Choose from a range of new, used, and rebuilt Falk and Voith fluid couplings with a variety of connection types, motor bores, and reducer bore sizes.
Check out our current inventory for a full list of products that we carry. We constantly update our in-stock inventory models so check back periodically to see what we have available.
Need a Fluid Coupling Part Manual?Download one here. Warranty: Manufacturer’s warranty and/or 1 year warranty on workmanship.
Fluid Couplings Overview
A fluid coupling, or a hydraulic coupling, is a hydrodynamic device that transmits rotating mechanical energy between two axes, or drive shafts. They’re used to gently accelerate belt drives.
Fluid couplings:
Limit torque
Provide load sharing upon start-up, allowing for a soft start
Dampen torsional vibrations
Couplings increase your conveyor system’s overall productivity and longevity. Maximum energy savings is also achieved when fluid couplings are used, due to current peak reduction.
In today’s industry, fluid couplings are mostly used in heavy industry and marine applications, although fluid couplings were also used in automotive transmissions and electric motors until the late 1940s.
The primary advantage of a fluid coupling is that it allows the operator to change the speed of the power transmission without shock loading it. Couplings can provide overload protection to power transmissions.
Work with West River Conveyors
At West River Conveyors we always offer up-to-date stock and information on all parts that we carry in our warehouse. We are located in Oakwood, Virginia, but can ship fluid couplings and other parts across the nation. Our customer service is dedicated to listening to your needs and providing fast, reliable products to your job site.
If you are looking for a specific product or fluid coupling, contact West River Conveyors today. You can place an order online or call us directly at 800.322.2781.
What Our Customers are Saying
“I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the exceptional support provided by Russ during a recent troubleshooting effort. His availability, technical expertise, and proactive approach were instrumental in resolving the issues efficiently and effectively. Russ’s dedication to fostering and maintaining strong, long lasting professional relationships surpasses the typical sales mentality I have grown used to dealing with elsewhere. His commitment to his customers and consistent follow through has built a foundation of trust that I professionally continue to rely on. Having someone so dependable and relationship focused adds tremendous value, and it speaks volumes about the culture and professionalism of West River as a whole. Please extend my appreciation to Russ for his outstanding work and continued partnership.”
– Regina Tuberville, Sr. Mine Engineer
“I have had excellent success with everything I have purchased from West River. The service is great! I have called after hours and received the same top-notch service. The pulleys that I bought have been top-quality and are doing very well. I recently had some alignment work done on our slope belt, with the same high quality workmanship. I would recommend West River to anyone needing gearboxes, pulleys, alignment, or other conveyor components.”
– Steve Bjork, Preparation Plant Maintenance Chief
“West River is a friend to the mining industry, supplying quality components at a competitive price!”
– Barry Tackett, Operations Manager, Mountain Aggregates
“From the beginning, we wanted to standardize our conveyor equipment. We knew we wanted to minimize the number of spare parts and pulleys. This has been the only time in my career I’ve been able to accomplish this task. The good relationship that we’ve developed with West River is attributed to the genuinely good people that run the company. In my experience, many vendors are primarily interested in maximizing their profit margin but I truly believe the team at West River has the best interest of the customer at heart.”
– Brad Rigsby, General Manager, Black Panther Mining
“West River’s conveyor systems have given us a great level of reliability. In the years that we have been using them as our supplier, we have not had a single breakdown, no quality issues, and no under-design problems. West River’s dedication to excellence in customer service is exceptional. All phone calls and emails are replied to in a timely manner and deadlines are always met even when they may seem unachievable.”
– Coley Burgess, Mine Engineer, Mosaic Company
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