Thomas® Disc Couplings • Installation and Maintenance

Thomas® Disc Couplings • Installation and Maintenance

Type CMR & AMR w/NHR Hubs • Sizes 162 thru 1300 (Page 1 of 17)

Type CMR & AMR W/NHR Hubs • Sizes 162-1300 (Page 1 of 17)

This is the Original Document in English Language

Figure 1 - Thomas CMR and AMR Couplings

1. General Information

1.1 Thomas CMR and AMR Couplings are designed to provide a mechanical connection between the rotating shafts of mechanical equipment, using flexible disc
elements to accommodate inherent misalignment while transmitting the power and torque between the connected shafts or flywheel.

1.2 These instructions are intended to help you install and maintain your Thomas CMR and AMR couplings. Please read these instructions prior to installing the
coupling, and prior to maintenance on the coupling and connected equipment. Keep these instructions near the coupling installation and available for review
by maintenance personnel. For special engineered couplings, Rexnord may provide an engineering drawing containing installation instructions that take
precedence over this document.

1.3 Rexnord owns the copyright of this material. These Installation and Maintenance instructions may not be reproduced in whole or in part for competitive
purposes.

1.4 Symbol descriptions:

Danger of injury to persons.

Damages on the machine possible.

Pointing to important items.

Hints concerning explosion protection.

2. Safety and Advice Hints

DANGER!

2.1. Safety should be a primary concern in all aspects of coupling installation, operation, and maintenance.

2.2. Do not make contact with the coupling when it is rotating and/or in operation.

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2.3. Because of the possible danger to person(s) or property from accidents which may result from improper use or installation of these products, it is extremely
important to follow the proper selection, installation, maintenance and operational procedures.

2.4. Installation should be carried out by skilled personnel only. All personnel involved in the installation, service, operation, maintenance, and repair of this
coupling and the connected equipment must read, understand, and comply with these Installation and Maintenance instructions. The Installation and
Maintenance instructions and assembly drawing, if provided, must be at hand at the installation site.

PRECAUTION

For this coupling to meet the ATEX requirements, you must precisely follow these installation and maintenance instructions, and the supplement form 0005-08-49-01.
This supplement outlines the ATEX requirements. If the operator does not follow these instructions, the coupling will immediately be considered non-conforming to
ATEX.

2.5. All rotating power transmission products are potentially dangerous and can cause serious injury. They must be properly guarded in compliance with OSHA,
ANSI, ATEX, European machine safety standards and other local standards. It is the responsibility of the user to provide proper guarding.

2.6. The coupling should be stored in a dry corrosion protected environment, free from external loads (for example by stacking) to prevent damage which may
cause a hazard when the coupling is put into service.

2.7. For ATEX requirements the guard must have a minimum of 12.7 mm (1/2 in) radial clearance to the coupling outside diameter and allow for proper ventilation.

2.8. All conductive parts of the equipment should be connected in such a way that hazardous electrical potential differences cannot occur. In case insulated metal
parts could be charged thus becoming a potential ignition source, earth connections must be provided.

2.9. Make sure to disengage the electrical power and any other sources of potential energy before performing work on the coupling.

2.9.1. Proper lockout-tag out procedures must be followed to safeguard against unintentional starting of the equipment.

2.9.2. Do not make contact with the coupling when it is rotating and/or in operation.

2.9.3. All work on the coupling must be performed when the coupling is at rest under no load.

2.10. Packaging material can generate electrostatic charges. It may then become an explosive hazard. It must be removed from the coupling outside any hazardous
areas.

2.11. Do not start or jog the motor, engine, or drive system without securing the coupling components. If the equipment is started with only a hub attached, the hub
must be properly mounted and ready for operation, with the key and set screw (if included) fastened. When the full coupling assembly is started, all fasteners
and hardware must be completely and properly secured. Do not run the coupling with loose fasteners.

2.12. Use explosive environment appropriate tools only, for more information see DIN EN 1127-1:2008:02, Annex A.

2.13. The coupling may only be used in accordance with the technical data provided in the Thomas catalog for the Type CMR and AMR couplings. Customer
modifications and alterations to the coupling are not permissible.

