Why Control-Flex Couplings Are Good for Encoders, Tachometers, Resolvers, and Other Instrumentation Applications?
There are many reasons the Control-Flex Coupling provides exceptional value for encoder and other Instrumentation applications:
- A large minimum to maximum bore range is available. The large bore range helps to keep from oversizing the coupling where it is connected to a small diameter encoder shaft on one side, and a larger diameter machine shaft on the other side.
- Electrical Isolation is inherent in the design of the Control-Flex Couplings due to the construction of the flex member. This electrical isolation eliminates any stray electrical current from passing through the coupling and causing bearing issues in the encoder.
- Low reaction loads and a high misalignment capacity of the Control-Flex. The flex member design keeps the reaction loads minimal for the smaller encoder bearings, which provides longer life for the application, even under a misaligned condition.
- Zero-backlash. This is critical for maintaining positioning accuracy in instrumentation applications.
- Low inertia. This provides a fast and accurate response to acceleration and deceleration on the machine.
- Clamp-style hubs. This proven connection method maintains an effective, solid shaft connection during starting, stopping, reversing, etc. on the machine. This style of hub offers a stronger and more reliable shaft connection than a traditional setscrew design.