Customization: | Available |
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Standard Or Nonstandard: | Standard |
Shaft Hole: | as Request |
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Oldham Couplings (also known as Cross Slider Couplings) are rigid yet flexible shaft connectors designed to transmit torque between parallel, non-collinear shafts while accommodating parallel misalignment (radial offset). They consist of three components:
This design achieves zero backlash, electrical isolation, and acts as a mechanical fuse to protect downstream components during overloads
Feature | Oldham Coupling | Jaw Coupling | Beam Coupling |
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Backlash | Zero (acetal disc) | Moderate (elastomer wear) | Zero |
Parallel Misalignment | High (up to 0.010″) | Limited (increases bearing load) | Low (high restorative force) |
Failure Mode | Safe decoupling (disc shears) | Metal-to-metal contact | Torsional deformation |
Maintenance | Disc replacement only | Spider replacement required | Whole-unit replacement |
Torsional Stiffness | High (precision motion) | Moderate | Low (acts like a spring) |