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products in front of the World" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford-120x150.jpg 120w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford-768x960.jpg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16210-Stafford.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px" /></a><p>A broad line of rigid shaft couplings that feature over 500 standard items to solve a wide range of mechanical design challenges has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Rigid Shaft Couplings feature over 500 standard part numbers including 1-pc, 2-pc, and 3-pc designs with straight-through or stepped bores, with or […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/rigid-couplings/" rel="category tag">Rigid</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/staffordmanufacturingcorp/" rel="tag">staffordmanufacturingcorp</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5930 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-safe_coupling tag-zero-max entry" aria-label="H-TLC overload safety devices from Zero-Max"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/safe_coupling/h-tlc-overload-safety-devices-from-zero-max/">H-TLC overload safety devices from Zero-Max</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">December 9, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/safe_coupling/h-tlc-overload-safety-devices-from-zero-max/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/safe_coupling/h-tlc-overload-safety-devices-from-zero-max/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="143" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing-150x143.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="8904 Zero-Max HTLC Drawing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing-150x143.jpg 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing-300x286.jpg 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing-1024x977.jpg 1024w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing-768x733.jpg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/8904-Zero-Max-HTLC-Drawing.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Zero-Max H-TLC torque limiters are designed to disengage in the event of a torque overload, protecting both the machine and the products being processed. The H-TLC features a consistent, reliable, repeatable, and adjustable disengagement torque setting, and is designed to withstand corrosive environments. An available actuating disc can be added for triggering alarms or providing […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/safe_coupling/" rel="category tag">Safety</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/zero-max/" rel="tag">zero-max</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5907 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-ptda entry" aria-label="Four new power transmission/motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/four-new-power-transmission-motion-control-categories-introduced-for-pie-technology-platform/">Four new power transmission/motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">October 21, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/four-new-power-transmission-motion-control-categories-introduced-for-pie-technology-platform/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/four-new-power-transmission-motion-control-categories-introduced-for-pie-technology-platform/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="38" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-150x38.jpeg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="PTDA-summit-logo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-150x38.jpeg 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-300x75.jpeg 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-1024x256.jpeg 1024w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-768x192.jpeg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-1536x384.jpeg 1536w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PTDA-summit-logo-2048x512.jpeg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of conveyors/material handling, couplings, motors, and linear bearings (round shaft) to the PIE Technology Platform™ (PIE). These additional product categories bring the total bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) categories available to 32. Additional categories in development include open gearing, enclosed […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/ptda/" rel="tag">ptda</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5904 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-jaw-couplings tag-ruland entry" aria-label="New from Ruland: Large bore zero-backlash jaw couplings"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/jaw-couplings/new-from-ruland-large-bore-zero-backlash-jaw-couplings/">New from Ruland: Large bore zero-backlash jaw couplings</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">October 15, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/jaw-couplings/new-from-ruland-large-bore-zero-backlash-jaw-couplings/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/jaw-couplings/new-from-ruland-large-bore-zero-backlash-jaw-couplings/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="69" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-150x69.png" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="jaw coupling collage on white background" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-150x69.png 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-300x138.png 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-1024x472.png 1024w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-768x354.png 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13-1536x708.png 1536w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image001-13.png 1611w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its jaw coupling line to meet the demands of high-torque applications, now offering bore sizes up to 1-3/4-in. or 45 mm and torque capacities of 2,655 in-lb (300 Nm). These new jaw couplings are designed for use in precision systems with high deceleration and acceleration curves, such as those found in […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/jaw-couplings/" rel="category tag">Jaw</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/ruland/" rel="tag">ruland</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5891 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-zero-max entry" aria-label="Zero-Max introduces ServoClass-HSN resonance/vibration damping couplings"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-introduces-servoclass-hsn-resonance-vibration-damping-couplings/">Zero-Max introduces ServoClass-HSN resonance/vibration damping couplings</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">September 4, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-introduces-servoclass-hsn-resonance-vibration-damping-couplings/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-introduces-servoclass-hsn-resonance-vibration-damping-couplings/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="113" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1-150x113.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="three zero-max couplings on white background-standard product shot" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/8845-Zero-Max-ServoClass-HSN-Couplings-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Zero-Max has added to their field-proven ServoClass Flexible Shaft Coupling line with the introduction of the new ServoClass-HSN Coupling to address noise and vibration issues that can be experienced in certain high gain, high-speed stepper/servo motor applications. Featuring a Highly Saturated Nitrile Rubber (HSN/HNBR) flex element, these couplings are specifically designed for maximum damping and […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/" rel="category tag">Featured</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/zero-max/" rel="tag">zero-max</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5886 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-shaft-collars tag-stafford-manufacturing entry" aria-label="Weldable flange collars"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/weldable-flange-collars/">Weldable flange collars</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">August 21, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/weldable-flange-collars/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/weldable-flange-collars/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="120" height="150" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-120x150.