KTR Couplings Ltd is looking forward to its first showing at All Energy - the UK’s largest renewable energy event Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th of May at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Each year All Energy plays host to the complete range of sustainable technologies covering each of the major renewable industries, offering a great opportunity for KTR to show its own range of products well suited to the requirements of the UK’s renewable energy sector.

KTR will be exhibiting a full scale example of its RADEX®-N GFK wind coupling alongside other examples of KTR products for wind energy applications. Oil/air coolers, rotor locks and brakes will also be on display, as well as KTR’s DATAFLEX® - a contactless torque measuring shaft ideal for monitoring torque loads involved in wind turbine operations.

KTR will also be showing its range of ROTEX® and RIGIFLEX® shaft-to-shaft couplings, both well suited for renewable energy applications. KTR’s ROTEX® jaw coupling is already playing a significant role in marine renewables, providing a versatile and reliable solution to the continuing design challenges faced in the development of UK wave, tidal and underwater energy technologies.

Stop by stand G69 to see the latest in power transmission technology for the renewable energy sector and receive a free Euro 2012 football wall chart!

09.05.2012 / KTR UK

The 2012 Couplings and Drives Show has come and gone and KTR Couplings Ltd can report on another successful showing.

This year’s stand attracted interest from a variety of new visitors. Some stopped in to see a BoWex® FLE-PA coupling in situation between the diesel engine and pump of our on-stand power-pack display. Others simply dropped by for a coffee looking to catch up on the latest innovations in the world of power transmission.

Visitors were also able to view large size ROTEX®, BoWex®, GEARex® and RIGIFLEX® couplings as well as a range of mid-size and miniature couplings for comparison.  There was also a good amount of enquiry regarding the impressive OAC 900, which drew the eye of passers-by travelling between the neighbouring MACH and IFPEX shows.

Once again there was great interest for our Euro 2012 wall-charts, offered free in exchange for a business card. The consensus for England’s hopes this year was mixed.

KTR Couplings Ltd would like to thank all visitors to the stand for stopping by and looks for ward to continuing the many new relationships made over the three day event.

08.05.2012 / KTR UK

KTR is looking forward to exhibiting at the upcoming Drives & Controls show this April the 17th – 19th at the National Exhibition Centre. Stop by stand D1104 to see the latest and greatest in the world of power transmission and receive a free Euro 2012 wall chart complete with stickers to track the winning teams through the stages to the July 1st final in Kiev! On display you’ll find our BoWex FLE-PA coupling, in situation mounted between engine and pump, as well as an array of other KTR products ranging from miniature backlash-free couplings to large all-steel gear couplings. You’ll also find examples of and information on the various hydraulic components available from KTR, such as the OAC 900 oil/air cooler.

30.03.2012 / KTR UK

Check out KTR Couplings Ltd’s UK blog page for informative articles from the world of power transmission, commentary on current UK manufacturing issues and read about the evolution of KTR through the decades! Spread the word or comment on the areas of power transmission that matter most to you at: www.ktrcouplings.co.uk

30.01.2012 / KTR UK

JNL is now an active distributor of KTR products covering the south of England, below the M4 corridor.

JNL traditionally deal in the sale of VM Motori diesel engines making them a good partner for KTR’s range of power transmission products and hydraulic components. The team at JNL has gained extensive knowledge over many years of operation in the UK, working across a wide range of applications. Located in Camberley, Surrey JNL are conveniently located to service customers in the south meaning a continued high level of service and expertise for all.

For more information contact JNL Engineering Ltd at www.jnlengineering.co.uk

21.09.2011 / KTR UK

The Pump Centre is a membership organisation that provides its members with a range of services associated with pumps, pumping systems and related plant and equipment. Incorporated within ESR Technology, it utilises the expertise of engineers and scientists drawn from the UK`s leading technology organisations.

KTR looks forward to the many benefits of membership particularly a forum for the exchange of ideas and extending business contacts as well as future opportunities for marketing KTR’s wide range of pump associated products.

KTR has already attended a Pump Centre Exhibition held in Runcorn last May which saw a gathering of the pump industries finest in the North East.

16.06.2011 / KTR UK

KTR is excited to announce the launch of its very own mobile phone application.

