Gear Coupling | Heavy machinery, excavators | Material: Steel (Industry) ▲ NBR-rubber (Base) ▲ NBR-rubber reinforced (Advanced) Flexibility: ±2° (Industry) ▲ ±5° (Base) ▲ ±7° (Advanced ISO 763) | High torque capacity (2000 Nm▲), allows angular misalignment, chemical resistance (ASTM D2000 Class FK▲) | Requires lubrication, higher cost for advanced versions |
Fluid Coupling | Slip-controlled systems (e.g., conveyors) | Slip Capability: 10% (Industry) ▲ 15% (Base) ▲ 20% (Advanced) Fluid Type: Mineral Oil (Industry) ▲ Synthetic Oil (Advanced) | Smooth torque transmission, overload protection, no mechanical wear | Lower efficiency, temperature-sensitive fluid requirements |
Rigid Coupling | Precision alignment applications | Misalignment Tolerance: 0° (Industry) ▲ 0.5° (Advanced) Material: Steel (Industry) ▲ Stainless Steel (Advanced) | Zero backlash, high torsional stiffness, cost-effective | No flexibility, requires perfect alignment, prone to wear under misalignment |
Universal Joint | Automotive driveshafts, pumps | Angular Flexibility: ±22° (Industry) ▲ ±30° (Advanced) Bearing Life: 5000 hours (Industry) ▲ 8000 hours (Advanced) | Handles large angular misalignment, compact design | High friction loss, limited torque capacity (Industry: 800 Nm▲) |
梅花 (Flower) Coupling | Light industrial equipment | Spring Steel Sheets: 3 layers (Industry) ▲ 5 layers (Advanced) Temperature Range: -20°C to 80°C (Industry) ▲ -30°C to 100°C (Advanced) | Excellent vibration damping, cost-effective | Limited torque capacity (Industry: 1200 Nm▲), wears over time |
Diaphragm Coupling | Pump systems, HVAC equipment | Diaphragm Material: Rubber (Industry) ▲ NBR-rubber (Base) ▲ NBR+Polyurethane (Advanced) Pressure Rating: 10 bar (Industry) ▲ 15 bar (Advanced) | High torsional flexibility (±10°▲), isolates vibration | Higher cost, limited misalignment tolerance (Industry: ±2°▲) |