Name: Taimur Naik

Cu-359-2017

Assignment 4

Maintenance engineering

What are Couplings?

In simple words, couplings are mechanical devices used to transmit power/torque from one shaft
to another shaft.

Types of coupling:

Rigid Coupling

A rigid coupling is used when two shafts are perfectly aligned. These are only suitable in close
alignment. Ex. Sleeve or muff coupling, Split-muff coupling, and Flange coupling

Flange Coupling

It consists of two cast iron flanges which are fixed at the end of each shaft. The two flanges are
bolted together with bolts to complete the drive. A flange coupling is to bring two tubes together
in a sealed manner.

Flexible Coupling

It is used to connect two shafts that have both lateral and angular misalignment. Ex. Bushed pin-
type coupling, Universal coupling, Oldham coupling, Gear coupling, Bellow coupling, Jaw
couplings, Diaphragm couplings.

Fluid coupling

A fluid coupling is also known as hydraulic coupling. It is a hydrodynamic device used to

transmit rotating mechanical power through the acceleration and deceleration of hydraulic fluid.
It is consists of an impeller on the driving shaft (input) and a runner on the driven shaft (output).