Case Study: Application of Shrink Discs in Industrial Gearboxes Carlos Rohrig Shrink discs are external locking devices that provide a high capacity interference fit as well as all positive features of a conventional connection method, but which are much easier and faster to assemble and dismount. When a torque is transmitted through the connection of a shaft and a hollow shaft, the contemporary solution is to use a shrink disc instead of a failure-prone keyed connection. Shrink discs are typically available with inner diameters from 14 mm up to 500 mm. Geremia Redutores / Gearbox with RINGFEDER Shrink Disc 62 RfN 4061In this article we take a brief look at another application solution of RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION, which was developed in partnership with the design team of a customer in

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