling Steel Universal Joint Cardan Pump Rubber Motor Disc Curved Tooth Flex Rigid Drive Shaft Nm Yox Fluid Jaw Flexible Chain Gear Couplings gear coupling
Product Description
Flange Cast Iron Coupling Steel Universal Joint Cardan Pump Rubber Motor Disc CHINAMFG Flex Rigid Drive Shaft NM yox Fluid Jaw Flexible Chain Gear Couplings
Manufacturer of Couplings, Fluid Coupling, JAW Coupling, can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling and so on.
A coupling can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling is a device used to connect 2 shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join 2 pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.
Coupling is a jaw type coupling that works for a variety of light duty to heavy duty motors used in electric power transmission.
This is 1 of our safest types of products. The reason being that these couplings work even when the elastomer fails and there is no metal to metal contact.
They perform in well-standing oil, grease, moisture, sand, and dirt and nearly 850,000 bore combinations that can be customised as per the customer’s needs.
They are used in light-weight, medium, or heavy electrical motors and devices for power transmission through internal combustion.
Production workshop:
Company information:
Materials Used in Manufacturing Gear Couplings
Gear couplings are designed to transmit torque between shafts while accommodating misalignment. To ensure the durability and reliability of gear couplings, manufacturers use a variety of materials, each with its specific properties. Commonly used materials in manufacturing gear couplings include:
- Steel: Steel is the most widely used material for gear couplings. It offers excellent strength, durability, and resistance to wear and fatigue. Steel gear couplings are suitable for a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty industrial machinery.
- Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is chosen for gear couplings that require resistance to corrosion and high-temperature environments. Stainless steel couplings are commonly used in food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
- Alloy Steel: Alloy steel is utilized to enhance specific properties, such as increased strength and improved performance under high loads and extreme conditions. Alloy steel gear couplings are ideal for demanding applications in heavy industries.
- Cast Iron: Cast iron is known for its excellent machinability and good resistance to wear. Cast iron gear couplings are suitable for low to moderate torque applications and can be cost-effective in certain scenarios.
- Non-Metallic Materials: In some cases, non-metallic materials like nylon or urethane may be used for specific gear coupling applications, especially in situations where electrical isolation or chemical resistance is required.
The choice of material depends on the application’s demands, including the torque, speed, environmental conditions, and budget considerations. Gear coupling manufacturers carefully select materials that will provide optimal performance and longevity while meeting the specific requirements of the intended application.
editor by CX 2023-11-16
China Standard CNC Customizable Forged Steel Flexible Jaw Tooth Shaft Gear Couplings gear coupling
Product Description
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20CrMn5,20CrMnTi,40Cr,Powder deposit,45#steel,42CrMo,Stainless steel and so on as per your requests. |
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Sample: 20-30 days after deposit received, Batch goods: 30-45days after samples have been approved. Die opening product:7-15days after samples have been approved.It takes 45-60 days to open the mold. |
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Processing |
Forging,Machining,Hobbing,Milling,Shaving,Grinding teeth, inserting teeth, shot blasting, Grinding,Heat treatment…… |
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Intermediate frequency, high frequency, tempering, desalinating, carburizing…… |
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CNC gear hobbing machine, CNC gear cutting machine, CNC lathe, CNC gear shaving machine, CNC gear milling machine, CNC gear grinding machine, CNC Grinding Machine…. |
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Ruika has been engaged in manufacturing of forgings, castings, heat treatment and CNC machining parts since 1999.
The products materials have passed EN15714-3.1 certification, covering various grades of: low carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, titanium alloy.
The main processes are: free forging, die forging, rolling ring, high pressure casting, centrifugal casting, normalizing, quenching and tempering, solution treatment, aging treatment, carbonitriding, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, hobbing, high frequency quenching, galvanizing, chrome plating, anodizing, powder spraying and other processes.
Rings and plates dimensions: Max 3000mm, shafts length: Max 12000mm, single piece weight: Max 16 Tons, at the same time we are good at terminal machining of complex products, dimension accuracy: Min 0.01mm, roughness: Min Ra0.6.
Products can be strictly examined by chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, reduction of area, impact at low temperature, intergranular corrosion, hardness, metallographic, NDT, size, static balance etc performance parameter.
Products are widely used in: aerospace, ships, trains, automobiles, engineering vehicles, chemical industry and petroleum refining, wellheads, x-mas tree equipment, mining machinery, food machinery, hydraulic and wind power generation, new energy equipment etc field.