2.14. All spare parts for service or replacement must originate from or be approved by Rexnord.

Caution: Air driven wrenches for assembly are not permitted to avoid the potential of excessive speed and
heat buildup that may lead to thread damage during assembly.

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3. Components and Part Numbers

Figure 2 - Thomas Series CMR Coupling Components (AMR Couplings use a Hub at each end, with no Flywheel Adapter)

Note: Coupling component numbers above correspond to the component numbers in the column headers of Table 1.

Thomas CMR and AMR couplings may be delivered from the factory assembled (for shipment only) or not assembled. If assembled, the locknuts are not fully
tightened. Examine the parts to assure there is no visible damage. If the coupling is assembled, remove the locknuts, bolts and washers that attach the hub(s)
to the disc packs. Remove the hub(s). Leave the disc packs attached to the center ring and the flywheel adapter (when used). Prior to operation the disc pack
locknuts (Item 6) will be tightened to the specifications shown in Table 5.

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Figure 3- NHR hub subassembly and components.

Thomas NHR hub subassembly will be delivered from the factory assembled, locknuts are not fully tightened and bore to shaft fit will be in clearance.
Prior to operation the NHR cap-screws (Item 1.3) will be tightened to the specifications shown in Table 3.

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Table 1 Part Numbers and Quantity Required

4 1 1 3 Disc Pack 2 Parts Kits contain all Bolts, Locknuts, and
NHR Assembly (1 assembly)
Size of Hub 1 NHR Hub Center Ring (2 per Coupling) Washers for one complete coupling.
Flywheel
AMR/CMR Rough Bored Rough Bored (1 per Coupling) Tomaloy Stainless Parts Kit** Bolts Locknuts Washers Hub Outer Ring Capscrews
SAP Material No. SAP Material No. SAP Material No. SAP Material No. SAP Material No. SAP Material No. 5 6 7 1.1 1.2 1.3
Coupling Adapter
(Legacy Part No.) (N/A) (Legacy Part No.) (Legacy Part No.) (Legacy Part No.) (Legacy Part No.) Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity
10017913 10291705 40008306 10016208 10014425 10035220
162 12 12 12 1 1 8
(811410) N/A (811050) (710663) (310663) (021396)
10014454 10291706 10028064 10014078 10016209 10035221
200 12 12 12 1 1 8
(322058) N/A (120959) (210665) (710665) (021397)
10015594 10291707 10028065 10014100 10182843 10035222
225 16 16 16 1 1 8
(622050) N/A (320960) (210984) (610984) (021398)
10014453 10291708 40008304 10010196 10182842 10035223
262 16 16 16 1 1 8
(322047) N/A (720826) (010985) (210985) (021399)
10028101 10291709 10016242 10010195 10182841 10035224
312 16 16 16 1 1 8
(021395) N/A (720752) (010957) (210957) (021400)
10016244 10291710 10028067 10017911 10010194 10035225
350 16 16 16 1 1 8
(721392) N/A (820897) (810952) (010952) (021401)
10017999 10291711 10028068 10014771 10128534 10035226
375 16 16 16 1 1 8
(921797) N/A (921373) (410943) (610943) (021402)
10014141 10291712 40008297 10017912 10010197 10035227
425 16 16 16 1 1 8
(221838) N/A (321377) (810986) (010986) (021403)
10028269 10291713 10013927 10014102 10014773 10035230
450 16 16* 16 1 1 8
Made to Customer's Specifications.

