Applications of Coupling

Whether you are building a new machine or modifying an existing one, see the application below and see how some industry experts have applied couplings to their own constructions. You may need to make adjustments before implementing this in your own design, but you can verify that these applications have already been tested and work reliably.

Applications:-

1. Application of Jaw Coupling:-

The jaw coupling is designed to provide torque while mitigating system vibration and accommodating misalignment. In this particular example, a coupling is used to connect the motor shaft to the conveyor drive rollers. The jaw coupling is suitable for this coupling because high precision and zero clearance is not required. At the same time, the jaw coupling has good misalignment characteristics and can offer a high torque.

2. Application of Flexible Coupling:-

Flexible couplings are used to transfer torque from one axis to another if the two axes are slightly misaligned. In this example, the test device is using a torque transducer as a torque sensor for torque measurement. In this example, flexible couplings are used to connect the motor and torque sensor to the work-piece. These two couplings should minimize alignment errors because the torque sensor must be as flat as possible. In addition, the sensor must be protected against overloads. The main characteristics of flexible couplings are very low or zero play, excellent lateral and angular misalignment, excellent torsional rigidity, which makes them very suitable for this application.

3. Application of Disc Coupling:-

By definition, the disk coupling is a high-performance (servo) motion control coupling designed to be a torque transmission element (connecting two axes together) while the shaft misalignment is accommodated. Flexible design with strong torque at high torque loads. In this example, the coupling is used as part of the sliding table in the welding station. The coupling connects the servomotor to the ball screw, which moves the work-piece table to the required position. The disc coupling used here is recommended for use with servomotors due to its low clearance, high torsional stiffness and acceptable misalignment and torque capabilities.

4. Application of Oldham Coupling:-

In this era of innovation,new manufacturing technologies are available in the large manufacturing industry. The coupling is the key element of the machine. Oldham couplings were introduced to connect two non-coaxial parallel shafts. The coupling is an element with a good mechanism. It offers the same speed and the same direction of rotation. In addition, the largest applications for Oldham couplings are robots and servos in addition to printers and copiers.

The couplings are standard mechanical components that require the correct choice according to the application requirements and user preferences, installation and periodic inspections.

During operation, the user must observe external signals, such as noise and abnormal vibrations, indicating an early failure of the coupling. This will help you understand the cause of the failure, how to fix it and how to fix it before installing the new coupling. During its useful life, the coupling must also be checked for signs of wear and fatigue.