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EVER POWER \u00b7 UNITED KINGDOM<\/div>\n

WGP Drum Shape Gear Coupling
\nwith Brake Wheel \u2014 High-Torque Industrial Drive Solution<\/span><\/h2>\n

Engineered for the most demanding power transmission environments, the WGP series drum shape gear coupling with integrated brake wheel delivers rated torques from 710 KN\u00b7m to 160,000 KN\u00b7m. Trusted across UK heavy industry, steel mills, port cranes, and mining operations, this coupling redefines reliability in continuous-duty applications.<\/p>\n

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What Is a Drum Shape Gear Coupling with Brake Wheel?<\/h2>\n
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\"WGPThe WGP series drum shape gear coupling is a precision-engineered flexible coupling that integrates a crowned-tooth internal gear sleeve with an external hub and a dedicated brake wheel \u2014 all within a compact, self-contained assembly. Unlike standard gear couplings, the crowned tooth profile on every external gear hub allows angular misalignment up to 1.5\u00b0 per joint and axial displacement without transmitting bending moments to connected machinery. This fundamentally protects bearings, seals, and shafts from secondary stress loadings that would otherwise accelerate wear and cause premature failure in demanding drive systems.<\/p>\n

The integrated brake wheel \u2014 cast or fabricated as part of the outer sleeve half \u2014 allows a drum brake or band brake to act directly on the coupling body itself. This eliminates the need for a separate braking disc or shaft-mounted brake drum, saving axial space, reducing total drivetrain weight, and simplifying installation significantly. For UK crane manufacturers, mineral extraction operations, and heavy lifting equipment builders, this integrated design is often the decisive factor in specifying WGP couplings over conventional alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Engineering Principle, Materials & Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n
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Operating Principle<\/h3>\n

Torque is transmitted from the inner hub through meshed crowned teeth into the outer sleeve. The barrel-shaped (drum) tooth flank geometry allows the teeth to rock slightly as shafts move out of perfect alignment. This rolling contact distributes load across a wider tooth face area and keeps tooth-to-tooth contact stress within acceptable limits even when misalignment reaches its rated maximum. The brake wheel \u2014 formed as an integral flange on the outer sleeve \u2014 rotates with the coupling and provides a clean, concentric braking surface for external drum or band brake systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Materials & Surface Treatment<\/h3>\n

Hubs and sleeves are manufactured from 42CrMo or 40Cr alloy steel, quenched and tempered to achieve core hardness of 217\u2013255 HBW. Gear tooth flanks are induction-hardened to 50\u201358 HRC to resist fatigue spalling under high-cycle loading. The brake wheel friction surface is finish-machined to Ra 1.6 \u00b5m for uniform contact with brake linings. All external surfaces receive a phosphate primer plus industrial epoxy topcoat rated for salt-spray resistance exceeding 500 hours \u2014 an important requirement for UK coastal port and offshore-support applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Typical Application Scenarios<\/h3>\n

WGP drum shape gear couplings with brake wheels are specified extensively across overhead bridge cranes and gantry cranes, quayside port cranes and ship-to-shore equipment, mine winders and conveyor drives, steel mill rolling drives, cement plant raw mill drives, paper mill press sections, and large pump or compressor drives where emergency shutdown braking is required. Any drivetrain combining high torque, moderate speed, shaft misalignment, and integrated braking will benefit from this design approach over a separate coupling-plus-brake-drum arrangement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Seven Reasons Engineers Choose WGP Drum Shape Gear Couplings<\/h2>\n
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Extreme Torque Density<\/h3>\n

Rated torque range of 710 KN\u00b7m to 160,000 KN\u00b7m within a compact envelope, enabling direct replacement of oversized or heavier alternatives without drivetrain redesign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crowned-Tooth Misalignment Tolerance<\/h3>\n

Up to 1.5\u00b0 angular misalignment per joint accommodated without bearing overload. Shaft settlement, thermal expansion, and structural flexing are absorbed without coupling damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Integrated Braking Surface<\/h3>\n

The concentric brake wheel eliminates a separate brake drum assembly, reducing total component count, minimising axial drivetrain length, and improving maintenance access considerably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Long Service Intervals<\/h3>\n

Lubricated grease-packed cavities with re-greasing ports allow routine maintenance without disassembly. Alloy-steel gear teeth tolerate years of continuous operation before refurbishment is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wide Speed Range<\/h3>\n

Limited rotational speeds from 1,200 RPM for large WGP14 units up to 4,000 RPM for compact WGP1 units, covering a broad spectrum of drive applications from slow hoisting to medium-speed pump drives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Drop-In Retrofit Compatibility<\/h3>\n

Standard WGP bore and bolt patterns align with ISO and DIN shaft specifications common across UK and European industrial installations, minimising retrofit engineering costs and delivery schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Full Customisation Available<\/h3>\n