(122088) N/A (121376) (210987) (410987) (021404)

10014452 10291714 40008308 10014796 10015593 10035231
500 16 16* 16 1 1 8
One per Coupling,

(321936) N/A (920941) (420735) (620735) (021405)

10010326 10291715 40008309 10012485 10014429 10035232
550 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(021647) N/A (930642) (110962) (310962) (021406)
10013924 10291716 40008311 10016214 10017974 10035233
600 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(120943) N/A (937205) (710959) (910959) (021407)
10146543 10291717 40008307 10010509 10014797 10035234
700 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(820881) N/A (830400) (031285) (420803) (021408)
10102022 10291718 10082374 10016243 10017998 10035235
750 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(421020) N/A (130597) (721021) (921021) (021409)
10106427 10291719 10100700 10010510 10014140 10044126
800 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(520890) N/A (330562) (031286) (220851) (036954)
10137569 10291720 10102038 10017937 10010322 10044127
850 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(630459) N/A (430458) (820793) (020793) (036955)
10038850 10291721 10030305 10010511 10010323 -
925 16 16* 16 1 1 8
(030123) N/A (002232) (031287) (020958) -
N/A N/A N/A 10138853 -
1000 16 16 16 1 1 8
(002216) N/A (002220) (721034) -
N/A N/A N/A 10102023 -
1100 16 16 16 1 1 8
(002222) N/A (002226) (421151) -
Not �Available
N/A N/A N/A 10106429 10121594
1200 16 16 16 1 1 8
(002235) N/A (002240) (521630) (603591)
N/A N/A N/A 10101962 -
1300 16 16 16 1 1 8
(008671) N/A (015963) 411734 -

* These locknuts are cadmium plated.

**Use this kit when replacing original Thomas round, conventional disc packs (non-Tpack). For more information on the benefits of the Tpack replacement option, contact
Rexnord.

4. Hub Mounting
DANGER!
Be sure to disengage the electrical power and any other sources of
energy before you perform work on the hub and coupling assembly.

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4.1 Examine the coupling assembly to insure there is no visible damage.

4.2 Clean the hub bores and shafts using lint free cloth. Remove any nicks or burrs.

4.3 When assembled, the key(s) should have a close side-to-side fit in the keyway in both the hub and shaft, with a slight clearance over the top of the key.

Caution: When heating hubs is required, use of an oven is preferred and an open flame is not recommended. If flame heating is
considered mandatory, it is important to provide uniform heating to avoid distortion and excessive temperature. A thermal stick
(crayon marker) applied to the hub surface will help determine the hub temperature.

DANGER!
Touching hot hubs causes burns and blistering.
Wear safety gloves to avoid contact with hot surfaces.

5. Straight Bore with Clearance/Slip Fit

Caution: Clearance/Slip Fits are not recommended for use with AMR/CMR couplings when the application includes reversing
torque loads, in which AMR/CMR couplings are generally applied.

5.1 Install the key(s) in the shaft.

5.2 Check to be sure that the set screw(s) in the hub does not protrude into the keyway and/or the bore. If needed, loosen the set screw to provide clearance
during assembly.

5.3 Slide the hub up the shaft to the desired axial position.

5.4 Assemble and tighten the set screw(s) using a calibrated torque wrench to the values shown in Table 2 below.

ATTENTION! Never use two set screws with one on top of the other in the same tapped hole.

Table 2 – Set Screw Tightening Torque

Set Screw Internal Hex Set Screw Internal Hex
Thread Size Size Thread Size Size
Inch In-lb ft-lb Nm inch Inch In-lb ft-lb Nm inch
1/4-20 66 6 7 1/8 3/8-16 240 20 27 3/16
1/4-28 76 6 9 1/8 3/8-24 276 23 31 3/16
5/16-18 132 11 15 5/32 1/2-13 600 50 68 1/4
5/16-24 144 12 16 5/32 1/2-20 660 55 75 1/4

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6. Straight Bore with Interference Fit

6.1. Accurately measure the bore and shaft diameters to assure proper fit.

6.2. Install the key(s) in the shaft.

6.3. Heat the hub in an oven until the bore is sufficiently larger than the shaft.

6.3.1. 350°F (177°C) is usually sufficient for carbon steel hubs. Do not exceed 500°F (260°C).

6.3.2. Higher temperatures may be required for higher interference fit levels where alloy steel hubs may be encountered. A general rule to consider is that
for every 160°F increase in temperature, steel will expand 0.001 inch for every inch of shaft diameter (or .029 mm/100°C). When calculating
temperatures, also consider additional expansion to provide clearance and allow for a loss of heat and subsequent shrinkage during the handling
process.

