New CD-ROM on Fluid Couplings
Voith Turbo has released a new multimedia CD-ROM of animations which show its fill-controlled fluid couplings that operate on the principle of hydrodynamic power transmission. This means that torque is transmitted by a liquid to deliver wear-free power transmission. The CDROM not only contains animations of the fill-controlled fluid couplings but also includes demonstrations of the principles of hydrodynamics and several examples of typical applications in eye-catching animations. Voith claims its couplings can handle the most difficult drive requirements in a variety of applications in the conveying and processing fields. Belt conveyor systems up to several kilometers long, armored face conveyors (AFC) for underground coal mining operations, heavy-duty shredders, such as those used in metal recycling, and ball mills used in material processing are the main fields of applications for this type of coupling. Voith couplings transmit from a few 100 kW up to several megawatts of power. They are designed to ensure controlled acceleration of the driven machine, effectively dampen shocks and vibrations in the drive line, adjust the speed precisely and, in addition, provide effective overload protection. They can be used to easily incorporate a clutching function and provide active load sharing in multi-motor drives. www.voithturbo.com/startup-components