Couplings

flexible
couplings
The Company & Its Products

Huco products are manufactured in Hertford, England, in a modern
plant equipped with all necessary design, development, toolroom and
production facilities. The plant operates a total quality assurance
system assessed to ISO 9001-2000.
Huco products are available through distribution or Huco
warehouses in most of the industrialised nations of the world.
Recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of small
flexible couplings, Huco has been responsible for several firsts
since its inception in 1965
Huco was first to use thermoplastics as active transmission
elements and was demonstrating plastic universal joints as far
back as 1962. Other moving parts couplings followed, notably
the Uni-Lat and Oldham concepts. In the early 1990s Huco
launched the Flex-M high integrity membrane coupling and this
was followed by the Flex-B series of bellows couplings, another
new and innovative design.
With the recent addition of the Multi-Beam and Single-Beam
range of helical beam couplings, Huco can offer solutions that
address specific issues in most coupling applications.
Whether the accent is on high torsional stiffness, generous

misalignment capability, high speed operation recyclable hubs,
or a capacity for operating in push/pull mode, Huco can help. If
your needs should fall outside our standard range, we offer a
customised service to meet your low-cost, high volume
requirements.
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Contents
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4-5
SELECTING FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
HOW TO ORDER
INSTALLING COUPLINGS
8 - 10
HIGH PERFORMANCE COUPLINGS

Huco-Flex B, Huco-Flex Ni & Huco-Flex M
11 - 20
GENERAL PURPOSE MOTION CONTROL COUPLINGS

Huco-Oldham & Uni-Lat
21 - 26
BEAM COUPLINGS
Single Beam, Multi-Beam, Step Beam
27 - 36
LIGHT POWER DRIVE COUPLINGS

Jaw (Spider), Double Loop & Magnetic Couplings
37 - 42
PLASTIC UNIVERSAL JOINTS & TELESHAFTS

Huco-Pol & Huco Teleshafts
43 - 48
ADJUSTABLE FRICTION CLUTCHES

Huco Vari-Tork
49 - 52
BEVEL GEARBOXES
Huco L-Box & Huco T-Box
53 - 54
BORE ADAPTORS
Huco-Lok
55 - 56
FORMULAE & CONVERSION FACTORS

For Motion Transfer
57 - 59
Certificate No. GB00304
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Product Overview
Product Overview
Stainless Steel
Bellows type
Flex B
Short 3-convolution
Nickel
Bellows type
Flex Ni
Membrane type
Multi-Beam type
Flex M
Single-stage
Stretched
2-convolution
Short two-stage
Long
9-convolution
Long two-stage
Single-Beam type
Step-Beam type
Multi-Beam
6-Beam
Single-Beam
Step-Beam
Material Options:
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Acetal
Material Options:
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Material Options:
Nylon
General description
Precision couplings with
excellent kinematic
properties. The 3 types offer
differing combinations of
stiffness, radial
compensation and axial
motion.

excellent kinematic
properties. The 3 types offer
differing combinations of
stiffness, radial
compensation and axial
motion.

excellent kinematic
properties. Dynamically
balanced construction.
Single-stage versions make
up into whirl free Cardans.
The 2-stage versions offer
short envelopes and low
bearing loads respectively.
General purpose single piece More flexible than

Multi-Beam but less
couplings
torsional rigidity.
Single stage (3-beam)
Two stage (6-beam)
Material options for
moisture and corrosion
resistance.
Unique coupling design

gives excellent combination
of radial flexibility with
torsional stiffness.
4
Where to use
High-end servo drives, pulse
generators, scanners,
positioning slides, metering
valves, etc.

positioning slides, metering
valves, etc.

positioning slides, high
speed dynamometers,
unsupported drive shafts,
etc.
Stepper and servo drives,

encoders, general purpose
light duty power
transmission applications.
Stepper drives, encoders,

general purpose light duty
power transmission
applications.
Encoders, tachogenerators,
small pumps, motors and
drives
Up to 5000 rpm in standard

form.
Up to 30000 rpm in
balanced form.
Up to 10000 rpm
30 Nm
25 Nm
3 to 26
3 to 12.7
40 to +140C
20 to +150C
Speeds
form.
Up to 5000 rpm in standard Up to 5000 rpm in standard

form.
form.
Up to 30000 rpm in
balanced form.

form.
Up to 30000 rpm in
balanced form.
Peak torque largest size

12.5 Nm
12.5 Nm
60 Nm
140 Nm
Standard bores
3 to 20
3 to 20
3 to 28
1 to 38
Temperature range
40 to +120C
40 to +120C
40 to +120C
No, unless used with

insulating bore adaptors


Clamp or Set Screw
Clamp or Set Screw
Clamp or Set Screw
40 to +140C
Electrically isolating
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Acetal
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No
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Yes
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
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No
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Yes
Connection
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Clamp or set screw
Page 28 - 33
Clamp or Set Screw
Page 34 - 35
Clamp or Set Screw
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Product Overview
Sliding Disc type
Oldham
Blind bored
Universal / Lateral
type
Uni-Lat
Double Loop type

Flex-P
Jaw Coupling
Jaw coupling
Universal Joints
& Teleshafts
Huco-Pol
Single joints
Friction Clutches
Vari-Tork
Basic clutch
Bevel Gearboxes
L-Box
Thru bored
Double joints
Basic clutch +
sleeve adaptor
Teleshafts
Basic clutch +
Oldham coupling
Light duty plastic universal

joints and extensible drive
shafts (teleshafts).
Low mass, corrosion
resistant, ideal where
conventional steel joints
would be under-utilised.
Small, user-adjustable
torque limiters for
concentric or in-line
mounting.
Operate by friction using
interleaved clutch plates.
T-Box
Thru bored
Material Options:
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
General description
General purpose, robust,
easy to use 3-part couplings
with replaceable wear
elements.
Generous radial
compensation and pullapart / re-engage facility for
blind assemblies.
Unique, general purpose

Exceptional flexibility in all
light duty couplings with
three directions, radial,
generous angular and radial angular and axial
misalignment compensation.
Resist axial motion, can
anchor unrestricted shafts
and perform light push/pull
duties.
High torque capacity and

high speed are available
from this naturally balanced
coupling
Small 90 drives encased

in molded housings
providing electrical
isolation between shafts
and mounting surface.
The L-Box is rated for
intermittent use, the
T box for continuous.
1:1 & 2:1 ratios are
available with the T-Box.
5
Where to use
Stepper drives for most
applications including
positioning slides, pumps,
actuators, etc.
Encoder, resolver, tacho,

potentiometer drives. Small
positioning slides, dosing
pumps, & light drives
generally.
Light power drives, pumps

and small generators
Light power drives where

misalignment is small
Intermittent applications in
business machines,
instrumentation, lab
equipment, analytical
apparatus, etc., where steel
joints would be underutilised.
Friction clutches interrupt

rotation when the load
being transmitted reaches a
pre-determined threshold.
Used in all kinds of small
drives to help protect
personnel
and equipment.
L-box offers a compact

means to route drives
thru 90.
T-box offers 2 & 3 shaft
configurations for
multiple power offtake.
Up to 1000 rpm
Up to 1000 rpm
slipping speed
Up to 1500 rpm for

T-box
10.7 Nm
3 Nm
0.68 Nm
3 to 20
6 to 20
4 & 5 (shafts)
20 to +60C
10 to +80C
(when operating)
20 to +60C
Yes
No
See General Description above
Set Screw, Bonding, or

Cross-Pinning
Clamp or Set Screw
N/A
Speeds
Up to 3000 rpm.
Up to 3000 rpm.
Up to 3000 rpm.
Up to 40,000 rpm.
Peak torque largest size

44 Nm
12 Nm
18 Nm
133 Nm
Standard bores
2 to 30
3 to 22
3 to 16
3 to 16
Temperature range
20 to +60C
20 to +60C
40 to +100C
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clamp or Set Screw
Clamp or Set Screw
Set Screw
Clamp or Set Screw
40 to +80C
Connection
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Selecting Flexible Couplings

Introduction to
couplings
Selecting the ideal

coupling
In the simplest of terms a couplings

purpose is to transfer rotational
movement from one shaft to another.
Reality is somewhat more complicated,
though, as flexible shaft couplings have
also to compensate for misalignment
between two shafts. This ability must be
balanced with the need to be pliable in
the planes of misalignment while still
having the torsional strength to carry out
the couplings main function. This is
known as the Compliance mechanism
where compliance is the capacity for
allowing relative displacement.
The choice of couplings available to todays engineers can be daunting,

but follow our guide;lines and you will arrive at the optimum coupling
for your particular application.
Several factors should always be taken

into consideration when looking to specify
flexible shaft couplings. These are
torsional stiffness, backlash, torque, life
and attachment system. All of these have
bearing on coupling selection.
2 Does the coupling provide adequate misalignment protection?

2 Can it transmit the required torque?
2 Do I need axial motion or axial stiffness?
2 Can it sustain the required speed of rotation?
2 Will it fit within the available space envelope?
2 Can it operate at the designated ambient temperature?
2 Does it provide torsional stiffness required for positional
accuracy?
2 Does it provide electrical isolation between the shafts?
2 Will it have the required life expectancy?
6 Service Factors
2 Peak torque values quoted in the coupling performance tables apply to uniform load conditions at constant speed where there is no misalignment
or axial displacement.
2 The torque capacity of flexible couplings will reduce when acceleration is present, for example, in stop/start or reversing conditions.
2 The more severe the acceleration, the greater reduction in torque capacity.
2 Sliding couplings (Oldham and UniLat) are subject to a wear rate dependent on the number of cycles completed.
Peak torque must be greater than application torque x service factor

Load
Duty (Hours/Day)
Steady
State
Huco Flex B
Huco Flex M
Huco Flex Ni
Huco Flex P
Huco Flex G
Huco MultiBeam
Huco S-Beam
Huco TorqLink
Huco Oldham
Huco Flex - B
Uni-Lat
Stop/Start Reversing
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
-
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.5
-
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
4.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
-
Shock
Shock &
Reversing
<1
1-2
3-5
6 - 12
>12
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
-
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
4.0
2.0
2.0
6.0
3.0
3.0
8.0
4.0
4.0
Note 1: Not recommended in these conditions
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How to Order
All shaft mounted products in this catalogue can
be specified with inch and/or metric bore
diameters. A standard range of sizes is listed for
each product. Where physical dimensions permit,
keyways may be specified at extra cost.
product in the product pages are standard.
The table below lists the 2-digit designations for

bore diameters spanning 1mm to 38mm and
includes the metric equivalents for bores
conforming to inch sizes. The columns at the right
of the table show the key dimensions for the
related bores. Designations for keywayed bores are
shown in the last column.
For the sake of uniformity and avoidance of errors

when ordering, bore diameters are designated with
a 2-digit number which forms part of the order
code.
To specify a keywayed bore, prefix the 2-digit
Please note that only the bore diameters listed for each
Round & Keywayed Bore Details & Codes

Metric
mm
Inch
fraction
Inch
decimal
Round
bore
code
Metric keys
1
1.588
2
1/16
0.0394
0.0625
0.0787
08
10
11
Key size
wxh
2.286
2.382
3
3/32
0.0900
0.0938
0.1181
12
13
14
3.048
3.175
*3.969
1/8
5/32
0.1200
0.1250
0.1563
4
4.763
5
3/16
5.556
6
6.096
Inch keys
K
Keywayed
bore
code
number with a P for metric keyways or an R for

an inch keyway.
Standard keyways are machined to 2 specifications:
Bore codes prefixed 'P' denote a metric keyway
conforming to
ISO 773/774 (BS 4235 Pt. 1).
Bore codes prefixed 'R' denote an inch keyway
conforming
to BS 46 Pt. 1.
In most cases, keyways prefixed 'R' are compatible
with AGMA 9002A86 but can differ in the depth of
the key seat. Shafts fitted with AGMA keys should
be measured to determine dimension K and the key
width. If these do not conform to the values shown
in the table, please photocopy this page and enter
the required dimensions on the drawing below.
Please enter all three dimensions, key width, shaft
diameter and dimension K.
Key size
wxh
15
16
0.1575
0.1875
0.1969
18
19
20
7/32
0.2188
0.2362
0.2400
21
22
23
6.350
7
7.144
1/4
9/32
0.2500
0.2756
0.2813
24
25
26
2x2
8.00
P25
7.938
8
8.731
5/16
11/32
0.3125
0.3150
0.3438
27
28
29
2x2
9.00
1/8 x 1/8
1/8 x 1/8
0.3755
0.4068
R27
P28
R29
9
9.525
10
3/8
0.3543
0.3750
0.3937
30
31
32
3x3
3x3
10.40
11.40
1/8 x 1/8
0.4380
P30
R31
P32
11
11.113
12
7/16
0.4331
0.4375
0.4724
33
34
35
4x4
4x4
12.80
13.80
1/8 x 1/8
0.5005
P33
R34
P35
12.700
13
14
1/2
0.5000
0.5118
0.5512
36
37
38
5x5
5x5
15.30
16.30
1/8 x 1/8
0.5630
R36
P37
P38
14.288
15
15.875
9/16
5/8
0.5625
0.5906
0.6250
39
40
41
5x5
17.30
3/16 x 3/16
3/16 x 3/16
0.6535
0.7160
R39
P40
R41
16
17
17.463
11/16
0.6299
0.6693
0.6875
42
43
44
5x5
5x5
18.30
19.30
3/16 x 3/16
0.7785
P42
P43
R44
18
19
19.050
3/4
0.7087
0.7480
0.7500
45
46
47
6x6
6x6
20.80
21.80
3/16 x 3/16
0.8410
P45
P46
R47
20
22
22.225
7/8
0.7874
0.8661
0.8750
48
49
50
6x6
6x6
22.80
24.80
1/4 x 1/4
0.9930
P48
P49
R50
24
25
25.400
0.9449
0.9843
1.0000
51
52
53
8x7
8x7
27.30
28.30
1/4 x 1/4
1.1180
P51
P52
R53
28
28.575
30
1-1/8
1.1024
1.1250
1.1811
54
55
56
8x7
8x7
31.30
33.30
5/16 x 1/4
1.2400
P54
R55
P56
Coupling ref.
31.750
32
34.925
1-1/4
1-3/8
1.2500
1.2598
1.3750
57
58
59
10 x 8
35.30
5/16 x 1/4
3/8 x 1/4
1.3580
1.4830
R57
P58
R59
B1 ref.
1.3780
1.4961
60
61
10 x 8
10 x 8
38.30
41.30
P60
P61
35
38
*Not manufactured. Nearest alternative 4mm.
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Order Codes
Combine the COUPLING REF in Main
Product Tables with BORE REFS in
Standard Bores Table.
Please identify both bores e.g.
706.19.1924
B2 ref.
Installing Couplings
Flexible Coupling Types
General instructions
1. Ensure that shafts are free of burrs, damage, or foreign matter, and can penetrate the bores.
2. Install the coupling by holding the shaft and the related hub, rotating it back and forth as you progress it along the shaft.
3. Do not apply any forces that cause extension, compression or lateral displacement of the coupling beyond its permissible offsets.
Normal installation
When to use single & two-stage couplings

