DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 400,000 Transit vans and buses to fix cracked drive shaft couplings that can cause the vehicles to lose power. The company says the recall covers ...

Rotating shaft-driven mechanical components are commonly used in all forms of machinery that perform the various processes and functions of modern industry. While perfect alignment of shafts and ...

This article was updated May 24, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 10, 2000. Noise and vibrations in power transmission devices—both those that use linear, reciprocating motion and rotational ...

Torque spikes can melt elastomers and damage couplings. Learn how to prevent it. Torsional vibration is an occurrence that can have a negative effect on coupling elastomer elements. It can also have a ...

They're lightweight with straightness and lateral stiffness that boost stability at higher speeds. Line shafts, also known jackshafts and torque tubes, span long distances to connect other power ...