Universal Joint Couplings reduce downtime to minutes.
August 17, 2007 -
TakeApart(TM) couplings incorporate quick-change feature for continuous-service applications where uptime is critical. Single lock ring acts as safety wire, holding pins, block, and hubs together. By releasing spring, user can replace components of U-joint in under 2 min without special tools. Universal joints are available in 7/8-4 in. ODs, with 1,800-131,000 lb-in. torque capacities. They handle shaft misalignment up to 35° and are offered in various alloys.
(Archive News Story - Products mentioned in this Archive News Story may or may not be available from the manufacturer.)
Original Press release
Curtis Universal Joint Co.
4 Birnie Ave., P.O.Box 70038
Springfield, MA, 01107
USA
Quick Disassembly U-Joint Cuts Downtime to Minutes
Springfield, MA-Curtis Universal has developed a U-joint coupling with a quick-change feature for applications that run more or less constantly and for which "uptime" is critical. These U-joints provide a fast and easy way to disassemble and reassemble the joint, either prior to installing it or after it has been run.
Known as TakeApart(TM) couplings, they are used on food processing and packaging machinery, conveyors, surgical tables, valve actuators on ships and submarines, beverage-filling systems, ventilators, textile equipment, washers, and other drives where continuous service is critical.
A single lock ring acts like a safety wire, holding the pins, block, and hubs together. By releasing the spring, a user can replace the components of the U-joint in less than two minutes-without the need for special tools.
These universal joints are available in OD sizes from 7/8 to 4 in., with torque capacities from 1800 to 131000 lb-in.-far greater than the capacity of cross-type (cardan) joints of the same size. Also, they can handle shaft misalignment up to 35°.
Curtis makes TakeApart universal joints in a variety of alloys-including alloy steel, stainless, and naval brass-for specific environmental conditions.
For more information, contact Curtis Universal at 1-888-287-8477.
For: Curtis Universal, P.O. Box 70038, 4 Birnie Ave., Springfield, MA 01107-0038
Company contact: Richard Hartman 800-466-2144
|
User comments about this story
|
|
|
See related product stories
|
|
|
Newsletters |
Industry
Market Trends
Has Got It |
- Latest developments
- Trends
- Best practices
- Opinions & Commentary
|
 |
Get Ahead.
Get IMT.
Subscribe Free Today
Subscribe View
Sample |
Your Gateway to a Fast
Changing World
Product News Alerts |
 |
Receive similar stories and other customized
news to keep you in the know on the products shaping
industry. |
Subscribe Free Today
Subscribe View
Sample |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 
