Benefits of Beam Coupling and Stainless Steel Gear Pump
Most couplings fall into one of two categories: stiff or flexible. Rigid couplings are utilized in situations where exact alignment is critical, whereas flexible couplings, such as Beam couplings , are used in applications where some misalignment is acceptable. A beam coupling, also known as a helical coupling, is constructed of a single piece of material that has been made flexible by removing material in a helical pattern along its length. A beam coupling, like other couplings, is designed to transmit torque between two shafts, but unlike a rigid coupling, it can handle angular misalignment, parallel offset, and even axial motion of one shaft relative to the other. Beam couplings are made from a number of materials, including titanium and acetal, with stainless steel and aluminum being the most prevalent. Because of its small weight, aluminum beam couplings are well suited for applications requiring a high level of responsiveness. Stainless steel, on the other hand, has a higher ma...