Ruland Manufacturing has released mountable shaft collars with face holes for applications where the collar needs to be directly fastened to a component such as a pulley, sprocket, or metallic plate. Shaft collars are used to properly position components, holding them securely in place. The shaft collars are available with drilled face holes that give…

  Ruland Manufacturing, a privately owned family manufacturer, offers several types of wrenches, including two types of adjustable torque wrenches. The adjustable torque wrenches have a micrometer used to adjust the torque setting. The wrench features a twist-locking action that prevents accidental changing of torque settings. When the selected torque value is achieved, a distinct…

Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its range of short rigid couplings to include keyways and step bore sizes. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard short rigid coupling options for applications with space or weight restrictions — or where designers prefer a simplified assembly with fewer screws than traditional rigid couplings. Many servo-driven applications…

  Written by William Hewitson, President Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mechanical couplings have a principal use in the connection of rotating shafts for the transfer of rotary motion and torque. As with all mechanical devices, a coupling must match its intended purpose and application parameters including various performance, environmental, use, and service factors. When selected…

Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its line of Belden Universal single and double-friction bearing universal joints. The company now offers more than 3,500 standard items. The expansion combines Belden’s reputation for product quality and performance with Ruland’s ability to machine standard parts in two weeks or less. Customers now have one of the largest selections of…

Ruland Manufacturing‘s pre-designed modular mounting systems comprise of a kit of components that fit together to mount conveyor rails, sensors, screens, cameras, and other industrial components in a variety of applications. They include an assortment of tubes, connectors, mounting components, and accessories that are used for mounting in industrial equipment — such as those found…