CD® Couplings

CD® Couplings
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CD® Couplings

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on Zero-Max CD® Couplings, designed for demanding servo motor and motion control applications. These couplings are recognized for their precision, robustness, and adaptability across various applications.
Key Features:
  • Zero Backlash: Ensures precision in applications.
  • High Torsional Stiffness: Provides reliable operation under high dynamic loads.
  • Composite Disc Design: Patented design allows for high misalignment capacity and long operational life.
  • Eco-Friendly: Compliant with RoHS Directive, containing no banned substances.
Specifications:
  • Available in single disc, double disc, floating shaft, and custom models.
  • Operating temperature range: -70° to +250°F (-57° to +121°C).
  • Materials: Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Plated options.
  • Maintenance-Free: Ideal for high precision applications like packaging machines and machine tools.
Performance Information:
  • Continuous and Peak Rated Torque: Varies across models, with specific values provided for each.
  • Torsional Stiffness: High values ensure durability and performance under stress.
  • Maximum Speed: Different models support varying RPMs, with specific balancing requirements for higher speeds.
  • Misalignment Capacity: Supports angular, parallel, and axial misalignments.
Dimensional Information: Detailed dimensions are provided for various models, including max bore sizes and hub dimensions, ensuring compatibility with different applications.
Recommendations: For applications requiring higher torque or specific configurations, consultation with the factory is advised to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
Design and Testing: The couplings are manufactured using modern CNC machinery, ensuring precision and quality. The Zero-Max test laboratory conducts static and dynamic testing to meet design specifications. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring high-quality standards.
Customization and Engineering Assistance: Zero-Max offers custom designs for unique applications, providing engineering assistance from initial contact to the completion of approval drawings. The patented composite disc design is key to the coupling's high performance.
Selection Procedure: The document outlines a step-by-step procedure for selecting the right coupling based on factors like torque requirements, RPM, misalignment, and space limitations. It advises consulting the factory for custom solutions if standard options do not meet requirements.
Product Variants: Various coupling types are available, including Single-Flex, Double-Flex, and Floating Shaft, each suited for different misalignment and torque needs. Special designs include high-speed couplings, phase adjustable couplings, and shrink disc clamping hubs.
Ordering Information: Detailed instructions are provided for ordering, including specifications for bore sizes and keyways. The document also includes warranty information and emphasizes the importance of guarding rotating equipment.
Additional Products: The document briefly mentions other Zero-Max products like ServoClass Couplings, Schmidt Offset Couplings, and Overload Safety Couplings, highlighting their unique features and applications.
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CD® Couplings for the Most Challenging Motion Applications • For today’s most demanding servo motor and motion control applications. CD Couplings are precise, robust, and available in sizes and models for every application • Unique patented Composite Disc design provides high misalignment capacity and long operational life • Zero Backlash for use in precision applications • Clamp style hub designs provide a superior method of shaft attachment • High torsional stiffness and high dynamic load capacity ensure reliable machine operation • Eco-Friendly, adapted to RoHS Directive with no banned substances...

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CD Couplings allow you to transmit high torque in a small envelope. They are ideal for cyclic applications where speed and repeatable accuracy are critical to keep 24/7 systems going. CD Couplings withstand the punishment and stress of a servo motor. In comparison, other couplings may have high torsional stiffness specifications; however, they can be too brittle to withstand the punishment of high speed reversing applications and shaft misalignments. Standard and Custom CD Couplings are available for every application. Do you need higher misalignment and greater torque capacity in your coupling?...

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CD® Couplings Single Flex Steel The Single Flex Composite Disc Coupling is an excellent choice for zero backlash applications. The unique design delivers two features that are not often found in a precision coupling. High torsional stiffness and high durability! The compact size and clamping system allow this coupling to fit into many applications. This design is also capable of being used in very high speed applications with slight modifications. • Zero Backlash • Torsionally Stiff • Excellent for Reversing Loads • Smooth Operation at High Speeds Available with or without keyway on clamp style...

