A bellows couplings from abp is the best choice when it comes to transmitting power backlash-free and angularly synchronized and optimally compensating for misalignment.
We offer you an unusually wide range of products in small sizes from 15 to 40 mm diameter and lengths between 20 and 48 mm directly ex works. Depending on the application, the bellows are made of stainless steel, bronze or nickel, the hubs are made of aluminum and various steel grades. Our bellows couplings are available with screw or clamping hubs.
The miniaturized metal bellows couplings from abp Antriebstechnik are mainly used in rotary encoders, pulse generators, resolvers, slip ring units, servo motors and electric drive components.
A bellows couplings is a flexible shaft coupling. It consists of a metal bellows that connects a driving and a driven shaft. The bellows can be used to compensate for axial, radial and angular misalignments while maintaining high torsional rigidity.
With our 25 years of experience, we at abp Antriebstechnik have built up a great deal of know-how in the field of bellows couplings and their application requirements. Our bellows couplings are therefore ideal for applications that require precise motion transmission with simultaneous compensation capability.
The bellows couplings from abp play a central role in many industrial applications. Its flexibility and precision make it ideal for applications where accuracy and precise compensation of misalignments are essential.
On this page, we have summarized all frequently asked questions about bellows couplings for you. Not the right one for you? Contact us now – we will be happy to advise you personally!
A bellows coupling is a mechanical coupling consisting of a flexible, metallic bellows that connects rotating shafts. It enables backlash-free torque transmission via the metal bellows and compensates for axial, radial and lateral misalignments.
The bellow ensures backlash-free operation without loss of precision despite movements of the shafts. Thanks to its flexible design, the bellows couplings are ideal for precise applications where maximum accuracy is required.
A bellows couplings transmits the torque between two shafts via its flexible metal bellows. It is the connection between the two shafts and enables precise and even torque transmission without delays or movement distortions.
Thanks to its flexibility, the metal bellows can compensate for mechanical irregularities, such as axial, radial and angular shaft misalignments. This reduces mechanical wear and significantly increases the service life of the connected components.
An outstanding feature of bellows couplings is their high torsional rigidity. It enables precise rotary movements to be transmitted without twisting in the bellows, even at high torques. This is particularly important for dynamic applications such as fast movements or load changes.
While the metal bellow can absorb minor vibrations, its main advantage lies in the precise and backlash-free transmission of forces. This makes bellows couplings ideal for applications that require high accuracy and reliability, such as in automation technology or servo drives.
A bellows coupling offers a number of advantages that make it ideal for applications with high precision, zero backlash and flexibility requirements.
The bellows couplings from abp are used in numerous industries as they enable the precise and backlash-free transmission of torque as well as the compensation of shaft misalignments. Some examples are:
The range of applications for our bellows couplings is as wide as our product portfolio. They are primarily used where high precision and zero backlash are required.
Some examples of applications for our bellows couplings are:
In many applications, control and regulation circuits rely on highly accurate positioning and position feedback. Rotary encoders or resolvers must be connected to the drive in a torsionally rigid and flexurally flexible manner.
We at abp are aware of this. Over the last 25 years, we have built up a broad range of know-how and expertise in the field of bellows couplings. This is why our metal bellows couplings have a very high torsional rigidity with low restoring forces and transmit rotary motion to the transducer without errors. In addition, the vibration-damping effect of the bellows minimizes the bearing load on the shafts.
At abp, we specialize in small and very small series. This enables us to respond very precisely to customer-specific requirements. As a bellows couplings manufacturer, we also manufacture all products in-house at our site in St. Georgen in the Black Forest (Germany), which means we can guarantee fast delivery times.
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A bellows coupling from abp is always made of high-quality materials such as stainless steel or special aluminum alloys. These materials ensure a long service life, corrosion resistance and the ability to function reliably even under difficult conditions.
However, which material is used for the bellows couplings depends heavily on their area of application. This is why we at abp work in close partnership with our customers. Together we will find the optimum bellows couplings for your requirements. Feel free to contact us!
There are numerous factors to consider when manufacturing bellows couplings. At abp, we have acquired a high level of expertise in the manufacture of bellows couplings over the last 25 years. In order to manufacture a precise and durable bellows couplings, the following aspects in particular must be taken into account:
A nickel bellows couplings differs from a normal bellows couplings primarily in the material of the bellows, which, as the name suggests, is made of nickel. This material gives the coupling special properties such as a very high torsional stiffness combined with very low restoring forces.
Nickel bellows couplings are therefore particularly suitable for high-precision and very demanding measuring tasks, such as those required in highly sensitive positioning systems.
We would be happy to help you find the right coupling for your requirements. Contact us now quickly and easily via our contact form or by phone on +49 (0)7724 / 58008-0.