6.4. With the hub expanded, install it quickly on the shaft to the desired axial position. A pre-set axial stop device can be helpful.

7. Straight Bore for NHR Hub

7.1. The NHR is shipped preassembled with 4 extra caps crews in the disassembly holes.

7.1.1. Remove the 4 extra cap screws and save them for disassembly purposes.

7.2. Accurately measure the bore and shaft diameters to assure proper fit.

7.3. Clean the shaft and hub bore with a solvent and let dry before installation.

Note: The torque ratings were developed using a coefficient of friction of 0.15 between the hub and shaft.

7.4. Slide the hub onto the shaft.

Caution: The shaft must engage the hub at a minimum distance defined from the hub taper end to the hub inner flange face.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the shaft and hub.

7.5. Tighten fasteners in a circular pattern starting at 20% of the final fastener torque value listed in Table 3 and increase the fastener torque by 20% increments
after each lap until 100% is reached.

Note: After each incremental lap the initial fastener tightened will likely be loose until the “Gap” has fully closed.

Caution: Do not use a star pattern for tightening the fasteners as this may cause damage to the hub.
7.6. Check the gap using a simple visual inspection or a feeler gage to determine if it has fully closed.

7.6.1. If there is still a gap then continue to tighten the fasteners in a circular pattern using the same 100% fastener torque value until the gap has closed.

Note: After the gap has fully closed all fasteners should be noticeably more rigid when the 100% fasteners torque is applied.

Note: The NHR hub relies upon both lubricity and surface finish, components to be mounted should be machined to achieve a surface finish of between 60
and 25 µIN RMS. A surface finish outside this range could result in a reduction of the load carrying capacity of the connection, lubricity between the hub and
the outer ring is likewise critically important as it directly affects the coefficient of friction.

7.7. Use 2 Wedge blocks of wood between the ring face and a fixed surface.

7.8. Use the threaded disassembly holes in the NHR hub flange to evenly push the ring, which will then pull the hub off the shaft, use 4 holes and equally distribute
the force between them.

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Table 3 – NHR Cap Screw Tightening Torque

Cap Screw Thread Size Cap Screw Thread Size
Inch In-lb ft-lb Nm Inch In-lb ft-lb Nm
1/4-20 120 10 14 3/4-10 3,300 275 373
5/16-18 240 20 27 7/8-9 5,280 440 597
3/8-16 420 35 47 1-8 7,920 660 895
7/16-14 684 57 77 1" 1/8-7 11,220 935 1,268
1/2-13 1,056 88 119 1" 1/4-7 15,840 1,320 1,790
5/8-11 2,052 171 232 1" 3/8-6 21,120 1,760 2,386

8. Taper Bore
8.1. Check for acceptable contact pattern between the hub and the shaft.

8.2. Put the hub on the shaft, keeping the keyways (if existing) aligned.

8.3. Lightly tap the face of the hub with a soft mallet. The resultant position will provide a starting point for the hub axial draw up.

8.4. Use a depth micrometer to measure the distance from the shaft end to the hub face, as shown in Figure 4. Record the dimension.

Figure 4 – Shaft end to hub face measurement example.

Figure 5 – Dial indicator placement for axial draw measurement example.

8.5. Mount a dial indicator to read axial hub advancement, as shown in Figure 5. Alternatively, the indicator can be positioned to contact the end of the hub. Set the
indicator to “zero”.

8.6. Remove the hub and install the key(s) in the shaft.

8.7. Heat the hub in an oven until the bore is sufficiently larger than the shaft.

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8.7.1. 350°F (177°C) is usually sufficient for carbon steel hubs. Do not exceed 500°F (260°C).

8.7.2. Higher temperatures may be required for higher interference fit levels where alloy steel hubs may be encountered. A general rule to consider is that
for every 160°F increase in temperature, steel will expand 0.001 inch for every inch of shaft diameter (or .029 mm/100°C). When calculating
temperatures, also consider additional expansion to provide clearance and allow for a loss of heat and subsequent shrinkage during the handling
process.

