GIBSONIA, PA Huco Engineering Industries Ltd. has reengineered their helical beam coupler design for use in power transmission applications. A development of the helical beam concept, the Multi-Beam® coupler comprises one or two sets of flexible elements, in effect curved beams from which the generic design derives its name. The Multi-Beam® has multiple, 3-start beams with important benefits for power transmission applications.First, stresses induced in the coupler are spread evenly between the 3 beams, enabling the Multi-Beam® coupler to transmit more power, size for size, than single beam versions.
Second, the Multi-Beam® design is intrinsically balanced, enabling it to be readily adapted to high speeds without the need for balancing. Other benefits of the Multi-Beam® design include single piece construction with no moving parts or elastomeric elements to wear, and backlash free operation with low wind-up. They are manufactured from a single piece of corrosion resistant stainless steel, aluminum or acetal, making them ideal for applications in the food and chemical sectors.
In sizes up to 2.50 inches diameter, Multi-Beam® couplers can accommodate shaft sizes up to 2.0 inches. Stainless steel versions have a peak torque rating of 103 ft.lbs.
Clamp or set-screw fastenings can be supplied with keyways and special bore shapes where required.For more information contact: Huco Engineering Industries Ltd., PO Box 424, Gibsonia, PA 15044-0424; Telephone: 724-443-3700; email: [email protected] ; web site: http://www.huco.com .