Single-stage
a) Position and secure the larger of the 2 shafts (if different) and progress
the coupling onto it.
Example 1. With partially supported (1 bearing) shafts.
Example 2. With unsupported intermediate shafts.
Single-stage couplings are radially supportive and function as

supplementary bearings. They are used when the connected shaft lacks a full
complement of bearings.
b) Progress the second shaft into the bore, taking care not to lever either
shaft against the inner wall of the spacer.
Two-stage
Two-stage couplings are radially compliant and are used when both shafts
are fully supported by bearings.
c) Progress the coupling along the shafts to a position midway between the
shaft terminations. Rotate the coupling to ensure it is not binding and is in
its natural state, ie., neither extended nor compressed.
d) Align the second shaft with the first using a straight edge and feeler
gauges or a dial indicator.
e) Secure the second shaft and re-check alignment. Final alignment must be
within the permissible offsets.
f) Secure one hub, tightening each screw alternately. Repeat for the second
hub.
CAUTION
These are precision high couplings that have a limited range of
permissible flexure. They can be damaged through careless handling.
Avoid gratuitous flexure in any direction.
No axial forces are permitted across the membranes when fitting
Huco-Flex M couplings. Keyways with interference fits are not
recommended.
Bellows couplings are more tolerant of axial motion, but flexure beyond
the permissible limits should be avoided.
Note: Bellows couplings do not provide the same level of radial support as Flex M when used with partially or wholly unsupported shafts. When essential for
reasons of greater axial motion, use the 3-convolution type for these purposes.
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Sliding Disc type (Oldham)
Thro' hub
Blind hub
L2
L/H Shaft
R/H Shaft
L/H Shaft
a) Slide hubs on to both shafts until fully seated and tighten screws.
b) Position and secure R/H shaft.
R/H Shaft
a) Slide hubs on to both shafts.

b) Align shafts to within the permissible offsets and position to leave
minimum gap 2 between terminations. Secure both shafts, check
alignment and correct if necessary.
L/H Shaft
R/H Shaft
c) Seat disc fully on R/H hub.
R/H Shaft
L/H Shaft
L/H Shaft
R/H Shaft
c) Position R/H hub with inboard face flush with shaft termination and
tighten screws.
d) Slide disc radially on to the tenons of the R/H hub. Ensure the disc is fully
seated.
gap gauge
d) Place a gap gauge flat against the bottom of the exposed slot in the
disc and push the L/H hub into full engagement by manipulating the
L/H shaft.
e) Align shafts within the permissible offsets and secure L/H shaft.
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L/H Shaft
R/H Shaft
f) Check alignment and correct if necessary.

g) Remove gap gauge.
gap gauge
To fit a new disc, withdraw L/H shaft complete with hub and remove old
disc. Repeat steps c) to g).
e) Place a gap gauge flat against the bottom of the exposed slot in the disc
and push the L/H hub into full engagement.
f) Tighten fastening screws and remove gap gauge.
Gap gauges for all hub types

Coupling size
06, 09 & 13
19 & 25
33 & 41
50 & 57
Gap gauge 0.05mm

0.10mm
0.15mm
0.20mm
Clearances are set to allow for thermal shaft growth and / or end-float. Gaps
may be increased, but total shaft movement should not exceed the values
shown under Axial Compensation in the Performance Table.
Radial support
Shafts must be fully supported by 2 bearings and have minimal overhang.
Oldham couplings cannot be used in pairs.
To fit a new disc, slacken the fastening screws on one hub and retract it
along the shaft. Slide the old disc out radially and replace with the new.
Repeat steps d) to f).
To retain shaft phasing, withdraw L/H shaft and repeat steps c) to g) as for
Blind hub couplings.
Over-penetration of shafts can impair function of coupling with solid disc.
Min shaft gap L2 must be observed. Specify thro' bored disc for near-butted
shafts.
Coupling size
19
25
33
41
50
57
L2 min
7.2
9.2
12.0*
15.3
18.4
21.2
*types 243, 245, 454 and 456 = 18.0
Clamp hubs
To improve clamp action, apply a little grease under the
head of the clamp screw.
right
wrong
Note: It is important that installed couplings are not end-loaded. To help avoid this, thro bored hubs are recommended for shafts which have fixed axial
locations such as face-mounted motors.
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Beam Type
Relief Under The Beams
Most Multi-Beam couplings can be supplied with or without relief
under the beams as shown in the diagrams below. When the drive or
driven shafts extend under the beams relief is essential to ensure that
the coupling remains flexible. Where non-relieved versions are used,
shafts must not be allowed to penetrate under the beamed section of
the coupling. Unless otherwise specified, relieved versions will be
supplied.
Pilot Bores
Couplings can be supplied pilot bored for opening out by the
customer. Pilot bores are plain drilled holes, which are not produced
with the same accuracy as finished machined bores. The largest bore
provided in a pilot bored product is that needed to make the coupling
flexible and this will always be larger than the minimum possible bore
size B1 shown in the bore tables. For sizes 13 to 25, the pilot bore is
also larger than the B2 minimum shown in the bore tables. Further
details are available on request.
Non-Relieved
Relieved
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high
performance
couplings
Stainless Steel Bellows
Nickel Bellows
Flexible Membrane (Disc)
Torsionally rigid design
No moving parts
All-metal construction
Low inertia
The operating principles of Flex B, Flex Ni and
Flex M offer the highest performance available with flexible
couplings.
With excellent kinematic properties and torsional stiffness of a very
high order, they are suitable for servo drives and satisfy the criteria
for highly dynamic position and velocity control systems.
Bellows couplings have the greater torsional stiffness while Flex M
have the more tolerant flexural system and feature dynamically
balanced construction.
Flex - B Stainless Steel Bellows Couplings

Set screw hubs
L
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L
L1
L1
B1
Ref. 530
Short type
for precisely aligned shafts
B2
D
L1
B2
B1
Ref. 532
Long type
for greater angular offsets
or axial motion
Ref. 534
Stretched type
for greater radial misalignment
and lower bearing loads
Typical
Clamp hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
12
B2
Ref. 536 & 537

Short type
L1
L1
B1
B2
B1
B2
Ref. 538 & 539

Long type
for greater angular offsets
or axial motion
Comparative properties
Parameter
Peak Torque
Torsional Stiffness
Angular Compensation
Axial Compensation
Radial Compensation
Typical
Ref. 540 & 541

Stretched type
for greater radial misalignment
and lower bearing loads
Type
The properties of the 3 types

compared on a scale of 1 to 3.
3 = best.
L1
Short
Long
Stretched
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Materials & Finishes
Temperature Range
Hubs: Al. Alloy 2014T6 and AIEco 62sn T9 Clear anodised finish
40C to +120C
Bellows: Spring quality stainless steel

Joint assembly: Copper C106, heat treated Zinc plate, clear passivate
Fasteners: Alloy steel, black oiled
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Flex - B Stainless Steel Bellows Couplings

DIMENSIONS & ORDER CODES
Coupling
Size
20
26
34
41
Set
Clamp
Screw
Hubs
Hubs
COUPLING REF
530.20
532.20
534.20
537.20
539.20
541.20
530.26
532.26
534.26
536.26
538.26
540.26
530.34
532.34
534.34
536.34
538.34
540.34
530.41
532.41
534.41
536.41
538.41
540.41
1.0
31.0
45.2
43.6
31.0
45.2
43.6
37.5
54.3
53.2
37.5
54.3
53.2
40.0
57.0
56.6
40.0
57.0
56.6
49.7
71.4
70.7
49.7
71.4
70.7
20.0
26.0
34.0
41.0
L1
B1, B2
max
Fasteners
2
Screw
Torque
Nm
11.0
14.0
14.0
18.0
M4
2.27
440
2.33
M5
4.62
M3
2.43
M5
4.62
M3
2.43
M6
7.61
12
16
20
M4
5.66
Moment
of inertia
Wrench
kgm2
x 108
mm
90
100
2
90
90
100
2
90
350
400
2.5
370
330
380
2.5
350
975
1128
2.5
988
925
1078
2.5
938
2490
2740
3
2477
2390
2660
3
2377
Mass
kg
x 103
18
19
18
16
18
17
35
39
34
34
38
33
58
65
59
56
63
57
102
110
102
99
107
99
IMPORTANT
Load capacity depends on
application conditions:
see page 6 for details
PERFORMANCE
Coupling
Size
Ref.
Peak
torque
Max compensation
Nm
Radial
mm
20
530 & 537

532 & 539
534 & 541
2.0
1.0
2.5
2
6
1.3
26
530 & 536

532 & 538
534 & 540
3.2
1.6
4.0
530 & 536

532 & 538
534 & 540
530 & 536
532 & 538
534 & 540
41
1. Length of supported thro bore.

Shafts can near-butt.
Flexural stiffness
2. Maximum recommended tightening torque.

Angular
deg
34
13
0.06
0.50
0.20
Axial
mm
0.35
1.00
0.20
Torsional
Nm / rad
315
170
225
Angular
N / deg
1.03
0.33
0.33
Radial
N / mm
115
6.7
8.2
Axial
N / mm
17.7
7.8
7.1
2
6
1.3
0.06
0.50
0.20
0.36
1.00
0.20
755
380
615
1.27
0.39
1.52
238
8.2
14.6
5.7
3.3
6.4
7.5
3.8
9.4
2.5
8
1.5
0.10
1.00
0.30
0.60
1.90
0.30
1740
915
1455
1.34
0.62
1.98
227
12.7
23.2
6.6
3.8
27.9
10.0
5.0
2.5
8
0.15
1.20
0.80
2.50
2880
1310
1.58
0.52
144
9.3
13.1
3.8
12.5
1.8
0.40
0.50
2245
2.30
19.2
7.2
3. Values apply with max bores.

4. Peak torque. Select a size where Peak
Torque exceeds the application torque x
service factor. (see page 6)
5. Max. compensation values are mutually
exclusive.
6. Torsional stiffness values apply at 50% peak
torque with no misalignment, measured
shaft-to-shaft with largest standard bores.
Note that in some vendors catalogues the
given torsional stiffness applied to the
un-mounted bellows element only, an
unrepresentative calculated value.
STANDARD BORES
Coupling
Size
20

26
34
41
Bore ref. 14
Corresponding
bore adaptor
3.175
4.763
6.350

24

28

30
253
255
16
18
19
20
251
22
B1, B2 +0.03/0mm
9.525 10
11
12

31

32
257

33

35
12.700
14
15
15.875
16
18
19
19.050
20

36

38

40

41

42

45

46

47

48
259
260
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes. See page 56 for details of metallic and electrically insulating adaptors.
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Flex-Ni Nickel Bellow Couplings

Set Screw Hubs
Ref. 321
Ref. 321
Clamp Hubs
Ref. 323
14
Ref. 323
The convolutions of Flex-Ni Couplings are formed by the electrolytic deposition of nickel. This produces
stress-free convolutions with closely controlled wall thickness.
Nickel bellows couplings are characterised by their exceptional quality of rotational positional integrity.
This is achieved through high torsional stiffness in a coupling that is still able to accommodate large
amounts of lateral and angular misalignment due to low spring rates in these directions. These couplings
are used primarily in instrumentation and similar sensitive applications.
Temperature Range
Hubs: Aluminium Alloy
50C to +120C
Bellows: Electrodeposited nickel

Fasteners: Alloy steel
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Order Code
Set Screw
Hub
Clamp Hub
O.D
O/A
Length
L
Max Shaft
Depth
L1
Max Bores
321.07
6.35
14
3.175
1.3
14
321.12
12
23
6.35
18.5
10
M2.5
79
1.3
321.17
17
27
10
36.2
8.5
M3
132
1.5
Number of
convolutions
7
12
14
25
10
36
50
Fasteners
Moment of
Inertia
kgm2
x 10-8
Size
17
Dimensions
11
Mass kg
x 10-3
Size
Torque
(Ncm)
A/F
(mm)
1.5
M2
41
0.9
323.17
16.3
29
6.35
46.6
11.0
M2
35
1.5
321.25
25
33
12.7
161.0
19.5
M3
132
1.5
323.25
25
37
12.7
245.0
28.5
M2.5
66
2.0
321.36
36.3
42.3
9.5
19.05
601.0
39.0
M6
510
3.0
323.36
36.3
46.9
11.8
19.05
2960.0
85.0
M4
262
3.0
321.50
51
59.3
10.5
20
952.0
52.0
M6
860
3.0
323.50
51
61.9
11.8
20
3560.0
105.0
M4
262
3.0
PERFORMANCE
Max misalignment compensation
Nominal Spring Rates
Size
Peak
Torque
(Ncm)
Wind up
Arcs/Ncm
Angular Deg
Radial mm
Axial mm
Torsional
(Nm/rad)
Angular
(N/deg)
Radial
(N/mm)
Axial
(N/mm)
4.9
285
10
0.19
0.65
<0.15
6.9
3.5
12
13
75
15
0.54
1.72
27
<0.15
4.2
2.2
17
50
20
10
0.43
1.78
103
0.15
12.3
4.0
25
328
4.0
0.46
2.07
515
0.41
38.1
11.2
36
918
1.2
0.46
3.28
1719
0.32
87.8
20.2
50
1624
0.6
1.12
6.1
3438
<0.15
57.8
17.6
15
AVAILABLE BORES
Size
7
12
17
B1, B2 H8
3
3.175
4.763
6.350
9.525
10
25
36
50
Bore Ref.
14
S = Setscrew only
16
18
19
20
22
24
28
31
32
12
12.700
16
19.050
20
35
36
42
47
48
IMPORTANT
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Set screw hubs
L
L1
L
L1
L1
L1
B3
B2
B1
L1
B3
B2
B1
Ref. 460
for use in pairs or with floating
shafts
L
L1
Ref. 464
B2
B1
Ref. 468
for greater radial misalignment and lower
bearing loads
Typical
Clamp hubs
L
L1
L
L1
L1
L1
L1
B3
B2
B1
Ref. 462
for use in pairs or with
floating shafts
16
B3
B2
B1
L1
Ref. 466
B2
B1
Typical
Ref. 470
for greater radial misalignment and
lower bearing loads
Drive shafts
Drive shafts are supplied to

order.
L2
Please specify:
Coupling size
Hub style and bore
diameter at each end
Keyway details
Overall length L2
Unless specified otherwise, drive shafts are supplied with set

screw hubs inboard.
Temperature Range
Hubs & spacer:
Al. Alloy 7020T6

Clear anodised finish
40C to +120C
Membranes:
Spring quality stainless steel

Heat treated
Rivet assembly:
Brass rivets flanked by formed steel washers

Steel, zinc plate & colour passivate
Fasteners:
Alloy steel, black oiled
Minimum torsional
stiffness, if critical
Quantity
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Coupling
Size
19
26
33
41
Clamp
Set
Hubs
Screw
Hubs
COUPLING REF
460.19
464.19
468.19
460.26
464.26
468.26
460.33
464.33
468.33
460.41
464.41
468.41
462.19
466.19
470.19
462.26
466.26
470.26
462.33
466.33
470.33
462.41
466.41
470.41
19.2
25.6
13.0
19.6
27.3
20.2
26.8
34.5
15.8
22.4
30.1
21.8
28.4
36.1
22.5
32.1
42.8
30.5
40.1
50.8
27.1
38.5
50.1
37.1
48.5
60.1
33.5
41.5
L1
B1, B2
max
B3
Fasteners
3
Screw
Torque
Nm
M3
0.94
M2.5
1.32
M4
2.27
M2.5
1.32
M5
4.62
M3
2.43
N/A
5.6
7.3
6.35
9.2
N/A
7.3
N/A
6.9
11.0
10
10.0
N/A
11.0
N/A
10.0
14.1
12.7
14.0
N/A
14.1
N/A
12.0
17.5
16
17.0
M6
7.61
M4
5.66
N/A
17.5
Moment Mass
of inertia
Wrench kgm2
kg
mm
x 108 x 103
7
30
10
50
1.5
12
60
9
40
13
60
2
14
60
15
120
18
160
2
23
200
16
130
160
20
2
210
25
560
37
52
800
2.5
55
830
37
520
51
730
2.5
55
760
69
1540
97
2250
3
107
2450
72
1530
100
2220
3
109
2370
IMPORTANT
17
1 Length of supported thro bore.
PERFORMANCE
Coupling
Size
2 Clearance bore thro spacer.

