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Coupled Drives Apparatus
Coupled Drives Apparatus (Product Code: SLE/ETC/05) is a multi-variable drive trainer used to study the control of speed and tension in belt-coupled drives in control and electrical engineering laboratories. Two electric motors are linked by a continuous flexible belt that also passes over a swinging arm, where a jockey wheel measures belt speed and tension. It is built by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Motors | Two electric motors |
| Coupling | Continuous flexible belt |
| Measurement | Swinging arm with a jockey wheel measuring belt speed and tension |
| Manual adjustment | Manual control for the spring tension at the swinging arm |
| Basic control task | Vary the torque in the motors to regulate belt speed and tension |
| User guide topics | Speed and tension control; simultaneous control of velocity and tension; analysis of multi-variable control systems |
| Industrial examples | Magnetic tape drives, textile machines and paper mills |
| Product code | SLE/ETC/05 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Coupled Drives Apparatus Used For?
In a coupled drive, changing either motor's torque affects belt speed and belt tension at the same time, so the two outputs interact. Students first control speed and tension separately, then attempt simultaneous control of velocity and tension, and discover why a multi-variable system needs a coordinated strategy rather than two independent loops.
Adjusting the spring tension at the swinging arm changes the plant, giving instructors a simple way to test how robust a controller is. The same problems occur in magnetic tape drives, textile machines and paper mills, which helps mechanical and electrical students connect theory to industry — a useful addition to any technical educational equipment list.
OEM Manufacturer
The Coupled Drives Apparatus is an OEM product of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab. It is manufactured at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India and dispatched from there to universities, colleges, dealers and importers. If you later need matching units or a replacement part such as a belt, ask us directly — you will be speaking with the maker. The ScienceLab company profile gives further background.
Related Control & Process Engineering Trainers
Drive and motion trainers from the same range that pair well with the Coupled Drives Apparatus:
- Servo Trainer — single-shaft d.c. servo speed and position control
- Engine Speed Control Apparatus — speed regulation of a loaded, non-linear machine
- Ball and Hoop Apparatus — servo position and velocity control with a moving ball
- Controller — analogue controller blocks for building speed and tension loops
All related apparatus is listed under Control & Process Engineering Trainers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the jockey wheel do on the Coupled Drives Apparatus?
On the Coupled Drives Apparatus, the belt passes over a swinging arm carrying a jockey wheel. The jockey wheel measures belt speed and tension, giving students the two outputs they must control at the same time.
How many motors does the Coupled Drives Apparatus have?
The Coupled Drives Apparatus has two electric motors coupled by a continuous flexible belt. Varying the torque in the motors regulates belt speed and tension, which is the basic control problem of the apparatus.
Can the belt tension on the Coupled Drives Apparatus be changed manually?
Yes. The Coupled Drives Apparatus has a manual control that adjusts the spring tension at the swinging arm, letting users change operating conditions and test how well their speed and tension controllers cope.
Which industries use drives like the Coupled Drives Apparatus?
Coupled drives like those modelled by the Coupled Drives Apparatus are used in magnetic tape drives, textile machines and paper mills, where material must move at a controlled speed while its tension is held within limits.
Who manufactures the Coupled Drives Apparatus?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) is the OEM manufacturer of the Coupled Drives Apparatus, producing it at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Enquiries about a replacement belt or other parts go straight to the manufacturer.
Is there a user guide for the Coupled Drives Apparatus?
The Coupled Drives Apparatus description refers to a user guide covering speed and tension control, simultaneous control of velocity and tension, and analysis of multi-variable control systems. Confirm the documentation format you need when requesting a quotation.
Request a Quote
For a Coupled Drives Apparatus quotation, write to us via the contact page or add the item to the enquiry cart. The quote comes direct from the manufacturer, ScienceLab, for India and international markets.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
