Flexible Couplings | Industrial machinery with shaft misalignment | - Material: Steel & Rubber (ASTM D2000 compliant) - Misalignment: 4° angular, 2mm radial (ISO 763) - ▲ Advanced: 6° angular tolerance (ISO 1328) | ▲ Vibration damping (reduces noise by 30% vs rigid couplings) Tolerates misalignment | Lower torque capacity (≤ 15,000 Nm) vs rigid couplings |
Rigid Couplings | High-torque applications with perfect alignment | - Material: Solid steel (ISO 4044) - No flexibility - ▲ Advanced: Heat-treated steel (ASTM A453) | ▲ Max torque: 30,000 Nm (ISO 1328) Zero backlash | No misalignment tolerance; sensitive to installation errors |
Gear Couplings | Heavy industrial equipment (e.g., pumps, turbines) | - Steel gears (AGMA 1010-D99) - ▲ Base: Handles 0.5° angular misalignment - ▲ Advanced: 2° angular tolerance (DIN 740) | ▲ High torque (up to 50,000 Nm) Precise torque transmission | Requires lubrication; complex installation |
Universal Joints | Automotive drivetrains, robotics | - Cross-shaped steel (SAE J431) - ▲ Advanced: Ceramic bearings (ISO 142) | ▲ Angular misalignment up to 45° (per SAE J826) | Speed fluctuations at high angles; limited torque (≤ 10,000 Nm) |
Fluid Couplings | Conveyor systems, compressors | - Hydraulic fluid (ISO 6743-4) - ▲ Advanced: Fire-resistant fluid (HFDU type) | ▲ Overload protection (cuts torque by 50% during jams) Smooth acceleration | Complex maintenance; energy loss via fluid friction |
Magnetic Couplings | Clean environments (e.g., food processing, pharmaceuticals) | - Rare earth magnets (ISO 1441) - ▲ Base: 5,000 Nm torque - ▲ Advanced: 12,000 Nm (ISO 1441-2) | ▲ Non-contact design (zero wear) Corrosion-resistant (RoHS compliant) | Lower torque capacity vs mechanical couplings; higher cost |