Looking for a big flexible coupling...
Looking for a big flexible coupling...
(OP)
Hi,
I'm working on a big test rig for generators and gearboxes. The prime mover outputs at 10-30rpm and 15MNm torque, and we will be fatigue testing and doing ultimate load testing so it will have to handle shock loads. The coupling will have to accomodate radial, axial, and angular misalignments (however the shaft is pretty long so we anticipate that these will not be large at all). My instinct is to use a jaw type flexible coupling, however I'm open to ther ideas. Does anyone know of any companies(preferably in the UK, then Europe, then rest of world) who is capable of producing a coupling that can take the large loads?
Thanks in advance,
Peter
I'm working on a big test rig for generators and gearboxes. The prime mover outputs at 10-30rpm and 15MNm torque, and we will be fatigue testing and doing ultimate load testing so it will have to handle shock loads. The coupling will have to accomodate radial, axial, and angular misalignments (however the shaft is pretty long so we anticipate that these will not be large at all). My instinct is to use a jaw type flexible coupling, however I'm open to ther ideas. Does anyone know of any companies(preferably in the UK, then Europe, then rest of world) who is capable of producing a coupling that can take the large loads?
Thanks in advance,
Peter





RE: Looking for a big flexible coupling...
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Here is one such company in the US.
http://www.xtek.com/index.html
RE: Looking for a big flexible coupling...
http://www.davidbrown.com/gear-couplings.php
Ted
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Timelord
RE: Looking for a big flexible coupling...
This link is for Dana, but Johnson Power is good to work with. Motion Industries also sells u-joint drive shafts, but I really prefer working with Johnson Power.
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