Energy Conserving Coupling allows for misalignment, shaft growth.
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Used to connect motors with their driven loads, Flux Drive SmartCOUPLING (FSC) transmits torque/power via magnetic Induction across air gap. There are no touching parts/wearable elements in torque path, and SmartPOWER adjustment feature enables energy conservation by letting users tune FSC output speed/power to match process flow demands. Suited for centrifugal and constant torque loads, product fits into standard shaft opening for drop-in replacement of existing couplings.
Original Press Release:
Flux Drive Announces "Game-Changing" Industrial SmartCOUPLING Technology
Utilizing an Adjustable SmartPOWER Feature that Never Wears Out!
Seattle, WA – Flux Drive, a leading developer of permanent magnetic industrial power transmission technology, will announce at the Hannover-Messe Industrial Technology exhibition (April 8-12, 2013), the introduction of a ‘game-changing’ energy saver coupling - the Flux Drive SmartCOUPLING (FSC).
Unlike any other rigid or elastomeric couplings that physically connect motors with their driven loads (conveyors, pumps, fans, etc), the FSC transmits torque/power via magnetic Induction across an air gap; thereby having NO touching parts , requiring NO maintenance, and making the FSC a truly Smart solution for both centrifugal and constant torque loads. Most impressive, however, the FSC is the first and only adjustable coupling to provide energy savings on centrifugal loads through the use of Flux Drive’s patented SmartPOWER technology.
SmartPOWER is a unique adjustment feature built into the FSC that allows users to “tune” the FSC’s output speed/power to match process flow demands. Since almost all centrifugal pump / blower systems are overdesigned to meet future or unknown operational requirements, the opportunity to save energy through reduced flow/speed is vast. Using the FSC’s adjustable spacer shims, operators can increase the coupling’s magnetic air gap, thereby decreasing the torque / power transferred across the coupling. For most blowers and pumps, just a minor 10% reduction in load speed can result in energy savings of close to 20%; a uniquely Green solution. “There is now an energy saving solution for almost all pumps and blowers – by just installing the simple FSC. Maintenance is NO longer required and mis-alignment is no longer an issue” said Chip Corbin, Founder and Inventor of the Flux Drive technology.
The FSC offers these other important benefits:
•Â Never Wears Out - No wearable elements in torque path, thereby outlasting all other flexible couplings
•Â Vibration isolation – leads to longer life for mechanical seals, bearings, and other maintenance intensive components
• Drop-in installation – FSC fits into standard shaft opening for easy replacement of existing couplings
• Runs with shaft misalignment – magnetic air gap allows for parallel and angular misalignment and thermal shaft growth
• Soft-start of all loads (incl. constant torque) – drastically reduced locked rotor current compared to across-the-line start
•Â Load seizure protection – magnetic induction circuit protects equipment from over-torque conditions
The Flux Drive SmartCOUPLING is immediately available in sizes from 5hp and 225hp on 1800rpm systems. It may also be used on 3600rpm, 1200rpm or 900rpm applications. Contact Flux Drive for details on proper sizing.
About Flux Drive
Flux Drive Inc. designs and manufactures permanent magnetic adjustable speed drives and couplings that increase the life and performance of rotating equipment. The company’s patented technology greatly lowers energy consumption and extends the life of motor driven systems. For more information about Flux Drive, please visit www.fluxdrive.com .
