Coupled Drives Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-CEP-11340
Quick Answer: The Coupled Drives Apparatus shows the problems of controlling speed and tension in coupled drives. Two electric motors are coupled by a continuous flexible belt that passes over a swinging arm with a jockey wheel measuring the belt speed and tension.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Two electric motors coupled by a continuous flexible belt
- Swinging arm with a jockey wheel measures belt speed and tension
- Manual control adjusts the spring tension at the swinging arm
- Control task: vary motor torque to regulate belt speed and tension
- User guide covers speed and tension control, simultaneous velocity and tension control, and analysis of multi-variable systems
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Motors | Two, electric |
| Coupling | Continuous flexible belt |
| Measurement | Jockey wheel on swinging arm: belt speed and tension |
| Adjustment | Manual spring tension control at swinging arm |
About This Product
Coupled drives are used in magnetic tape drives, textile machines and paper mills, where speed and tension interact. The apparatus lets students work on that interaction directly, first controlling each variable and then both together as a multi-variable problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the control problem on the Coupled Drives Apparatus?
Varying the torque in the two motors to regulate the belt speed and tension, which are measured by a jockey wheel on a swinging arm.
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