Welcome to send: PDF, IGS, STP and other format drawings, of course we could also make material judgment and size survey according to your samples.
With more than 20 years of manufacturing experience and overseas sales team, we have achieved 100% customer satisfaction. The warranty period of products sold is 365 days. We look CHINAMFG to your consultation and cooperation at any time and common prosperity development.
Can Gear Couplings Be Used in Both Horizontal and Vertical Shaft Arrangements?
Yes, gear couplings are versatile and can be used in both horizontal and vertical shaft arrangements.
Horizontal Shaft Arrangements: In horizontal shaft configurations, gear couplings are commonly employed to connect two shafts in-line with each other. The gear coupling’s flexible design accommodates for slight misalignment and torsional movement between the shafts, making it suitable for various industrial applications. These couplings can handle high torque loads and are often used in heavy-duty machinery such as steel rolling mills, mining equipment, and conveyors.
Vertical Shaft Arrangements: Gear couplings are also well-suited for vertical shaft arrangements, where the connected shafts are oriented one above the other. In such cases, gravity can cause additional axial loads on the coupling, which gear couplings are designed to handle. The gear coupling’s capacity to accommodate both angular and axial misalignment is essential in vertical applications, where thermal expansion and contraction may induce relative movement between the shafts.
Whether in horizontal or vertical shaft configurations, gear couplings provide reliable power transmission and are widely used in various industrial settings. However, it is essential to ensure proper alignment and maintenance for optimal performance and to prevent premature wear or failure of the coupling.
editor by CX 2023-11-10
China supplier Giicl Type Cast Steel Curved Tooth CNC Customizable Forged Steel Flexible Jaw Drive Shaft Pipe Connector Drum Gear Coupling gear coupling
Product Description
GIICL type Cast Steel Curved Tooth flexible drive shaft pipe connector Drum Gear Coupling
This shaft coupling is applicable to connecting 2 horizontal line shafting of coaxial line It has a drumshaped teeth shaft coupling with angular orientation compensation on relative deviation of 2 shafts.Temperature of the operating environment is:-20 ~ +80C.The nominal transmitting torque is0.4-4500KN*m.
Gear Couplings
Features:
Improve the starting capability of electric motor, protect motor against overloading, damp shock, load fluctuation and torsional vibration, and balance and load distribution in case of multimotor drives.
Applications:
Belt conveyers, csraper conveyers, and conveyers of all kinds Bucket elevators, ball mills, hoisters, crushers, excavators, mixers, straighteners, cranes, etc.
We can just upload very limited information about our couplings products here, for more info, please do not hesitate to wrtie to us for catalog and related technic info….
A coupling can interchange and replacement with lovejoy coupling is a device used to connect 2 shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join 2 pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.
Our Company
Ever-power Group specialist in making all kinds of mechanical transmission and hydraulic transmission like: planetary gearboxes, worm reducers, in-line helical gear speed reducers, parallel shaft helical gear reducers, helical bevel reducers, helical worm gear reducers, agricultural gearboxes, tractor gearboxes, auto gearboxes, pto shafts, special reducer & related gear components and other related products, sprockets, hydraulic system, vacuum pumps, fluid coupling, gear racks, chains, timing pulleys, udl speed variators, v pulleys, hydraulic cylinder, gear pumps, screw air compressors, shaft collars low backlash worm reducers and so on. furthermore, we can produce customized variators, geared motors, electric motors and other hydraulic products according to customers’ drawings.
We provides a reliable grantee for the product’ s quality by advanced inspection and testing equipment. professional technical team, exquisite processing technology and strict control system.
In recent years, the company has been developing rapidly by its rich experience in production, advanced management system, standardized management system, strong technical force. We always adhere the concept of survival by quality, and development by innovation in science and technology.
Our Group is willing to work with you hand in hand and create brilliance together!
Material available
Low carbon steel, C45, 20CrMnTi, 42CrMo, 40Cr, stainless steel. Can be adapted regarding customer requirements.
Surface treatment
Blacking, galvanization, chroming, electrophoresis, color painting, …
Heat treatment
High frequency quenching heat treatment, hardened teeth, carbonizing, nitride, …
Certifications
FAQ:
Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer ?
A: Our group consists in 3 factories and 2 abroad sales corporations.
Q: Do you provide samples ? is it free or extra ?
A: Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but do not pay the cost of freight.
Q: How long is your delivery time ? What is your terms of payment ?
A: Generally it is 40-45 days. The time may vary depending on the product and the level of customization. For standard products, the payment is: 30% T/T in advance ,balance before shippment.
