Silicone Insert Couplings Feature Electrical Isolation, No Backlash
A new series of silicone insert couplings from Sterling Instrument (ISO 9001:2000+AS9100B Registered Manufacturer) features electrical isolation and no backlash. These metric couplings, identified as the S54HSAM (clamp type) and S5PSAM (set screw type) Series are stocked in five bore sizes ranging from 6 mm to 16 mm.
These couplings have aluminum hubs with either set screws or clamps for fastening to shafts. The insert is silicone 40 ShA. Operating temperature ranges from -50 degrees Celsius to +150 degrees Celsius. They range in length from 26.5 mm to 57 mm. Their maximum speed is 5000 rpm.
They can be used in various applications and are especially able to accommodate tight or skewed connections. Quotes, online orders, available stock, and 3D CAD Model downloads are available at the eStore:www.sdp-si.com/eStore.
Detailed specifications are contained in Catalog D795, available free upon request from Sterling Instrument.
Power Transmission Engineering is THE magazine of mechanical components. PTE is written for engineers and maintenance pros who specify, purchase and use gears, gear drives, bearings, motors, couplings, clutches, lubrication, seals and all other types of mechanical power transmission and motion control components.