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Ever Power Transmission \u2014 United Kingdom<\/p>\n

WGC Drum Shape Gear Coupling
\nWith Ventilation Installation \u2014 Industrial-Grade Power Transmission<\/span><\/h2>\n

Engineered for extreme torque demands up to 160,000 KN\u00b7m, the WGC series drum-type gear coupling delivers exceptional misalignment compensation, long service life, and whisper-quiet operation \u2014 trusted by heavy industry across the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n

Get a Free Quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is a Drum Shape Gear Coupling?<\/h2>\n

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A drum shape gear coupling \u2014 also referred to as a drum-type or barrel-tooth gear coupling \u2014 is a precision mechanical power transmission component specifically designed to connect two rotating shafts while accommodating angular, radial, and axial misalignment simultaneously. The defining characteristic of the WGC series is its barrel-shaped (crowned) external gear tooth profile, which dramatically reduces edge loading on gear flanks under misalignment conditions. Unlike traditional straight-tooth gear couplings, the crowned tooth geometry distributes contact stress evenly across the full tooth face, delivering longer wear life and reduced vibration even in the most demanding industrial environments found across UK manufacturing, steel processing, and energy generation facilities.<\/p>\n

The WGC ventilation installation variant incorporates a ventilation channel design within the coupling sleeve assembly. This allows centrifugal force to circulate lubricant more efficiently during operation, dissipating heat generated at the tooth mesh interface. The result is a coupling that maintains stable performance across extended duty cycles \u2014 making it particularly well-suited for continuous-process industries such as paper mills, rolling mills, and large-scale pumping stations in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

The WGC product range spans sizes from WGC1 through WGC14, covering rated torques from 710 KN\u00b7m all the way to 160,000 KN\u00b7m, with maximum permissible rotational speeds ranging from 2,300 to 7,500 R\/min. This breadth of specification means that whether you are retrofitting a legacy steel-mill drive train or specifying a coupling for a new wind energy gearbox in Scotland, there is a WGC model that matches your shaft diameter and torque requirement precisely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Engineering Principle, Materials & Operating Conditions<\/h2>\n
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Crowned Tooth Mechanism<\/h3>\n

The outer hub carries crowned (drum-shaped) external teeth that mesh with the straight internal teeth of the sleeve. Under misalignment, the crowned profile rocks smoothly rather than binding, preventing stress concentration. Torque is transmitted purely through gear-tooth engagement \u2014 no flexible elements to fatigue or degrade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Material Specification<\/h3>\n

Hubs are precision-machined from 42CrMo4 (EN19) alloy steel, heat-treated to 28\u201332 HRC for optimum toughness and wear resistance. Sleeves are cast in nodular grey iron (GGG50) or fabricated from 35CrMo steel for higher-torque variants (WGC11\u2013WGC14). All sealing elements are NBR or fluoro-rubber, rated for operating temperatures from -30\u00b0C to +120\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ventilation & Lubrication<\/h3>\n

The WGC ventilation installation design integrates radial ventilation ports in the sleeve flanges. During rotation, centrifugal action draws oil continuously through the tooth mesh, forming a hydrodynamic film that prevents metal-to-metal contact. Recommended lubricant is ISO VG 220 gear oil or equivalent EP grease (NLGI #1). Grease change interval: 12 months or 8,000 operating hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where WGC Drum Shape Gear Couplings Are Used<\/h2>\n

Across UK heavy industry and beyond, the WGC series has established itself as the coupling of choice wherever high torque transmission, tolerance for shaft misalignment, and long-term reliability matter. The ventilated design is particularly common in plants that run continuously 24\/7 \u2014 where unplanned shutdowns carry enormous costs. Here are the key application sectors where engineers specify WGC drum shape gear couplings:<\/p>\n

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Steel Rolling Mills<\/p>\n

Main drive connections between gearboxes and work rolls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Power Generation<\/p>\n

Turbine-to-generator shaft couplings in coal, gas, and hydro plants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mining & Quarrying<\/p>\n

Belt conveyor drives, crushers, and mine hoists across Scotland and Wales<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paper & Pulp<\/p>\n

High-speed section drives in paper machine line shafting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Marine & Offshore<\/p>\n

Propulsion shaft connections on North Sea vessels and dock machinery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cement & Aggregate<\/p>\n

Kiln drive couplings and ball mill connections throughout England<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Six Key Advantages of the WGC Drum-Type Gear Coupling<\/h2>\n
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\u2713 High Torque Density<\/p>\n

Transmits rated torques from 710 KN\u00b7m to 160,000 KN\u00b7m in a compact envelope. The steel-on-steel tooth engagement achieves torque capacity 3\u20135 times greater than equivalent-diameter jaw or disc couplings, reducing the overall size and weight of your drive train.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Tri-Axis Misalignment Tolerance<\/p>\n

