1. A shaft coupling is used to join two rotating shafts together. Rigid couplings do not allow for misalignment while flexible couplings can accommodate some misalignment.
2. Muff couplings are one of the simplest types of rigid couplings. They consist of a hollow sleeve that fits over the shaft ends and is held in place with a key.
3. To design a muff coupling, the shaft diameter is first calculated based on the power and speed. The sleeve diameter and length are then determined using empirical equations. The induced stresses in the sleeve and key are checked against the allowable values.