5
Ref.
Peak
torque
Nm
460 & 462

464 & 466
468 & 470
19
0.9
460 & 462

464 & 466
468 & 470
460 & 462
464 & 466
468 & 470
460 & 462
464 & 466
468 & 470
26
33
41
2.3
5.6
11.3
Max compensation
Angular
deg
2
4
4
2
4
4
1.5
3
3
1
2
2
Radial
mm
0
0.2
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
Axial
mm
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
Flexural stiffness
Torsional
Nm / rad
220
150
145
585
385
400
1560
935
980
2710
1980
2020
Angular
N / deg
0.4
0.25
0.3
0.75
0.5
0.4
2
1
1.2
4
2
2
Radial
N / mm
14
4
37
7
3 Maximum recommended tightening

torque.
Axial
N / mm
4 Values apply with max bores.

5 Peak torque. Select a size where Peak
<7
6 Max. compensation values are mutually

exclusive.
<7
48
13
<8
100
25
<8
7 Torsional stiffness values apply at 50%

peak torque with no misalignment,
measured shaft-to-shaft with largest
standard bores.
Note that in some vendors catalogues
the given torsional stiffness applies to
the membrane stack only, giving rise to
a greater value.
STANDARD BORES
Coupling
Size
3.175
4.763
6.350
19

26

33

41

14
16
18
19
20
22
24
28
Bore ref.
Corresponding
251
253
255
bore adaptor
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes.
See page 56 for details of metallic and electrically insulating adaptors.
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B1, B2 +0.03/0mm
9
9.525
10

30

31

32
257
11
12
12.700
14
15
15.875
16

33

35

36

38

40

41

42
259
260
Flex - M Flexible Membrane Couplings - Bolted Series

Set screw hubs
L
L1
L
L1
L1
L1
L1
B2
B1
B2
Ref. 660
for use in pairs or with floating shafts
Ref. 664
Clamp hubs
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
Ref. 668
for greater radial misalignment and lower bearing loads
L1
L1
B2
Ref. 662
for use in pairs or with floating shafts
Typical
B3
B1
L1
B3
B3
B1
L1
B3
B1
B2
Ref. 666
B1
B2
Ref. 670
for greater radial misalignment and lower bearing loads
Typical
18
Drive shafts
Unless specified
otherwise, drive shafts
are supplied with set
screw hubs inboard
and/or bonded to link
shaft.
L2
Drive shafts are supplied to order.

Please specify: Coupling size Hub style and bore diameter at each end Keyway details Overall length L2 Minimum torsional stiffness, if critical Quantity

Hubs & spacer:
Al. Alloy 2014A T6 or AIECO 62 Sn T9

BS 4300/5 FC1
Membranes:
Spring quality stainless steel

Heat treated
Bolt assembly:
Bolt, alloy steel, black oiled finish

Bush assembly, steel, zinc plate & black chromate
Safety washer, carbon steel, black/brown oiled finish
Fasteners:
Temperature Range
40C to +120C
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Coupling
Size
41
52
66
Set
Clamp
Screw
Hubs
Hubs
COUPLING REF
660.41
664.41
668.41
662.41
666.41
670.41
660.52
664.52
668.52
662.52
666.52
670.52
660.66
664.66
668.66
662.66
666.66
670.66
L1
B1, B2
max
B3
Fasteners
Screw
Torque
Nm
36.9
47.9
59.7
36.9
47.9
59.7
44.2
55.0
72.4
50.0
60.8
78.1
60.4
73.6
94.7
56.4
69.6
90.7
41.5
52.0
66.0
17.1
N/A
16.8
17.5
N/A
16.8
17.5
N/A
16
20.0
22.0
20
M6
7.60
M4
5.66
M6
7.60
M5
11.4
M8
18.3
N/A
22.9
22.0
N/A
28.7
30.2
N/A
28.7
30.2
28.0
28
26.0
M5
11.4
Moment
of inertia
Wrench
kgm2
x 108
mm
1160
1680
3
1790
1400
2010
3
2250
3740
5490
3
6840
5660
7470
4
8870
13370
18040
4
23400
14200
19300
4
24320
Mass
kg
x 103
63
90
101
74
101
112
124
168
208
164
208
247
272
360
447
269
357
444
IMPORTANT
PERFORMANCE
Coupling
Size
Ref.
Peak
torque
Angular
Nm
41
52
66
660 & 662

664 & 666
668 & 670
660 & 662
664 & 666
668 & 670
660 & 662
664 & 666
668 & 670
Max compensation
deg
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
11.3
30
60
Radial
mm
0
0.2
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
0
0.2
0.4
Torsional Angular Radial

Nm / rad
x 103 N / deg N / mm
3.7
4.0
97
2.8
1.6
1.6
23
2.6
7.5
10.0
313
4.8
5.0
57
4.8
5.0
19.0
84.0
12.0
23.0
379
23.0
93
12.0
Axial
mm
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
1 Length of supported thro bore.
Flexural stiffness
2 Clearance bore thro spacer.
Axial
19
3 Maximum recommended tightening torque.

N / mm

<8

exclusive.
<9
7 Torsional stiffness values apply at 50% peak

torque with no misalignment, measured
shaft-to-shaft with largest standard bores.
Note that in some vendors catalogues the
given torsional stiffness applies to the
membrane stack only, giving rise to a
greater value.
<9
Note that the drawings on the facing page

represent Size 66 which employ 6-bolt
membrane attachment and have 3-lobed
clamp hubs.
Sizes 41 & 52 employ 4-bolts and have clamp
hubs similar to those of the rivetted series
STANDARD BORES8
Coupling
Size
6.350
41

52
66
24
Bore ref.
Corresponding
253
bore adaptor
9.525
10
11
12
12.700

28
30
31
32
33

35

36
255
257
B1, B2 +0.03/0mm
14
15 15.875 16
18
19
19.050
20
24
25
25.400
28

38

45

46

47

48

51

52

53

54
262
263
259
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes.
See page 56 for details of metallic and electrically insulating adaptors.
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41

42
260
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general purpose
motion control
couplings
Universal Lateral (Uni-Lat)
Sliding Disc (Oldham)
Backlash-free up to 108 turns

Can tolerate large misalignments
Slight damping characteristics
Flex-free mechanical action
- non-progressive bearing loads
Non-magnetic (with special screws)
Low inertia
Uni-Lats are widely used for pulse generator drives while Oldhams are
very popular for stepper driven positioning stages.
A unique property of Uni-Lats is resistance to axial motion. This makes
them suitable for light push/pull duties and for anchoring axially
unrestricted shafts.
Oldhams are 3-part couplings consisting of
2 hubs + 1 torque disc. The hubs determine the method of installation
and shaft attachment, the discs determine the quality of motion.
The 4 hub styles and 2 disc materials that comprise the range are fully
interchangeable within each of the 9 sizes available. To take advantage of
this flexibility, hubs and discs are specified and supplied separately.
The discs are the sacrificial elements and are replaceable at low cost in
the event of wear or breakage.
Uni-Lat Universal / Lateral Offset Couplings

Set screw hubs
L
B2
B1
L1
L2
B1
L1
B2
L1
Ref. 201
Small bores
L2
Coupling ref. 221

Size
18
27
34
41
B2
B1
L
16.7
22.3
28.0
33.3
L1
Ref. 203
Large bores
Ref. 221 (not listed in main table).

Combines large & small bores.
See explanatory note on facing page
Clamp hubs
L
B1
B2
L1
22
L2
B1
B2
L1
L1
Ref. 207
Collet hub & ring clamp
L2
L1
Typical
Ref. 205, 206

Integral leaf clamp
Installation
right
right
wrong
Up to 10 angular offset,
depending on type
Up to 1mm radial offset for

extreme misalignments
Standard Uni-Lats cannot be used in pairs.

Special versions are available for use in this mode.
Please enquire.
Temperature Range
Hub sizes 18 & 27:
Brass BS 2874 CZ121
20C to +60C
Hub sizes 34 & 41:
Al. Alloy AIECO 62Sn T9

Irridite NCP
Fasteners:
Clamp rings (sizes 18 & 27):

Al. Alloy AIECO 62Sn T9
Irridite NCP
Torque rings, all sizes:
Acetal (black)
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Uni-Lat Universal / Lateral Offset Couplings

Clamp
Set
Hubs
Screw
Hubs
COUPLING REF
201.18
203.18
207.18 219
201.27
203.27
207.27 218
201.34
203.34
206.34
201.41
203.41
205.41
203.70
205.70
Coupling
Size
18
27
34
41
70
14.2
18.0
19.1
28.0
33.7
41.4
L2
B1, B2
max
4.6
19.1
7.0
19.1
6.1
25.4
9.3
25.2
8.1
30.7
10.9
28.4
8.6
38.1
13.5
74.0
69.0
L1
5
5.1
6.35
8
6.9
10
8.9
11.2
28.5
17.0
Fasteners
Mass
1 Length of supported thro bore. Shafts must

not penetrate beyond L1 when in operation.
kg
x 103
2 Nominal distance between shafts inserted

to L1.
Moment
3
of inertia
Screw
Torque Wrench kgm2
Nm
mm
x 108
M3
0.94
1.5
20
3 Maximum recommended tightening

torque.
440
2.33
2.0
55
11
M3
0.94
1.5
91
16
M3
2.43
2.5
220
26

Torque exceeds the application
torque x service factor. (see page 6)
165
17
183
20
476
30
10
12.7
10
12.7
16
12.7
M4
2.27
440
M4
M5
M4
2.33
2.27
4.62
5.66
2.0
2.5
3.0
550
40
22
M6
7.60
3.0
7315
189
22
M6
19.3
5.0
7315
189
2.0
6 Couplings can provide up to 1mm radial

and 10 angular compensation
(5 for ref. 207) when required. Observe
given values for maximum backlash-free
life. Electrical isolation between shafts >
3kV for all models when offset 5.
7 Values apply at 50% peak torque with no
misalignment, measured shaft-to-shaft
with largest standard bores.
8 Momentary values.
PERFORMANCE AT 20C
Coupling
Size
Peak
torque
Nm
18
27
34
41
70
Max compensation
@ 3000 r.p.m.
Torsional
Axial
Angular
deg
Radial
mm
Rate
deg / Nm
Stiffness
Nm / rad
0.2
0.2
0.25
0.25
0.25
2.3
0.6
0.4
0.19
0.19
25
92
146
299
1300
0.3
1.7
2.5
3.5
12.0
Max loading
N
Stiffness
N / mm
19
31
34
39
75
155
350
300
250
540
Ref. 207 only. Insert both bore codes in

place of .
Coupling ref. 221
Static break
torque
Nm
By specifying ref. 221 (not listed in tables, see

diagram facing page) you can combine the
bores coded for ref. 201 with those coded for
ref. 203,
0.9
5.0
7.5
10.5
68
eg., 221.27.2432 specifies Size 27 with 6.35 x

10 bores.
IMPORTANT
STANDARD BORES
Coupling
size
18
27
34
41
70
ref.
201.18
203.18
207.18
201.27
203.27
207.27
201.34
203.34
206.34
201.41
203.41
205.41
203.70
205.70
Bore ref.
Corresponding
bore adaptor
3.175
4.763

14
16
18
19
20
251
B1, B2 +0.03/0mm
6.350 7.938 8 9.525

22
24
253
27
10
12 12.700 14 15.875 16
19
19.05
20

45

46

47

20
*

28
254*
255
31
32
257

35

36
259
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes. See page 56 for details.
*Note that adaptor 254 is dedicated to coupling ref. 201.27. Use adaptor 255 for all other 8mm diameters.
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38

41

42
260
261
23
Oldham Lateral Offset Couplings

Blind hubs
L1
disc
disc
Clamp style
Set screw style
Controlled bore depth L1

provides a register when preassembling hubs to shafts
L1
L1
L2
Refs. 232, 243

Set screw style
Thro hubs
L2
Refs. 234, 235, 245

Clamp style
L
disc
disc
Clamp style
Set screw style
Thro bores allow disc replacement

without disturbing shaft alignment
L1
L2
L1
Refs. 450, 454

Set screw style
L2
Refs. 452, 453, 456

Clamp style
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Blank hubs
User-adaptable for special needs, e.g. fitting within tubes. Blank

hubs are supplied centred with no provision for fastening.
External dimensions identical with blind hubs.
Coupling
size
Complete hub ref.
06
231.06.00
6.4
12.7
09
231.09.00
9.5
12.7
13
231.13.00
12.7
15.9
19
231.19.00
19.1
22.0
25
231.25.00
25.4
28.4
33
230.33.00
33.3
48.0
33
231.33.00
33.3
42.0
41
231.41.00
41.3
50.8
Thro bored discs
Standard discs (larger sizes are webbed)

