LoveJoy's

[finishlinewrx]

So where is the best place to buy lovejoy couplers? Or what are a recomended coupler to use other than the lovejoys

I put everything together on enco site for right about 32$ for 4 complete units.

Im sure there is something better?? Should i use something with a torque break away

build thread>> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74630

Motors are keling 387 oz supplied with g540 packages.

[Al_The_Man]

Originally Posted by finishlinewrx So where is the best place to buy lovejoy couplers? Or what are a recomended coupler to use other than the lovejoys .

Which ones are you referring to? Lovejoy make around 20 different types?
http://www.lovejoy-inc.com/content.aspx?id=450
Al.

[finishlinewrx]

I was looking at the steel L050's with 26.3 lbs spiders.

[Al_The_Man]

Oldham are considered better than Spider type, also Helical are good, but preferably for steppers or servo's they should be Stainless type, the aluminum is usually reserved for encoder duty.
Suppliers like Misumi have many different types.
Al.

[BobF]

http://dumpstercnc.com