Engine Coupling

Types of coupling

In power transmission, coupling is a mechanical element that is used to connect two driving elements together to transmit torque from one element to another. Couplings can be rigid or flexible. If rigid coupling is used when two shafts have the same axis, or are located on the same axis with each other. Whereas flexible couplings are used when the possibility of having the same axis is small or when there is a high probability of a shock load when torque is channeled.

The function of coupling in industrial machines

In industrial machines, the coupling functions as follows:
1. connect the shaft of two units produced separately. Like a motorbike and a generator.
2. enables the termination of the shaft for maintenance, repair or replacement of parts
3. connect the drive part with the moving part
4. reduce shock loads at the intersection of the two shafts