TCAE Thompson Coupling
Compact, flexible coupling for light-to-medium industrial drives, offering smooth torque transfer and easy installation.
The Thompson Alignment Eliminator (TCAE) coupling delivers reliable torque transmission in light-to-medium duty applications. Its compact elastomer design absorbs vibration, reduces shock loads, and helps protect connected equipment. With simple installation and minimal maintenance demands, it’s well suited to conveyors, pumps, small machinery, and general industrial drive systems where consistent, quiet performance is important.
Models
- E Series
- ET Series
- R Series DBSE
- S Series
- ST Series DBSE
- V Series
Benefits
- Extends and compresses to accommodate movement between connected devices.
- Allows driveline design to suit the application, handling up to 10° misalignment.
- No laser alignment required and absorbs vibration to protect motor and driven shaft.
- Cuts power use and overall operating costs with long service life.
- Maintenance-free, sealed for life.
- Lowers downtime, operating temperatures and power losses.
- Prevents misalignment issues and premature wear from thermal expansion, vibration and soft footing.
- Minimises damaging side, overhung and axial loads on bearings, seals and housings.