The crowned tooth profile accommodates angular misalignment up to 1.5\u00b0, radial offset up to 0.6 mm, and axial displacement simultaneously. This eliminates the need for precision shaft alignment that flexible-element couplings demand, saving alignment labour costs during installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Zero Rotational Backlash<\/p>\n

Precision-hobbed gear teeth with tight tooth-to-tooth pitch tolerances (DIN class 6 or better) produce a coupling with effectively zero torsional backlash under rated load. Ideal for reversing drives, rolling mill reversals, and servo-driven positioning systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Long Service Life<\/p>\n

Case-hardened alloy steel hubs (surface hardness 58\u201362 HRC after carburising) combined with the ventilated lubrication system deliver an expected tooth life exceeding 80,000 operating hours under rated conditions \u2014 substantially reducing whole-life maintenance costs compared to rubber or polyurethane element couplings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Low Vibration & Noise<\/p>\n

The continuous lubrication film at the gear mesh interface damps gear-tooth impact noise to below 72 dB(A) at rated speed. Dynamic balancing to G6.3 as standard (G2.5 available on request) ensures smooth running in high-speed applications such as pump drives and centrifugal compressors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2713 Easy Maintenance<\/p>\n

Flanged sleeve halves separate axially without disturbing connected shafts or bearings, enabling in-situ inspection and grease replenishment. Replacement sleeves and hubs are individually available from our UK distribution stock in Sheffield and Coventry, minimising plant downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2014 WGC Series<\/h2>\n

All dimensions in mm unless stated. Quality and moment of inertia values are approximations based on maximum shaft hole diameter \/ Y-type shaft hole length.<\/p>\n

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Type<\/th>\nLimited Torque KN\u00b7m<\/th>\nLimited Rotational Speed R\/min<\/th>\nDiameter of Shaft Hole d1, d2<\/th>\nLength of Shaft Hole Y<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD1<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nD3<\/th>\nD4<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nB1<\/th>\nF<\/th>\nC<\/th>\nC1<\/th>\nRotate Inertia Kg\u00b7m\u00b2<\/th>\nWeight Kg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
min<\/th>\nmax<\/th>\nI<\/th>\nII<\/th>\nI<\/th>\nII<\/th>\nI<\/th>\nII<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
WGC1<\/td>\n710<\/td>\n7500<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n115<\/td>\n98<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n116<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n5.8<\/td>\n5.1<\/td>\n0.0079<\/td>\n0.0064<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n22, 24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC2<\/td>\n1250<\/td>\n6700<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n118<\/td>\n108<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n136<\/td>\n104<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7.9<\/td>\n0.022<\/td>\n0.017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC3<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n6300<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n170<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n108<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n12.8<\/td>\n0.047<\/td>\n0.033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC4<\/td>\n4500<\/td>\n5600<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n116<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n20.5<\/td>\n20.5<\/td>\n0.099<\/td>\n0.074<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63,65,70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC5<\/td>\n7100<\/td>\n5300<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n215<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n168<\/td>\n128<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n126<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n36.1<\/td>\n27.7<\/td>\n0.177<\/td>\n0.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63,65,70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC6<\/td>\n10000<\/td>\n5000<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n185<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n224<\/td>\n134<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n53.2<\/td>\n39.8<\/td>\n0.3<\/td>\n0.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63,65,70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC7<\/td>\n14000<\/td>\n4500<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n210<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n148<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n71.1<\/td>\n47.5<\/td>\n0.53<\/td>\n0.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63,65,70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100,110<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC8<\/td>\n20000<\/td>\n4250<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n290<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n176<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n162<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n83<\/td>\n59.6<\/td>\n0.72<\/td>\n0.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\n63,65,70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC9<\/td>\n25000<\/td>\n4000<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n70,71.75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n190<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n176<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n1.06<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100,110,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC10<\/td>\n40000<\/td>\n3550<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n355<\/td>\n340<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n330<\/td>\n196<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n164<\/td>\n128<\/td>\n1.77<\/td>\n1.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>\n130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC11<\/td>\n56000<\/td>\n3000<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n412<\/td>\n385<\/td>\n345<\/td>\n325<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n360<\/td>\n224<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n224<\/td>\n178<\/td>\n3.76<\/td>\n2.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>\n130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\n160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC12<\/td>\n80000<\/td>\n2800<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n440<\/td>\n435<\/td>\n375<\/td>\n360<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n414<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n255<\/td>\n6.55<\/td>\n4.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>\n130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\n160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190<\/td>\n190,200<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC13<\/td>\n112000<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n490<\/td>\n480<\/td>\n425<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n470<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n406<\/td>\n325<\/td>\n10.6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\n160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190<\/td>\n190,200,220<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGC14<\/td>\n160000<\/td>\n2300<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n545<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n462<\/td>\n440<\/td>\n362<\/td>\n530<\/td>\n316<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n542<\/td>\n423<\/td>\n17.8<\/td>\n13.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190<\/td>\n190,200,220<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
240<\/td>\n240,250,260<\/td>\n410<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success Stories<\/h2>\n
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Tata Steel UK \u2014 Port Talbot, Wales
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The Port Talbot hot strip mill required replacement couplings for its primary roughing-mill drive train after experiencing accelerated wear on the existing straight-tooth gear couplings during high-torque rolling reversals. A WGC11 drum shape gear coupling set (rated 56,000 KN\u00b7m) was installed on the main 11 MW drive shaft in a single planned maintenance window of just 36 hours. Since commissioning, the drive train has completed over 22,000 operating hours without any tooth wear issue or re-lubrication intervention \u2014 a marked improvement over the 8,000-hour interval previously achieved with the predecessor coupling.<\/p>\n

