Victaulic
Easton, PA 18040
Feb 06, 2007 Style W89 AGS Rigid Coupling minimizes linear and angular movement via wedge-shaped coupling housing keys that fully engage grooves to provide rigidity on valve connections and other points where inflexibility is necessary. Offered in 14-24 in. sizes, coupling is designed for exclusive use with stainless steel pipe, Schedule S10 or higher, in HVAC and industrial pipe installations. Ductile iron housings withstand pressures up to 300 psi.

Lovejoy, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 4243
Nov 06, 2006 With tool-less twist off and peel back functionality, JIS 6 pin jaw in-shear coupling enables 5-15 min removal and replacement of spider or insert. Product is available in 850,000+ combinations of bore sizes, as well as custom bore sizes, and features respective angular and parallel misalignment capabilities of 2° and 0.030-0.094 in. Part is made of 50D shore Urethane material with 200°F max temperature, and retaining ring is of No. 347 cast stainless steel.

Stafford Manufacturing Corporation
North Reading, MA 01864-0277
Nov 03, 2006 Designed for use on supported shafts, Precision Sleeve Coupling is machined from steel as standard and optionally offered in aluminum and stainless steel. Solid center section provides close tolerance fit on ground shafting and includes keyway as well as Accu-Clamp(TM) design, which incorporates integral self-centering clamping collars at both ends. Available in 6 sizes from ½-1½ in. ID, product maintains concentricity to within .001 TIR.

Helical Products Co., Inc.
Santa Maria, CA 93456 1069
Oct 12, 2006 Offered in sizes as small as ¼ in. diameter for shaft sizes down to 3.32 in., one-piece Flexible Couplings can transmit torque in angular, parallel, and/or skewed modes. Units are available in aluminum, stainless steel, or plastic. They can be used in precision engineering applications and are especially able to accommodate tight or skewed connections.

Anvil International, Inc.
Portsmouth, NH 03802
Sep 28, 2006 Used on HVAC/R copper lines for refrigeration, hot and cold water plumbing, and chilled water systems, Klo-Shure® couplings reduce time to install elastomeric insulation and eliminate appearance of support point sagging. Products, available in Clevis Hanger and Strut Mounted versions, support tubing and secure insulation. Metal clip on hanger provides secure closing of coupling, and copper tube is supported independently of insulation without use of adhesive, tape, or double wrap.

Ruland Mfg. Co., Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Sep 21, 2006 Made from high strength aluminum, lead-free black oxide carbon steel, and stainless steel, double wide shaft collars are available in 1- and 2-piece clamp styles with bore sizes from 1/8 to 1 in. Single point faced to ensure perpendicularity and proper alignment, shaft collars feature additional cap screws to apply pressure to shaft, making them suitable for use as mechanical stops or on split hubs. Cross cut design facilitates use as compact rigid coupling.

R & W America L.P.
Bensonville, IL 60106
Sep 18, 2006 SERVOMAX TX1 molded thermoplastic insert couplings are suited for pump drive and servo applications. Couplings feature elastomer element press fit between 2 precision molded coupling halves, giving it zero backlash. Sizes are available with bore diameters from .375-1.75 in., with torque capacities from 17.7-5,841 lb-in., and in various shore values to meet application needs.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Sep 18, 2006 Designed to optimize system stiffness without increasing drag torque, T Series (torsional style) Anti-Backlash Nuts eliminate clearance between threads of nut and threads of leadscrew. Products utilize blend of self lubricating polyacetal in conjunction with precision rolled 303 stainless steel screw material. Requiring one-time lubrication, torsional style nuts can also run dry when used with Black Ice(TM) coated screws.

Helical Products Co., Inc.
Santa Maria, CA 93456 1069
Aug 30, 2006 Single-piece, flexible couplings compensate for angular and skewed misalignment, parallel offset, and axial motion. Performance characteristics include no maintenance, no backlash, no lubrication, constant rotational velocity, and smooth bearing loads. Couplings are manufactured with ODs from 3/8-3 in. and in metric ODs of 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 mm, and inch and metric bore sizes may be combined. All models are available in aluminum or stainless steel materials.

Zero-Max, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55441 5537
Jul 07, 2006 Available in 16 sizes with inch and metric hub bore sizes, ServoClass® Couplings handle system speeds up to 10,000 rpm and have torque rating range from 4.43-530 lb-in. Zero backlash couplings are designed with 304 stainless steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs and center members that deliver high torsional stiffness with low inertia to avoid system resonance. All models feature clamp style mounting hubs with recessed, corrosion resistant clamping bolts.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.
Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jul 06, 2006 Designed to optimize system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque, C Series (Compression Style) Nuts eliminate clearance between nut threads and leadscrew threads. Design compensates for wear while eliminating lock-up issues common when traversing from worn areas to unworn areas of screw. Utilizing self-lubricating polyacetal in conjunction with precision-rolled 303 stainless steel screw material, nut provides smooth operation throughout life of assembly.

