Coupling Design
It is possible to have two satisfactory machine components fail because of the coupling that connects them.
The coupling between machine elements must be properly designed, installed and maintained. A coupling should be designed to withstand the torque required for the application while accommodating misalignment between shafts. Because machine components move due to temperature, dynamic bending and bearings wear over time, some misalignment must always be accounted for. A coupling design should be able to handle angular, axial and radial misalignments and the amount of misalignment is a function of many factors.
TRI has experience with many applications that use all forms of couplings such as gear coupling, diaphragm coupling, spindle couplings and disc couplings. We can help you to analyze your system and determine your coupling requirements.