Q: What is the exact MOQ or price for your product ?
A: As an OEM company, we can provide and adapt our products to a wide range of needs.Thus, MOQ and price may greatly vary with size, material and further specifications; For instance, costly products or standard products will usually have a lower MOQ. Please contact us with all relevant details to get the most accurate quotation.
If you have another question, please feel free to contact us.
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Selection of Gear Couplings for Specific Applications
Choosing the appropriate gear coupling for a specific application involves considering several factors to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Here are the key steps in the selection process:
- Identify Application Requirements: Understand the specific requirements of the application, including the torque and speed requirements, operating conditions, and the amount of angular and axial misalignment expected in the system.
- Calculate Torque and Speed: Determine the required torque and speed ratings for the gear coupling based on the power transmission needs of the application. Consider both peak and continuous torque requirements.
- Consider Misalignment: Evaluate the amount and type of misalignment that the gear coupling needs to accommodate. Different gear coupling designs have varying degrees of misalignment capabilities, so it’s essential to choose one that can handle the expected misalignment in the system.
- Check Space Constraints: Consider the available space for installing the gear coupling. Some applications may have limited space, requiring compact or specially designed couplings to fit properly.
- Assess Environmental Conditions: Determine if the application involves exposure to extreme temperatures, corrosive substances, or other harsh environmental factors. Select a gear coupling made from materials that can withstand the specific environmental conditions.
- Consider Maintenance Requirements: Evaluate the maintenance needs of the gear coupling. Some designs may require more frequent maintenance than others. For applications where regular maintenance is challenging, consider maintenance-free gear coupling options.
- Check Industry Standards and Certifications: Ensure that the selected gear coupling meets relevant industry standards and certifications to guarantee quality and safety.
- Consult with Experts: If needed, seek guidance from coupling manufacturers or engineering experts who can provide valuable insights and recommendations based on their experience and expertise.
By carefully considering these factors and understanding the specific demands of the application, you can select the most suitable gear coupling that will provide reliable and efficient power transmission while minimizing the risk of premature failure or downtime.
editor by CX 2023-10-08
China Standard Flange Cast Iron Coupling Steel Universal Joint Cardan Pump Rubber Motor Disc Curved Tooth Flex Rigid Drive Shaft Nm Yox Fluid Jaw Flexible Chain Gear Couplings gear coupling
Product Description
Flange Cast Iron Coupling Steel Universal Joint Cardan Pump Rubber Motor Disc CHINAMFG Flex Rigid Drive Shaft NM yox Fluid Jaw Flexible Chain Gear Couplings
Manufacturer of Couplings, Fluid Coupling, JAW Coupling, can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling and so on.
A coupling can interchange and replacement of lovejoy coupling is a device used to connect 2 shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join 2 pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.
Coupling is a jaw type coupling that works for a variety of light duty to heavy duty motors used in electric power transmission.
This is 1 of our safest types of products. The reason being that these couplings work even when the elastomer fails and there is no metal to metal contact.
They perform in well-standing oil, grease, moisture, sand, and dirt and nearly 850,000 bore combinations that can be customised as per the customer’s needs.
They are used in light-weight, medium, or heavy electrical motors and devices for power transmission through internal combustion.
Production workshop:
Company information:
Can Gear Couplings Be Used in Both Horizontal and Vertical Shaft Arrangements?
Yes, gear couplings are versatile and can be used in both horizontal and vertical shaft arrangements.
Horizontal Shaft Arrangements: In horizontal shaft configurations, gear couplings are commonly employed to connect two shafts in-line with each other. The gear coupling’s flexible design accommodates for slight misalignment and torsional movement between the shafts, making it suitable for various industrial applications. These couplings can handle high torque loads and are often used in heavy-duty machinery such as steel rolling mills, mining equipment, and conveyors.
Vertical Shaft Arrangements: Gear couplings are also well-suited for vertical shaft arrangements, where the connected shafts are oriented one above the other. In such cases, gravity can cause additional axial loads on the coupling, which gear couplings are designed to handle. The gear coupling’s capacity to accommodate both angular and axial misalignment is essential in vertical applications, where thermal expansion and contraction may induce relative movement between the shafts.
Whether in horizontal or vertical shaft configurations, gear couplings provide reliable power transmission and are widely used in various industrial settings. However, it is essential to ensure proper alignment and maintenance for optimal performance and to prevent premature wear or failure of the coupling.
editor by CX 2023-09-21