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Quick Connect Coupling features lightweight design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:45:38 -0500

Manufactured out of nickel plated brass and crush resistant plastic, CC Series Coupling can achieve 200,000 activations without leakage. With non-marring design, flexible coupling accepts multiple plug configurations, reducing down time caused by switching air tools. It also ensures worker safety by eliminating dangerous hose whip, while protecting finished surfaces with rounded edges and polymer sleeve construction.

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Shaft Adapters eliminate need for special shafting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:58 -0500

Including Series S52FCY with 21 inch and S52FCYM with 27 metric sizes, Shaft Reducers and Extenders incorporate Fairloc® fastening system, which consists of 2 slots that are machined into hub, one radially the other angularly, to create transverse wedge that remains attached to solid portion of hub on one side. Adapter's female end fits 14 shaft diameters ranging from .1200-.4998 in. (3-12 mm), while male side consists of shafts ranging in diameter from .1247-.4997 in. (3-12 mm).

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Metal Bellows Couplings are offered in pluggable version.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:55 -0500

Backlash-free metal bellows couplings have pluggable, removable clamping hub. Tightening torque values increase with increasing OD of coupling hubs, which range from 27-84 mm, and bore sizes range from 3-40 mm. Stainless steel versions are available upon request, but standard materials are aluminum for sizes 2-60 and steel for sizes 80-150. Products are suited for applications requiring backlash-free qualities.

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Flexible Couplings feature neoprene center.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:39:13 -0500

With Bello Superflex Ribbed Couplings, application engineers can select size where peak torque exceeds application torque X service factors. Units feature AL alloy 2011T3 and 303 stainless steel hubs and offer complete range of bores in clamp styles, suited for power transmission applications.

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Shaft Collars and Couplings can be remachined.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:19 -0500

Made from steel, Remachineable Collars and Couplings feature pilot holes to let users remachine them to their own specifications. Collars can be rebored and threaded to match size of worn or replacement shafts, while couplings allow for mating of dissimilar sized shafts. Offered in 1 1/8-3 in. OD sizes, collars come in 1- and 2-piece clamp type styles. Couplings are available in 11 sizes with finished bore ends from ½-2 in. ID and pilot bores from 0.235-0.485 in. ID at other end.

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Couplings are designed for encoder applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:31:10 -0500

Control-Flex® couplings feature center disc design and parallel linkage system that minimizes reaction forces due to transmission torque and shaft misalignments. They offer high parallel, angular, and axial shaft misalignment capabilities. Clamp-style zero-backlash hubs provide positive shaft connection, with electrically insulating center flex member affixed to shaft through pins. Single flex disc and double flex disc versions are available.

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Collars and Couplings feature integral mounting flanges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:06 -0500

Available with plain and tapped holes, Accu-Flange(TM) Collars and Precision Sleeve Flange Couplings enable user to attach components such as pulleys and cams. Collars are machineable and couplings have solid center section for close tolerance fit on ground shafting. Supplied with standard keyway, both are available with ½-1 ½ in. bores in SS, steel, and aluminum and will not mar shafts. Collars retain perpendicularity and couplings maintain less than .001 TIR concentricity.

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Combination Coupling allows joining of EMT to 2 AC/MC cables.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:37:19 -0500

Model 4157-DC is duplex AC/MC connector with cable range from 14/2 to 10/3 metal clad cable and ¾ in. electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Couplings' internal dimension allows conductors to pass through to EMT conduit without damaging conductor insulation. Transition fitting is suited for new construction and retrofit applications in schools and commercial buildings.

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Couplings protect against shaft misalignment and vibration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:55:50 -0500

G-Flex Grid Couplings are shot-peened to create protective surface layer that resists fatigue and stress corrosion, contributing to strength and working life. Couplings provide protection against damaging effects of shock loads and are interchangeable with industry standard designs. Available models include 1000T10 with horizontal split cover for limited space applications and 1000T20 with vertical split cover for higher running speeds.

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Coupling Adapters mate dissimilar output configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:45:25 -0500

Featuring square and hex shaft output, clamp-type Rigid Coupling Adapters fit securely over output shaft to change mating configuration or size to suit application requirements. Units are machined from steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and come in 7 standard bore sizes from ½-1¼ in. with ¾-1½ in. OD. Providing simple way to upgrade and retrofit machinery and conveyor drive components, adapters let user change configuration and size of output shafts with minimal effort.