Acetal
High torsional stiffness, good bearing properties, long

backlash-free life.
Thro bored discs allow shafts to near-butt, standard thro hole

diameter = D x 0.5. To order, add suffix T to order code, eg., 236.25T
Nylon 11
Resilient, isolates noise & vibration. Performance

approximately 25% that of acetal disc.
Other thro hole diameters are manufactured to order. Specify the disc ref.
and thro hole diameter. This should equal the larger shaft
diameter + 2 x max radial error.
Note that thro bored discs reduce torsional stiffness.
Temperature Range

Hub sizes 06 to 13: Brass BS 2874 CZ121
Hub sizes 19 to 57: Al. Alloy 2014A T6 or
AIECO 62 Sn T9
Fasteners:
Alloy steel, black

oiled
Thro hubs:
Torque discs:
Types 236 - Acetal

(black)
Types 238 - Nylon 11
(natural)
20C to +60C
Blind & blank hubs: Irridite NCP finish
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Oldham Lateral Offset Couplings

Hub Ref
Coupling
Type and
Size
06
09
13
Blind Hubs
19
25
33
41
19
Thro Hubs
25
33
41
50
57
Dimensions
1
Set Screw
Clamp Style
Style
232.06
232.09
232.13
232.19
232.25
232.33
243.33
232.41
-
235.19
234.25
235.43
245.33
234.41
450H19
450H25
450H33
454H33
450H41
450H50
450H57
-
452H33
452H33
452H33
456H33
452H41
452H50
452H57
Fasteners
4
4
Moment Mass kg
B1 Max of Inertia
x10-3
kgm2
x10-3
3.18
6
2.5
5
18
4
6.35
26
11
L1
L2
6.4
9.5
12.7
12.7
12.7
15.9
3.8
3.8
4.3
5.1
5.1
7.3
19.1
22.0
6.3
9.4
67
12
25.4
28.4
8.6
11.2
12
252
31
33.3
42.0
13.0
16.0
16
1074
72
33.3
48.0
13.0
22.0
16
1278
86
41.3
50.8
16.7
17.4
20
3327
148
19.1
26.0
9.4
7.2
59
13
25.4
32.4
11.6
9.2
12
252
31
33.3
42.0
15.0
12.0
16
1080
67
33.3
48.0
15.0
18.0
16
1133
74
41.3
50.8
17.8
15.3
20
3177
142
50.0
59.6
20.6
18.4
25.4
7550
208
57.1
78.0
28.4
21.2
30
12410
361
PERFORMANCE (AT 20C WITH STANDARD ACETAL DISC)

Coupling
Size
Peak
torque
Nm
06
09
13
19
25
33
41
50
57
Max compensation
@ 3000 r.p.m.
Torsional
Angular
deg
Radial
mm
Axial
mm
Rate
deg / Nm
Stiffness
Nm / rad
0.5
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.1
0.15
0.15
0.2
0.2
5.7
1.9
0.88
0.50
0.28
0.093
0.048
0.042
0.022
10
30
65
115
205
615
1200
1375
2610
0.06
0.21
0.5
1.7
4
9
17
30
44
NB. Size 33 available in both standard and long versions
IMPORTANT
For Standard Bores see page 26
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Static break
torque
Nm
0.7
2
4
8
13
53
57
95
150
Disc Ref
3
Size
Torque
(Nm)
Wrench
(mm)
M3
M3
M3
M3
4-40
M4
M3
M5
M4
M4
M4
M5
M4
0.94
0.94
0.94
0.94
2.33
2.27
2.43
4.62
2.33
2.27
5.66
4.62
5.66
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
1.5
2.0
3.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
M5
4-40
M5
M3
M6
M4
M6
M4
M6
M4
M8
M5
M8
M6
4.62
2.33
4.62
2.43
7.61
5.66
7.61
5.66
7.61
5.66
18.36
11.40
18.36
19.34
2.5
2.0
2.5
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
Acetal
Nylon 11
(black) Std. (Natural)
236.06
236.09
236.13
238.06
238.09
238.13
236.19
238.19
236.25
238.25
836.33
838.33
236.33
238.33
236.41
238.41
236.19
238.19
236.25
238.25
836.33
838.33
236.33
238.33
236.41
238.41
236.50
236.57
25
1 Blind hubs: Length of parallel bore 0.2. Bores

may terminate in 118 incl. angle.
Thro hubs: Max permissible hub penetration.
2 Blind hubs: Nominal distance between
unchamfered shafts bottomed out to L1.
Thro hubs: Nominal distance between shafts
with standard (unbored) disc.
3 Maximum recommended tightening torque (see
also next page under Clamp hubs)
4 Values apply to complete couplings with max
bores.
5 Peak torque. Select a size where Peak Torque
exceeds the application torque x service factor.
6 Couplings can provide up to (D x 0.1) radial
compensation in extreme cases.
Observe given values for maximum backlashfree life.
Axial compensation is set on installation. See
next page for details.
Electrical isolation between shafts > 3kV.
7 Values apply at 50% peak torque with no
misalignment, measured shaft-to-shaft with
largest standard bores.
8 Thro hubs can be provided with keyways or D
bores. See page 56 for details.
Oldham Stainless Steel - thro hubs

Thro hubs
L
L
disc
disc
D
B
Thro bores allow disc replacement

without disturbing shaft alignment
Clamp style
Set screw style
L1
L2
L1
Ref. 850
Set screw style
L2
Ref. 852
Clamp style

Hub Ref
Size
Dimensions
Set Screw
Clamp Style
Style
25
33
41
26
50
850.25
852.25
850.33
852.33
850.41
852.41
850.50
852.50
Fasteners
Moment of
Inertia
Mass kg
kgm2
x10-3
x10-3
OD
L1
L2
OB1 Max
25.4
32.4
11.6
9.2
12.0
587
76
33.3
42.0
15.0
12.0
16.0
2091
165
41.3
50.8
17.8
15.3
20.0
6822
305
50.0
59.6
20.6
20.6
25.4
17368
510
Disc Ref
Size
Torque (Nm)
A/F
(mm)
M5
2.1
2.5
M3
1.2
2.5
M6
3.8
3.0
M4
2.9
3.0
M6
3.8
3.0
M5
5.9
4.0
M8
9.0
4.0
M6
9.8
5.0
Acetal
Nylon 11
(black) Std.
(Nat)
236.25
238.25
836.33
838.33
236.41
238.41
236.50
N/A
PERFORMANCE
Size
Peak Torque
(Nm)
25
33
41
17
50
30
Max compensation @ 3000 rev/min

Angular deg
0.5
Torsional
Radial mm
Axial +/- mm
Rate deg/Nm
Stiff Nm/Rad
Static break torque

(Nm)
0.2
0.1
0.28
205
13
0.2
0.15
0.093
615
53
0.25
0.15
0.048
1200
57
0.25
0.12
0.042
1375
95
STANDARD BORES8
Coupling
Size
06
09
13
19
25
33
41
50
57
Bore ref.
3.175

11
14
16
4.763

18
19
20
6.350

22
24

28
9.525
10

31
32
B +0.03/0mm
12 12.700 14

35

36

38
15 15.875 16
18
19 19.050 20
24
25
30

40

45

46

48

51

52

56

41
Temperature Range
Hubs :
Stainless Steel 303 S31 - Natural Finish
20C to +60C
Fasteners:
Stainless Steel
Discs:
Torque disc details on page 24

42

47
Maximum Rotational Speed

3000 rev/min
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beam
couplings
Multi-Beam
Single-Beam
Step-Beam
Torsionally rigid design

Zero backlash
No moving parts
Single beam simple coupling compatible with industry
standard types
3-Beam single stage for increased torsional stiffness
6-Beam two stage for torsional stiffness and increased
radial compliance
Step Beam for low inertia, electrical isolation, low cost
Beam couplings will readily accommodate any combination of
axial motion, angular and parallel misalignment.
The 3 start helical-cut design provides higher torque capability
and reduced wind-up compared with single beam versions.
Multi-Beam is available in three standard materials: stainless
steel, aluminium and acetal, for shaft diameters from 1mm to
38mm.
Multi-Beam Stainless Steel Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Set screw hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L1
B1
B2
Ref. 702 : 6-Beam Non-Relieved

Ref. 722 : 6-Beam Relieved
Typical
Clamp hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L1
B1
Ref. 721
3-Beam Relieved
B2

Typical
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3-BEAM COUPLINGS: DIMENSIONS & ORDER CODES
Coupling Set Screw
Clamp
Type
Style
Style
&
COUPLING REF
Size
720.06
06
09
Relieved
13
16
19
25
32
720.09
720.13
720.16
720.19
720.25
720.32
721.09
721.13
721.16
721.19
721.25
721.32
3.2
Min
B1
1.0
Min
B2
2.0
Max
B1 & B2
3.0
M2
2
3
Cap 2
Screw Angular Parallel Peak
Offset Offset Torque
Nm
mm
Deg.
0.07
0.45
3
14.2
4.5
2.0
3.0
3.18
M2.5
M1.6
0.1
0.50
12.7
19.1
6.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
M3
M2
0.127
1.0
15.9
20.3
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.35
M4
M2.5
0.127
1.80
19.1
22.9
6.5
4.0
4.76
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.127
2.70
25.4
31.8
9.0
5.0
6.0
10.0
M5
M3
0.127
6.0
31.8
44.5
12.0
6.0
8.0
14.0
M6
M4
0.127
10.0
D
6.4
L
12.7
9.5
Set
Screw
Bore Diameters
All 3-beam couplings are in

relieved form as standard.
See above drawings.

Couplings: Stainless Steel 303 S31
Fasteners:
Stainless Steel
Temperature Range
40C to +140C
BORE SIZES - SEE TABLE ON PAGE 32
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Multi-Beam Stainless Steel Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Non-Relieved
Coupling Set Screw

Clamp
Type
Style
Style
&
Size
COUPLING REF
702.09
09
703.09
702.13
13
703.13
702.16
16
703.16
702.19
19
703.19
702.25
25
703.25
702.32
32
703.32
702.38
38
703.38
702.44
44
703.44
702.51
51
703.51
702.57
57
703.57
702.64
64
703.64
09
13
16
19
Relieved
25
32
38
44
51
57
64
722.09
722.13
722.16
722.19
722.25
722.32
722.38
722.44
722.51
722.57
722.64
723.09
723.13
723.16
723.19
723.25
723.32
723.38
723.44
723.51
723.57
723.64
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
Cap
Screw
2
Angular
Offset
Deg.
2
Parallel
Offset
mm
3
Peak
Torque
Nm
L1
Min
B1
9.5
19.6
5.3
2.0
4.0
4.76
M2.5
M1.6
0.12
1.5
12.7
25.4
6.5
3.0
5.0
6.35
M3
M2
0.17
3.0
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
6.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.2
5.0
19.1
28.0
6.5
4.76
6.35
10.0
M4
M2.5
0.25
8.0

Fasteners:
Stainless Steel
Temperature Range
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
8.0
12.7
M5
M3
0.38
16.0
M6
M4
0.5
25.0
M6
M5
0.6
36.0
M6
M5
0.8
48.0
M8
M6
0.9
73.0
M8
M6
0.95
102.0
M8
M8
1.0
140.0
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
10.0
38.1
66.7
18.0
8.0
12.0
44.5
76.2
20.0
9.0
14.0
50.8
95.3
25.0
10.0
16.0
57.2
130.0
32.0
10.0
20.0
63.5
150.0
38.0
12.0
25.0
19.0
16.0
22.0
19.0
25.0
22.0
28.0
26.0
32.0
30.0
38.0
36.0
9.5
19.6
5.3
2.0
3.0
4.76
M2.5
M1.6
0.12
0.9
12.7
25.4
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.35
M3
M2
0.17
1.9
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
4.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.2
3.4
19.1
28.0
6.5
4.76
5.0
10.0
M4
M2.5
0.25
4.8
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
6.0
12.7
M5
M3
0.38
10.0
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
9.53
M6
M4
0.5
13.0
38.1
66.7
18.0
8.0
12.0
M6
M5
0.6
20.0
44.5
76.2
20.0
9.0
14.0
M6
M5
0.8
27.0
50.8
95.3
25.0
10.0
16.0
M8
M6
0.9
37.0
57.2
130.0
32.0
10.0
20.0
M8
M6
0.95
50.0
63.5
150.0
38.0
12.0
25.0
M8
M8
1.0
65.0
Sizes 38 - 64 manufactured to order only
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Set
Screw
Bore Diameters
19.0
16.0
22.0
19.0
25.0
22.0
28.0
26.0
32.0
30.0
38.0
36.0
40C to +140C
1 Length of supported bore.

exclusive.
Torque exceeds the application torque
x service factor. (see page 6)
4 6-beam couplings only.
If either shaft extends beneath the
beams, the area shown in blue must be
relieved to provide clearance under the
flexure.
29
If either shaft extends beneath

the beams, the area shown
outlined in red must be relieved
to provide clearance under the
flexure.
Multi-Beam Aluminium Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Set screw hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L1
B1
Ref. 724
3-Beam Relieved
B2

Typical
Clamp hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L1
B1
Ref. 725
3-Beam Relieved
30
B2
Typical

Relieved
Coupling Set Screw Clamp

Type
Style
Style
&
COUPLING REF
Size
06 724.06
09
724.09
13
724.13
16
724.16
19
724.19
25
724.25
32
724.32
725.09
725.13
725.16
725.19
725.25
725.32
Set
Screw
Bore Diameters
2
3
Cap 2
Peak
Screw Angular Parallel
Offset
Offset Torque
Deg.
mm
Nm
L1
Min
B1
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
6.4
12.7
3.2
1.0
2.0
3.0
M2
0.07
0.40
9.5
14.2
4.5
2.0
3.0
3.18
M2.5
M1.6
0.1
0.40
12.7
19.1
6.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
M3
M2
0.127
0.90
15.9
20.3
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.35
M4
M2.5
0.127
1.50
19.1
22.9
6.5
4.0
4.76
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.127
2.50
25.4
31.8
9.0
5.0
6.0
10.0
M5
M3
0.127
4.0
31.8
44.5
12.0
6.0
8.0
14.0
M6
M4
0.127
6.0

See above drawings.

