Will A Controlflex Coupling Work On My Encoder?

Release Date: November 22, 2019

Will a Controlflex coupling work on my encoder?

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Location: Dallas, TX
Answer:When helping the customer I realized what the problem was. Our longest Controlflex under a 2” outer diameter is 1.496” and it didn’t meet the envelope requirement. I recommended a beam coupling which would meet the envelope requirement and would fit the performance requirements of the application. This is a common issue with encoders. They are designed independent of the servo motor so each is a little bit different and that creates a wide variety in lengths. Something like a Controlflex is great for compact environments but if you need a little more length a beam coupling or an oldham coupling might be a better fit. When you use other coupling styles it does change the performance within the application, so you need to be sure that the specs of the coupling match the requirements of the application.

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