Bellows Couplings absorb vibration and allow misalignment.
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Combining polymer resin bellows and zero backlash aluminum hubs, BELLOWFLEX Couplings allow angular misalignment up to 10° and handle shaft speeds from 5,500–9,000 rpm, depending on model. Electrically insulating bellows prevents electrical current from passing between system shafts through coupling. Available in 3 sizes, with bore range of 3–18 mm, couplings are suited for stepper motor and encoder applications providing radial flexibility.
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BELLOWFLEX Couplings from Miki Pulley Absorb Vibration While Allowing High Misalignment
Plymouth, Minnesota –Â Miki Pulley is introducing their new BELLOWFLEX Couplings for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. These couplings absorb vibration while allowing for a high degree of angular misalignment.
BELLOWFLEX Couplings have a unique design that combines a polymer resin bellows with aluminum hubs for high performance in machine applications involving vibration and mis-alignment. Allowing angular misalignment up to 10°, the coupling’s bellows element provides robust elasticity and high damping performance with minimal backlash.
BELLOWFLEX Couplings are ideal for stepper motor and encoder applications providing radial flexibility. They reduce reaction forces such as side loads on shaft bearings and seals that can be caused by shaft misalignment. The polymer bellows allows parallel, angular and axial shaft misalignments while maintaining constant transmission of torque and angular velocity.
BELLOWFLEX Couplings provide a low weight/low inertia solution. They are designed with high strength, zero backlash aluminum hubs with corrosion resistant socket head cap screws for ease of installation. These couplings handle shaft speeds from 5500 to 9000 rpm depending on model selected.
Especially important, the BELLOFLEX electrically insulating bellows prevents electrical current from passing between the system shafts through the coupling. BELLOFLEX Couplings operate well in applications where temperatures range from 20° to 60° C.
Available in three sizes, with a bore range of 3mm to 18mm, BELLOFLEX Couplings are ideal for printing, packaging, inspection, automation and similar systems.
For more information about BELLOWFLEX Couplings and the complete line of Miki Pulley motion control products, call Jon Davidson at 1-800-533-1731. Email: jdavidson@mikipulley-us.com The Miki Pulley US Sales Office, Zero-Max, 13200 Sixth Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441-5509. Fax: 763-546-8260.
