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16 July 2018

Stromag Periflex® VN Couplings for Water Pumping System

Pumps Periflex® VN Disc Couplings

A robust coupling solution was needed for a large diesel-powered, artificial lift water pumping system used to push water up and over the Andes mountain range in South America. The complex system utilized a series of diesel engine powered pump stations installed on the side of a mountain to push water 4,000 vertical feet.

05 July 2018

Stromag Vector® Couplings & Composite Shaft for Ferry Propulsion System

Marine Transportation Vector® Coupling

A coupling solution was needed for a new catamaran ferry propulsion system that was powered by twin diesel engines connected to a speed reducing gearbox which drives a remote-mounted water jet or thruster pod. The coupling/shaft connects the gearbox to the water jet with a flange-to-flange span length of more than 9 feet.

04 June 2018

Stromag Modified Periflex® CR Shaft Coupling for Dredging System

Marine Mining & Aggregate

A major manufacturer of dredging systems needed a reliable coupling solution with a small footprint for use on a new dredging vessel platform. The system features a 1200 HP diesel engine that drives a complex, custom-designed, eight-pad gearbox with primary output to a two-speed clutch that drives the system’s main pump, as well as hydraulic pump pads to operate a crane and auxiliaries.

18 May 2018

Lamiflex Series PWF Disc Couplings for Papermaking Machines

Papermaking Material Handling PWF Series Couplings

A global manufacturer of papermaking machines needed a reliable coupling solution for a customer’s machine rebuild/upgrade in Brazil. The OEM wanted to avoid using lubricated couplings that can generate undesired backlash.

14 May 2018

Inertia Dynamics SO Series Clutch Couplings for Elevator Smoke Curtains

Elevator & Escalator Type SO Clutch Couplings

A leading U.S. smoke and fire curtain manufacturer, needed a small, reliable electric clutch solution for use on its elevator smoke curtains. The roll-up transparent screens are connected to a smoke detector near the elevators.