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Sterling Instrument Releases New Silicone Insert Couplings

Couplings feature electrical isolation and no backlash.

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By DE Editors  

February 12, 2010

By DE Editors

Sterling Instrument Releases New Silicone Insert Couplings

A new series of silicone insert couplings from Sterling Instrument features electrical isolation and no backlash. These metric couplings, identified as the S54HSAM (clamp type) and S5PSAM (set screw type) Series are stocked in five different bore sizes ranging from (6mm to16mm).

These couplings have aluminum hubs with either set screws or clamps for fastening to shafts. The insert is silicone 40 ShA. Operating temperature ranges from -50°C to +150°C. They range in length from 26.5mm to 57mm and their maximum speed is 5000 rpm.

Quotes, online orders, available stock, and 3D CAD model downloads are available here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.

 
 

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