RULAND MANUFACTURINGSet Screw Oldham Coupling Hubs for Round Shafts

RULAND MANUFACTURING Motion Control Coupling Hub: 0.5° Angular Misalignment

The RULAND MANUFACTURING Motion Control Coupling Hub (MPN OST8-2-A) is a Set Screw Oldham Coupling Hub for Round Shafts, designed for 0.5° angular misalignment and 0.004 in axial motion. This hub is part of the OST8…

SKU 3G-OTH-141134

Brand

RULAND MANUFACTURING

Item

Motion Control Coupling Hub: 0.5° Angular Misalignment

Technical Specifications

RULAND MANUFACTURING

Manufacturer Part Number

OST8-2-A 

Axial Motion

0.004 in 

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Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A Oldham coupling hub used for?

The RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A is a set screw Oldham coupling hub for round shafts. It is used in motion control applications to transmit torque while accommodating 0.5° angular misalignment and 0.004 in axial motion, protecting connected equipment from damaging forces.

What are the specifications of the RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A coupling hub?

The RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A is a set screw Oldham coupling hub from the OST8 series. It accommodates 0.5° angular misalignment and 0.004 in axial motion. The manufacturer part number is OST8-2-A, and it is designed for round shafts in motion control systems.

Where to buy the RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A coupling hub worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A coupling hub worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us to source this hub for your motion control application.

How to install a RULAND MANUFACTURING set screw Oldham coupling hub?

To install the RULAND MANUFACTURING OST8-2-A hub, align the round shaft with the hub bore, then tighten the set screws evenly to secure the hub. Ensure the mating Oldham disc and other hub are aligned to accommodate the specified 0.5° angular misalignment and 0.004 in axial motion.

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Common applications for RULAND MANUFACTURING

Automated packaging machinery — Ruland beam couplings (e.g., PSR20-8-5-A) for connecting servo motors to conveyor drive shafts.

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Robotic arm joints — Ruland Oldham coupling hubs (e.g., OSC16-6-A) for accommodating axial motion in end-effector drives.

Pump and compressor systems — Ruland stainless steel shaft collars (e.g., CL-3-ST) for securing impeller shafts.

Printing press rollers — Ruland clamp-on beam couplings (e.g., PCR18-8-8-A) for synchronizing roller rotation with minimal backlash.

Material handling conveyors — Ruland set screw couplings (e.g., PSMR29-7-7-A) for linking gearboxes to drive rollers.

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3G Electric supplies RULAND MANUFACTURING set screw oldham coupling hubs for round shafts. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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