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WHAT IS COUPLING?

Coupling is a device which holds different types of shafts together in proper

alignment with one another. They provide the basic transmission of power that way and
also compensate if there are any movements axially at the end of the shaft. The construction
of coupling is pretty simple, and there are two hubs or flanges which are directly attached
to the shafts that are being coupled and an element that connects all of them. Coupling
helps maintain a proper alignment by countering the potential misalignment either
parallelly or angularly.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COUPLING:

MATERIAL FLEXING COUPLINGS typically do not require lubrication and operate in

shear or compression and are able to accept angular, parallel and axial misalignment.

 Jaw Couplings is a material flexing coupling that transmits torque thru

compression of an elastomeric spider insert placed between two intermeshing
jaws. It accommodates misalignment, transmits torque and is used for torsional
dampening (vibration). And it is low torque, for general purpose application.
 Sleeve Coupling transmits low to medium torque between connected
equipment in shear through an elastomeric insert with male splines that mate
with female hub splines. The insert material is typically EPDM, Neoprene or
Hytrel and the insert can be a one- or two-piece design. Prone to moderate
misalignment, the End float is slight axial clearance and its torque is low to
medium for general purpose application.
  Tire Coupling these couplings have a rubber or polyurethane element
connected to two hubs. The rubber element transmits torque in shear. It reduces
transmission of shock loads or vibration and has a high misalignment capacity.
It can be assembled easy without moving hubs of connected equipment with
moderate to high speed operation and has a wide range of torque capacity.
 Disc Coupling operates through tension and compression of chorded segments
on a common bolt circle bolted alternately between the drive and driven side.
These couplings are typically comprised of two hubs, two discs packs, and a
center member. A single disc pack can accommodate angular and axial
misalignment. Two-disc packs are needed to accommodate parallel
misalignment. It is a true limited end float design with zero backlash design and
highspeed rating and balance
 Diaphragm Coupling it utilizes a single or a series of plates or diaphragms for
the flexible members. It transmits torque from the outside diameter of a flexible
plate to the inside diameter, across the spool or spacer piece, and then from
inside to outside diameter. The deflection of the outer diameter relative to the
inner diameter is what occurs when the diaphragm is subject to misalignment.
For example, axial displacement attempts stretch the diaphragm which results
in a combination of elongations and bending of the diaphragm profile. It allows
angular, parallel and high axial misalignments and is used in high torque with
high speed applications.

MECHANICAL FLEXING COUPLINGS accept misalignment from rocking, rolling or

sliding of metal surfaces. All metal mechanical flexing couplings require lubrication.

 Gear Couplings transmit the highest amount of torque and the highest amount of
torque in the smallest diameter of any flexible coupling. It accommodates angular
and axial misalignment by the rocking and sliding of the crowned gear teeth against
the mating sleeve teeth. Parallel misalignment is accommodated by having two
adjacent hub/sleeve flex points. Gear couplings require periodic lubrication
depending on the application. They are sensitive to lubrication failures but if
 properly installed and maintained, these couplings have a service life of 3 to 5 years
and in some cases, they can last for decades.
 Grid Couplings consist of 2 radially slotted hubs that mesh with a serpentine strip
of spring steel the grid provides torsional damping and flexibility of an elastomer
but the strength of steel. Grid couplings transmit torque and accommodate angular,
parallel and axial misalignment from one hub to the other through the rocking and
sliding of a tapered grid in the mating hub slots. The grid cross section is generally
tapered for better hub contact and easier assembly. As there is movement between
contacting hub and grid metal parts, lubrication is required.
 Roller Chain Couplings type couplings consist of two radially sprocket hubs that
engage a strand of double pitch roller chain. Chain couplings are used for low to
moderate torque and speed applications. The meshing of the sprocket teeth and
chain transmits torque and the associated clearances accommodate angular, parallel
and axial misalignment. Chain couplings require periodic lubrication depending on
the application. The lubrication is typically brushed onto the chain and a cover is
used to help keep the lubrication on the coupling.

REFERENCE:

https://www.daduenterprises.com/gblog/types-of-couplings/

https://www.rexnord.com/blog/articles/types-of-couplings