New Miniature Fairloc® Bellows Couplings for Medical Device Manufacturers

Finding precision components for critical motion control applications just got easier. Sterling Instrument is proud to introduce their new line of couplings that meet requirements for many applications, including those in medical devices, instrumentation and healthcare systems.

Zero backlash, easy to install and corrects for angular and parallel axis misalignment, Miniature Fairloc® Bellows Couplings are compact and durable. The unique Fairloc® hub design can be repeatedly tightened and released without affecting its torque transmitting capacity; providing years of outstanding reliability.





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Features
Absorbs end play in shafts • Allows looser tolerances in mounting components • Corrects for angular and parallel axis misalignment • Constant angular velocity • Dampens vibration and noise • Fairloc® eliminates marred shafts and maintains alignment when others fail.

Applications
Optical Encoders
Stepper Motors
Measuring Systems
Other Motion Control Instruments

Bore Combinations Available
Metric Bore Size: 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm
Inch Bore Sizes: .0625", .120" and .125"

Material
The coupling bellows are made of phosphor bronze, the hubs are made of brass and the whole coupling has a tin plate finish. It also comes with two stainless steel socket head screws.

Flexibility
Accomodates angular offset of 3° and lateral offset of ±0.15mm (±.005")