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Single Flex Steel Dimensional Information Performance Note: The torque capacity of keyless clamped hubs is governed by many factors, including shaft/hub bore diameter, clamp size, and other installation variables. Keyless coupling hubs with smaller bore sizes (approximately less than one-half the maximum bore listed) may not transmit the full torque rating of the coupling. Consult factory for further detail if your application is of high torque/small keyless shaft variety. Max Bore E w/o w/kwy kwy Inch Inch Inch (mm) (mm) (mm) Dimensional Information Set Screw Hub Inch Inch Inch (mm) (mm) (mm)...

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CD® Couplings A1C Single Flex Aluminum The A1C Aluminum hub version of our Single Flex Composite Disc Coupling features low weight and inertia, making it an excellent choice for servo motor applications. The unique hub design delivers flexibility making it a great fit for applications requiring high precision, high performance, and durability. The integrated clamping hub design of the A1C Hub style allows for a wider range of shaft bores and higher shaft clamping forces while maintaining precise, high-performance specifications and a compact size to fit into many applications. • Zero Backlash...

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A1C Single Flex Aluminum Dimensional Information Bore Size (Inch) Model Bore Size (Metric) Model l: The coupling will transmit full peak torque on a shaft without a keyway. Please contact the factory for additional bores.

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CD® Couplings Single Flex Aluminum The AC Aluminum hub version of our standard Single Flex Composite Disc Coupling features low weight and inertia, making it an excellent choice for servo motor applications. The unique design delivers two features that are not often found in a precision coupling. High torsional stiffness and high durability! The compact size, low inertia, and clamping system enable this coupling to fit into many applications. • Zero Backlash • Torsionally Stiff • Excellent for Reversing Loads • Smooth Operation at High Speeds Available with or without keyway on clamp style hubs...

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CD® Couplings Single Flex Stainless Steel The Single Flex Composite Disc Stainless Steel coupling is an excellent choice for zero backlash applications that require stainless steel. The hubs and hardware are made from 300 Series stainless steel and the Composite Disc material is highly resistant to many harsh chemicals. If your needs require a size of coupling that is not shown below, please contact Zero-Max. Performance Information • Consult factory for speeds higher than those listed and balancing requirements, if necessary. • Consult factory for higher torque and higher torsional stiffness...

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CD® Couplings Double Flex Steel The Double Flex Composite Disc Coupling is ideal for precision applications that require more misalignment capacity than our Single Flex design. The coupling’s large misalignment capacity, high torsional stiffness, and overall high performance specifications make this coupling a great choice for a wide variety of applications. • Zero Backlash • Torsionally Stiff • Excellent for Reversing Loads • Smooth Operation at High Speeds • High Misalignment Capacity • Very Low Reaction Loads from Misalignment Available with or without keyway on clamp style hubs Performance...

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Double Flex Steel Dimensional Information L Performance Note: The torque capacity of keyless clamped hubs is governed by many factors, including shaft/hub bore diameter, clamp size, and other installation variables. Keyless coupling hubs with smaller bore sizes (approximately less than one-half the maximum bore listed) may not transmit the full torque rating of the coupling. Consult factory for more detail if your application is of high torque/small shaft variety. Dimensional Information Max Max Bore Bore Ea Eb Ga Gb A Hub B Hub A Hub B Hub Inch Inch Inch Inch (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) *“X” and “Y”...

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CD® Couplings A1C Double Flex Aluminum The A1C Aluminum hub version of our Double Flex Composite Disc Coupling is ideal for applications that require more misalignment capacity than our Single Flex design. This series also features low weight and inertia aluminum hubs making it an excellent choice for servo motor applications requiring high precision, high performance, and durability. The integrated clamping hub design of the A1C Hub style allows for a wider range of shaft bores and higher shaft clamping forces. This coupling’s large misalignment capacity, high torsional stiffness, and overall...

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