8.8. With the hub expanded, install it quickly on the shaft to the “zero” set point. Continue to advance the hub up the taper to the desired axial position as defined
by the customer. Use the indicator as a guide only. A pre-set axial stop device can be helpful.

8.9. Inspect the assembly to verify that the hub is properly positioned. Consult Rexnord if necessary.

8.10. Install any hub axial retention device (if any) in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications.

9. Shaft Alignment
9.1. Move the equipment into place.

ATTENTION! Soft Foot — The equipment must rest flat on its base. If one or more feet of the machine are shorter, longer, or angled in
some way to prevent uniform contact (a condition commonly known as “soft foot”) it must now be corrected.

ATTENTION! To improve the life of the coupling, the shafts must be aligned to minimize deflection of the flexing elements. Shaft alignment
is required in the axial, parallel, and angular directions, with each of these values not to exceed the recommended installation limits shown in
Table 4. Shaft alignment can be measured using various established methods, including Laser Alignment, Reverse Dial Indicator, and Rim and
Face. Refer to Rexnord bulletin 538-214 “Coupling Alignment Fundamentals” for instructions regarding shaft alignment.

9.2. Move the connected equipment to achieve acceptable alignment. When properly aligned, the disc packs will be centered and approximately parallel to their
mating flange faces and the flexing elements will have little visible waviness when viewed from the side.

9.3. Table 4 shows recommended installation limits for Parallel, Angular, and Axial alignment.

9.4. The “Parallel Misalignment” value (P) is the offset between the centers of the hubs, as shown in Figure 6.

9.5. When Parallel Offset is measured by rotating the hubs with dial indicators as shown in Figure 7, the total indicated reading (TIR) should be divided by 2 to
calculate “P”.

9.6. It should be noted that parallel offset measured on the hub surfaces includes misalignment of the equipment shafting plus any variation (TIR) in the hub bore
indicating surface. This may be helpful to consider during problem solving for alignment difficulties.

9.7. The “Angular Misalignment” value is the maximum difference between the measurements X and Y taken at opposite ends of the hub flanges, as shown in
Figure 8.

Figure 6 – Parallel Misalignment “P”

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Figure 7 – Parallel Misalignment “TIR” (Total Indicated Reading)

Figure 8 – Angular Misalignment “X-Y”

ATTENTION! If the driver or driven equipment alignment tolerances are more stringent than our recommendations, the driver or driven
equipment tolerances should be used. Also, be sure to compensate for thermal movement in the equipment. The coupling is capable of more
misalignment than the tolerances shown in Table 4. However, close alignment at installation will provide longer service with smoother
operation.

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Table 4 – Installation Alignment Values

Recommended Installation Limits ****

Maximum Coupling Parallel Misalignment

Hub Flange Diameter Angular
Thomas "C" Maximum Measurement Between Hubs Axial Hub Gap
Misalignment
AMR/CMR Dimension Defined in one of two ways Tolerance From
CMR = "D" Between Hubs
Coupling Maximum "C" Dimension
AMR = "A" Parallel
Parallel (X-Y) *** +/-
Alignment Total
Offset
Indictor Reading
"P" **
CMR AMR (TIR)* AMR CMR
Size Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
162 4.56 115.8 3.32 84.3 2.64 67.1 0.005 0.13 0.0025 0.06 0.009 0.23 0.000 0.00
200 5.75 146.1 3.87 98.3 2.99 75.9 0.006 0.15 0.0030 0.08 0.011 0.28 0.000 0.00
225 6.00 152.4 3.87 98.3 2.99 75.9 0.006 0.15 0.0030 0.08 0.012 0.30 0.000 0.00
262 6.88 174.8 4.47 113.5 3.51 89.2 0.007 0.18 0.0035 0.09 0.014 0.36 0.000 0.00
312 8.12 206.2 5.34 135.6 4.14 105.2 0.008 0.20 0.0040 0.10 0.016 0.41 0.000 0.00
350 9.12 231.6 5.89 149.6 4.58 116.3 0.009 0.23 0.0045 0.11 0.018 0.46 0.000 0.00

