Coupling RINGSPANN WKE-RF / size 42

RINGSPANN WKE-RF / tamaño 42 is a reference of coupling, within Power transmission. Request a quote for WKE-RF / tamaño 42 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The RINGSPANN WKE-RF coupling is an elastomeric backlash-free coupling that transmits torque between shafts with high angular precision. It is used in applications where positioning accuracy is critical, such as servo motors, ball screws and numerical control systems. Its design compensates for misalignment while maintaining torsional rigidity, preventing cumulative errors in motion. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line in Argentina.

The WKE-RF designation identifies RINGSPANN's series of backlash-free elastomeric couplings. The RF suffix indicates the version with a precision elastic element. Available sizes vary by series, and each number defines the mounting dimensions and torque capacity. In the examples, the smallest size is the most compact, while the largest corresponds to the one with the greatest diameter and torque. To select the right one, you must cross-reference the nominal torque, maximum speed and permissible shaft diameter.

These couplings are used in machine tools, machining centers, measuring equipment, automation and robotics. In Argentina, they are common in the metalworking, food and packaging industries, where synchronism between shafts is required. They are also used in test benches and dynamic positioning systems. Their ability to work without backlash makes them suitable for frequent reversal cycles and repetitive starts and stops.

To choose a WKE-RF, take into account the working torque, rotation speed and permissible misalignment. The elastomeric element compensates for angular, radial and axial misalignment, but it must not be forced beyond its limits. Mounting requires careful alignment and uniform tightening of the screws. Lubrication is not necessary in this type of coupling, although it is advisable to periodically check the condition of the elastomer. Mounting with backlash or misalignment accelerates wear.

RINGSPANN WKE-RF couplings can be interchanged with other brands of backlash-free elastomeric couplings, provided the flange dimensions, shaft diameter and nominal torque match. There is no universal equivalence table: each manufacturer defines its own codes. Therefore, to replace an existing coupling, the safest approach is to send the complete code and shaft dimensions. MR Accesorios Industriales can guide you in that comparison.

If you need a WKE-RF coupling for your application, write to us on WhatsApp with the size or the code shown on the nameplate. We will reply shortly with the technical information and the quote. MR Accesorios Industriales, Buenos Aires, Argentina.