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start nature of the coupling allows for the motor to accelerate to full load torque (FLT), before kinetic energy is released to start up the driven machinery at a reduced current and so saving energy costs. Renold’s engineering team has
designed a new ‘modular’ coupling, which combines the Hydrastart with the torsionally stiff Renoldflex coupling, and new flanged mounting plates have been developed to accommodate this. The new modular Hydrastart system has
many advantages over the existing range. By incorporating the Renoldflex, the
turbine housing can be easily replaced by ‘dropping into’ the existing coupling halves mounted to the input and output shafts, allowing the drive assembly to remain in place. The Hydrastart can be used as a retrofit for transfluid couplings and the ‘drop-in’ feature would simplify this process. Historically, lead times on the Hydrastart have been high, due to the level of machining that has been required. Renold’s engineering team has redesigned the sleeve, end plate and adapters for the Hydrastart meaning that in the vast majority of cases, there will be no bespoke machining needed and the new Hydrastart range will be available from stock and can be dispatched straight away. Teaming the Hydrastart with the Renoldflex for the new modular system makes it a maintenance free option and also extends the life of the coupling. These features enhance the previous Hydrastart model, which are also suitable for use with V pulleys. For further information on the new Hydrastart range, which will be available from stock from April, please contact Renold on T: 029 2079 2737.
COMING SOON The Hi-Tec RBI and Hydrastart are the first ranges to be launched this year by Renold Couplings, which has announced a further range, the Hi-Tec UBI, is on its way. A low cost rubber-
in-compression coupling range designed for general industrial applications, the Hi-Tec UBI will be available with standard grade rubber, or the option of a silicone alternative for high temperatures. The rubbers can be changed in situ when necessary and no further lubrication or adjustment is required. The Hi-Tec UBI will be available from
Summer 2016. Tom Hattersley, commercial director for Renold Couplings, commented: “The UBI coupling brings the advantages of a Hi-Tec rubber in compression coupling into the price point of our Standard Coupling range. Once again our aim here is to offer customer more torque capability at a smaller size with lower costs”. The new product lines follow on from
significant investment in Renold Couplings.
INVESTMENT The investment centres on the installation of new machines, to increase production and reduce lead times of couplings manufactured at the site. Two of the machines are now fully operational, with a further two to
The Hi-Tec UBI will be available from Summer 2016
follow later in 2016. Manufacturing engineer, Tim Phillips, commented: “With the DMG Mori-Seiki NCX2500 and NTX2000 replacing legacy equipment, it will allow us to produce components that are fully machined and de-burred with no additional operations
required. This is a vast improvement on the previous set up and will not only streamline the production process, but also ensure that the parts are also manufactured more accurately and to a higher quality.” Alongside the upgraded machinery, new positions have been created in key areas of the business, while a new IT system has been implemented in order to improve Renold Couplings all round service offering. Renold Couplings’ managing
New machinery will enable Renold to
increase production and lead times on couplings manufactured at the site
director, Nigel MacVean, added: “This is a really exciting time at Renold Couplings, with significant investment in our people, processes and our UK facilities, demonstrating our commitment to design and manufacturing in this country.”
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