Non-standard bore diameters, keyway geometries, brake wheel diameters, and surface coatings are available from Ever Power. Custom coupling halves for unique shaft layouts are quoted and manufactured to order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specification \u2014 Design Drawings<\/h2>\n
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WGP1 \u2013 WGP8 Performance Parameters<\/h3>\n
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Type<\/th>\nRated Torque
\nKN\u00b7m<\/th>\n		Limited Speed
\nR\/min<\/th>\n		Shaft Hole dia. d1,d2,dz
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		Length Y
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		Length J1, Z1
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		D0<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nD4<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nF<\/th>\nN**<\/th>\nC*<\/th>\nC1*<\/th>\nC2*<\/th>\nWeight Kg<\/th>\nRotate Inertia Kg\u00b7m\u00b2<\/th>\nLubricating Grease Kg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
WGP1<\/td>\n710<\/td>\n4000<\/td>\n12,14<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n98<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n5.62<\/td>\n0.0078<\/td>\n0.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16,18,19<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20,22,24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25,28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP2<\/td>\n1250<\/td>\n4000<\/td>\n22,24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n118<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n9.62<\/td>\n0.022<\/td>\n0.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25,28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP3<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n3550<\/td>\n22,24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n355<\/td>\n170<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n16.6<\/td>\n0.047<\/td>\n0.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25,28<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP4<\/td>\n4500<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n400\/450\/500<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n25.3<\/td>\n0.098<\/td>\n0.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63,65,70,71,75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP5<\/td>\n7100<\/td>\n2500<\/td>\n30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n400\/450\/500<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n128<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n34.7<\/td>\n0.174<\/td>\n0.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63,65,70,71,75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP6<\/td>\n10000<\/td>\n2000<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n450\/500\/560\/630<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n51.3<\/td>\n0.293<\/td>\n0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63,65,70<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71,75<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP7<\/td>\n14000<\/td>\n1700<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n450\/500\/560\/710<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n122<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n68.0<\/td>\n0.530<\/td>\n0.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48,50,55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63,65,70,71,75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP8<\/td>\n20000<\/td>\n1700<\/td>\n55,56<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n500\/560\/630\/710<\/td>\n290<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n176<\/td>\n136<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n79<\/td>\n0.71<\/td>\n0.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60,63,65,70,71,75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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WGP9 \u2013 WGP14 Performance Parameters<\/h3>\n
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Type<\/th>\nRated Torque
\nKN\u00b7m<\/th>\n		Limited Speed
\nR\/min<\/th>\n		Shaft Hole dia.
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		Length Y
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		Length J1,Z1
\n(mm)<\/th>\n		D0<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nD4<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nF<\/th>\nN**<\/th>\nC*<\/th>\nC1*<\/th>\nC2*<\/th>\nWeight Kg<\/th>\nRotate Inertia Kg\u00b7m\u00b2<\/th>\nLubricating Grease Kg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
WGP9<\/td>\n25000<\/td>\n1600<\/td>\n65,70,71,75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n560\/630\/710\/800<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n190<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n106.5<\/td>\n1.05<\/td>\n1.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130,140<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n202<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP10<\/td>\n40000<\/td>\n1600<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n630\/710\/800<\/td>\n355<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n159.0<\/td>\n1.74<\/td>\n1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80,85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n132<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n202<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n242<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP11<\/td>\n56000<\/td>\n1400<\/td>\n85,90,95<\/td>\n172<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n710\/800\/900<\/td>\n412<\/td>\n345<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n215.0<\/td>\n3.67<\/td>\n2.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100,110,120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n202<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n242<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP12<\/td>\n80000<\/td>\n1400<\/td>\n120,125<\/td>\n212<\/td>\n167<\/td>\n710\/800\/900<\/td>\n440<\/td>\n375<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n207<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n303.0<\/td>\n6.40<\/td>\n3.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130,140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n202<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n242<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190,200<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n282<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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WGP13<\/td>\n112000<\/td>\n1400<\/td>\n140,150<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n202<\/td>\n800\/900<\/td>\n490<\/td>\n425<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n235<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n291.0<\/td>\n10.45<\/td>\n4.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n242<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190,200,220<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n282<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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WGP14<\/td>\n160000<\/td>\n1200<\/td>\n160,170,180<\/td>\n302<\/td>\n242<\/td>\n900\/1000<\/td>\n545<\/td>\n462<\/td>\n362<\/td>\n265<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n523.0<\/td>\n17.48<\/td>\n6.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
190,200,220<\/td>\n352<\/td>\n282<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n78<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
240,250,260<\/td>\n410<\/td>\n330<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Brake Wheel (DO Brake Wheel Diameter) Parameters<\/h3>\n

