High displacements or offsets, functional adjustment movements of the machine parts involved in the production process, compact system designs - countless systems value the Semiflex coupling because of its displacement options, precision and compactness. Typical applications of the Semiflex couplings include:
Paper machines
For the strength and uniformity of a paper quality, it is important that fibres are not only oriented in the longitudinal direction, but are laid on the wire in mixed fibre orientation. This is achieved by a transverse movement and shaking of the breast roll and, as a result, of the wire. In the drive of this shaking unit, the Semiflex coupling with a clamping hub design ensures the precise eccentric movement and, thus, optimal fibre orientation and quality of the end product.
Lining and laminating systems
When laminating boards for the furniture industry, even and accurate application of decorative materials is required.
The Semiflex coupling provide a precise and compact drive for the adjustable application rollers involved in the laminating process, which apply the laminating agent with lacquer and glue to the base as a protective or decorative surface.
The Semiflex coupling is also used for laminating and processing edge profiles, in laminating systems for feeding and pressing decorative surfaces or for driving trimmers and edge application.
Plastic machines
Due to its precision, compactness and high radial displacement capacity, the Semiflex coupling is an integral part of extrusion systems for mixing and kneading processes. These include extrusion machines for pipe, profile and sheet extrusion, as well as belt and caterpillar take-offs.
Food production
The Semiflex coupling is used in meat production continuous lines. The products to be processed run through different chambers for multiple treatment processes, such as the heat treatment and cooling sections. Due to these different temperature ranges, displacements of several millimetres occur, which can be compensated for by the Semiflex coupling. As a result of the Semiflex coupling compactness, the whole system design can be more compact and efficient.
Profiling systems
Profiling systems produce roll-formed profiles in a multi-stage forming process. The range of possible shapes is quite varied. Due to its high radial displacement capacity, the Semiflex provides the necessary efficiency for the various adjustment movements during the machining process.
Due to their compactness, these couplings enable countless profiling stations to be connected in the smallest of spaces.
Further application areas are:
- Conveyor systems
- Packaging machines
- Machine tools
- Vacuum systems
- Automation technology and a lot more