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Re: looking for flexible shaft coupler for 1/2 inch hex

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Originally Posted by Bruceb View Post
I have a non flex coupler on there now it it vibrates a lot. That is why I was looking for a flex coupler of some kind. Maybe I will just cushion mount the VP and motor.
Will that vibration have an effect on the encoder?
If vibration is your concern, a flexible coupler won't fix it. That's a product of the system design as a whole. You need to make sure everything is aligned properly, nothing's too out of balance, and all your motion is smooth and steady.
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