Note 1: Weight and moment of inertia are approximations calculated by the biggest axis hole length of Y type, not calculated for the brake wheel. Note 2: The C, C1, C2 value of different brake wheels is the value in table added with K\/2 (K value per following table). Note 3: N=S\u2013K\/2; value in table is max D0 calculated; S, K see the following table.<\/p>\n

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DO Brake Wheel Diameter D<\/th>\nT<\/th>\nK<\/th>\nS<\/th>\nD5MAX \u2014 I<\/th>\nD5MAX \u2014 II<\/th>\nWeight Kg \u2014 I<\/th>\nWeight Kg \u2014 II<\/th>\nRotate Inertia Kg\u00b7m\u00b2 \u2014 I<\/th>\nRotate Inertia Kg\u00b7m\u00b2 \u2014 II<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
315<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n8.5<\/td>\n6.7<\/td>\n0.116<\/td>\n0.110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
355<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n11.4<\/td>\n9.9<\/td>\n0.192<\/td>\n0.178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
400<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n255<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n15.2<\/td>\n12.4<\/td>\n0.320<\/td>\n0.287<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
450<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n19.7<\/td>\n15.6<\/td>\n0.550<\/td>\n0.462<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
500<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n325<\/td>\n295<\/td>\n25.0<\/td>\n20.0<\/td>\n0.830<\/td>\n0.712<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
560<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n30.7<\/td>\n25.6<\/td>\n1.280<\/td>\n1.127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
630<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n360<\/td>\n38.8<\/td>\n33.0<\/td>\n2.060<\/td>\n1.826<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
710<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n480<\/td>\n450<\/td>\n46.5<\/td>\n39.4<\/td>\n3.320<\/td>\n2.912<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
800<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n67.8<\/td>\n52.7<\/td>\n5.870<\/td>\n4.810<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
900<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n600<\/td>\n560<\/td>\n86.6<\/td>\n70.3<\/td>\n9.300<\/td>\n7.852<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1000<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n620<\/td>\n560<\/td>\n128.8<\/td>\n115.1<\/td>\n17.400<\/td>\n15.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ever Power \u2014 Manufacturing Capability & Custom Coupling Solutions<\/h2>\n
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Precision Manufacturing at Scale<\/h3>\n

\"EverEver Power operates dedicated gear coupling production lines equipped with CNC gear hobbing machines, CNC turning centres, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and gear inspection equipment capable of verifying tooth profile accuracy to DIN 3960 Class 6 and above. Our heat treatment department handles carburising, quenching, and induction hardening in-house, ensuring full traceability from raw billet to finished coupling. This level of vertical integration allows us to hold tolerances that generic suppliers cannot achieve and to deliver consistent results lot after lot.<\/p>\n

Our customisation capability is a core competency, not an afterthought. UK customers regularly order WGP drum shape gear couplings with non-standard bore diameters, metric or imperial keyways, special brake wheel diameters not listed in our standard range (from 315 mm to 1,000 mm and beyond), split-sleeve designs for confined-space installation, stainless steel sleeve options for corrosive environments, and modified flange bolt patterns for OEM integration. Our applications team provides design validation and 3D CAD data for every custom order as standard.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success \u2014 WGP Drum Shape Gear Couplings in Action<\/h2>\n
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Port of Felixstowe \u2014 Ship-to-Shore Crane Retrofit, UK<\/span>
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\"WGPA leading container terminal operator at the Port of Felixstowe was experiencing accelerated bearing wear on three ship-to-shore cranes. Vibration analysis traced the root cause to misalignment-induced bending moments being transmitted through the existing rigid couplings into the slew motor bearings. Our engineering team specified WGP10 drum shape gear couplings with 630 mm brake wheels as direct replacements. Angular misalignment capacity of the crowned-tooth design absorbed the residual structural flex in the crane booms without generating lateral bearing loads. After 14 months of continuous operation \u2014 including handling peak-season throughput of over 4,000 TEU moves per day \u2014 zero bearing failures have been recorded on the retrofitted units. Planned bearing maintenance intervals extended from 8 months to 24 months, delivering substantial savings in parts and planned downtime.<\/p>\n

“The WGP coupling solved a problem we’d been chasing for three years. The integrated brake wheel also freed up roughly 200 mm of axial space that we used to install improved cable management. Highly recommended supplier for critical crane drivetrains.” \u2014 Mechanical Engineering Manager, Container Terminal Operations, Felixstowe<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“We run WGP7 couplings on our mine winder drives at Kellingley. Rated torque performance at 14,000 KN\u00b7m is exactly as specified. Re-greasing takes under an hour and the units just run. Three years in, no issues.”<\/p>\n

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“Ever Power custom-designed a WGP12 with an 850 mm brake wheel for our rolling mill rebuild. The 3D CAD files and dimensional verification report they supplied made our site installation completely straightforward. Lead time was 8 weeks from order to dock.”<\/p>\n