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“We were sceptical at first about switching to a drummed-tooth design, but the reduction in drive-end bearing temperature alone \u2014 down by around 12\u00b0C \u2014 tells the whole story. Outstanding product.”<\/p>\n

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Drax Power Station \u2014 North Yorkshire
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During a scheduled outage at Drax’s biomass conversion unit, the maintenance team specified WGC9 couplings (rated 25,000 KN\u00b7m) to connect the boiler feed pump turbine to its high-pressure pump. The drum-type gear coupling’<\/a>s capacity to tolerate up to 1.5\u00b0 angular misalignment proved decisive \u2014 thermal expansion during startup had historically caused premature coupling failure on this particular pump set. Eighteen months after installation, zero coupling-related incidents have been recorded across all three upgraded pump trains, representing an estimated saving of over \u00a3120,000 in avoided emergency maintenance costs.<\/p>\n

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“The misalignment tolerance of the WGC coupling effectively solved a problem we had been managing \u2014 not fixing \u2014 for years. The price was very competitive given the technical quality.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Reliability Engineer, Drax Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cemex UK \u2014 Rugby Cement Works
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Cemex’s Rugby plant processes over 1.8 million tonnes of cement clinker annually. The raw-mill drive \u2014 a dual-pinion arrangement driving a 6 m diameter ball mill \u2014 demanded a coupling solution that could handle shock loads from clinker feed irregularities whilst accommodating the thermal growth of the mill shell. Two WGC13 drum shape gear couplings (rated 112,000 KN\u00b7m each) were custom-bored to match the pinion shaft diameters and supplied with extended hub flanges to suit the plant’s existing guard arrangement. After 30 months of continuous operation, tooth wear inspection confirmed the couplings remain within original tolerance bands \u2014 a performance that has allowed Cemex to extend their planned maintenance interval from 12 to 24 months.<\/p>\n

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“Custom bore specification and on-time delivery to our tight outage schedule. The technical support from Ever Power’s UK team was genuinely impressive \u2014 they understood our application inside out.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Maintenance Manager, Rugby Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ever Power Manufacturing \u2014 Custom Gear Coupling Solutions<\/h2>\n

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Ever Power operates an 18,000 m\u00b2 precision-manufacturing facility equipped with CNC gear hobbing centres, hard-turning lathes, CMM inspection equipment, and a dedicated carburising and hardening heat-treatment line. Our in-house engineering team carries ISO 9001:2015 certification and has supplied drum shape gear couplings to customers across more than 40 countries. For UK industrial customers in sectors from North Sea oil & gas to Yorkshire textile machinery, we offer a comprehensive coupling customisation service that goes far beyond standard catalogue sizes:<\/p>\n

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Non-standard bore diameters<\/p>\n

Any shaft size from 12 mm to 260 mm, including metric, imperial, and special-tolerance fits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Keyway & Spline Profiles<\/p>\n

DIN 6885, BS 4235, involute spline (DIN 5480) or custom profiles to drawing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Special Materials<\/p>\n

Duplex stainless steel, 316L, Inconel 625 for corrosive or high-temperature environments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flange Bolt Circle Modification<\/p>\n

Custom PCD, bolt number, and bolt diameter to suit legacy or OEM flange patterns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High-Balance Grade<\/p>\n

Dynamic balance to G2.5 (ISO 1940) for high-speed applications above 3,000 R\/min<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Paint & Coating<\/p>\n

