Able to handle high twisting forces as well as misalignment, these couplings are good for high-performance servomotor applications. Couplings are aluminum and stainless steel for corrosion resistance and allow zero backlash (no play). They grip evenly around your shaft for a strong hold without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.

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Each hub includes a set screw (unless noted), which bites into your shaft to hold the coupling in place. Also known as Lovejoy® couplings, these three-piece couplings have a spider-shaped cushion between two hubs to reduce shock and handle minor shaft misalignment.

A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one spider, or two hubs, one split spider, and one retaining ring (all components sold separately). Split spiders are easier to install and replace than standard spiders because there’s no need for tools or removing your hubs. Twist-lock them in place using a retaining ring.

Buna-N spiders provide good vibration damping and chemical resistance. Hytrel spiders provide fair vibration damping and excellent chemical resistance. Polyurethane spiders and split spiders provide fair vibration damping and good chemical resistance.

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The thick split spider on these couplings can take on twice as much torque as standard spiders, extending the life of bearings, seals, and motors. They are often used to connect motors to pumps, mixers, large conveyors, and other high-torque equipment. To assemble a complete coupling, you will need two hubs, one split spider, and a split spider cover (all sold separately). They are also known as jaw couplings.

The hubs connect to your shaft with a set screw, which bites into the shaft and holds the hub in place. They are keyed and bored to standard ANSI/AGMA 9002 dimensions and tolerances, which means they fit snugly on standard shaft sizes. Spiders act as a cushion between the two hubs, reducing vibration and compensating for slight shaft misalignment. No need to remove hubs, disconnect shafts, or move equipment to replace worn split spiders—they are split along one side for easy installation and removal. The split spider cover sits on top of the spider to hold it in place, completing the coupling.

These split spiders are all urethane, which holds up to repeated abrasion and is difficult to tear. Spiders with a medium-soft hardness rating are the most common choice for these couplings. Their softness allows them to absorb the most vibration. Spiders with medium hardness rating can handle higher torque than the soft spiders, but are not as good at damping vibration. Spiders with a max. temperature of 350° F hold up better near ovens and other hot equipment.

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Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure. Also known as Oldham couplings, they have a slotted disc that allows hubs to slide independently—good for applications with parallel shaft misalignment. They also allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication.

A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one disc (each component sold separately).

Aluminum hubs are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.

Acetal discs stand up to high twisting forces. Nylon discs have excellent vibration and shock absorption. PEEK discs have excellent impact resistance and the chemical resistance to withstand a variety of acids and other harsh substances.

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A strip of flexible spring steel wraps around the teeth of both hubs to absorb sharp, momentary load increases that can come from motor startups, emergency braking, or sudden impact with hard objects. When the shock load hits, the strip of spring steel (known as a grid) flexes to spread out the load. After the load passes, the grid straightens back out. They're commonly found in wire drawing and cutting machines, pulverizers, and mixers. Compared to spider couplings, jaw couplings, and other flexible shaft couplings, these handle higher torque while taking up less space. All have keyed bores to work with keyed shafts, which transmit higher torque with less slippage than round shafts.

A complete coupling consists of two hubs as well as a grid and cover assembly (all sold separately). The grid and cover assembly includes a spring steel grid, aluminum cover, rubber seals, and grease for lubrication. When ordering, please choose components that have the same manufacturer series number, otherwise the grid will not fit.

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Use these gear-shaped couplings for high-speed and high-torque applications. A rubber center allows flexing so couplings can take on multiple types of misalignment while damping vibration and shock. With no metal-to-metal contact, there’s no need for lubrication. Fasten to your shafts by tightening the set screws, which bite into the shaft to hold it.

A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one center (each component sold separately).

Hubs have a keyway, except hubs for 1/4" and 3/8" shaft dia. do not have a keyway.

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