About FlexElement

FlexElement High Performance Couplings -- not just another coupling provider.

Providing custom coupling solutions for almost 30 years

Since its beginning in 1991, FlexElement has built a reputation for outstanding quality and customer service as experts in the technical design, manufacturing, and repair of power transmission couplings for critical turbomachinery. The company was founded by Michael Saunders, one of the engineering pioneers of Centritech/Centriflex flexible disc technologies, and continues to be independently owned and operated. Our products are made to order in the U.S.A. with raw materials that are both certified and traceable. We use fasteners that meet either the MS (military standard) and NAS (national aeronautics standard) hardware specifications. FlexElement high performance couplings deliver proven service reliability.

Joe Moreno

Technical Director

Joe Moreno is the Technical Director and oversees the daily production activities at FlexElement. Prior to FlexElement, Joe spent thirty years in industry with the majority of this time with LyondellBasell and its predecessor companies. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked in an end user, manufacturing capacity his entire career with a focus on maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment. He is an active member of the Texas A&M Turbomachinery Advisory Committee and A.S.M.E. Joe has served in several technical support and advisory roles including specification, testing and installation of critical machinery, shop and field repairs, equipment disassembly, overhaul and startup, failure analysis, and providing technical evaluations during due diligence reviews.

American-made for durability and performance

FlexElement offers a range of maintenance-free, flexible disc couplings in reduced moment and marine-style designs, with each component custom crafted to meet our customer’s specifications and application. We provide a depth of engineering resources that understand turbomachinery and can assist with technical challenges to make sure that your coupling is designed for years of worry-free service. Our products are made to order in the U.S.A. with raw materials that are both certified and traceable. We use fasteners that meet either the MS (military standard) and NAS (national aeronautics standard) hardware specifications. FlexElement high performance couplings deliver proven service reliability.

Being responsive to our customers and helping them maximize machine uptime is what drives us

FlexElement operates from its sole manufacturing facility adjacent to Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas. We are dedicated to partnering with our customers, both domestic and abroad, and providing the fastest, most dependable couplings and support available on the market. Every call, day or night, gets answered and our response times are the fastest in the business. Whether designing a new coupling assembly, restoring a used coupling to like-new condition or fabricating a replacement component for another brand, we take great pride in being able to work with our clients to resolve challenging coupling applications and believe the best way to start that work is by building a strong relationship. Your uptime and reliability are our priority. We invite you visit us if you are in the area and see for yourself what truly sets us apart from other coupling providers.

FlexElement products are installed across the globe in a variety of industries including oil refining, chemical manufacturing, gas production, ammonia processing, air separation, and nuclear energy with a track record of safe, successful installations unmatched by any other coupling manufacturer. Our clients, whether manufacturing facilities, OEMs, equipment resellers, or industrial service providers, enjoy our full focus and commitment to providing outstanding products, fast turnaround, 24-hour access and responsiveness, and expert service and support.