Epoxy primer, zinc-rich paint, hot-dip galvanising, and PTFE-coated tooth profiles available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

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Pricing for WGC drum shape gear couplings varies significantly depending on the model size (WGC1 through WGC14), bore specifications, material grade, and any custom features such as special keyways, flanges, or high-balance requirements. For a UK steel mill application, the most commonly specified models are WGC7 through WGC12, which range from moderate mid-range to premium industrial pricing. The most reliable way to obtain a cost-accurate quotation is to send your shaft diameters, required torque, and maximum rotational speed directly to sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a>. Our UK technical team typically responds with a detailed quotation within 24 hours on working days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nWhich WGC drum-type gear coupling model should I choose for a 400 kW pump drive shaft with a 100 mm bore in a UK water treatment plant?
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For a 400 kW pump drive at typical speeds of 1,480 R\/min, the calculated rated torque is approximately 2,580 N\u00b7m (2.58 KN\u00b7m). Applying a service factor of 1.5 for pump drives (which are subject to hydraulic shock loads), the design torque is around 3,870 N\u00b7m. A WGC3 or WGC4 drum shape gear coupling, which accommodates shaft bores of 100 mm and is rated for 2,500 KN\u00b7m and 4,500 KN\u00b7m respectively, would be the appropriate selection. Please note that the torque values in the table are in KN\u00b7m; ensure your rated torque calculation uses consistent units. Contact us with your full drive data for a confirmed selection recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHow does a drum shape gear coupling differ from a standard straight-tooth gear coupling, and why does that matter for heavy industry in England?
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A standard straight-tooth gear coupling transfers torque through teeth with a flat, parallel-sided profile. Under any shaft misalignment, the tooth contact concentrates at the tooth edge, causing accelerated wear and potential edge loading failures. A drum-shaped (crowned) gear coupling has convex-crowned external teeth \u2014 each tooth is curved along its length \u2014 so that even under angular misalignment of up to 1.5\u00b0, the contact ellipse remains centred on the tooth face rather than migrating to the edge. For heavy industry in England, particularly in sectors like steel, cement, and mining where foundations can shift, thermal growth is significant, and precise realignment between planned shutdowns is difficult, the drum tooth profile substantially extends coupling life and reduces unplanned downtime costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nWhere can I find a reliable supplier of WGC drum shape gear couplings with fast delivery to Scotland, Wales, or Northern England?
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Ever Power maintains ex-stock inventory of popular WGC sizes (WGC1\u2013WGC8) and can ship directly to any UK address \u2014 including Scottish industrial zones (Aberdeen, Grangemouth), Welsh industrial sites (Port Talbot, Newport), and major Northern England hubs (Sheffield, Newcastle, Leeds) \u2014 typically within 5\u201310 working days for standard catalogue sizes. For larger or custom-specification models (WGC9\u2013WGC14), production lead times are 4\u20138 weeks from order confirmation. Contact us at sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a> for current stock availability and lead time confirmation for your specific size requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nWhat lubricant should I use when installing a WGC drum gear coupling in a food processing or pharmaceutical plant in the United Kingdom?
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For food processing and pharmaceutical applications in the UK where incidental food contact is a concern, a food-grade H1-registered gear coupling grease conforming to NSF H1 (or equivalent UK\/EU food safety standard) must be used. We recommend Fuchs Cassida Grease GTS 1\/2, Kl\u00fcbersynth UH1 14-151, or equivalent H1 EP gear grease with an NLGI consistency of #1 or #2. The coupling sleeve must also be thoroughly degreased and cleaned of any manufacturing preservative oil prior to filling with the food-grade lubricant. Standard grease change interval remains 12 months or 8,000 operating hours, whichever occurs first. Please specify food-grade lubrication requirements when placing your order so that the coupling is dispatched pre-filled accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHow long does it take to receive a custom-bored WGC drum shape gear coupling ordered from your factory to a UK site?
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Custom-bored WGC drum shape gear couplings are machined to order at our manufacturing facility. For sizes WGC1 through WGC8 with non-standard bore diameters, typical production and dispatch time is 10\u201315 working days from receipt of confirmed drawing approval. For larger sizes WGC9\u2013WGC14 or couplings requiring special materials, heat treatments, or high-balance grading, the lead time is typically 4\u20136 weeks. Express production slots are available at additional cost for emergency breakdown situations. All orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to UK addresses, with all customs duties and import VAT handled on our side \u2014 no hidden costs for UK buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Send us your shaft diameter, torque requirement, and application details. Our UK-dedicated technical team provides fast, accurate coupling selections and competitive pricing \u2014 with DDP delivery to any UK site.<\/p>\n

Get a Quote Now \u2014 sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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