Akron, OH, Imperial Electric now offers Flexible Couplings with its heavy-duty line of AC & DC Elevator Duty Motors for geared traction machines. The optional couplings are available for both flange or foot-mount motor configurations.

The three-part coupling consists of a drum-mount flange, polyurethane disc and a motor adapter plate for flange motors. When assembled and properly installed, the poly disc reduces vibration and noise carry-through to the car due to any misalignment. End thrusting of motor shafts and overloading of bearings are also reduced.

Flexible Couplings are also available in kit form for field modifications. The Taper-Lock™ couplings have flange bolt patterns that are identical to the rigid couplings they replace which allows for motor replacement within a few hours.

Imperial Electric is an operating unit of Kinetek. The company is a leading producer of elevator AC and DC motors, motor generator sets, dry and submersible hydraulic motors and gearless machines. In addition to elevators and escalators, other applications include floor care products, power hose reels, forklifts, hydraulic pumps, power steering units and other types of lift equipment including wire rope hoists.

For more information on the Flexible Coupling and other Imperial Electric products and services, contact Dennis Rhodes, Sales & Marketing, at (330) 734-3600 x206, fax (330) 734-3601 or e-mail at sales@imperialelectric.com. Visit our web site at www.imperialelectric.com.