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Types and Uses of Mechanical Couplings

A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together to transmit power while allowing for some misalignment or movement. Couplings connect rotating equipment but do not normally disconnect during operation, except for torque limiting couplings. Proper selection, installation, and maintenance of couplings can reduce maintenance time and costs. There are different types of couplings including clamped/compression rigid couplings which fit together around shafts in two parts, and flanged rigid couplings which have short sleeves surrounded by perpendicular flanges that are bolted together.

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Types and Uses of Mechanical Couplings

A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together to transmit power while allowing for some misalignment or movement. Couplings connect rotating equipment but do not normally disconnect during operation, except for torque limiting couplings. Proper selection, installation, and maintenance of couplings can reduce maintenance time and costs. There are different types of couplings including clamped/compression rigid couplings which fit together around shafts in two parts, and flanged rigid couplings which have short sleeves surrounded by perpendicular flanges that are bolted together.

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A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting

power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting
some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also
be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not
normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiting couplings
which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and
maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost.

Types

Clamped or compression rigid couplings come in two parts and fit together around the shafts to form a
sleeve. They offer more flexibility than sleeved models, and can be used on shafts that are fixed in place.
They generally are large enough so that screws can pass all the way through the coupling and into the
second half to ensure a secure hold. Flanged rigid couplings are designed for heavy loads or industrial
equipment. They consist of short sleeves surrounded by a perpendicular flange. One coupling is placed
on each shaft so the two flanges line up face to face. A series of screws or bolts can then be installed in
the flanges to hold them together. Because of their size and durability, flanged units can be used to
bring shafts into alignment before they are joined together.

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