UK: Renold Couplings has announced it will launch two new product ranges of couplings at the Drives & Controls exhibition in April 2016. Both couplings are designed for industrial couplings such as those in mines and quarries.

The Hi-Tec RBI range will extend the existing RB range by incorporating a new block profile to increase torque throughput by 50%. As with the existing industrial RB range, the new Hi-Tec RBI will be available off the shelf.

The new Hydrastart range will now come complete with Renoldflex coupling. This addition will be ‘drop-in’ so the drive assembly can remain in place, allowing the Hydrastart to be swapped out. The only bespoke machining will be the bores at the end of the couplings reducing lead times.

“We are pleased to say that the Hi-Tec RBI and Hydrastart are just the first of our scheduled product launches in 2016. We listened to our customers and recognised that Renold Couplings not only needed to expand our current offering and reduce lead times, but also become more price-competitive in the market. The introduction of new ranges throughout 2016 will go some way to address this,” said Tom Hattersley, Commercial Director for Renold Couplings.