The new app features a quick select guide for seven of our most popular couplings accompanied by specific product information for each coupling. The app also contains a list of standard IEC motors sizes and outputs, with adjustable modes between 1500 and 3000 nominal rpm, which can be easily scrolled through to help select the appropriate coupling design and size for the job.

The new app represents a desire by KTR to combine its tradition of high quality products and service with the technology of the modern high-tech business world.

The app is available to download from the iTunes App store or at www.ktr-stop-and-go.com where you will also find information on two of our latest innovations: KTR-STOP® and T-PUR.

12.05.2011 / KTR UK

The design of KTR-STOP® is based on an existing solution which has been further developed consistently. The materials of KTR-STOP® are corrosion-protected and therefore particu-larly suitable for the following application ranges:

• Onshore and offshore wind parks
• Surface mining
• Crane building, specifically foundry cranes
• Mining with leaching areas
• Mills as well with aggressive atmosphere

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30.03.2011 / KTR UK

After three years of intensive development work and long field tests the KTR engineers managed to revolutionize ROTEX® and as a consequence the coupling technology by the material T-PUR®:

• Extending the application range by more than  40%
       Permanent temperature up to + 120 °C
       Short-term max. temperature up to +150 °C
       Low temperature down to -50 °C
• Significantly improved dynamic properties
• Increasing the expected service life considerably under extreme conditions

=> everything at a standard price!

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30.03.2011 / KTR UK

UL listed - ROTEX® stands ready to work with fire pump systems!

ROTEX® has recently earned the Underwriter Lab listing for UL 448A – Flexible Couplings and Connecting Shafts for Stationary Fire Pumps. ROTEX®´s reduced maintenance and fail-safe design made it the best choice for meeting the unique requirements of fire protection systems such as frequent stop starts throughout operation, long periods of standby between jobs, and, above all, continued torque transmission when all else fails. Featuring multiple clamping options and a urethane spider with dampening characteristics, ROTEX®´s ability to compensate for misalignments and handle high torques makes it a practical choice as well. Available with a 94 Sh A-T blue/yellow spider, ask us about how ROTEX® can work for you and your fire protection system.

01.02.2011 / KTR UK

The new PSG series of bellhousing has been developed by KTR with careful consideration for the high forces and loads associated with servo-hydraulic drives.  Constructed with high strength cast iron (GG) material in motor frame sizes ranging from 80-180, the PSG is well suited to handle the requirements of a variety of servo applications.

More about PSG bellhousings

19.11.2010 / KTR UK

KTR Couplings Ltd had been looking for a pro-active distributor within the Aberdeen area and a way of getting their products to the oil & gas markets so when Union Supplies name came up recently it was obvious that this was the way forward. KTR made contact with Union Supplies to discuss the idea of becoming a distributor of KTR parts within the Grampian area.  An agreement was quickly reached and KTR is now looking forward to a future of increased sales and growth in the north thanks to its association with Union Supplies.

As an established distributor for the Grampian area, Union Supplies currently offers a complete range of electrical and mechanical products, providing valuable service to many businesses in the Grampian area including the oil & gas industry. The addition of quality couplings and hydraulic components from KTR will add further value to Union Supplies’ already extensive list of offerings.

For more information contact Unions Supplies at www.unionsupplies.com.

19.10.2010 / KTR UK

KTR is now an approved supplier to AOC/Saudi Aramco!

The Aramco Overseas Company / Saudi Aramco have approved a number of key products from KTR. The operational characteristics of the Rotex and Radex designs, both suitable to the oil & gas industry, have been recognized by the national oil company to have great potential within their own operations. As the world’s largest oil corporation, Saudia Aramco place great emphasis on both quality and service and KTR looks forward to meeting both of these requirements in the near future.

More about KTR couplings in Pumps and Compressors

27.09.2010 / KTR UK

KTR Couplings is happy to report on another successful showing at the Drives & Controls exhibition held recently at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. 

Drives & Controls is regarded as the premiere show for what’s happening within the motion engineering, automation and mechanical power transmission sectors making it the perfect stage for KTR to present some of its latest innovations to the industry.

