Posted to News on 6th Jul 2012, 16:39
Zero backlash jaw couplings for machine vision systems
Ruland Manufacturing is promoting its range of zero backlash jaw couplings for the demanding requirements of start and stop machine vision systems used in industries such as semiconductor, medical, solar, and packaging. The dampening characteristics of Ruland's jaw couplings reduce settling time and shock loads, making them suitable for these environments.
Jaw couplings are a three-piece design comprising two aluminium hubs and an elastomer element called the "spider'. Made of an advanced polyurethane material, the spider provides dampening of impulse loads, minimising shock to the motor and other sensitive equipment. Available in three durometers, the spider allows the user to tailor the jaw coupling's performance, such as torsional stiffness, misalignment, and dampening requirements, to their application. For added customisation metric and inch hubs (set screw, clamp style, keyed, or keyless) are interchangeable and can be combined into a single coupling.
Ruland jaw couplings feature a curved profile which press fits onto the spider, assuring zero backlash operation. The curved jaw profile concentrates the forces to the centre of the spider's limbs, improving the effectiveness of the elastomer material. Raised contact points on the spider's limbs help maintain proper spacing between the two hubs, assuring electrical isolation and full angular misalignment capabilities.
All Ruland products are RoHS and REACH compliant. Zero backlash jaw couplings are part of Ruland's complete product line which includes shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings: beam couplings, bellows couplings, oldham couplings, and disc couplings. To find out more, visit the website at www.ruland.com.
