by admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Couplings & Torque Limiters
We have been partnered with R+W as their UK distributor for many years, and the quality and reliability of their products make them a popular choice for many of our customers. To better promote the full range, and in line with their own branding, we have redesigned...
by admin | Mar 25, 2019 | Drive Lines Technologies
Torque = T Force = F Torque = force from turning or twisting Tension = power from a straight pull (this differs from torque) So Torque is used to create Tension Why is Torque necessary? Example A: threaded objects (example: bolts securing a motor in position) Lack of...
by admin | Dec 6, 2018 | Gearheads
Why do I need a gearhead, and how do I choose which one? A gearhead is a component which moderates and gives more control to the input and output of power; it can add or reduce torque according to the requirements of your application and prevent damage to other...
by admin | Nov 16, 2017 | Couplings & Torque Limiters, News, Uncategorised
10 tips for using couplings in your application Choosing the correct coupling for the task at hand is no easy task. It means asking the right questions before specifying a particular style. Choices abound, and more than one coupling type may be suitable for any given...
by admin | Oct 4, 2017 | Videos
In June and July, R+W built the world’s largest mechanical coupling with an outer diameter of 4,000 mm. Guinness is still checking whether it qualifies for the World Record as the “world’s biggest mechanical torque limiter”. The safety coupling – an STF 20.000, 470...