Visitors to the stand showed great interest in new offerings such as a spider element knitted entirely from wire but also in more established products like the Rotex ZS-DKM. The double cardanic design of the ZS-DKM, including a spacer capable of handling up to 250mm shaft distances, makes it the ideal choice for applications involving high shaft displacements and for this reason continued to generate a great deal of inquiry at the show.

Showcasing new and innovative products in combination with the effective lure of a newly designed exhibition stand issuing World Cup chart give-aways meant a busy show for the KTR team. Many new contacts were made along side visits from some of the more familiar faces of the industry. The success of this years exhibition has already lead to KTR planning its return to the event in April, 2012 and we look forward to seeing everyone there in two years time!

07.07.2010 / KTR UK

KTR  Couplings shows its teeth with the launch of its newest product GEAREX®! The compact and powerful all steel gear coupling made its world debut in Germany at the Hannover Fair held in April making it the latest addition to the KTR catalogue of Power Transmission products. Established over sixty years ago and now the world’s leading showcase for industrial technology, the Hannover Fair provided the perfect stage on which to set things in motion with the new GEAREX® coupling.

More about GEAREX®

KTR UK

Once again KTR have listened and reacted to numerous requests from their customers with the introduction of individual catalogue pages online from the 2010 company brochure. The individual pages will quickly help you to find the information you are looking for and are available to download from our website in English, German, French, Italian and Finnish.

You can find the individual pages of the English catalogue here.

27.04.2010 / KTR UK

The engineers at KTR have improved the world renowned BoWex® FLE-PA coupling for construction machinery with a hydrostatic drive. The new BoWex® FLE-PAC coupling is a torsionally rigid curved-tooth flange coupling made from a nylon disk with a steel flange.

Hydrostatic applications in agricultural and construction machinery have an increasing demand for longer working lifetime between service intervals.  Using standard materials design engineers are pushing these to the limit, but based on the successful design of the BoWex® FLE-PA and the combination of new materials a new coupling has been developed specifically for these increased demands.  The polyamide part of the BoWex® FLE-PAC is reinforced with carbon which improves the abrasion wear, therefore extending the product’s lifetime.

The nylon flange is manufactured as an integral part of the thin steel plate resulting in a very compact solution to the drive train. Another benefit of the design is the very short mounting length of the coupling.

In addition to all the advantages of its design, the coupling is cost effective too. The combination of nylon disk and steel flange allows the coupling to be produced at a lower cost whilst axial plug-in enables easy assembly with no need for expensive additional alignment tools and adapter solutions.

The new BoWex® FLE-PAC flange in combination with the proven curved teeth technology of BoWex® hubs offer new possibilities for agricultural and construction applications throughout the world.  For further information, please contact us.

01.04.2010 / KTR UK

With over 50 years of experience manufacturing innovative and high performance couplings for the power transmission industry, KTR Couplings Ltd answers the industry’s needs right across the range. As well as supplying standard couplings KTR are able to meet your required technical specification by designing new couplings, modifying stock parts or producing prototypes for bespoke situations.

Following the success of the exhibition in 2008, KTR will be back at the Drives & Controls Show in June. This year’s Drives & Controls Show looks set to be the UK’s largest and most important exhibition for the motion engineering, automation and mechanical power transmission sectors for many years.

Our ROTEX® Coupling is one of the most widely used power transmission components in the world and will be displayed along with our newest coupling GEAREX® and the OAC oil/air coolers, the latest addition to the hydraulic products – as well as a range of other components.

Contact us for your free entry ticket to the show and bring your business card to the stand in return for your FREE World Cup Poster to plan your way through the football this summer.

For more information and to see a range of high quality products, visit KTR at:

Drives and Controls Exhibition & Conference 2010
8^th – 10^th June 2010
Stand D3406, Hall 3
Birmingham NEC

The KTR engineers have extended their product portfolio with two interesting modifications of the ROTEX® GS Coupling range – GS Light and GS Compact – verifying their leading position in the power transmission industry throughout the world.

ROTEX® GS is one of three backlash free shaft coupling ranges that KTR offer.  The particular benefits of this design are the easy assembly and high power density of the coupling.
The ROTEX® GS Light clamping ring hub is made completely from aluminium which reduces considerably the weight of the coupling compared to the standard ROTEX® GS.
The ROTEX® GS Compact shaft coupling, available from size 24, can be up to one third shorter than the standard ROTEX® GS making it a low-cost design of the GS range.