Couplings: Aluminium L168 or
better
Fasteners:
Alloy steel. black oiled
Temperature Range
40C to +120C
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Multi-Beam Aluminium Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Non-Relieved
Clamp
Coupling Set Screw
Style
Style
Type
&
COUPLING REF
Size
706.09
09
707.09
706.13
13
707.13
706.16
16
707.16
706.19
19
707.19
706.25
25
707.25
706.32
32
707.32
706.38
38
707.38
706.44
44
707.44
706.51
51
707.51
706.57
57
707.57
706.64
64
707.64
09
13
16
19
Relieved
25
32
38
44
51
57
64
726.09
726.13
726.16
726.19
726.25
726.32
726.38
726.44
726.51
726.57
726.64
727.09
727.13
727.16
727.19
727.25
727.32
727.38
727.44
727.51
727.57
727.64
Bore Diameters
Max
B1 & B2
2
Cap 2
Offset
Offset
Deg.
mm
3
Peak
Torque
Nm
L1
Min
B1
9.5
19.6
5.3
2.0
4.0
4.76
M2.5
M1.6
0.12
1.0
12.7
22.9
6.5
3.0
5.0
6.35
M3
M2
0.17
2.0
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
6.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.2
3.4
19.1
26.5
6.5
4.76
6.35
10.0
M4
M2.5
0.25
5.3
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
8.0
12.7
M5
M3
0.38
10.0
M6
M4
0.5
15.0
M6
M5
0.6
22.0
M6
M5
0.8
30.0
M8
M6
0.9
40.0
M8
M6
0.95
55.0
M8
M8
1.0
75.0

Couplings: Aluminium L168 or
better
Fasteners:
Alloy steel. black oiled
Temperature Range
40C to +120C

19.0
16.0
22.0
19.0
25.0
22.0
28.0
26.0
32.0
30.0
38.0
36.0
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
10.0
38.1
66.7
18.0
8.0
12.0
44.5
76.2
20.0
9.0
14.0
50.8
95.3
25.0
10.0
16.0
57.2
130.0
32.0
10.0
20.0
63.5
150.0
38.0
12.0
25.0
9.5
19.6
5.3
2.0
3.0
4.76
M2.5
M1.6
0.12
0.6
12.7
22.9
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.35
M3
M2
0.17
1.3
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
4.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.2
2.0
19.1
26.5
6.5
4.76
5.0
10.0
M4
M2.5
0.25
3.0
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
6.0
12.7
M5
M3
0.38
5.0
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
9.53
M6
M4
0.5
7.0
38.1
66.7
18.0
8.0
12.0
M6
M5
0.6
11.0
44.5
76.2
20.0
9.0
14.0
M6
M5
0.8
15.0
50.8
95.3
25.0
10.0
16.0
M8
M6
0.9
20.0
57.2
130.0
32.0
10.0
20.0
M8
M6
0.95
28.0
63.5
150.0
38.0
12.0
25.0
M8
M8
1.0
38.0
Sizes 38 - 64 manufactured to order only
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Min
B2
Set
Screw
19.0
16.0
22.0
19.0
25.0
22.0
28.0
26.0
32.0
30.0
38.0
36.0

exclusive.
flexure.
31

beams, the area shown outlined in
red must be relieved to provide
clearance under the flexure.
Multi-Beam Acetal Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Set screw hubs
L
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
L1
B1
B2
Ref. 728
3-Beam Relieved

Typical
Clamp hubs
L1
L1
L1
B1
B2
B1
B2
Ref. 729
3-Beam Relieved
32
L1
Typical

Relieved

Type
Style
Style
&
COUPLING REF
Size
728.13
13
729.13
728.16
16
729.16
728.19
19
729.19
728.25
25
729.25
728.32
32
729.32
2
3
Cap 2
Peak
Offset
Offset Torque
Deg.
mm
Nm
Set
Screw
Bore Diameters
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
L1
Min
B1
12.7
19.1
6.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
M3
M2
0.127
0.24
15.9
20.3
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.0
M4
M2.5
0.127
0.35
19.1
22.9
6.5
4.0
4.76
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.127
0.64
25.4
31.8
9.0
5.0
6.0
10.0
M5
M3
0.127
1.40
31.8
44.5
12.0
6.0
8.0
12.0
M6
M4
0.127
2.50

Couplings: Acetal (natural)
Fasteners:
Stainless steel
Temperature Range
20C to +60C

See above drawings.
BORE SIZES 3-BEAM COUPLINGS

Coupling
Size
06
09
13
16
19
25
32
Bore ref.
1
08
2

11
3

14
3.175

16
4.763

18
19
B1, B2 +0.03/0mm
5
6
6.350

20

22

24
9.525
10
12
12.700
14

28

31

32

35

36

38
B1 only
B1 & B2
Aluminium and
Stainless Steel Only
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Multi-Beam Acetal Multi-Helix Flexible Beam Couplings

Non-Relieved

Style
Style
Type
&
COUPLING REF
Size
710.13
13
711.13
710.16
16
711.16
710.19
19
711.19
710.25
25
711.25
710.32
32
711.32
13
Relieved
16
19
25
32
730.13
730.16
730.19
730.25
730.32
731.13
731.16
731.19
731.25
731.32
Set
Screw
Bore Diameters
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
2
3
Cap 2
Peak
Offset
Offset Torque
Deg.
mm
Nm

Couplings: Acetal (natural)
L1
Min
B1
12.7
22.9
6.5
3.0
5.0
6.0
M3
M2
0.17
0.51
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
6.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.2
0.91
19.1
26.5
6.5
4.0
6.35
9.53
M4
M2.5
0.25
1.3
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
8.0
12.0
M5
M3
0.38
2.5

exclusive.
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
10.0
16.0
M6
M4
0.5
4.0

Torque exceeds the application torque
x service factor (see page 6).
12.7
22.9
6.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
M3
M2
0.17
0.32
15.9
25.4
6.5
3.0
4.0
6.35
M4
M2.5
0.2
0.61
19.1
26.5
6.5
4.0
5.0
8.0
M4
M2.5
0.25
0.87

flexure.
25.4
38.1
11.0
5.0
6.0
10.0
M5
M3
0.38
1.67
31.8
57.2
16.0
8.0
9.53
12.7
M6
M4
0.5
2.4
Fasteners:
Stainless steel
Temperature Range
20C to +60C

beams, the area shown outlined in
red must be relieved to provide
clearance under the flexure.

Size
2
9

13
16
19
25
32
38
44
51
57
64
Bore ref. 11
3.175
4.763

14
16
18
19
6.35

20
22
24
NON-RELIEVED
8

28
9.525 10

31

32
B1, B2 +0.03/-0mm
12 12.7 14 15.88 16
18
19 19.05 20
24
25
25.4
28
30 31.75 32

35
36
38
41
42
45
46
47
48
51
52
53
54
56
57
58

Size
2
9

13
16
19
25
32
38
44
51
57
64
Bore ref. 11
B1 only
3.175
4.763

14
16
18
19
B1 & B2
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6.35

20
22
24
RELIEVED
8

28
9.525 10

31

32
B1, B2 +0.03/-0mm
12 12.7 14 15.88 16
18
19 19.05 20
24
25
25.4
28
30 31.75 32

35
36
38
41
42
45
46
47
48
51
52
53
54
56
57
58
Aluminium and Stainless Steel Only
33
S-Beam Single Helix Beam Couplings - Stainless Steel

Set Screw Hubs
Clamp Hubs

Set Screw
Style
Size
Clamp
Style
Dimensions
16
19
25
32
38
34
50
O/A Length Bore Depth

L
L1
O.D.
Order Code
820.16
821.16
820.19
821.19
820.25
821.25
820.32
821.32
820.38
821.38
820.50
821.50
15.9
19.1
25.4
31.8
38.1
50.8
20
6.0
22
6.5
20
6.0
28
8.0
24
7.5
30
10.0
30
10.0
38
12.0
50
16.0
50
16.0
54
18.0
54
18.0
Fasteners
Min
B1
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
6.35
4.76
10
16
12
19
10
16
26
Mass kg
x 10-3
Set Screw
Cap Screw
Torque
(Nm)
A/F
(mm)
25.6
M4
1.05
2.0
26.0
M2.5
0.68
2.0
35.8
M4
1.05
2.0
47.7
M2.5
0.68
2.0
78
M5
2.10
2.5
91
M3
1.20
2.5
152
M6
3.75
3.0
186
M4
2.85
3.0
365
M6
3.75
3.0
350
M5
5.85
4.0
680
M8
9.00
4.0
660
M6
9.75
5.0
PERFORMANCE
Nominal stiffness at std. bore size
Size
Peak
Torque
(Nm)
Angular deg
Radial mm
Axial mm
Bore
Torsional
Nm/rad
16
1.2
0.25
0.25
16
19
2.3
0.25
0.25
33
25
4.3
0.25
0.25
10
45
Temperature Range
32
7.8
0.25
0.25
12
84
40C to +140C
38
20
0.25
0.25
16
195
50
30
0.25
0.25
20
320

Fasteners:
Stainless Steel
AVAILABLE BORES
Size
16
+0.03/-0mm
3
3.175
4.763

19
25
32
6.350 7.938

9.525
10
12
12.700
14
15 15.875 16 19.050 20
24
25

36
38
40
41
42
47
48
52
53
38
50
Bore Ref
B1 only
14
16
18
19
20
22
24
27
28
30
31
32
35
B1 & B2
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S-Beam Single Helix Beam Couplings - Aluminium

Set Screw Hubs
Clamp Hubs

Set Screw
Style
Size
Clamp
Style
Dimensions
16
19
25
32
38
50
O/A Length Bore Depth

L
L1
O.D.
Order Code
826.16
827.16
826.19
827.19
826.25
827.25
826.32
827.32
826.38
827.38
826.50
827.50
15.9
19.1
25.4
31.8
38.1
50.8
20
6.0
22
6.5
20
6.0
28
8.0
24
7.5
30
10.0
30
10.0
38
12.0
50
16.0
50
16.0
54
18.0
54
18.0
Fasteners
Min
B1
Min
B2
Max
B1 & B2
6.35
4.76
10
16
12
19
10
16
26
Mass kg
x 10-3
Set Screw
Cap Screw
Torque
(Nm)
A/F
(mm)
8.8
M4
2.27
2.0
9.8
M2.5
1.32
2.0
13.1
M4
2.27
2.0
17.3
M2.5
1.32
2.0
28
M5
4.62
2.5
33
M3
2.43
2.5
55
M6
7.61
3.0
67
M4
5.66
3.0
127
M6
7.61
3.0
130
M5
11.40
4.0
241
M8
18.36
4.0
237
M6
19.34
5.0
35
PERFORMANCE
Nominal stiffness at std. bore size
Size
Peak
Torque
(Nm)
Angular deg
Radial mm
Axial mm
Bore
Torsional
Nm/rad
16
0.6
0.25
0.25
19
1.1
0.25
0.25
12
25
2.2
0.25
0.25
10
17
Temperature Range
32
4.1
0.25
0.25
12
32
40C to +120C
38
10
0.25
0.25
16
70
50
15
0.25
0.25
20
119
Couplings: Aluminium L 168

or better
Fasteners:
AVAILABLE BORES
Size
16
+0.03/-0mm
3
3.175
4.763

19
25
32
6.350 7.938

9.525
10
12
12.700
14
15 15.875 16 19.050 20
24
25

36
38
40
41
42
47
48
52
53
38
50
Bore Ref
B1 only
14
16
B1 & B2
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18
19
20
22
24
27
28
30
31
32
35
Step-Beam Step Beam Couplings - Nylon

Set Screw Hubs
Clamp Hubs

Set Screw
Style
Size
Clamp
Style
Dimensions
O.D.
Order Code
13
19
25
36
636.13
637.16
636.19
637.19
636.25
637.25
O/A Length Max Shaft

L
Depth L1
13
18
19
5.0
28
25
8.0
36
Fasteners
Min
Bore
Max
Bore
Mass kg
x 10-3
6.35
3.0
9.53
10.0
12.7
7.5
17.4
Set Screw
Cap Screw
Torque
(Ncm)
A/F
(mm)
M2
0.08
0.9
M2
0.23
1.5
M3
0.32
1.5
M2.5
0.51
2.0
M4
1.05
2.0
M3
0.90
2.5
PERFORMANCE
Max misalignment / displacement
Size
Peak
Torque
(Nm)
Torsional
Stiffness
(Nm/rad)
Angular deg
Radial mm
Axial mm
13
0.25
5.5
0.15
0.2
19
0.8
12.0
0.15
0.2
25
2.5
18.0
0.3
0.3
AVAILABLE BORES
Size
13
+0.05/-0mm
3
3.175
4.763

18
19
20
22
24
19
25
Bore Ref
14
16
6.350 7.938
9.525
10
12
12.700

27
28
31
32
35
36
Temperature Range
Couplings: Nylon type engineering polymer
20C to +150C
Fasteners:
Stainless Steel
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couplings
Flexible Double Loop
Flexible Jaw (Spider)
Magnetic
General purpose couplings for light power drives.
Flex - G Flexible Jaw Coupling

Huco Flexible Jaw Couplings utilise the flexibility and resilience of a
polyurethane element between aluminium hubs. This combination
allows high torque to be transmitted with little or no back-lash, even
where there is significant angular and/or parallel misalignment.
Zero / Low backlash

Rated up to 17Nm Torque
Choice of 3 polyurethane elements
Set Screw Hubs
Thro Clamp Hubs
Pilot Hubs
User-adaptable for special needs e.g. fitting within tubes.

