Ruland Shaft Coupling Technology
These series’ of zero backlash flexible beam couplings are available with inch and metric bores and outside diameters ranging from 10mm (3/8″) to 38mm (1 1/2″). Couplings in all series are machined from a single piece of aluminum and feature multiple spiral cuts. The multiple cut design provides higher torque capabilities and greatly reduced wind-up when compared to a commodity type single beam coupling.
Beam Couplings
These series' of zero backlash flexible beam couplings are available with inch and metric bores and outside diameters ranging from 10mm (3/8") to 38mm (1 1/2"). Couplings in all series are machined from a single piece of aluminum and feature multiple spiral cuts. The multiple cut design provides higher torque capabilities and greatly reduced wind-up when compared to a commodity type single beam coupling.
The Beam couplings are available in four basic types:
- MWC-A Series - Aluminium Clamp Style
- MWC-SS Series - Stainless Steel Clamp Style
- MWS-A Series - Aluminium Set Screw Style
- MWS-SS Series - Stainless Steel Set Screw Style
Bellows Couplings
Bellows couplings combine stainless steel bellows and aluminum hubs to offer superior performance in motion control applications. The bellows are made of stainless steel, which makes them ideal for transmitting torque. Due to the bellows' thin walls, the coupling is able to flex easily while remaining rigid under torsional loads. Parallel misalignment, angular misalignment and axial motion are accommodated by bellows.
The combination of aluminum hubs with the bellows results in an extremely lightweight, low inertia coupling. Zero backlash and a long, maintenance-free life are assured since the coupling has no moving parts. An important feature of the bellows coupling is a balanced design to reduce vibration in high rpm applications.
The Bellows couplings are available in two basic types:
- MBC Series - Clamp Style
- MBS Series - Set Screw Style