Mechanisms — misalignment

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Jaw Coupling diagram
Jaw Coupling
Jaw Coupling explained — how the spider element transmits torque, sizing math, and real applications across pumps, conveyors, and servo drives.
Gear Coupling diagram
Gear Coupling
Gear couplings transmit torque between misaligned shafts in heavy industry. Learn the geometry, sizing math, failure modes, and selection rules for pumps and mills.
Disc Coupling diagram
Disc Coupling
Disc Couplings transmit torque between misaligned shafts using flexing stainless steel discs. Used in pumps, turbines, and CNC drives — here's how to size one.
Diaphragm Coupling diagram
Diaphragm Coupling
Diaphragm couplings transmit torque between misaligned shafts using flexing metal discs. Used in turbines, compressors and pumps where gear couplings fail.
Beam Coupling diagram
Beam Coupling
Beam couplings transmit torque between misaligned shafts using helical cuts in a single piece of metal. How they work, sizing, and use in CNC and...
Goubet's Universal Shaft Coupling diagram
Goubet's Universal Shaft Coupling
Goubet's Universal Shaft Coupling explained — how the double-jaw design transmits torque between misaligned mill shafts, with formulas and a paper mill worked example.