Categories and Maintenance of Shaft Couplings
A coupling is a very useful component in the industry. It is a device that is used to connect two shafts together at their ends with the aim of transmitting power. The positive coupling of the shafts can be used to transmit rotary power from one shaft to another, where both shafts turn about the same nominal centerline. The application of couplings mainly aims at joining two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement. There are various categories of Shaft Couplings . All the different types have specific applications. Rigid coupling: When there are requirements for precise shaft alignment, rigid coupling will be used. There are also many kinds of this coupling such as the flange coupling and the muff coupling. Torque limiting coupling: Torque limiting coupling can protect systems against conditions of over-torque. Flexible coupling: One important function of flexible coupling is the connection of a driving shaft or flange element with