(pressebox) (Kleinwallstadt, 01.09.2025) The elastomer couplings from Jakob have been expanded by a series. With the new EKM-VA, the tried-and-tested EKM type has a stainless steel version. One of the strengths of the material is its resistance to chemicals, such as those used for cleaning in the food industry.

Elastomer couplings are pluggable, backlash-free and flexible shaft couplings for all small and medium torques up to 2000 Nm. The connecting and compensating element is a plastic star with involute-shaped teeth and a high Shore hardness. This is inserted in a form-fitting manner with a slight preload in two high-precision hubs with claw-shaped cams. The flexible star coupling can compensate for minor shaft misalignments, is electrically isolating and has good vibration damping properties. There are several standard variants with a backlash-free, non-positive shaft-hub connection to choose from, which ensure reliable torque transmission even without an additional feather key. The series EKM, ESM-A, EKH and EKS with expansion cone are available in the standard range, individual solutions are also possible on request.

Technical data can be viewed on the website www.jakobantriebstechnik.de or requested directly from Jakob Antriebstechnik.