Nexen Group
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
May 17, 2006 Exhibiting zero axial backlash under all operating conditions, Linear Coupling absorbs parallel misalignment up to 0.7 mm and angular misalignment up to 1.5° through its spring system made of spring steel. Maintenance-free couplings have aluminum components and are rated for infinite life if operated within performance limits. Linear motion control devices have compact design and are typically used with linear actuators, motors, and precision guide rods.

Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Marlborogh, MA 01752
May 10, 2006 Offered in sizes from .6-2.25 in. OD, 3-piece Zero-backlash Jaw Couplings are comprised of 2 hubs with curved jaws and elastic element. Polyurethane spider provides dampening of impulse type loads, minimizing shock to motor and other sensitive equipment. Blue spiders have durometer of 85 shore, while yellow spiders are 92 shore, and red spiders are 98 shore. Standoffs, located on spider limbs, assist in angular misalignment capabilities, as well as electrical isolation.

Ruland Mfg. Co., Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Apr 07, 2006 Featuring 3-piece design that allows for mixing of inch and metric bore sizes, couplings are comprised of 2 hubs with curved jaws and one elastic element. Spider, made of polyurethane, provides dampening of impulse type loads to minimize shock to motor and other sensitive equipment. Offered in 85 shore, 92 shore, and 98 shore hardness levels, spiders are press fit onto curved jaw profile. Couplings come in 7 ODs from .6-2.25 in. in set screw and clamp styles.

Lovejoy, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 4243
Mar 14, 2006 Available in beam, Oldham, mini-jaw, bellows, mini-soft, mini-disc, and curved jaw styles, motion control couplings provide transfer of motion between 2 rotating shafts, compensating for parallel, angular, and axial misalignments. GS Curved Jaw mini-coupling with max 31,800 rpm is suited for high-speed operations, while Bellows Clamp coupling addresses higher torque and bore capacities. They are suited for markets such as printing, pharmaceuticals, robotics, and packaging.

Stafford Manufacturing Corporation
North Reading, MA 01864-0277
Jan 09, 2006 For applications requiring axial run-out less than 0.001 TIR, one-piece Accu-Clamp(TM) Coupling incorporates integrally machined, self-centering clamping collars at both ends. It eliminates conventional longitudinal slot and provides close tolerance bore and keyway. Available in sizes from ½ x ½ in. to 1½ x 1½ in., coupling is machined from steel and is optionally offered in aluminum or stainless steel.

SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Inst)
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 5416
Dec 08, 2005 Comprised of 88 flexible couplings, S50MS series features single-piece aluminum or stainless steel construction with cuts to allow for common types of shaft misalignment. Products are offered in split hub, keyway, or set screw hub mounting styles with bores from .1250-1.000 in. and ODs from .315-2.48 in. With max angularity from .5° to 2° and max eccentricity from .002-.008 in., couplings are suited for applications from encoders to test equipment.

SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Inst)
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 5416
Dec 08, 2005 Comprised of 48 models, S52FCY Series is manufactured in inch and metric sizes to extend shafts to same or different diameters. Hub end of coupling features Fairloc® integral hub fastening system, which eliminates marred shafts. Made of 303 stainless steel, extenders offer zero backlash and are readily adjustable on shaft. They are designed to fit shafts from .120-.500 in. (3-12 mm) dia on female side and .1250-.500 in. (3-12 mm) dia on male side.

SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Inst)
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 5416
Dec 08, 2005 Comprised of 45 couplings offered in inch and metric sizes, S51FCZ Series joins shafts from .0900-.2498 in. (2.5-12 mm) dia. Inch to metric or metric to inch couplings are also available. Made of 303 stainless steel, zero backlash couplings are readily adjustable on shaft and feature compact, self-contained Fairloc® hub fastening system, which eliminates marred shafts while adding positive metal-to-metal fastening strength along both hub sections.

SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Inst)
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 5416
Dec 07, 2005 Available in inch and metric styles, Neo-Flex Series S50F and S50P offer shaft-to-shaft insulation and are designed to fit 3-6 mm shafts or .1200, 1/8, 3/16 and ¼ in. shafts. Center of couplings is 73 durometer molded Neoprene along with 303 stainless steel hubs. Pin type hubs use set screw for fastening, while Fairloc® integral hub fastener eliminates marred shafts and permits frequent phase adjustment, as well as timing and position adjustment.