The 470-1040 Caterpillar OEM Torsional Coupling is a drive coupling for Caterpillar diesel-powered equipment. This heavy-duty torsional coupling connects the Cat engine to the driven component – compressor, pump, generator, or other machinery – providing vibration damping and torque transmission in Caterpillar industrial power systems.
Caterpillar engines power a vast range of industrial equipment, and the torsional coupling is tailored to each application’s torque, speed, and vibration profile. The 470-1040 is specified for particular Cat equipment configurations where the coupling must handle the torsional forces of a Cat diesel engine while protecting downstream components from vibratory fatigue over thousands of operating hours.
This is a direct OEM replacement. Match the part number against your Cat equipment’s parts manual. During installation, follow Caterpillar’s alignment and torque specifications. Inspect the coupling at regular maintenance intervals per the equipment’s service schedule.
Stark Industrial Products stocks Caterpillar torsional couplings for industrial equipment maintenance.