Blank hubs are supplied centred with no provision for
fastening. External dimensions identical with blind hubs.
Except size 40 which has 6.35 pilot hole.
Elements
Polyurethane elements are available with three hardness

levels; hard, standard and soft which exhibit different
operating characteristics. Other features of polyurethane are:
38
Resistance to oils, grease and many solvents

Good atmospheric and chemical resistance
Excellent shock and vibration damping
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Flex - G Flexible Jaw Coupling

Coupling Set Screw Clamping
Size
Style
Style
Pilot
Hub
L1
20
30
40
803.14
Nm
2 Moment
of inertia
kgm2
x 10-83
mm
M3
0.94
1.5
M2.5
1.32
2.5
802.14
Fasteners
B1 max
Screw
HUB REF
14
L2
14.0
22.0
7.0
8.0
6.35
Torque
800.14
802.20
M3
0.94
1.5
803.20
M3
2.43
2.5
800.20
802.30
M4
2.27
2.0
803.30
M3
2.43
2.5
20.0
30.0
30.0
35.0
10.0
11.0
10.0
13.0
9.0
14.0
800.30
802.40
M5
4.62
2.5
803.40
M4
5.66
3.0
800.40
40.0
66.0
25.0
16.0
16.0
Mass
Soft
kg
x 10-33
(Blue)
18.4
7.0
804.14
805.14
806.14
106.0
17.0
804.20
805.20
806.20
606.0
51.0
804.30
805.30
806.30
4230.0
108.0
804.40
805.40
806.40
Wrench
Med
Hard
(White)
(Red)
ELEMENT REF
PERFORMANCE (AT 20C)

Coupling Spider
Size
Rigidity
Duro
7
Misalignment
Angular
deg
Radial
mm
80 Blue
92 White
98 Red
0.10
20
80 Blue
92 White
98 Red
0.15
30
80 Blue
92 White
98 Red
40
80 Blue
92 White
98 Red
14
Speed
R.P.M
max
Torsional 5
Rate
Stiffness
deg/Nm Nm/rad
Backlash Torque Torque

Free
Nominal
Max
Torque
4
2 Maximum recommended tightening torque
Nm
Nm
Nm
3 Values apply to complete couplings with max. bores
0.67
1.12
1.90
1.34
2.24
3.80
4 Nominal Torque. Select a size where Nominal Torque exceeds

application torque x service factor (see page 6)
6.7
3.9
2.29
8.5
14.7
25.0
0.22
28000
3.37
2.05
1.22
17
28
47
0.45
1.80
2.93
4.85
3.60
6.00
9.70
0.20
19000
1.24
0.40
0.25
71
143
228
1.00
3.95
7.33
12.40
7.90
14.60
24.80
0.38
14000
0.34
0.17
0.10
170
344
573
2.40
4.85
9.80
16.70
9.70
19.60
33.40
40000
1 Maximum permissable hub penetration
5 Values apply at 50% nominal torque, measured shaft to shaft

with largest standard bores
6 Hubs can be provided with keyways or 'D bores
7 Spider Durometer is shore A hardness
STANDARD BORES
+0.03/-0mm
Coupling
Size
3.175
4.763
6.350
14

22
24
20
30
40
Bore ref.
14
16
18
19
20
9.525
10
12
12.700
14
15
15.875
16

28
31
32
35
36
38
40
41
42
Temperature Range
Hub sizes 14 - 30:

Hub size 40:
Membranes:
Fastener:
-40C to +80C
For short durations up to 100C
Al. Alloy 2024

Cast Aluminium LM9
Polyurethane
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Flex - P Double Loop Flexible Coupling

Size
steel zinc
plated hubs
Order Code
10
20
30
40
40
40*
Dimensions
stainless steel
hubs
047.10
049.10
047.20
049.20
047.30
049.30
047.40
049.40
050.40
Fasteners
Max Diameter
Length L
+/- 1.0
Bore length
Max Bores
Mass kg x 10-3
Size
27
27
7.9
9.53
25
M3
48
48
12.7
12.7
92
M4
54
55
16.0
16.0
124
M5
56
56
16.0
16.0
136
M6
56
56
16.0
16.0
136
M6
A/F
(mm)
Torque (Nm)
0.94
1.5
0.32
2.27
2.0
2.0
4.62
2.5
2.1
7.61
3.0
3.75
3.0
7.61
PERFORMANCE
max misalignment/displacement
Size
Max Torque 1
(Nm)
Max Torque 2
(Nm)
Angular deg
Radial mm
Hubs:
Axial +/- mm
Steel 230M07 pb Zn plated + clear passivate

or
Stainless Steel 303 S31 natural finish
10
0.5
0.8
10
2.6
4.5
20
1.8
15
3.2
7.5
Flexing Element:
Hytrel
Fastener:
Steel Hub: Alloy steel, black oiled
30
15
3.2
8.5
40
10
18
15
3.2
11
40*
2.5
4.5
15
3.2
11
Stainless Steel Hub: stainless steel
Temperature Range
Torque 1 = torque at maximum displacement

Torque 2 = torque at 1 deg. angular, 2mm axial and 0.5mm radial displacement
40C to +100C

3000 rev/min
STANDARD BORES*
Size
10
+0.05/-0mm
3
3.175
4.763
6.350
7.938
9.525
10
12
12.700
14
15
15.875
16

31
32
35
36
38
40
41
42
20
30
40
Bore Ref
14
16
18
19
20
22
24
27
28
* Couplings with dissimilar bores are non-standard
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Mag-link Magnetic Disc Coupling

High Energy Rare Earth Magnets
Smooth Running
Overload protection to 110%
Torsionally soft
Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical
isolation
Stainless Steel Hubs Type 416

Dimensions
Stainless Steel Hub
Size
Order Code
O.D.
O/A
Length
L
Recommended Hub Length

Air Gap
L1
Fasteners
Hub Dia
D
Max Bore
Mass* kg
x 10-3
40
MTD.40
44
35
4.75
15.0
20.6
0.11
50
MTD.50
50
35
4.75
15.0
28.5
12.7
0.17
60
MTD.60
60
43
4.75
19.8
38.1
19.0
0.30
70
MTD.70
73
56
4.75
25.4
51.0
25.4
0.58
Size Metric
Torque (Nm)
Inch**
A/F (mm)
inch
M4
1.05
2.0
#8-32
0.95
5/64
M5
2.1
2.5
#10-32
3/32
M5
2.1
2.5
#10-32
3/32
M5
2.1
2.5
#10-32
3/32
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TORQUE VS. AIR GAP
PERFORMANCE
7.0
40
Slip
Torque
(Nm)
Angular deg
Radial mm
0.34
0.45
6.35
max misalignment/displacement
70
6.0
50
0.68
0.79
6.35
60
1.02
1.13
6.35
70
1.81
2.15
6.35
5.0
Torque (Nm)
Size
Max
Running
Torque
(Nm)
60
4.0
3.0
2.0
50
1.0
40
0.0
0
*half coupling ** metric bores supplied with metric screws
Air Gap (mm)
STANDARD BORES
Size
40
+0.05/-0mm
3.175
6.35
7.938
10
11
12.7
14
15.875
19
19.05
22.225
25.4

33
36
38
42
46
47
50
53
50
60
70
Bore Ref
14
20
Also available unbored - use bore code 0000
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24
27
32
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plastic universal
joints and
teleshafts
Backlash-free up to 108 turns

Low mass
Low inertia
Corrosion resistant
No maintenance
Huco-Pol is a range of light duty, backlash-free universal joints and
teleshafts manufactured of acetal and non-ferrous metals.
They are suitable for intermittent applications where low mass,
corrosion resistance and electrical isolation are desirable.
Huco-Pol joints and teleshafts have only a fraction of the torque
capability of steel joints and are not intended to substitute for these
in the normal way.
Huco-Pols are used in business machines, food processing plant,
laboratory equipment and electro-medical apparatus among others.
Alternative polymers are available for high temperature operation.
Huco - Pol Plastic Universal Joints

L
L
L1
B1
B2
L2
L3
B1
B2
L2
L2
Type 101, 105, 601
L3
L2
Type 103, 603
SINGLE JOINTS - DIMENSIONS & ORDER CODES

1
Size
2
Brass
Plastic
Cross-piece Cross-piece
Dimensions
OD
L1
L2
19.1
3.3
5.3
Fasteners
L3
B1, B2
Max
Hub Ref
06
09
13
44
16
20
25
32
101.06
103.06
101.09
103.09
101.13
103.13
101.16
103.16
105.20
105.25
105.32
601.06
603.06
601.09
603.09
601.13
603.13
601.16
603.16
-
4.76
7.1
8.6
27.2
9.3
28.5
4.3
8.6
3.18
6.35
11.1
11.4
37.6
13.1
35.6
5.6
10.4
5.0
8.0
14.3
14.8
46.2
15.7
53.3
8.9
15.2
6.35
11.0
17.5
23.0
28.5
36.5
23.0
67.6
22.3
62.0
74.0
86.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
17.0
20.0
21.0
10.0
28.0
34.0
44.0
12.7
14
20
Moment of
inertia kgm2
x 10-8
Mass kg
x 10-3
0.3
0.2
1.1
1.0
4.0
4.0
13.5
12.6
14.3
11.9
44.6
38.0
32.3
18.3
136
122
147
463
1339
0.7
0.4
3.1
2.8
2.7
1.5
9.3
8.1
5.7
3.6
17.7
15.6
12.2
5.0
35.0
31.4
25.7
56
103
Size
Torque
(Nm)
A/F
(mm)
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M4
2.27
2.0
SINGLE JOINTS - PERFORMANCE (at 20C)

Brass Cross-piece 101, 103, 105
Plastic Cross-piece 601, 603
Size
Peak Torque
Nm
Static Break
Torque Nm
Torsional Rate
deg/Nm
Torsional
Stiffness
Nm/Rad
Peak Torque
Nm
Static Break
Torque Nm
Torsional Rate
deg/Nm
Torsional
Stiffness
Nm/Rad
Max
angular
compensation
@
1000 rev/min
06
09
13
16
20
25
32
0.11
0.36
0.85
1.6
2.8
5.6
10.7
0.45
1.9
4.5
6.8
17
34
72
19.7
6.8
3.2
1.7
0.94
0.51
0.25
2.9
8.4
18
34
61
112
229
0.09
0.6
0.7
1.0
-
0.3
1.5
2.5
5.0
-
22
6.8
3.6
2.8
-
2.6
8.4
16.0
20.0
-
45
45
45
45
40
40
40
Max axial
loading N
18
38
67
98
138
222
334
FOR STANDARD BORES SEE FACING PAGE
Operating Temperature Range
Bodies:
Acetal
- 20C to +60C
Cross-pieces:
Brass BS 2874 CZ121 (101, 103, 109, 111)

Nylon Glass filled (601, 603, 609, 611)
Bore Inserts:
Brass BS 2874 CZ121 (103, 111, 603, 611)

Al. Alloy 2014A T6 or AIECO 62 Sn T9 (105)
Fasteners:

1000 rev/min
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L1
L4
L4
B1
B2
B1
B2
2
L2
L3
L2
L2
L3
Type 109, 609
L2
Type 111, 611
DOUBLE JOINTS - DIMENSIONS & ORDER CODES

1
2
Brass
Plastic
Cross-piece Cross-piece
Size
Dimensions
OD
L1
L2
27.2
3.3
5.3
Fasteners
L3
Moment of
inertia
B1, B2 Max
kgm2
x 10-8
L4
Hub Ref
109.06
111.06
109.09
111.09
109.13
111.13
109.16
111.16
-
06
09
13
16
609.06
611.06
609.09
611.09
609.13
611.13
609.16
611.16
4.76
7.1
16.7
35.3
9.3
41.7
4.3
8.6
3.18
6.35
11.1
24.6
50.8
13.1
51.4
5.6
10.4
8.0
30.7
15.7
75.5
8.9
15.2
11.0
45.2
15.9
6.35
17.5
89.8
13.2
5.0
14.3
62.1
8.1
22.2
22.3
10.0
Mass kg
x 10-3
0.6
0.4
1.3
1.1
5.9
5.8
15.3
14.0
23.7
21.5
50.4
50.4
63.5
35.5
178.0
150.0
1.1
0.6
3.5
3.0
4.5
2.0
11.1
8.6
9.6
7.5
21.6
15.6
19.7
12.5
42.4
35.2
Size
Torque
(Nm)
A/F
(mm)
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M4
2.27
2.0
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SINGLE JOINTS - PERFORMANCE (at 20C)

Brass Cross-piece 109, 111
Plastic Cross-piece 609, 611
Size
Peak Torque
Nm
Static Break
Torque Nm
Torsional Rate
deg/Nm
Torsional
Stiffness
Nm/Rad
Peak Torque
Nm
Static Break
Torque Nm
Torsional Rate
deg/Nm
Torsional
Stiffness
Nm/Rad
Max
angular
compensation
@
1000 rev/min
06
09
13
16
0.08
0.16
0.59
1.3
0.34
1.9
3.4
6.8
81.9
13.3
8.1
4.5
0.7
4.3
7.1
12.6
0.08
0.16
0.59
1.0
0.3
1.5
2.5
5.0
115
17.3
10.4
7.5
0.5
3.3
5.5
7.6
90
90
90
90
Max radial
compensation
mm
5.6
9.1
10.9
15.5
STANDARD BORES
Size
06
09
Bore tolerences 101, 601, 109, 609 = +0.04/-0.0mm 103, 603, 111, 611 = +0.03/-0.0mm
3
3.175
4.763
6.350

13
16
20
9.525
10

25
12
12.700

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Bore Ref
Moulded bores only
14
16
18
Sleeved bores only
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19
20
22
24
28
Moulded or sleeved bores available
31
32
35
36
14
15.875
16
18
19
19.050
20
38
41
42
45
46
47
48

Constant velocity
The velocity ratio of single universal joints is not constant when the working
angle is greater than zero. Their geometry gives rise to sinusoidal
fluctuations at the output that increase with the working angle and which
vary between:
note
orientation
cos and sec
note
orientation
where = angular velocity

and = operating angle
For example, when the operating angle is 5, the maximum error is 0.4%;
at 7 it is 0.8%, and at 10 it is 1.5%. A motor shaft turning at a
constant 1000 rpm, driving through a single universal joint set at an
operating angle of 5, produces an output that fluctuates between 996 rpm
and 1004 rpm twice each revolution.
The fluctuations are cancelled out when using a double joint or two single
joints connected back to back.
To maintain constant velocity ratio, ensure that:

a) The orientation of two single joints is correct; the inboard forks should align
as in double joints.
b) The working angle of both joints, or both halves of a double joint, is the
same.
ADJUSTED TORQUE
Peak torque values apply when the working angle is zero. Adjusted torque takes account of dynamic loading at the bearings. To find adjusted torque, determine
application speed, torque and operating angle,
46
Then:
a) multiply speed x working angle
b) subtract the result from 10000
c) divide the answer into 10000
d) apply the result to the application torque.
eg. speed
= 400 rpm
application torque = 0.1Nm
working angle
= 20
Accordingly:
a) 400 rpm x 20
b) 10000 8000
c) 10000 / 2000
d) 5 x 0.1Nm
= 8000
= 2000
=5
= 0.5Nm
Select a joint where Peak Torque exceeds 0.5Nm, ie., size 13 or larger.
Note: To remain within the capacity of the joint, the result of speed x working angle must be less than 10000.
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Huco Teleshafts Plastic Universal Joints, Brass Cross Pieces & Tubes
*Nose bush optional.
Teleshafts are delivered with

nose bush parked here
Bond in place after cutting tube to length

L min / L max
L2
L2
B2
B1
S
Refs. 128 & 495

Joints sleeved with headed brass inserts fitted 2 screws per end
End A
(inner tube)
End B
(outer tube)
D
L min / L max
L2
L2
B2
B1
S
Typical
Refs. 130 & 497

