Product Description

Ruika has been engaged in manufacturing of forgings, castings, heat treatment and CNC machining parts since 1999.  

The products materials have passed EN15714-3.1 certification, covering various grades of: low carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, aluminum alloy, copper alloy, titanium alloy. 

The main processes are: free forging, die forging, rolling ring, high pressure casting, centrifugal casting, normalizing, quenching and tempering, solution treatment, aging treatment, carbonitriding, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, hobbing, high frequency quenching, galvanizing, chrome plating, anodizing, powder spraying and other processes.

Rings and plates dimensions: Max 3000mm, shafts length: Max 12000mm, single piece weight: Max 16 Tons, at the same time we are good at terminal machining of complex products, dimension accuracy: Min 0.01mm, roughness: Min Ra0.6. 

Products can be strictly examined by chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, reduction of area, impact at low temperature, intergranular corrosion, hardness, metallographic, NDT, size, static balance etc performance parameter. 

Products are widely used in: aerospace, ships, trains, automobiles, engineering vehicles, chemical industry and petroleum refining, wellheads, x-mas tree equipment, mining machinery, food machinery, hydraulic and wind power generation, new energy equipment etc field. 

Welcome to send: PDF, IGS, STP and other format drawings, of course we could also make material judgment and size survey according to your samples. 

With more than 20 years of manufacturing experience and overseas sales team, we have achieved 100% customer satisfaction. The warranty period of products sold is 365 days. We look CHINAMFG to your consultation and cooperation at any time and common prosperity development.

What Is a Gear Coupling and How Does It Work?

A gear coupling is a type of mechanical coupling that connects two shafts together to transmit torque and rotational motion between them. It consists of two gear-like hubs with external teeth that mesh together and transmit torque via the engagement of the teeth. The gear teeth on the hubs allow for high torque transmission and provide flexibility to accommodate misalignments between the shafts.

The working principle of a gear coupling can be summarized as follows:

1. Gear Hubs: A gear coupling consists of two hubs, each attached to the respective shafts that need to be connected. The hubs have external gear teeth that mesh together when the coupling is assembled.

2. Gear Teeth Engagement: When the two gear hubs are brought together during installation, the gear teeth on one hub mesh with the corresponding teeth on the other hub. This meshing creates a strong mechanical connection between the two shafts.

3. Torque Transmission: As the connected shafts rotate, the gear teeth engage and transmit torque from one shaft to the other. The gear coupling can handle high torque loads, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

4. Misalignment Compensation: One of the key advantages of a gear coupling is its ability to accommodate various types of misalignment, including angular, parallel, and axial misalignments between the connected shafts. This misalignment compensation helps reduce stress on the connected equipment and prevents premature wear.

5. Lubrication: Gear couplings may require lubrication to reduce friction between the gear teeth and ensure smooth operation. Proper lubrication helps improve the efficiency and longevity of the coupling.

Gear couplings are commonly used in various industrial applications, such as power generation, steel mills, mining, and heavy machinery. They offer high torque capacity, excellent misalignment accommodation, and reliability, making them a preferred choice for transmitting power in demanding environments.

editor by CX 2023-10-02