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A disc coupling is a relatively simple coupling design, consisting only of two hubs, a center member, two disc packs and fastening hardware. Here are a few tips that will help ensure a proper disc coupling installation that will provide years of reliable service.

Coupling fall into two main categories: Material Flexing and Mechanical Flexing. The material flexible types obtain their flexibility from stretching or compressing a resilient material, such as rubber, or from the flexing of thin metallic discs or grid. Material flexing couplings do not require lubrication, with the exception of grid couplings.

Heat treatment is used to alter the physical properties of a material – typically to increase the strength and wear characteristics of a chain while maintaining adequate toughness and ductility for the application. Heat treatment involves the use of heating, rapid cooling (quenching), and sometimes even chilling components to extreme temperatures to achieve a desired result. 

Plastic and metal conveying belts are both great choices for the Food Conveying Industry, but for very different reasons. What makes one belt perfect for one application might make it a poor choice for another.

When installed properly, pillow block bearings can last years without needing to be replaced. Follow these steps to ensure minimal downtime and a longer service life.​ Follow these steps to properly install your Pillow Block bearing.

The premature failure of a bearing can mean costly unplanned downtime that could have been prevented using the proper predictive measures. When specifying the average lifespan of a bearing, I suggest using the American Bearing Manufacturers Association’s (ABMA) preferred method, calculating for L10 life.

Not all bearings are created equal. Selecting a bearing that’s not suitable for your beverage application could increase unplanned downtime and decrease overall productivity. Take into consideration the following questions when choosing a bearing for your beverage operation.

Grid couplings, like disc and gear couplings, are designed with high torque density applications in mind. Typically composed of two shaft hubs, a horizontally split cover kit and a serpentined grid, grid couplings are well suited for shock loading applications. With proper installation, maintenance and lubrication, your grid coupling can ensure optimal performance for your coupling and the connected equipment.

In Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connected devices, sensors are responsible for collecting data from various functions of the machine. As most connected devices have multiple sensors, it is crucial that the data being collected is conveyed to users in the most “context-driven" way possible. This is where data aggregation or “sensor fusion” comes into play.