Joints sleeved with metal inserts. Attach to shafts by cross-pinning or bonding

Teleshaft 1
Teleshaft options
size
Standard tubes
Wear-resistant tubes
self-colour brass
Niflor coated
09
13
16
20
25
32
teleshaft REF
128.09.240
495.09.240
128.13.300
495.13.300
128.16.450
495.16.450
130.20.464
497.20.464
130.25.500
497.25.500
130.32.564
497.32.564
11.1
14.3
17.5
23.0
28.5
36.5
Stroke
1.0
min
max
240
300
450
464
500
564
389
484
730
745
784
868
149
184
280
281
284
304
L2
2
13.1
15.7
22.3
17.0
20.0
21.0
B1, B2
max
Mass
Corresponding joints.
kg
x 103
3
5
36
6.35
58
10
168
12.70
241
14
457
20
827
For dimensions
see
103.09
103.13
103.16
105.20
105.25
105.32
A range of standard telescopes is available which can be shortened to achieve an infinite number of length/stroke
requirements. The lengths L min shown in the table above are the longest of the standard range in each size. Specific
lengths are produced by cutting an equal amount from both ends of the nearest standard size. See next page for
recommended procedure.
Custom Teleshaft assemblies can be factory made subject to minimum order quantities.
*The nose bush eliminates any torsional free play that may be apparent in the tubes due to working clearances.
Full details of the standard range and product order codes are available on request. Please ask for a Huco Teleshaft
data sheet.
STANDARD BORES
Teleshaft
size
3.175

09
13
16
20
25
32
Bore ref.
16
Corresponding
bore adaptor
B1, B2 +0.03 / 0mm

4

4.763

18
19
5

20
251
6.350
9.525
10

22
24
28
253
255
31
32
257
12
12.700 15.875
35
36

41
259
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes. See page 56 for details.
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16
19.050
20

42

47

48
260
261
1 Niflor is a proprietory PTFE impregnated

electroless nickel plating process.
2 Max shaft penetration
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Huco Teleshafts Plastic Universal Joints, Brass Cross Pieces & Tubes
Extensible drive shafts (teleshafts), are useful when the distance between
actuator and load varies during operation, or needs to accommodate
component variances, or when a quick disconnect facility is needed in the
drive line.
Huco teleshafts are in keeping with the light duty capabilities of plastics
universal joints and employ precision drawn square brass tubes as the
telescoping medium. These can easily be cut by the user to provide an

extensible drive shaft with customised dimensions.
There are 2 ways to arrive at a customised teleshaft: empirically (shown
below), or with tables that provide all necessary data on stroke and tube
lengths for teleshafts with and without nose bushes up to 520mm retracted
length.
L min
Outer tube
L8
Disengage the teleshaft, remove the nose bush parked on the inner tube
and keep it in case you need to use it later. Then lay the 2 halves of the
teleshaft side by side.
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L3
L8
09
13
16
20
25
32
8.6
10.4
15.2
17.0
20.0
21.0
3.2
4.3
6.1
8.2
10.3
18.0
L3
Inner tube
Empirical method (based on the retracted length).
Size
Now re-engage the tubes, taking care to orientate them correctly so that
the inboard forks of the joints are in the same plane, and retract the
teleshaft. The overall length should be as intended, and both tubes should
bottom out simultaneously.
Slide one half alongside the other so that overall length L min matches
the intended length of the teleshaft when fully retracted. With a felt tip
pen, draw a line across the outer tube at the point where this is level with
the inboard end of the universal joint.
If required, the nose bush can now be fitted by bonding it to the outer tube
with an instant adhesive, (factory fitted bushes are retained by a barbing
technique). The bush will add an amount equivalent to dimension L8 to
the retracted length. Cutting this amount from the outer tube will
reinstate the intended retracted length.
If you are sure that the teleshaft will satisfactorily extend the required
amount, cut the tube at the line.
The purpose of the nose bush is to eliminate any torsional free play that
may be apparent in the tubes due to working clearances.
Mark the inner tube in the same way, then add an amount equivalent to
dimension L3 for your teleshaft size and draw a second line. Cut the tube
at this second line.
How to order customised teleshafts
Teleshaft size
09
Teleshaft ref.
128
13
16
20
25
32
Please specify your teleshaft by completing the questionnaire.
L min
End A
End B
Bore diameter End A
.....................
Bore diameter End B
.....................
Fitted nose bush (end B only)
End A
495
497
Speed of rotation
L max
130
rpm
Please specify:
End B
L min
..................... and/or
L max
..................... and/or
Stroke S
.....................
If more than one parameter is

specified, which one is critical? .....................
Please quote ..................... pcs
Projected annual qtys .................. pcs
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adjustable
friction
clutches
Huco Vari-Tork are rotary friction devices with adjustable drag or slip
torque. Controlled slip takes place between the hub and housing
whenever the load exceeds the set torque.
Three sizes - up to 3Nm torque capacity
4 interface styles
Set screw or clamp connection
Compact proportions
Use as a torque limiter, tensioning, or overrun device
The construction is simple and robust and comprises a series of steel
clutch plates engaging a hub and a series of friction rings engaging a
housing. Pressure is brought to bear on the plates and friction rings
by an adjuster acting through a spring and pressure plate. The load
can be connected to either the steel inner hub or the aluminium
alloy housing.
As a torque limiter, Vari-Tork interrupts continuity between power
source and load when this reaches a pre-determined level.
As a tensioning device, Vari-Tork typically maintains tension in a
filament or tape winding operation by exerting drag on the feed
spool.
As an overrun device, Vari-Tork absorbs residual inertia of a motor
when the load is braked or reaches a terminal stop.
Vari-Tork Adjustable Friction Clutches

Size 16 Set Screw
Shaft Fixing
Size 25 Set Screw Shaft Fixing

L
21.97
21.95
B1
B1
B2
L1
5.0
Ref. 271 (2 plate)

279 (6 plate)
Basic clutch (thro bore)
L
D
B1
B2
L2
L1
Ref. 273 (2 plate)

281 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + sleeve adaptor
B1
B2
L2
L1
Ref. 277 (2 plate)

285 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + Oldham (set screw) coupling
L2
Ref. 267 (2 plate)

269 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + Oldham (clamp) coupling
Size 25 Clamp Shaft Fixing
50
21.97
21.95
B1
B1
B2
L1
5.0
Ref. 401 (2 plate)

409 (6 plate)
Basic clutch (thro bore)
L
D
B1
B2
L2
L1
Ref. 403 (2 plate)

411 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + sleeve adaptor
B1
B2
L2
L1
Ref. 407 (2 plate)

415 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + Oldham (set screw) coupling
L2
Ref. 397 (2 plate)

399 (6 plate)
Basic clutch + Oldham (clamp) coupling
Size 48 Set Screw Shaft Fixing

L
37.00
37.03
D B1
D B1
B2
L1
Ref. 279
Basic Clutch (thro bore)
L2
Ref. 281
Basic Clutch + sleeve adaptor
D B1
B2
L1
L2
Ref. 285
Basic Clutch + Oldham (set screw) coupling
B2
D B1
L1
L2
Ref. 269
Basic Clutch + Oldham (clamp) coupling

Housing, adjuster ring, adaptors: Al. Alloy AEICO 62Sn T9
Irridite NCP finish
Hub:
Steel, heat treated
Clutch plates:
Size 25 Steel, heat treated

Size 48 Brass
Bearings:
Sintered bronze
Fasteners:
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Size &
Model
Set
Screw
Hub
Clamp
Hub
L1
L2
B1 max
Fasteners at B1 end
Screw
Torque
Nm
B2
max
Wrench
Fasteners at B2 end
Screw
Torque
Nm
mm
CLUTCH REF
16
311.16
267.25
271.25
273.25
277.25
25
2-PLATE
269.25
279.25
281.25
285.25
25
6-PLATE
269.48
279.48
48
6-PLATE 381.48
285.48
397.25
401.25
403.25
407.25
399.25
409.25
411.25
415.25
-
mm
2
16.0
25.8
25.8
25.8
25.8
48.0
26.0
46.5
26.4
36.0
46.5
54.5
34.4
44.0
54.5
53.4
32.4
42.5
53.4
60.8
40.7
50.3
60.8
102.0
65.0
83.0
102.0
5.0
25.0
thro
25.0
25.0
33.0
thro
33.0
33.0
31.0
thro
31.0
31.0
39.0
thro
39.0
39.0
65.0
thro
65.0
65.0
7.0
8.6
9.0
8.6
8.6
9.0
8.6
8.6
9.0
8.6
8.6
9.0
8.6
16.7
16.0
16.7
Wrench
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
2.43
2.5
M3
0.94
1.5
M3
2.43
2.5
16
M6
7.60
3.0
4
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
20
20
20
20
M3
M3
M4
M4
M3
M4
M4
M3
M4
M4
M3
M4
M4
M4
M5
M5
0.94
2.43
2.27
2.27
2.43
2.27
2.27
2.43
2.27
2.27
2.43
2.27
2.27
5.66
4.62
4.62
1.5
2.5
2
2
2.5
2
2
2.5
2
2
2.5
2
2
3
2.5
2.5
Max Moment Mass

drag of inertia
kg
kgm2
torque
x
10-3
x 10-8
Ncm
3
3
0.5
30
416
242
382
425
508
317
441
511
529
312
451
516
617
381
530
590
8037
5548
7135
8037
53
53
132
132
300
14
58
37
50
58
68
47
60
69
68
48
60
69
79
58
71
80
390
278
350
390
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PERFORMANCE DATA
Size
Size 16
Power dissipation at 20C

2-PLATE
6-PLATE
0.5 watt
Backlash
Max surface temperature
Max speed continuous slip
0 max
80 C
1000 rpm
Size 25
Size 48
7 watts
8.6 watts
18 watts
2 max
80 C
1000 rpm
zero
80 C
600 rpm
STANDARD BORES
B1,B2 + 0.03/-0mm
4
Size 16
Size 25
Size 48
At B1 end
At B1 end
6.350
7.938

10
12
12.700
14
15.875
16
18
19
19.050
20

31
32
35
36
38
41
42
45
46
47
48

At B1 end
At B2 end
At B1 end
At B1 end
Bore ref.
9.525
22
Corresponding
bore adaptor
22
24
253
27
28
255
257
259
Diameters for which a bore adaptor is shown can be adapted to smaller shaft sizes. See page 56 for details
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260
261

How to install Vari-Tork
Vari-Tork characteristics
BASIC CLUTCH REFS. 271, 279, 401 & 409
The characteristics of dry plate clutches favour those applications which can
tolerate relatively imprecise drag torques. Three tendencies should be noted:
Controlled slip occurs between pulley and shaft.

Motor, gearbox, or other
externally supported shafts can
pass thro' hollow hub.
Pulley (or gear, etc.)

bonded to register. Press
fits not permissible.
Please enquire for clutch/pulley

assemblies.
BASIC CLUTCH + SLEEVE ADAPTOR REFS. 273, 281, 403 & 411
Controlled slip occurs between LH & RH shafts. Clutch orientation not
important, supported shaft may be entered either end.
Small spools, paddles, knobs, etc.
can be attached after fitting a
suitable stub shaft. Side loads
must be minimal. Avoid
connecting both ends of this
clutch to externally supported
shafts.
Motor, gearbox, or
other externally
supported shaft
BREAKAWAY TORQUE
After a period during which no slipping has taken place, the breakaway torque
can be up to 21 / 2 times the set value.
TORQUE DECAY
There is an inverse relationship between clutch temperature and slipping torque.
The slipping torque reduces from the set value as the power being dissipated
causes the clutch temperature to rise. When slipping continuously, torque settles
at approximately 70% of the value set on a new clutch and at approximately
80% of the value set on a used clutch. This characteristic is not speeddependent.
SPEED RELATED TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS

Variations in slipping speed cause a momentary increase in the prevailing output
torque. The clutches behave more consistently at high speed/low torque than at
low speed/high torque. High speed in this instance starts at approximately 500 rpm.
Where applications call for sustained slipping, the housing temperature should
be maintained below 80C. Clutches mounted concentrically within pulleys,
gear wheels, etc. will be more effective at dissipating heat generated during
slipping.
CALCULATING FOR POWER DISSIPATION
BASIC CLUTCH + FLEXIBLE COUPLING - REFS. 267, 269, 277,

285, 397, 399, 407 & 415 Controlled slip occurs between LH & RH shafts.
Given the slipping speed in rpm and the drag torque in Nm, the following
equation can be used for calculating the power dissipation in watts (W).
W=
Nm rpm
9.55
Locking ring
52
In some circumstances it is possible for the adjuster ring to unscrew during

operation. The adjuster ring can be secured by fitting locking ring ref. 294.25.
Motor, gearbox, or other externally supported shafts
Removing the adjuster ring

Locking ring
5.0
order ref.
294.25
1) If this should be necessary, be sure to replace the pressure plate first, then the
spring washers. Ensure that the topmost friction ring is fully engaged with
the splines. A disengaged friction ring will cause the clutch to malfunction.
31.2 swept dia
2) To remove the adjuster ring, first remove the clamp. With set screw hubs the
adjuster ring cannot be removed if the set screws protrude above the hub
diameter. Flatting or dimpling of shafts is recommended and may be
necessary with shafts larger than 6.35 to avoid the screws fouling the
adjuster ring.
Waved washers
Fit locking ring flush with end of housing as shown. Lightly
tension locking screw to secure the adjuster.
Wrench size 1.5
Two waved washers are fitted to these clutches. In some instances, better torque
control may result from removing one of them, particularly when working in the
lower torque ranges.
Construction - Size 25 Vari-Tork

Adjuster ring
O ring seal & adjuster ring thread lock

Sintered bearings
both ends
END B1
Set screw hub
Sectional view of 6-plate Vari-Tork Ref. 279.25 Shafts are secured by set screws accessed
through radial holes in the adjuster ring.
END B1
Clamp hub
Sectional view of 6-plate Vari-Tork Ref. 409.25 Shafts are secured by a split hub and ring
clamp method which does not score the shafts.
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bevel
gearboxes
Huco L-Box miniaturised right-angle drives offer 2 alternative

specifications to meet the need for a standard component with
differing levels of application and economy.
Both models feature two counterbored clearance holes for
conventional chassis mounting and a tapped insert below each shaft
for vertical mounting. Both models have a 1:1 ratio. Max backlash 2.
Gear cases are injection moulded in filled Nylon 6.6 for low moisture
take-up, low thermal expansion and rigidity.
Huco T-Box miniaturised right-angle drives offer 2 ratios and 3 shaft
configurations. Features include:
Straight cut bevel gears, case hardened and cross-pinned to shafts.
Double shielded carbon steel deep groove input bearings.
Aluminium carriers precisely size the sintered output bearings and
maximise heat dissipation.
Gear case injection moulded in filled Nylon 6.6 for low moisture take
up, low thermal expansion and rigidity.
Ground steel shafts throughout, treated for hardness, strength and
corrosion resistance.
Lifetime lubrication enhanced by grease control ribs.
Bevel Gearboxes
Huco L-Box
HUCO L-BOX REF. 332.31.2

Hardened steel gears bonded to ground and hardened steel
shafts. Sintered bronze bearing system. Gearbox and bearings
lubricated for life.
Shaft 4.000 / 3.988

30.5
18.7
17.6
8.7
Electrical isolation between shafts and housing.
Locating register
12.7 / 12.6
Suitable for manual, and short term drive applications.