For further information please contact us.

01.04.2010 / KTR UK

KTR have created a new combi cooler designed to specifically meet the demands of mobile applications in agricultural and construction machinery.  The MMC (Mobile Machinery Cooler) is a high performance cooler with a robust aluminium design ideal for use in rough conditions.  Several different elements can be cooled in this one unit including water, oil, air and fuel, saving space and reducing costs.

Combi coolers are used extensively in mobile hydraulic applications.  The different elements such as hydraulic oil, gear oil, charge air and cooling water can be directed into a single combined cooling system which is customised to the required application.

The size of the MMC cooler will vary according to the specific thermal demands and the space available in the application and can be supplied with cooler and hydraulic motor if required.  For further information, please contact us.

KTR Couplings Ltd
Sheffield, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 258 7757
E-Mail: ktr-uk@ktr.com

KTR Couplings Ltd has been selected as “Company of the Month” by Business & Industry Today, a publication in the UK. You can read the full article below:

Business and Industry Today is extremely pleased to present to you our Company of the Month feature, KTR. We believe KTR deserves this recognition due to the high quality of products it offers and the customer service that it provides. The company is set to become a leading competitor, setting the standard for others to follow.
KTR Kupplungstechnik GmbH was established in 1959 as a subsidiary of F.TACKE KG with KTR Couplings Ltd opening as a UK subsidiary in 1999. The UK Company is based in Sheffield, and the head quarters are in Rheine, Germany. KTR manufactures its products in Rheine, Poland, US, China and India.

The innovative company has a distribution network of 19 subsidiary companies and 40 sales partners. With 50 years experience in the power transmission components industry, it is the leading manufacturer in couplings, clamping sets, torque limiters, torque measuring systems and hydraulic components.
TR has many well known and established clients including JCB, Caterpillar and Moffett, with whom the people of KTR have a strong working relationship. This reputable company operates as a solution provider, delivering customised products in a timely fashion, and offering a wide range of couplings with a choice of over 48,000 variations.

Based on the knowledge gained from thousands of applications in many industries KTR are the most suitable, low-cost solutions for new special applications. This is why it is the ‘driving force’ in the power transmission industry. As well as recently hiring a new Area Sales Manager, David Smith, KTR also has a new range of oil / air coolers to complement the hydraulic range and a new coupling called GEAREX. GEAREX is an all steel gear coupling suitable for use in various industries to ensure high operating safety and a long service life in a range of applications.
KTR is a market leader with a global presence and full quality accreditations that in the future will strive towards continual product development. If you are interested in seeing what KTR has to offer for yourself, you can visit the Drives & Controls Exhibition at the NEC 8-10 June 2010. The company can be found in Hall 2 Stand D3406.

However, if you just can’t wait until then, you can telephone +44 (0)114 258 7757 or visit www.ktr.com for all enquiries and to take a look at their fantastic range of products.

26.02.2010 / KTR UK

KTR have once again shown their dedication to being a leader in the latest innovations of coupling technology with the new COUNTEX® Coupling.  COUNTEX® is a three part, backlash-free, torsionally stiff coupling used mainly in measuring and control technology, such as encoders and tachometers.

The compact design of the coupling is characterised by its simple assembly, reliable performance and suitability for use in confined spaces.  The double cardanic design allows the coupling to compensate for all potential misalignments with minimal restoring forces.  The axial “plug-in” of the coupling ensures an easy blind assembly.

The coupling has aluminium crown shaped hubs on the outside diameter, with a toothed cage made from temperature resistant nylon. The hubs are secured against axial movement by means of set screws.

COUNTEX® is mainly used on shaft encoders and tachometers where it can be used in temperatures of up to 160˚C.  The first COUNTEX® Coupling available was a size 14 with rated torques of 1Nm and maximum bore diameter of 14mm.  KTR has now extended the range to include the smaller size 6 COUNTEX® Coupling with a rated torque of 0.3Nm and maximum bore diameter of 6mm.

