Special-Purpose Couplings

"Special-purpose couplings" are connectors designed for highly demanding jobs where standard couplings just won't work. They are custom-built to handle extreme conditions, such as:
• Huge Power: Transmitting massive amounts of torque (power) in things like industrial turbines or steel mills.
• High Speeds: Operating reliably at very fast rotational speeds without shaking apart (often found in critical equipment like large compressors).
• Unique Demands: They might be designed to intentionally break if overloaded to protect expensive machinery (torque-limiting couplings) or use magnetic forces to connect shafts without touching, which prevents leaks in sealed systems.
• Critical Reliability: They are built to incredibly strict standards (like API 671 in the petroleum industry) because a failure could shut down an entire plant.