Max torque 0.68 Nm.
30.5
Mass 41 g.
17.6
12.0
20.7
8.7
5.3
HUCO L-BOX REF. 333.31.3

19.8
Brass insert threaded M3 x 0.5

Screws not supplied
2 thro' holes 3.7

c/bored 7.4 x 5.0
deep both sides
Acetal gears moulded onto ground and hardened steel shafts.

Sintered bronze bearing system. Gearbox and bearings
lubricated for life.
20.7
Electrical isolation between input/output shafts and between

shafts and housing.
13.0
Suitable for manual, and short term drive applications.

12.0
Max torque 0.11 Nm.

Mass 37 g.
3.4
5.0 max permissible
screw penetration
Huco T-Box
54
89.0
19.5
Brass inserts threaded

M3 x 0.5.
Max screw penetration 5.0
30.2
50.0
19.5
19.0
Flange detail
on A
19.0
19.0
59.9
40.6
4 holes
4.0
28.6
19.0
28.6
Input shaft
19.5
All shafts
5.000 / 4.982
A
Alternative face mounting available (not shown). Please
enquire for details
Configuration
Total
Max
nr. of input speed
shafts
Max
power
kW
Max backlash Output torque

Nm
Ratio
Mass
g
T-Box
ref.
0.34
1:1
115
335.50.11
0.68
2:1
130
335.50.12
0.34
1:1
115
336.50.11
0.68
2:1
130
336.50.12
0.34
1:1
115
337.50.11
CAUTION
337.50.12
Gears may bind if gearbox is dropped on either of its shafts.

Avoid endwise blows to shafts.
1500
rpm
0.053
2
0.68
2:1
130
To adapt shafts for larger bores, specify

Huco-Lok adaptor 253.20 for 6.35 bores
or 254.20 for 8 bores.
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bore
adaptors
Bore adaptors offer a convenient way of adapting a coupling to a

variety of shaft diameters, typically at the R & D stage. A range of
motor options, for example, can be accommodated with one
coupling and a selection of Huco-Loks.
When fitted to set screw hubs, adaptors prevent the screws from
scoring the shafts and permit repeated re-positioning and easy
removal of the coupling.
The adaptors feature a feathered head which sits in the chamfer at
the bore entry and prevents over-insertion.
Huco-Lok Metallic (non insulating) & glass fibre (insulating) bore adaptors
L
Cat ref.
251
253
*254
255
257
259
260
261
262
263
6.35
10
12.7
16
20
25.4
28
4.3
6.6
5.8
8.1
8.1
10.7
13.2
20
20
25
to fit bores
coded
20
24
28
28
32
36
42
48
53
54
minor
B
S
S
45
Bore For optimum fastening, install

HUCO-LOK bore adaptors as shown.
'S' represents screws in set screw hub.
'T' represents tangential screw in clamp
hub.
'F' shows recommended orientation of
flatted shaft in set screw hub.
56
Note that both traction and

concentricity may be affected
when using an adaptor. For best
results shafts with h6 tolerance or
better, are recommended.
Undersized shafts become
progressively less effective. For
similar reasons, flatted shafts
with more than 1/4 of their
diameter removed are not
recommended.
Adaptor ref.
251.11
253.11
251.14
253.14
254.14
255.14
3.048
251.15
253.15
254.15
255.15
3.175
251.16
253.16
254.16
255.16
251.18
253.18
254.18
255.18
257.18
4.763
253.19
254.19
255.19
257.19
253.20
254.20
255.20
257.20
259.20
254.22
255.22
257.22
259.22
260.22
6.350
257.24
259.24
260.24
257.25
259.25
260.25
7.938
257.27
259.27
260.27
261.27
257.28
259.28
260.28
261.28
259.30
260.30
261.30
9.525
259.31
260.31
261.31
262.31
10
259.32
260.32
261.32
262.32
11
260.33
261.33
262.33
12
260.35
261.35
262.35
263.35
12.700
260.36
261.36
262.36
263.36
14
260.38
261.38
262.38
263.38
15
261.40
262.40
263.40
15.875
261.41
262.41
263.41
16
261.42
262.42
263.42
18
261.45
262.45
263.45
19
262.46
263.46
19.050
262.47
263.47
20
262.48
263.48
22
262.49
263.49
22.225
262.50
263.50
24
263.51
25
263.52
25.400
material
263.53
brass
aluminium alloy
Major diameter D is toleranced 0.013 / 0.050mm

Minor diameter B is toleranced +0.03 / 0mm
* Short adaptor 254 is used with couplings as indicated in the standard bores tables. Use 255 for all other 8mm bores.
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Formulae
and Conversion
Factors for
Motion Transfer
Formulae and Conversion Factors

SI base units
Quantity
length
mass
time
electric current
Thermodynamic temperature
luminous intensity
International System(SI)
Unit Symbol
m
kg
s
A
K
cd
Name
metre
kilogram
second
ampere
kelvin
candela
letter symbols and SI units in power transmission engineering

Symbol
Quantity
Mechanics
E
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SI Unit
Symbol
F
G (W)
J
M (T)
m
P
p
torque
mass
power
pressure
Nm
kg
W
Pa
metre squared
Newton metre
kilogram
watt
pascal
W (E)
density (mas density)

stress
work (energy)
kg/m3
Pa
J
pascal
joule
efficiency
coefficient of friction
1
1
Formulae
International System(SI)
Imperial System (FPS)
power
Lifting motion
m.g.v
P = . 1000
Lifting motion
W.v
P = . 33000
Linear motion
Fr . v
P=
1000
Linear motion
Fr . v
P=
33000
P=
M.n
9550
M-F.r
9550 . P
P=
MF r P n -
n
Torque in Nm
Force in N
Radius of lever in m
Power in kW
Rotational speed in
1/min or r/min
Fr =
.W
Rotary motion
M.n
5250
P=
P - Power in kW
Fr - Frictional resistance in N
P - Power in hp
Fr - Frictional resistance in lbf
m - Mass in kg
W - Weight in lb
g - Acceleration of free fall
g - Acceleration of free fall

(9.81) in m/s2
v - Velocity in m/s
- Efficiency in decimals
- Coefficient of friction
v - Velocity in ft/min
- Efficiency in decimals
- Coefficient of friction
M - Torque in Nm
M - Torque in lbf . ft
n - Rotational speed in
1/min or r/min
MF r P n -
Torque in lbf . ft
Force in lbf
Radius of lever in ft
Power in hp
Rotational speed in
rpm
W=
rpm
W-F.s
j . n2
WK2 . n2
W=
182.5
5880
WF s mg -
Work (energy) in Nm = Ws = J
Force in N
Length of path in m
Mass in kg
Acceleration of free fall
(9.81) in m/s2
J - Moment of inertia in kgm2
1/min or r/min
WF s mg -
Work (energy) in lb . ft
Force in lbf
Length of path in ft
Mass in kg
Acceleration of free fall
(9.81) in m/s2
WK2-Flywheel effect lb . ft2
rpm
acceleration or braking time

ta =
J.n
WK2 . n
ta =
9.55. Ma
ta - Acceleration or
braking time in s
J - Moment of inertia in kgm2
1/min or r/min
Ma- Acceleration or
braking torque in Nm
308. Ma
ta - Acceleration or
braking time in s
WK2-Flywheel effect in kgm2
rpm
Ma- Acceleration or
braking torque in lb . ft
moment of inertia
Solid Cylinder
Solid Cylinder
2
J = 1 . m . r ext
2
. W . r2 ext
WK2 = 1
2
1 . 1000 . . . l . d4ext
J = 32
. . l . d4ext
WK2 = 32
J = 98 . l . d4ext
= 0.1 . l . d4ext
Hollow Cylinder
1 . m . (r
J= 2
(9.81) in m/s2
5250 . P
P=
W-F.s=m.g.s
pascal
Newton
Newton
kilogram
Rotary motion
M-F.r
work
Pa
N
N
kgm2
.m.g
torque
Name
modulus of elasticity
(Youngs modulus)
force
weight
moment of inertia
Fr =
Imperial System (FPS)
ext +
Hollow Cylinder
r int)
. W . (r2 ext + r2 int)

WK2 = 1
2
1 . 1000 . . . l (d4ext - d4int)

J = 32
. . l (d4ext - d4int)
WK2 = 32
= 98 . . l (d4ext - d4int)
= 0.1 . . l (d4ext - d4int)
torsional stiffness and resonant frequency

CT (FR x 2 )2
1 + 1
JM + JL
FR 1 x
2
1 + 1
JM + JL
x CT
Where
CT = torsional stiffness
(Nm/rad);
JM = motor inertia (kgm2)
FR = resonant frequency (Hz)
JL = load inertia (kgm2)
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Formulae and Conversion Factors

force
1N
1kp
1p
1tonf (UK)
1lbf
1ozf
N
1
9.807
9.81 x 10-3
9964
4.448
-
=
=
=
=
=
=
kp
0.1020
1
1 x 10-3
1016
0.4536
28.4 x 10-3
p
102.0
1000
1
1.02 x 106
453.6
28.35
tonf (UK)
100.4 x 10-6
0.984 x 10-3
0.984 x 10-6
1
0.5 x 10-6
27.9 x 10-6
lbf
0.2248
2.205
2.2 x 10-3
2240
1
62.5 x 10-3
ozf
3.597
35.27
35.3 x 10-3
35.8 x 103
16
1
velocity
1km/h
m/min
1m/s
1mile/h
1ft/min
1ft/s
1in/s
km/h
1
0.06
3.6
1.609
18.3 x 10-3
1.097
91 x 10-3
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
m/min
16.667
1
60
26.82
0.3048
18.288
1.524
m/s
0.2778
16.7 x 10-3
1
0.4470
5.08 x 10-3
0.3048
25.4 x 10-3
mile/h
0.6214
37.3 x 10-3
2.237
1
11.4 x 10-3
0.6818
56.8 x 10-3
ft/min
54.68
3.281
196.85
88
1
60
5
ft/s
0.9113
54.7 x 10-3
3.281
1.467
16.7 x 10-3
1
83.3 x 10-3
in/s
10.936
0.656
39.37
17.6
0.2
12
1
torque
1Nm
Ncm
1kgfm
1lbf.ft
1lbf.in
1ozf.in
Nm
1
0.01
9.8067
1.356
0.1129
7.062 x 10-3
=
=
=
=
=
=
Ncm
100
1
980.67
135.6
11.29
0.7062
kgfm
0.10197
1.02 x 10-3
1
0.1383
11.5 x 10-3
0.72 x 10-3
lbf.ft
0.73756
7.376 x 10-3
7.233
1
83.3 x 10-3
5.21 x 10-3
lbf.in
8.8507
88.5 x 10-3
86.796
12
1
62.5 x 10-3
ozf.in
141.61
1.4161
1389
192
16
1
power
1kW
1PS
1hp
1kgfm/s
1ft.lbf/s
=
=
=
=
=
kW
1
0.7355
0.7457
9.81 x 10-3
1.36 x 10-3
PS
1.360
1
1.014
13.33 x 10-3
1.84 x 10-3
hp
1.341
0.9863
1
13.15 x 10-3
1.82 x 10-3
kgfm/s
102.0
75
76.04
1
0.1383
ft.lbf/s
737.6
542.5
550
7.233
1
kgfm2 (GD2)
4
1
0.1686
39.23
5.423
lb.ft2(WK2)
23.73
5.933
1
232.7
32.17
kpms2
0.102
25 x 10-3
4.30 x 10-3
1
0.1383
ft lbf s2
0.7376
0.1844
31.1 x 10-3
7.233
1
moment of inertia and other flywheel effects

1kgm (mr )
1kgfm2 (GD2)
1lb.ft2(WK2)
1kpms2
1ft lbf s2
2
=
=
=
=
=
kgm2 (mr2)
1
0.25
42.1 x 10-3
9.807
1.356
length
1mm
1m
1in
1ft
1yd
1km
1mile
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mm
1
1000
25.4
304.8
914.4
-
m
0.001
1
0.0254
0.3048
0.9144
1000
1,609
in
0.3937
39.370
1
12
36
39,370.07
63,346.45
ft
0.0033
3.2808
0.0833
1
3
3,280.83
5,278.87
yds
0.00109
1.0936
0.0277
0.3333
1
1,093.613
1,759.623
km
0.001
0.0000254
0.000304
0.000914
1
1.609
miles
0.0006215
0.0000158
0.0001894
0.000568
0.6215
1
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Merchant Drive
Hertford
Hertfordshire SG13 7BL
T: +44 (0)1992 501900
F: +44 (0)1992 500035
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The Company & Its Products

Whether the accent is on high torsional stiffness, generous

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SELECTING FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS

HIGH PERFORMANCE COUPLINGS

GENERAL PURPOSE MOTION CONTROL COUPLINGS

LIGHT POWER DRIVE COUPLINGS

PLASTIC UNIVERSAL JOINTS & TELESHAFTS

ADJUSTABLE FRICTION CLUTCHES

FORMULAE & CONVERSION FACTORS

Certificate No. GB00304

Precision couplings with

Precision couplings with

General purpose single piece More flexible than

Unique coupling design

High-end servo drives, pulse

High-end servo drives, pulse

Stepper and servo drives,

Stepper drives, encoders,

Up to 5000 rpm in standard

Up to 5000 rpm in standard Up to 5000 rpm in standard

Up to 5000 rpm in standard

Peak torque largest size

No, unless used with

No, unless used with

No, unless used with

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or set screw

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or Set Screw

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Double Loop type

Light duty plastic universal

Unique, general purpose

High torque capacity and

Small 90 drives encased

Encoder, resolver, tacho,

Light power drives, pumps

Light power drives where

Friction clutches interrupt

L-box offers a compact

Up to 1500 rpm for

See General Description above

Set Screw, Bonding, or

Clamp or Set Screw

Peak torque largest size

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or Set Screw

Clamp or Set Screw

Selecting Flexible Couplings

Selecting the ideal

In the simplest of terms a couplings

The choice of couplings available to todays engineers can be daunting,

Several factors should always be taken

2 Does the coupling provide adequate misalignment protection?

Peak torque must be greater than application torque x service factor