The coupling is available from stock at KTR with a range of bore sizes.  For further information, please contact:  

KTR Couplings Ltd
Sheffield, UK
Tel: +44 (0)114 258 7757
E-Mail: ktr-uk@ktr.com

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05.01.2010 / KTR UK

KTR Couplings Ltd has recently become registered with FPAL – the oil and gas supply chain database for the UK and the Netherlands.

FPAL First Point Assessment works to identify, qualify, evaluate and monitor suppliers on behalf of its Purchasing members in the oil and gas industry.  It is a key tool used by oil and gas purchasers to identify and select current and potential suppliers when awarding contracts or purchase orders.  FPAL was set up in 1996 by the industry as their solution to internal vendor approved lists to help reduce costs, time and administrative workload in pre-qualifying suppliers.

KTR’s supplier profile is available on-line to over 80 purchasing members who interrogate this list of suppliers in order to produce a short list, in accordance with the EU Utilities Procurement Directives.

Read more about FPAL here www.achilles.com.

26.10.2009 / G. Ancliff

With the colder months upon us, now is a good time to reassess the efficiency of your hydraulic system.  Hydraulic fluid in a powerpack will take longer to reach the correct operating temperature in a cold atmosphere, resulting in time and money being lost. 

The tubular device which is easy to install, preheats the hydraulic fluid via the internal thermostat which can be preset to ensure it is working with optimum viscosity from the very beginning. Draining of your system is not necessary making the installation simple.

KTR also produce a range of cartridge and element type tank heaters which can be fitted when building brand new systems.

26.10.2009 / Geoff Ancliff

KTR’s Oil/Air-Cooler range offers compact high-power coolers for:

 - oil / air coolers integrated in a system cycle
 - separate cooling units
 - combined coolers

Eight different types of OAC are available to achieve the necessary cooling power for your system.  Accurate selection is important! KTR''''s simple online selection programme will help to find the correct oil / air cooler for your application.

Information to be entered on the selection programme include:

- maximum permissible oil inlet temperature into the cooler
- heat to be dissipated or the oil outlet temperature
- volume flow
- type of oil
- air inlet temperature into the oil cooler
- fan drive
- hit "calculate" to start your selection

Click HERE to use the Online Selection Programme

KTR Couplings Ltd has asked the rail industry to look again at the type of shackle springs it uses, in a bid to improve safety, reduce carriage down-time and make cost savings.

KTR – the original manufacturer of the Rigiflex coupling, which has been fitted as standard on all model 465 trains for nearly 20 years – is concerned about the widespread use of “poorer quality, mass produced” shackle springs with KTR’s own precision engineered couplings.

Geoff Ancliff, General Manager of KTR Couplings Ltd, said: “Mass-produced copies of our products are not precision machined. Our tests show that the geometries of the copies are not as precise as the original product. The parts are not machined to the same exacting KTR tolerances and this leads to different technical parameters in the product such as different stiffness, different torques characteristics etc. This leads to premature failure of the product due to back-lash in the coupling.

“These findings have implications not only for the lifespan of the product but also long-term costs. Failure of the coupling could lead to failure of the equipment surrounding the coupling. This then results in expensive down time and repairs.”

KTR shackle springs are precision engineered and rigorously tested, and come with full maintenance instructions and after care with every order. The company says it is confident that prices for larger orders are comparable with those of its “poorer quality” competitors, and that over the long-term KTR quality will save rail operators money.

25.08.2009 / Geoff Ancliff

KTR Couplings Ltd is proud to have played its part in the construction of the new retractable roof at Wimbledon’s Centre Court - the world’s most famous tennis tournament and venue.
Street Crane Xpress, the Sheffield based company who designed and built the long-awaited roof, requested KTR’s RADEX®-N 90 NANA Couplings to be used for the hydraulic jacks and arms which move the two 16 metre high roof sections into place.

The 5,200 square metre retractable roof is made of flexible fabric allowing it to be folded into a compressed area when not in
use and translucent, giving the court an “open” feel even when the roof is closed.
At the first sign of rain the roof can close in under 10 minutes with a further 20-30 minutes to wait until the air management system
creates the correct atmospheric conditions for both the players and spectators, allowing games to continue even in the wettest weather conditions.
Tennis stars Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters were the first to play under the new roof describing it as “spectacular”.