Illustrative drawing. Actual product is confirmed to your specification at quotation.
Couplings
Oldham Couplings
An Oldham coupling has two hubs and a centre disc that slides across tenons. It takes large parallel offset between shafts at moderate torque, and the disc can be a plastic that gives electrical isolation.
- Takes large parallel offset
- Plastic centre disc damps vibration
- Compact and light
Specifications
- Material
- AluminiumSteelAcetal disc
- Type
- Three-piece
- Size / section / duty
- Light dutyMedium duty
- Standards
- Manufacturer's standard
Exact sizes, brands and availability are confirmed at quotation. Send the code or a photo of the old part.
Applications
- Shafts with parallel offset
- Instruments and small drives
- Pumps and light machinery
- Isolating electrical paths between shafts
Technical reference
Choosing a coupling type
| Coupling | Torsionally flexible | Handles misalignment | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaw (spider) | Yes | Moderate | Motors to pumps, small conveyors, compressors |
| Pin and bush | Yes | Moderate | Pumps, fans, general machinery |
| Tyre | Yes | High | Crushers, mills, shock-loaded drives |
| Grid | Yes | Moderate | Conveyors, mixers, heavy shock loads |
| Gear | No | Angular, high torque | Steel mills, cement kilns, heavy drives |
| Chain | Limited | Small | Medium-speed drives with easy chain replacement |
| Disc | No | Angular | High-speed, precise drives, compressors |
| Fluid | Yes | Moderate | Soft starting of conveyors and crushers |
| Rigid sleeve / flange | No | None (shafts must be aligned) | Aligned shafts, vertical pumps |
General guidance. Final selection depends on torque, speed, shaft sizes, misalignment and service factor.
Related and matching products
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Common questions
- Which sizes of oldham couplings do you supply?
- We supply oldham couplings across the size range (Light duty, Medium duty). Send the code, dimensions or a photo of the old part and we confirm the match, availability and lead time at quotation.
- Which standards apply to oldham couplings?
- Most makers follow their own catalogue dimensions. Tell us the brand, model or existing part number and we will match it.
- Which brands can you supply?
- We supply Fenner, PIX and equivalent brands, and can quote alternatives where the application allows. Tell us your preferred brand and we confirm what is available.
- Can you supply in bulk or ship Pan India?
- Yes. We quote for single pieces and scheduled bulk supply, and ship Pan India. Confirm the quantity when you request a quote.
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