.002 inch per Inch of "A" Diameter

.002 mm per mm of "A" Diameter

375 10.06 255.5 6.62 168.1 5.18 131.6 0.010 0.25 0.0050 0.13 0.020 0.51 0.000 0.00
425 11.00 279.4 7.18 182.4 5.55 141.0 0.011 0.28 0.0055 0.14 0.022 0.56 0.000 0.00
450 11.88 301.8 7.68 195.1 5.93 150.6 0.012 0.30 0.0060 0.15 0.024 0.61 0.000 0.00
500 13.44 341.4 8.75 222.3 6.81 173.0 0.014 0.36 0.0070 0.18 0.027 0.69 0.000 0.00
550 15.00 381.0 9.89 251.2 7.70 195.6 0.015 0.38 0.0075 0.19 0.030 0.76 0.000 0.00
600 16.75 425.5 10.89 276.6 8.45 214.6 0.017 0.43 0.0085 0.22 0.033 0.84 0.000 0.00
700 18.94 481.1 12.48 317.0 9.66 245.4 0.019 0.48 0.0095 0.24 0.038 0.97 0.000 0.00
750 20.62 523.7 13.54 343.9 10.54 267.7 0.021 0.53 0.0105 0.27 0.041 1.04 0.000 0.00
800 22.38 568.5 14.74 374.4 11.36 288.5 0.023 0.58 0.0115 0.29 0.045 1.14 0.000 0.00
850 23.75 603.3 15.86 402.8 12.18 309.4 0.024 0.61 0.0120 0.30 0.047 1.19 0.000 0.00
925 25.75 654.1 17.24 437.9 13.25 336.6 0.026 0.66 0.0130 0.33 0.051 1.30 0.000 0.00
1000 28.25 717.6 18.57 471.7 14.51 368.6 0.029 0.74 0.0145 0.37 0.056 1.42 0.000 0.00
1100 30.25 768.4 19.95 506.7 15.51 394.0 0.031 0.79 0.0155 0.39 0.060 1.52 0.000 0.00
1200 33.38 847.9 21.58 548.1 17.06 433.3 0.034 0.86 0.0170 0.43 0.067 1.70 0.000 0.00
1300 36.00 914.4 23.31 592.1 18.31 465.1 0.036 0.91 0.0180 0.46 0.073 1.85 0.000 0.00

* Parallel misalignment measured by rotating the hubs with a dial indicator on the outside hub diameter.
** Parallel offest "P" is equivalent to one-half of the TIR measurement using dial indicators.
*** Subtract Measurement Y from Measurement X to obtain Angular Misalignment dimension.
**** During installation and/or operation, do not exceed the maximum misalignment capacity of 1/3°per disc pack.
Refer to Rexnord Bulletin 538-214 "Coupling Alignment Fundamentals" for more details regarding alignment methods and procedures.

10. Final Assembly

DANGER!
When handling the coupling, components may sometimes slip and fall.
To prevent loss of fingers or injury avoid inserting fingers into any fastener holes.

ATTENTION! All bolt threads must be lubricated prior to assembly. A clean motor oil is recommended. Do not use lubricants containing
molybdenum disulfide or greases, unless otherwise noted (see Table 5, Footnote 3 regarding stainless fasteners).

ATTENTION! With the coupling in good alignment, the bolts should fit through the holes in the flanges and the disc packs. See Figure 1.

ATTENTION! On sizes 850 through 1300 the Superbolt® may be used. If used, refer to Table 4C for tightening torque values.

ATTENTION! On sizes larger than 925 a saw-cut nut may be provided. Tighten each locknut to the appropriate torque value shown in Table
5, then see Table 4B for appropriate set screw tightening torque values.

