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Centa introduces test bed couplings
Centa has developed Centax-Test highly flexible test bed coupling to ensure an optimal test environment for modern engines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2009
Centa-Sec ensures fail-safe compressor operation
Centa-Sec, Centa's flexible coupling system, offers a torsionally soft alternative to standard all-metal couplings used in gas and oil industry businesses.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 May 2009
Flexible coupling saves more space on the waves
Innovative space-saving capability has been achieved through reducing the outer diameter of the coupling without compromising drive performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 August 2008
Flexible coupling disperses heat quickly
The Centamax-HTC considerably reduces the internal operating temperature of the coupling and increases coupling life.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 July 2008
Electromagnetic clutch handles high torques
A Centa flanged bearing housing with an output shaft supported by tapered roller bearings protects the crankshaft, extending the device's lifetime and cutting maintenance needs.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 July 2008
Couplings tolerate radial misalignment
Centaflex-KE couplings combine steel bushes with pressed on rubber bushes made of temperature-resistant elastomer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 July 2008
Coupling suits diesel engines
Centax-NL couplings are suitable for high-speed diesel engines which are mounted separately from the marine gear and placed on soft flexible mounts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 October 2007
Hollow bore gear eases wiring
Centa Transmissions' Fine Cyclo F2C-C precision gear has a large hollow bore input shaft, which enables shafts, cables, pipes and wiring to be threaded through the centre of the gear unit
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 March 2007
Easy replacement for coupling
Flexible power transmission coupling has design element to allow easy in-situ replacement.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 January 2006
Coupling suits construction vehicles and plant
The new Centaflex-KE coupling has been specially developed to meet the demanding requirements of excavators, vibratory rollers, loaders and other plant.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 November 2005
Flexible couplings cover drives up to 650kNm
An updated 57 page catalogue describes the Centax-SEC "super elastic" coupling line.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 May 2005
Coupling isolates torsional vibration in the main
Yorkshire-based power transmissions specialist Centa Transmissions has helped amphibious vehicle producer Covelink Marine to create the new Roylecraft Amphibious Jet Bus.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 December 2004
Marine coupling cuts noise and vibration
A novel coupling combines the benefits of the popular Centaflex AGM/ACV with the Centalink silent driveshaft to provide a flexible coupling solution that substantially reduces noise and vibration.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2004
Marine coupling shows its flexibility
Centa Transmissions had to overcome a significant gearbox location problem when it was asked to substantially reduce noise and vibration from the transmission of "Sea Shepherd".
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 July 2004
Gear torque range extended from 0.2Nm to 8800Nm
With the nominal torque range now extended from 0.2Nm to 8800Nm in twenty housing sizes (22mm to 350mm) Centa Servogears meet the demands of highly dynamic, high accuracy positioning applications
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 February 2000
Multigear for high torque, low speed demands
Specifically designed for high torque, low speed applications, the Centa Multigear units operate in the 5,000Nm to 550,000 Nm output torque range with output speeds generally less than 5 rpm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 February 2000
Zero backlash, high shock load speed reducers
The ultra compact, high performance Robusgears from Centa Transmissions have lifetime zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and low mass moment of inertia.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 February 2000
Universal cube houses complete ratio range
The Centa Bevelgear range comprises twelve right angle spiral bevel gearboxes capable of handling powers from fractional to several hundred kilowatts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 February 2000
Gear units ideal for low speed repetitive use
Custom designed Centa Zerogears combine zero backlash with high torsional stiffness and low mass moment of inertia.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 February 2000
Drive system meets marine radar demands
A two stage precision planetary gearhead from the Centa Servogear range combined with an external rotor DC brushless servomotor provides a very compact drive for marine radar antennas
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 February 2000
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