{"id":12763,"date":"2022-02-06T21:24:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T19:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/?page_id=12763"},"modified":"2022-08-25T11:19:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T09:19:13","slug":"rigid-couplings-vs-flexible-couplings-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/rigid-couplings-vs-flexible-couplings-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Rigid couplings vs flexible couplings analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coupling types<\/strong>: rigid and flexible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Couplings fall in two main categories: <strong>rigid couplings and flexible couplings<\/strong>. In this post, we are going to make a <strong>comparison of the main differences between the rigid and flexible couplings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rigid couplings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These types of couplings provide a <strong>solid connection between two shafts<\/strong>, <strong>high precision and torque<\/strong>, but without misalignment absorption capabilities; it allows no movement between the two shafts and they require lubrication in many times. They <strong>cannot absorb vibrations<\/strong>, both shafts should be perfectly aligned to ensure a good performance and avoid damping transmission and possible breaks in the installation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example of some rigid coupling types<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Muff or Sleeve coupling<\/li><li>Flange coupling<\/li><li>Clamp coupling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-r\u00edgido-de-platos.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Rigid Coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12748 lazyload\" width=\"212\" height=\"202\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-r\u00edgido-de-platos.jpg\" alt=\"Rigid Coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12748\" width=\"212\" height=\"202\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Rigid coupling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito.jpg 187w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito-80x80.jpg 80w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"190\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Muff coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12746 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito.jpg\" alt=\"Muff coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito.jpg 187w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-manguito-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\"><\/noscript><figcaption> Muff coupling <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>Flexible couplings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the second main categories of couplings we can also make difference between two categories of <a href=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10081\">flexible couplings<\/a>: <strong>Flexible Metallic Couplings and Flexible Couplings with an Elastic Element<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flexible Metallic Couplings<\/strong>: The power transmission is totally made by metallic compounds.<\/li><li><strong>Flexible Couplings with Elastic an Element<\/strong>: The power transmission is made by an elastic element placed between either hubs or flanges.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They compensate misalignments, movement or deflection<\/strong>. They are very useful when having quick and short starts. Normally they provide less torque transfer, but they have a<strong> high capacity to accommodate axial, parallel and angular misalignments<\/strong>, as well as reducing transmission of shock loads or vibration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case of the flexible couplings, they normally provide less torque transfer comparing with the rigid couplings, simply considering that these, are made of a piece of solid metal. However, we can obtain a wide range of torque capacity depending on the type of flexible coupling (having a higher torque capacity in metallic flexible couplings than in couplings with flexible element).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example of some flexible coupling types:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flexible Metallic Couplings:<\/strong><ul><li>Gear Coupling<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/lamaflex-disc-couplings\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10126\">Disc Coupling or diaphragm Coupling<\/a> (LAMAFLEX COUPLING)<\/li><li>Chain Coupling<\/li><li>Grid Coupling<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-discos-LAMAFLEX.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"211\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Fexible Metallic Couplings: Lamaflex disc coupling \" class=\"wp-image-12750 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Acoplamiento-de-discos-LAMAFLEX.jpg\" alt=\"Fexible Metallic Couplings: Lamaflex disc coupling \" class=\"wp-image-12750\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Image of Lamaflex disc coupling <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flexible Couplings with Elastic Element :<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/uneflex-tyre-couplings-for-mechanical-power-transmission\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/uneflex-tyre-couplings-for-mechanical-power-transmission\/\">Tyre coupling<\/a> (UNEFLEX)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/acoplex-jaw-or-spider-couplings\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/flexible-couplings\/acoplex-jaw-or-spider-couplings\/\">Spider or Jaw coupling<\/a> (ACOFLEX)<\/li><li>Bush Pin type coupling<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX.jpg 306w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX-300x266.jpg 300w\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"highly rubber flexible coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12752 lazyload\" width=\"306\" height=\"271\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX.jpg\" alt=\"highly rubber flexible coupling\" class=\"wp-image-12752\" width=\"306\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX.jpg 306w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-CON-CUBIERTA-DE-CAUCHO-UNEFLEX-300x266.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\"><\/noscript><figcaption><em>Image of UNEFLEX highly rubber flexible coupling<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX.jpg 325w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX-300x244.jpg 300w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"264\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Flexible Spider Couplings with Elastic Element\" class=\"wp-image-12754 lazyload\"  sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX.jpg\" alt=\"Flexible Spider Couplings with Elastic Element\" class=\"wp-image-12754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX.jpg 325w, https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/ACOPLAMIENTO-EL\u00c1STICO-DE-ESTRELLA-ACOFLEX-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\"><\/noscript><figcaption>Image of ACOFLEX spider coupling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is relevant to know each coupling type\u2019s features when we are planning to make an installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has to be verified if a coupling with a high torque transfer is required or not. <strong>In case of having even a slight misalignment, the operator should be placing a flexible coupling<\/strong>, and afterwards, the required misalignment capabilities should be checked to select the right flexible coupling, taking into account that it is not the same if we place a semi-flexible, elastic or a highly flexible coupling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coupling types: rigid and flexible Couplings fall in two main categories: rigid couplings and flexible couplings. In this post, we are going to make a comparison of the main differences between the rigid and flexible couplings. Rigid couplings These types of couplings provide a solid connection between two shafts, high precision and torque, but without [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-products","entry"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Disc-coupling-Lamaflex.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/wp-content\/uploads\/Disc-coupling-Lamaflex.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"jitorres","author_link":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/author\/jitorres\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12763"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14194,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12763\/revisions\/14194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eganagroup.com\/une\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}