Couplings remove need for synchronisation

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jun 10, 2003

The ZA series of line shaft couplings can be used to precisely link two positioning mechanisms mechanically, eliminating the need to synchronise two independent drives.

Taking up the challenge for greater technical demands in modern machine design and construction, R+W has developed the ZA series of line shaft couplings.

The advantage of this coupling is the ability to precisely link two positioning mechanisms mechanically, eliminating the need to synchronise two independent drives.

This reduces costs while simplifying designs at the same time.

This product features stainless steel flexible bellows for misalignment compensation, and can span distances from 0.2 to 6m without a centre support.

Torque ratings range from 10 to 4000Nm.

The coupling hubs incorporate special gimbals so that the weight of the line shaft is never supported by the bellows.

Special balancing and a low mass moment of inertia allows the coupling to reach speeds of up to 8000rev/min.

A removable centre section allows for easy assembly and dismounting of the coupling without having to remove additional machine components.