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CLUTCHES, BRAKES & COUPLINGS


FEATURE Single beam couplingS for


light-duty applicationS give deSignerS more flexibility


Available from Ruland, the compact MI-series of single beam couplings is for systems where precise alignment is difficult to achieve


Ruland’s range of beam couplings includes single beam (centre)


and six beam styles. Single beam couplings are ideal for light-duty applications with low torque requirements, such as encoders, tachometers, and small analytical devices. Ruland single beam couplings feature a single


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helical cut that allows for greater angular and axial misalignment than comparable multiple beam couplings, making them well suited for systems where precise alignment is difficult to achieve. Their compact design and low bearing loads help protect sensitive system components, extending equipment life and improving overall reliability.


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uland presents the MI-series single beam couplings, expanding its zero-backlash beam coupling line to include one, four,


MI-series couplings are available in clamp


or set screw styles with inch, metric, and inch- to-metric bore combinations ranging 3mm to 20mm. They have pure metric outer diameters and lengths to better match international design standards. Hardware tests beyond DIN 912 12.9 standards ensure the coupling reaches its maximum performance capabilities.


expanded range gives designers more flexibility The addition of single beam couplings expands Ruland’s beam coupling size range, with outer diameters now up to 50mm. This gives designers more flexibility to select the right beam coupling style – single, four


or six beam – to meet the performance, misalignment, and space requirements of their application. Ruland single beam couplings are


carefully manufactured from high-grade 7075 aluminium bar stock in Ruland’s ISO 9001:2015 certified advanced manufacturing facility. All Ruland couplings are RoHS3, REACH, and Conflict Minerals compliant.


Ruland Manufacturing Co. www.ruland.com


Acorn Industrial Services T: 0800 8766 441 www.acorn-ind.co.uk/ruland


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