Couplings
Coupling types offered by SKF
SKF has offered the most common basic types by considering numerous coupling types used throughout the world:
- With rubber-based materials; Star and Flex couplings
- Gapped types; Star, Flex, Steel spring and Gear couplings
- Chain couplings – ISO, JIS/ANSI
- Universal joints – provide single and double sided flexibility with light load, can be used with cardan and drive shafts
- Rigid Couplings – can be connected to shafts up to 495mm in diameter
- Special designs – on-demand designs can be made for different applications
Gear Coupling
SKF has several types of gear couplings in its portfolio:
- Single and double flexible type – produced according to AGMA (American Gear Manufacturers Association) standards
- Suitable for gapped, floating and fixed shafts
- Vertical placement possibility
- Special designs – such as insulated
Steel Spring Coupling
Qualities of the SKF steel spring coupling
which is necessary for many applications
- Vertical and horizontal cap type
- Half-gapped and gapped types
- Measuremental overlap with the most popular brands of steel spring couplings
- Excellent absorption quality
SKF Flex and Rubber Core Coupling
As the lowest maintenance coupling
it has wide area of usage in the industry
- Does not require maintenance
- It is highly resistant to shock loads, axial misalignments and vibrations
- The tire on it can be changed without moving the drive motor