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Figure 9 – AMR/CMR Bolted Joint

10.1. CMR – when the flywheel adapter is used with one hub

10.1.1. If the coupling arrived assembled (for shipment only), the disc packs, center ring, and flywheel adapter are still attached. Remove the locknuts,
washers and bolts that attach the disc packs. Remove the locknuts and disc packs from the center ring, but do not remove
the bolts.

10.1.2. Place the center ring on a workbench.

10.1.3. If the coupling is not preassembled, install the bolts through the bolt holes in the radial extensions in the center ring at both ends.

10.1.4. Slide a disc pack over the bolts on the end that will mate to the flywheel adapter. Add the washers. See Figure 9.

10.1.5. Lubricate the bolt threads with clean motor oil. Install the locknuts, and slightly tighten them using an alternating progressive pattern making sure the
disc pack is not distorted and all the bolts are fully seated. Tighten each locknut to the appropriate torque value shown in Table 4, using an
incremental torque in a progressive alternating pattern.

10.1.6. Make sure that the bolts in the other end of the center ring do not fall out before mounting the flywheel adapter.

10.1.7. Mount the flywheel adapter to the disc pack, by inserting the bolts through the holes in the back side of the flywheel adapter. Seat the bolt heads in the
slots provided and then install the bolts through the remaining disc pack holes.

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Table 5 - Locknut Tightening Torques

Hub Flange Tightening Torque for Steel Locknut
Diameter (For Stainess Steel see Note 3) Bolt Head
CMR = "D" Torque Wrench Wrench
Coupling AMR = "A" Thread Size Ft-lb Hex Size Hex Size
Size Inch mm Inch (In-lb) Nm Inch Inch
162 4.56 115.8 1/4-28 UNF (156) 18 7/16 7/16
200 5.75 146.1 5/16-24 UNF 25 34 1/2 1/2
225 6.00 152.4 5/16-24 UNF 25 34 1/2 1/2
262 6.88 174.8 3/8-24 UNF 34 46 9/16 9/16
312 8.12 206.2 7/16-20 UNF 60 81 11/16 5/8
350 9.12 231.6 1/2-20 UNF 95 129 3/4 13/16
375 10.56 268.2 9/16-18 UNF 130 176 7/8 15/16
425 11.00 279.4 5/8-18UNF 175 237 15/16 1-1/16
450 11.88 301.8 11/16-16 UNF 150* 203* 1-1/8 1-1/8
500 13.44 341.4 3/4-16 UNF 190* 258* 1-1/4 1-1/4
550 15.00 381.0 7/8-14 UNF 225* 346* 1-7/16 1-7/16
600 16.75 425.5 1-14 UNS 335* 454* 1-5/8 1-5/8
700 18.94 481.1 1-1/8-12 UNF 425* 576* 1-13/16 1-13/16
750 20.62 523.7 1-1/4-12 UNF 560* 759* 2 2
800 22.38 568.5 1-3/8-12 UNF 740* 1003* 2-3/16 2-3/16
850 23.75 603.3 1-1/2-12 UNF 950* 1288* 2-3/8 2-3/8
925 25.75 654.1 1-5/8-12 UNF 1350* 1830* 2-5/8 2-5/8
1000 28.25 717.6 1-3/4-12 UNF 2350 3187 2-3/4 2-3/4
1100 30.25 768.4 1-7/8-12 UNF 3000 4088 2-15/16 2-15/16
1200 33.38 847.9 2-1/8-8 UNF 4000 5424 3-3/8 3-3/8
1300 36.00 914.4 2-1/8-8 UNF 4000 5424 3-3/8 3-3/8

Note:
* These locknuts are cadmium plated . Do not use any lubricant other than clean motor oil.

1. These torque values are approximate for bolts with threads lubricated with clean motor oil. The locknuts are
prevailing torque type and some resistance will be felt. If thread galling is suspected, immediately stop and
contact Rexnord.

2. Bolts should be held stationary while the locknuts are tightened to the values shown. Do not tighten the
fastener by rotating the bolt.
3. The use of Stainless Steel bolts and locknuts requires the tightening torque to be reduced to 60% of the
values shown. Stainless steel bolt and locknut threads must also be liberally coated with molybdenum
disulfide grease (do not use motor oil).
4. Air driven wrenches for fastener assembly are not permitted (heat build up may lead to thread damage
during assembly).

