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Table 13.2 Types of flexible couplings [8].
Misalignment capabilities
Types of Shock Features and
couplings Figures End Parallel absorption applications
float offset Angular
√ √
Oldham N Simple and compact structure, small radial
couplings size, low costs;
Suitable for slow to medium speed, high
torque drives.

Without elastomeric elements high-speed applications.

size, low costs;
couplings
Slider block √ √ √ N Simple and compact structure, small radial
Suitable for low to medium power,

Universal
couplings Single universal coupling √ N Allow large angular misalignment;
Suitable for transmitting power between
shafts that intersect at a constantly varying
angle. Typical applications are in the
transmission to wheels in automobiles.

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