Mechanical Technology November-December 2016

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Rugged, simple and reliable fluid couplings

Elecon fluid couplings, distributed locally by Bearings International (BI), are ruggedly built, simple in design and reliable in operation. These transmission fluid couplings offer a multitude of benefits, including soft start, cor- rect starting torque, motor protection and shock absorption, as well as perfectly balanced motor loading and the elimination of unwanted vibration.

CAD repository with 75 000 3D models RS Components (RS) now has a 3D CAD library containing more than 75 000 component models from its catalogue of stocked products, providing engineers currently designing or looking to design in 3D with an even wider choice. The RS 3D CAD model program, which has been running for more than six years, allows electronic, mechanical and automation engineers to download 3D CAD models completely free-of-charge. As many as 120 suppliers are represented within the library of models, which now includes the company’s own- brand RS Pro product line. za.rs-online.com “Industrial users have the most to gain in terms of equipment reliability, performance gains and financial savings. If you have a high-performance sports car, daily driver, truck, tractor, bus or even lawnmower, the Royal Purple treatment is immediately evident upon start-up,” FitzGerald claims. “Local South African dynamometer testing on road vehicles indicates that horsepower output is increased by 5% on average, with dramatically improved consistency throughout the power curve,” he notes. www.royalpurpleoil.co.za. The high performance level of fluid couplings is largely due to the design of the working circuit: the shape of the circuit, the number of vanes in the circuit, and the placement of these vanes. The working circuit developed by Elecon is the result of years of extensive R&D experience. “In the case of an extended jamming period, a fusible plug blow off will empty the fluid coupling thereby disconnecting the output from the input, protecting both driving and driven equipment,” says BI product manager, Jackie Jacobs. Elecon fluid couplings are available in four different types, namely CD: A coupling without a delayed filling chamber; CDR: A coupling with a delayed filling chamber; CDRP: A coupling with an extended delayed filling chamber; and CDRS: A coupling with an extended delayed filling chamber and controlled nozzles. www.bearings.co.za Royal Purple lubricant treatment Leading wear-control specialist Filter Focus has launched the Royal Purple lubricant brand into the South African market. Manufactured in the US by Calumet Specialty Products, Royal Purple has a full range of lubricants for all industrial, commercial, automotive and consumer applications. “Filter Focus is proud to be associated with Royal Purple, which offers the highest level of protection, while reducing friction coefficients and associated parasitic losses. With Royal Purple lubricants significant energy saving can be gained,” says COO, Craig FitzGerald. He adds that this US-based premier lubricant brand offers the lowest total cost of ownership in terms of improved performance and output, while dramatically extending Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF).

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