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Couplings have adjustable design that facilitates use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:37:08 -0500

Manufactured from aluminum (AW EN 7075), EASY couplings feature universal constructive elements that are independent of shaft size. These backlash-free, simplified shaft clamp couplings offer adjustable bores that enable stocks to be modified for application requirements. With max speed of 5,000 rpm, products come in 3 sizes from 19.10-31.80 mm OD with bores from 4-14 mm.

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Flexible Couplings feature maintenance-free design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:44:17 -0500

Offering power transmission with torsional vibration damping, Rotex® Couplings feature compensation of axial, radial, and angular shaft misalignment. Units are available with either blank or finish bores according to ISO fit H7. Hubs are steel, aluminum, or cast iron, depending on sizes chosen, and polyurethane spider element is to 92 Shore A, with other hardnesses available upon request. All couplings are supplied with 2 hubs and 1 spider each.

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RoHS-Compliant Couplings feature zero backlash.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:16:03 -0500

Suited for precision servo positioning, CD® Couplings feature clamp style hubs for optimal torque capacity on shafts without using keyways. Units handle system speeds up to 17,000 rpm and have torque ratings up to 94,400 lb-in. Designers can select from large size range and from combinations of inch and metric hub bore sizes to meet servo drive requirements. Applications include packaging machines, pick and place systems, and printing machinery.

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Universal Joint Couplings reduce downtime to minutes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:45:32 -0500

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.

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Metal Bellows Couplings feature conical flanges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:49:16 -0500

Applied primarily to dynamic, controlled drives, Series AK metal bellows couplings are used where 2 rotating, opposite shafts must be coupled with force-locking and without backlash. Angular, lateral, and axial offset can be compensated, and resulting reaction forces can be neglected. Available in torque range of 30-5,000 Nm and diameters from 12-85 mm, products exhibit torsional stiffness and can be modified to desired specifications.

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Pluggable Couplings exhibit zero backlash.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:43:03 -0500

Designed to meet demands of dynamic drives on CNC machines that require high performance from their drive components, Series ADS and ASS couplings can be applied wherever 2 rotating opposite shafts must be coupled with locking force and without backlash. Able to be used at temperatures from -30 to +120ºC, these wear- and maintenance-free products are axially pluggable and torsionally stiff. Shock- and oscillation-damping design compensates for alignment errors.

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Flywheel Couplings offer hardness mixture option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:52:14 -0500

With Arcusaflex® natural rubber hardness mixture, element version UN, Arcusaflex® Flywheel Couplings feature durability for high-torque applications such as compressors and gen-sets. Units come in 21 sizes with torque ranges from 1,770-973,580 lb-in., which corresponds to approximately 6,500 kW at 1,000 rpm. All couplings meet European explosion protection standards set by ATEX 95 and are certified for use in hazardous locations according to 64/9/EC Directive.

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Flywheel Couplings offer torsional flexibility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 07:44:50 -0500

In addition to 15 existing sizes, Arcusaflex® flywheel couplings are offered in AC 4.1, 4.9, 5.1, 6.1, 6.5, 13, and 13D sizes designed specifically for larger engine applications. Sizes cover 1,770-973,580 lb-in. torque range, which corresponds to 6,500 kW at 1,000 rpm. Products are available with standard rubber as well as silicone mixture to provide heat resistance. Rubber disc element is vulcanized to choice of bolt-on sleeve or taper bushing hubs.

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Three-Piece Couplings feature keyways as standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:15:48 -0500

Oldham couplings and zero-backlash jaw couplings come standard with keyways, which promote torque capacity by creating positive drive and ensuring precise positioning of coupling hub. Both styles, comprised of 2 aluminum hubs with mating center section for torgue transmission, allow for mixing of hubs with different bores. While oldham coupling hubs have drive tenons that do not overlap when combined with mating center disc, zero-backlash jaw couplings have jaws that do overlap.

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Coupling provides rigid joint for stainless steel pipe.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:02:59 -0500

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.

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