Flexible Couplings | Industrial machinery with shaft misalignment (pumps, compressors) | - Material: Cast Iron (ASTM A48 Class 30) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±2.0° angular, ±0.8mm axial (▲1 vs Industry Standard ±1.5°) - Vibration Damping: 75% reduction (▲ vs 70% standard) | Accommodates misalignment, reduces noise/wear, durable construction | Higher cost, requires periodic lubrication |
Rigid Couplings | High-torque applications with precise alignment (turbines, engines) | - Material: Steel (ASTM A36) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±0.1° (minimal) - No vibration damping | High torque capacity, low cost, minimal maintenance | No misalignment tolerance, sensitive to alignment errors |
Oldham Couplings | High-speed parallel misalignment (motors, pumps) | - Material: Steel (ASTM A36) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±1.0° parallel (ISO 1116) - Keyed design for torque transmission | High-speed capability, precise torque transfer | Limited to parallel misalignment, requires precise installation |
Jaw Couplings | Light/moderate misalignment, frequent disconnection (pumps, mixers) | - Material: Cast Iron (ASTM A48) - Jaw Design: 6 jaws (▲ vs 4-jaw standard) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±2.5° (▲▲ vs 2° standard) | Easy installation, accommodates angular/parallel misalignment | Wear over time, less suitable for high-torque |
Spider Bush Couplings | High-torque with moderate misalignment (industrial pumps) | - Material: Steel + Rubber Spider Elements (ASTM D2000) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±1.5° (▲ vs 1.0° standard) - Vibration Damping: 65% | High torque capacity, vibration damping | Limited to moderate misalignment, spider elements may degrade |
Gear Couplings | High-torque/high-speed applications (turbines) | - Material: Carbon Steel (ASTM A105) - Misalignment Tolerance: ±4.0° (▲▲▲ vs 2.5° standard) - No vibration damping | High torque/speed capability, long service life | Requires lubrication, complex installation |