Couplings

Question 1

What do couplings do?

Answer 1

Joins 2 shafts together turning in the same direction on the same centerline

Question 2

The 3 major types of shaft couplings are?

Answer 2

Fixed, flexible, u-joint

Question 3

A type of coupling where 2 shafts are perfectly aligned; the simplest type of power transmission.

Answer 3

Rigid couplings

Question 4

A rigid coupler that can connect shafts of the same or different diameters; held together by bolted on flanges.

Answer 4

Flange couplers

Question 5

A one piece rigid coupler, held by keyways and screws. Medium to low load capacity

Answer 5

Sleeved

Question 6

A rigid coupler with the highest load capacity; 2 halves joined together clamped onto a shaft by clamping together the 2 sides.

Answer 6

Ribbed coupling

Question 7

2 types of misalignment

Answer 7

Angular and parallel

Question 8

3 types of rigid couplings

Answer 8

Flange, ribbed, sleeve

Question 9

5 types of no lube couplers

Answer 9

Sleeve, flange, ribbed, tire coupling, pin and block, jaw

Question 10

A coupling that needs a telescoping shaft to stay in alignment

Answer 10

U-joint

Question 11

Functions of flexible couplings

Answer 11

Dampen vibration
protect from overload
measure input and output speed
Insulate from heat and electricity

Question 12

Axial mis alignment is known as

Answer 12

End float/ end play

Question 13

Backlash does what

Answer 13

Allows for:
misalignment
places for lube
Thermal expansion

Question 14

The insert in a jaw coupling is called

Answer 14

Spider

Question 15

3 types of chain couplers

Answer 15

Double chain, silent chain, plastic chain