Zero-Max has announced its new CD Power-Series of Servo-Rated Composite Disc Flexible Shaft Couplings. The couplings feature a higher power-density, providing higher torque capacity in a smaller, more compact solution. Featuring the Composite Disc technology, the CD Power-Series Shaft Couplings provide precise high-torque operation in a smaller space envelope. The CD Power-Series Couplings are ideal for use in applications with aggressive motion profiles that include repetitive speed changes, acceleration/deceleration, start/stop, indexing and reversing.
Leveraging the Zero-Max Composite Disc technology, the new design targets the fast-growing and changing needs of automated manufacturing industries. It is especially suited for applications requiring high speed and higher torque where space limitations exist. The ultimate performance of the CD Power-Series Couplings is the result of customer feedback for a coupling design that provides higher torque density.
The CD Power-Series Couplings feature torque ratings up to 130,000 in.-lbs./14,689 Nm peak torque. Standard bore sizes range up to 5.1875 in./130 mm. Adaptor Mounts are available for ISO 9409-1 mounting bolt circles from 31.5 mm to 160 mm. Flange Hubs for specialized and compact installations are also offered. As with all Zero-Max products, customized solutions are also available to meet specific application requirements for performance, materials or dimensional needs.
The new CD Power-Series complements the Traditional CD Couplings by featuring higher torque and higher torsional stiffness, while offering a moderate misalignment capacity and reducing the coupling’s outside diameter. Zero-Max continues to offer the Traditional CD Couplings that provide high torque, high torsional stiffness and the highest misalignment capacity.
Extremely important, the CD Power-Series’ Composite Disc withstands a wide range of challenging operating environments by offering vibration damping, electrical isolation, fatigue resistance for long life, and alleviating fretting corrosion issues often seen in metal disc couplings. It withstands temperature extremes from -70 degrees to +250 degrees Fahrenheit / -57 degrees to 121 degrees Celsius, as well as resists the effects of moisture and a wide range of chemicals. The robust composite disc and overall coupling design maximizes the lifespan of the shaft coupling while also helping to increase performance and throughput for the machines and equipment where the coupling is used.
The CD Power-Series is available with:
- Split-Clamping Hubs to allow for larger bore sizes and higher transmittable torque, with or without keyways
- Integral Clamp-Style Hubs, keyed or keyless
- Shrink Disc Hubs for high transmittable torque on keyless shaft connections
- Adaptor Mounts to fit an ISO 9409-1 Flange Pattern for precision gear reducers, motors, actuators, robotic equipment and more
- Flange Hubs for direct connection to machine flanges, offering a high torsional stiffness connection and the most compact solution possible
The CD Power-Series Couplings are available in custom designs to accommodate unique dimensional fit requirements or extra performance for demanding applications. Examples of customization can include shortened or extended hubs, special disc packs to boost torque and/or torsional stiffness, alternative plating, coatings, or materials for corrosion protection, modified coupling inertia, custom flange dimensions and more.
All CD Power-Series couplings are manufactured utilizing the newest advancements in manufacturing technology, including CNC Machinery, high precision tooling, and custom-engineered fixtures. This process provides precision machining and tight tolerancing for a precise bore-to-bore concentricity in the assembled coupling, providing the highest coupling performance. All models are environmentally friendly and are manufactured of RoHS compliant materials.