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“We used to source drum shape gear couplings from a German manufacturer at significant cost. Switching to Ever Power WGP couplings reduced our procurement cost per unit by over 30% with no reduction in quality or documentation. The team responds quickly and understands UK engineering standards.”<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 WGP Drum Shape Gear Coupling with Brake Wheel<\/h2>\n
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What is the price or cost of a WGP drum shape gear coupling with brake wheel, and where can I get a quote for UK delivery?<\/h3>\n
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Pricing for WGP drum shape gear couplings with brake wheels depends on the specific model (WGP1 through WGP14), bore configuration, brake wheel diameter, and any customisation requirements. For UK deliveries, we offer competitive pricing with CIF or DAP Incoterms to major UK ports and logistics hubs. To receive a detailed quotation tailored to your application, please contact us at sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a> with your torque requirement, shaft diameters, and required brake wheel size. Our team typically responds within one working day.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How do I select the right WGP drum shape gear coupling size for my UK crane or mining drive application?<\/h3>\n
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Selection starts with the calculated design torque, which is the nominal transmitted torque multiplied by a service factor (typically 1.5 to 2.5 depending on drive type and shock loading). Match this design torque to the rated torque (KN\u00b7m) column in the specification table to identify the appropriate WGP model. Then confirm the required shaft bore diameters, shaft length Y or J1\/Z1, and select the brake wheel diameter from the separate brake wheel table based on your braking torque requirement. For crane and mining applications in the UK, we recommend sharing your motor data sheet and load cycle information so our engineers can validate the selection before ordering.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Which industries in the UK most commonly use drum shape gear couplings with integrated brake wheels, and why?<\/h3>\n
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In the UK, WGP drum shape gear couplings with integrated brake wheels are most widely used in port and container terminal crane drivetrains (particularly in locations like Felixstowe, Southampton, and Tilbury), underground and surface mine winder drives in Yorkshire, the Midlands, and Scotland, steel plant rolling mill drives in South Wales and the North East, large cement mill drives, and heavy aggregate conveyor drive stations. The integrated brake wheel is the deciding factor in all these applications because it eliminates a separate shaft-mounted brake drum, reduces total drivetrain length, and simplifies both installation and brake adjustment on plant where access space is limited.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can Ever Power supply a custom WGP drum shape gear coupling with a non-standard bore or brake wheel diameter for my specific UK project requirements?<\/h3>\n
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Yes. Custom WGP drum shape gear couplings with non-standard bore diameters (both metric and imperial), non-standard keyway profiles, and brake wheel diameters outside the standard range are a standard part of our manufacturing capability. We have supplied custom units to UK OEMs with brake wheel diameters between 315 mm and 1,000 mm, modified bolt circle diameters, and special surface coatings for harsh environments. Please contact sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a> with your drawings or dimensional requirements and we will confirm feasibility and provide a quotation within two working days.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What lubricating grease specification should I use, and how often does a WGP drum shape gear coupling need re-greasing in a continuous industrial duty cycle?<\/h3>\n
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WGP drum shape gear couplings are designed for use with high-viscosity EP gear coupling grease, typically NLGI Grade 1 or Grade 2 meeting MIL-G-10924 or equivalent specification. In continuous industrial duty with ambient temperatures between 0\u00b0C and 40\u00b0C, re-greasing every 3,000 to 4,000 operating hours is generally adequate. High-temperature environments, heavy shock loading, or vertical shaft installations may require shorter intervals. Each coupling size has a specified grease fill quantity listed in the technical table; these values should be adhered to precisely \u2014 overfilling can cause seal leakage and under-filling accelerates tooth wear. Our maintenance guide is available on request with every order.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Where can I find a reliable supplier of WGP drum shape gear couplings with brake wheels in the UK, and what lead times should I expect for standard and custom orders?<\/h3>\n
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Ever Power supplies WGP drum shape gear couplings with brake wheels directly to UK engineering companies, OEMs, and maintenance contractors from our manufacturing facility, with shipping handled via international freight to UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton, and London Gateway. Standard catalogue sizes (WGP1 through WGP14 with standard brake wheel diameters) typically ship within 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation. Custom bore configurations or non-standard brake wheel diameters generally require 6 to 10 weeks. Rush production is available for breakdown replacements \u2014 contact sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a> to discuss your timeline. We can hold stock of certain high-demand sizes for repeat UK customers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Specify a WGP Drum Shape Gear Coupling for Your UK Project?<\/h2>\n

Share your application data \u2014 torque, speed, shaft sizes, and brake requirement \u2014 and our engineers will recommend the correct WGP model, validate the selection, and provide a competitive price with UK delivery terms.<\/p>\n

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