The
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Blog

Effectiveness, safety, customization, profitability – the diverse and complex requirements in drive and damping technology are constantly increasing and changing. How do development engineers approach them? What specific solutions do they create for different industrial and technological sectors? How are pioneering innovations successfully achieved that provide real added value? We discuss this and much more in our The Engineer's Blog.

Video: How to install RINGFEDER Shrink Discs

In this video we provide you with a simple step-by-step guide on how to install and remove our Shrink Discs. The process is quick and easy:

Case Study: Coupling Application in Sugarcane Handling

HDFB-Coupling assembled to gearbox shaft and metallic conveyor drive (HENFEL)

The sugarcane industry is one of the most flourishing segments of the Brazilian Economy. With a production of up to 624 million metric tonnes of sugarcane in the 2017 harvest season, the country holds the world record production for both sugar and ethanol from this raw material. A broader view reveals that more than 37 million tonnes of sugar and 27 million cubic meters of ethanol were produced to meet national and expanding global demand. 

Video: How To Use RINGFEDER Shrink Discs

Shrink Discs are simple but high-force shaft-to-hub connections that eliminate failure-prone keyed connections - making them a great choice for a large variety of light- and heavy-duty applications.