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title: "What types of couplings are there?"
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ZIMM distinguishes between the following types:

- Rigid couplings: sleeve coupling, flange coupling
- Torsionally stiff, angle-compensating couplings: metal bellows coupling
- Flexible couplings: elastomer coupling, gear coupling
- Safety couplings: for overload protection
- Special designs: magnetic and fluid couplings