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ECOFLEX coupling is a torsionally rigid coupling. It has no backlash even under load, and rigidly transmits torque even when misalignment generates loads. Lightweight, ultra-low inertia, and high sensitivity. Maintenance-free, with excellent oil and corrosion resistance. Made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Available in set screw, clamp, and split types. Models with different bore sizes at both ends are also in stock.

ECOFLEX coupling structure

Consists of two hubs and a center slider. The center slider, acting as a torque transmission element, is usually made of engineering plastic; other materials, such as metals, can be selected in special cases. The center slider connects to the hubs on both sides via slots distributed at 90° relative positions, thereby achieving torque transmission. A slight pressure fit between the center slider and the hubs ensures zero-backlash operation during equipment running. Over time, the slider may lose its backlash-free function due to wear, but the center slider is inexpensive and easy to replace, restoring original performance after replacement. Slider couplings are commonly used with general-purpose motors and, in some cases, to connect servo motors, correcting relative displacement through the sliding of the center slider. Since the half-couplings and the intermediate disc form a sliding pair that cannot rotate relatively, the angular velocity of the driving and driven shafts must be equal. However, when operating with relative displacement between the two shafts, the intermediate disc generates significant centrifugal force, increasing dynamic loads and wear. Therefore, care must be taken during selection to ensure the operating speed does not exceed the specified value. This type of coupling is generally used for speeds n<250r/min, where shaft stiffness is high and there are no severe impacts.

ECOFLEX coupling features

The material for slider coupling parts can be 45 steel, with heat treatment required on working surfaces to increase hardness; for lower requirements, Q275 steel can be used without heat treatment. To reduce friction and wear, lubricating oil should be injected through the oil hole in the intermediate disc during use. Since the half-couplings and the intermediate disc form a sliding pair that cannot rotate relatively, the angular velocity of the driving and driven shafts must be equal. However, when operating with relative displacement between the two shafts, the intermediate disc generates significant centrifugal force, increasing dynamic loads and wear. Therefore, care must be taken during selection to ensure the operating speed does not exceed the specified value. This type of coupling is generally used for speeds n<250r/min, where shaft stiffness is high and there are no severe impacts. A slight pressure fit between the center slider and the hubs ensures zero-backlash operation during equipment running. Over time, the slider may lose its backlash-free function due to wear, but the center slider is inexpensive and easy to replace, restoring original performance after replacement. Slider couplings are commonly used with general-purpose motors and, in some cases, to connect servo motors, correcting relative displacement through the sliding of the center slider. Since resistance to relative displacement comes from the friction between the slider and the hubs, the bearing load does not increase with greater relative displacement. Slider couplings can eliminate additional loads between shafts during automatic motor control. The fixed body uses internal splines for sliding, while the sliding body's inner and outer sleeves can slide relatively in the axial direction. This coupling integrates sliding and rotation. For equal rotational diameters, its shortest dimension is far smaller than that of a cross-axis coupling. It improves the uniformity of load distribution on the working surface and can transmit higher torque, though elasticity is slightly reduced.

ECOFLEX coupling applications

Unlike other couplings, the slider coupling lacks elastic elements that work like springs, so bearing loads do not increase with greater relative displacement between shafts. Regardless, this series of couplings offers good value, with the ability to select sliders of different materials being its greatest advantage. Juren Company can provide a variety of raw material options for center sliders to suit different applications based on specific customer requirements. Generally, one type of material is suitable for zero-backlash, high-torque rigidity, and high-torque conditions, while another is suitable for low-precision positioning where zero-backlash is not required, but vibration absorption and noise reduction are needed. Non-metallic sliders also provide excellent electrical insulation and can act as mechanical fuses. When the engineering plastic slider fails, torque transmission stops completely, thereby protecting expensive mechanical components. This design is suitable for large parallel relative displacements. The three-part design of the slider coupling limits its ability to compensate for axial misalignment, making it unsuitable for push-pull applications. Additionally, since the center slider is floating, the motion of both shafts must ensure the slider does not disengage.

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