Application Profile Gear Grip TM Couplings Mulch Blower Product Application P-8497-GC 12/18 A leading manufacturer of mulch blowers and hydro seeders needed a coupling with a large misalignment capability for one of its bark and mulch blowers. The commercial blower is used to spread mulch for landscaping, erosion control and other applications. The shaft-to-shaft coupling is positioned between a diesel drive engine and a LOB style blower. Based on a previous successful collaboration with Warner Electric, another Altra company, the OEM contacted Guardian Couplings for a solution. Guardian engineers reviewed various alternatives to meet the customer’s requirements. Ultimately, it was determined that a Guardian Gear Grip coupling, with a large 7.5 degrees of angular misalignment

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