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="Weldable flange collars new standard line is made from 1018 steel." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-120x150.jpg 120w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-768x960.jpg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/16209-Stafford.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px" /></a><p>A new standard line of weldable flange collars made from 1018 steel to let users weld components instead of using fasteners has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Stafford Weldable Flange Collars are precision machined from 1018 steel and feature an integral clamp incorporating a double-split design and relief groove. Made to […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/" rel="category tag">Shaft Collars</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/stafford-manufacturing/" rel="tag">stafford manufacturing</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5877 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-universal-joints tag-sdp-si entry" aria-label="Commercial telescoping universal joints"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/universal-joints/commercial-telescoping-universal-joints/">Commercial telescoping universal joints</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">July 31, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/universal-joints/commercial-telescoping-universal-joints/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/universal-joints/commercial-telescoping-universal-joints/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/telescoping-universal-joints-150x150.png" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="telescoping-universal-joints" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/telescoping-universal-joints-150x150.png 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/telescoping-universal-joints.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion-resistant. Telescoping miniature universal joints feature zero backlash and accommodate 1/4 axial motion. Molded universal joints with a molded slide extension or brass slide extension are available in a variety of sizes, shorter or longer lengths are available on […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/universal-joints/" rel="category tag">Universal joints</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/sdp-si/" rel="tag">sdp/si</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5875 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-shaft-collars tag-staffordmanufacturing entry" aria-label="Accu-Clamp precision products from Stafford Manufacturing"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/accu-clamp-precision-products-from-stafford-manufacturing/">Accu-Clamp precision products from Stafford Manufacturing</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">July 31, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/accu-clamp-precision-products-from-stafford-manufacturing/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/accu-clamp-precision-products-from-stafford-manufacturing/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="146" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/product-categories-accuclamp-precision-products-1-150x146.webp" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="product-categories-accuclamp-precision-products-1" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/product-categories-accuclamp-precision-products-1-150x146.webp 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/product-categories-accuclamp-precision-products-1.webp 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Since 1975, Stafford Manufacturing has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality rigid shaft couplings, shaft collars, and specialty components for use in a variety of motion control, transmission, and automation systems. In addition, we specialize in the design and fabrication of components for use in a variety of OEM and MRO applications. Our […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/products/shaft-collars/" rel="category tag">Shaft Collars</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/staffordmanufacturing/" rel="tag">StaffordManufacturing</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5869 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-industry_news tag-ptda entry" aria-label="PTDA hosts annual Canadian Conference at Niagara Falls, Ontario"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/industry_news/ptda-hosts-annual-canadian-conference-at-niagara-falls-ontario/">PTDA hosts annual Canadian Conference at Niagara Falls, Ontario</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">July 22, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/industry_news/ptda-hosts-annual-canadian-conference-at-niagara-falls-ontario/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/industry_news/ptda-hosts-annual-canadian-conference-at-niagara-falls-ontario/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="82" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/PTDA-logoa-e1468509722356-150x82.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="PTDA-logo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/PTDA-logoa-e1468509722356-150x82.jpg 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/PTDA-logoa-e1468509722356-300x165.jpg 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/PTDA-logoa-e1468509722356.jpg 370w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) held its annual Canadian Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada on June 4-6. Nearly 130 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors doing business in Canada met to participate in networking and presentations aimed at expanding opportunities for business growth. “This conference featured the ‘who’s who’ of the Canadian PT/MC […]</p> </div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/industry_news/" rel="category tag">Industry News</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/tag/ptda/" rel="tag">ptda</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-5864 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-zero-max entry" aria-label="Zero-Max celebrates 75 Years of product successes with plans for the future"><header class="entry-header"><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-celebrates-75-years-of-product-successes-with-plans-for-the-future/">Zero-Max celebrates 75 Years of product successes with plans for the future</a></h2> <p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">July 18, 2024</time> By <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/author/msantora/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Mike Santora</span></a></span> <span class="entry-comments-link"><a href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-celebrates-75-years-of-product-successes-with-plans-for-the-future/#respond">Leave a Comment</a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><a class="entry-image-link" href="https://www.couplingtips.com/featured/zero-max-celebrates-75-years-of-product-successes-with-plans-for-the-future/" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img width="150" height="84" src="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building-150x84.jpg" class="alignleft post-image entry-image" alt="Zero-Max building exterior shot" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building-300x167.jpg 300w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building-768x429.jpg 768w, https://www.couplingtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Zero-Max-building.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>Becoming an industry-leading manufacturer of Motion Control and Power Transmission components came quickly for Zero-Max by being responsive to customer’s needs with innovative products and exceptional service. 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