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Announcing the NEW T-Flex Coupling
Application Range
Coupling sizes available
to transmit torque loads from 60 in/lbs to over
3.24 million in/lbs with shaft capacities ranging
from .375 to over 20.00 running from low rpm to
over 18,000 rpm.
Coupling Types
Close coupled, Spacer types,
Limited End Float, Slide, Floating Shaft, Flywheel,
Brake Wheel, Brake Disc, and made to order
engineered couplings.
Features Patented T-Flex® absorbs extreme torsional
shock and vibration while accommodating angular,
parallel, and axial misalignment without generating
reactionary loads, which significantly increases bearing
life. T-Flex® uniquely combines the stability of a compression
type coupling with the safety of a shear
coupling. In the event of a lockup, the insert will
shear, minimizing the possibility of damaging your
rotational equipment. No lubrication or routine
maintenance is required. The rugged polyurethane
insert is the only spare part and can be replaced in
minutes without having to move the equipment or
the shaft hubs. Standard inserts have a temperature
range from -60° to 200° Fahrenheit with high temperature
inserts available to over 350°. The inserts
are available in a range of hardness to meet most
torsional stiffness and torque requirements, and
offers very high resistance to chemicals and weather.
T-Flex® couplings are suitable for blind assembly,
horizontal or vertical, reversing, and stop/start
applications. The Compact size to torque ratio with
generous bore capacity allows proper sizing. Hubs
are available for use with tapered bushings, lock
assemblies, shrink discs, finished bored and keyed,
taper bored, and spline bored.
How It Works
T-Flex® close coupled couplings
consist of four parts. The Ring Hub, Flex Hub,
Insert, and Drive Ring. The Ring Hub and Flex Hub
are installed on the shafts with the Drive Ring fitting
over the Flex Hub. After coupling alignment, the
Insert is placed around the Flex Hub engaging the
bottom lobes of the Insert. The Drive Ring is then
fitted over the Insert engaging the top lobes of the
Insert. The Drive Ring is then fastened to the Ring
Hub using high strength alloy steel socket head cap
screws with high collar lock washers. The coupling
will now transmit torque with silent, smooth reliable,
maintenance free operation.
Manufacturing
T-Flex® is manufactured in the
USA. Standard hubs and rings are machined from
solid carbon steel rounds and tubing, maintaining
tight tolerances which provides excellent coupling
balance. Stainless steels in grades 303,304, and 316
are also available for corrosive environments and
food applications. We also offer a low cost, FDA
approved alternative to stainless steel called
Melonite Process which turns carbon steel shiny
black and prevents wear and corrosion.
T-Flex® inserts are made from durable custom
compounded polyurethane that offer resistance to
almost every fluid found in industry today. Using
T-Flex® ensures dependable, maintenance free
torque transmission for your rotational equipment,
and comes with product / technical support from our
knowledgeable staff with over 25 years experience.
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Installation Manual: Click Here to Download
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