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Table 4B
Locknut Set Screw
Thread Torque
Size (IN)
In-lb Nm
3/8-16 150 17
3/8-16 150 17
3/8-16 150 17
1/2-13 300 34
1/2-13 300 34

Table 4C – Superbolt "Jackbolt" Tightening Torque

Coupling Thread Superbolt Torque
Size Size Nut In-lb Nm
850 1.500-12 MT-150-12/w 32 43
925 1.625-12 MT-162-12/w 38 52
1000 1.750-12 MT-175-12/w 53 72
1100 1.875-12 MT-187-12/w 71 95
1200 2.125-8 MT-212-12/w 83 113
1300 2.125-8 MT-212-12/w 83 113

10.1.8. Add the washers. Lubricate the bolt threads with clean motor oil. Install the locknuts, and slightly tighten them using an alternating progressive
pattern making sure the disc pack is not distorted and all the bolts are fully seated. Tighten each locknut to the appropriate torque value shown in
Table 5, using an incremental torque in a progressive alternating pattern.

10.1.9. The disc pack, when installed, should look flat and parallel with the mating adapter and the center ring bosses (located around the bolt holes on the
radial extensions of the center ring).

10.1.10. With the hub mounted and the “C” length set per the allowable dimension and tolerance range shown in Table 4, put the subassembly (flywheel
adapter, disc pack, and center ring) into place between the equipment flywheel and hub.

10.1.11. Push the end of the bolts on the hub end, so that they do not extend beyond the bosses on the face of the center ring. This will provide clearance
during assembly.

10.1.12. Bolt the adapter to the flywheel in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.

10.1.13. Prepare to install the remaining disc pack by rotating the hub or center ring so that the hub bolt holes are centered between the radial extensions
from the center ring.

ATTENTION! It may help with the installation of the second disc pack to compress the disc pack on the flywheel adapter side. Use clamps
to squeeze the center ring toward the flywheel adapter or a pry bar on the first end to push the center ring toward the flywheel adapter.

10.1.14. Install the remaining disc pack between the center ring and hub.

10.1.15. Align the disc pack with the bolt holes in the radial extensions of the center ring.

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10.1.16. Push the bolts in the center ring through the disc pack and the clearance holes in the hub. It may be helpful to align and push one bolt first, and then
pivot the disc pack to align and push the other bolts.

10.1.17. Insert one bolt through each of the bolt holes in the hub. Push the bolts in the hub through the disc. Add a washer to each bolt.

10.1.18. Remove any clamps or pry bars used to compress the disc pack assembly.

10.1.19. Lubricate the threads on all bolts with clean motor oil.

10.1.20. Install locknuts onto the bolts and slightly tighten all locknuts using an alternating progressive pattern making sure the disc pack is not distorted and
all the bolts are fully seated.

10.1.21. Make the final coupling alignment check at this time.

10.1.22. Tighten all locknuts to the appropriate torque value shown in Table 5, using an incremental torque in a progressive alternating pattern.

10.1.23. It is recommended that all locknuts have their tightening torque checked after several hours of operation, per Table 5.

10.2 AMR – When two hubs are used

10.2.1 If the coupling arrived assembled, the disc packs are still attached to the center ring. Remove the locknuts and disc packs from the center ring, but
do not remove the bolts.

10.2.2 Push the end of the bolts, so that they do not extend beyond the bosses on the face of the center ring. This will provide clearance during assembly.

10.2.3 With the hubs mounted and the span length “C” set, position the center ring between the two hubs. Care should be taken when handling the center
ring.

10.2.4 Support the center ring on wood blocks, with nylon straps from a hoist, or some other convenient way. It may help to support the end that is not
being worked on, by pushing the bolts through the center ring bolt holes and into the hub flange bolt holes. This will hold the parts in line at that end.

10.2.5 Rotate the hub or center ring so that the hub bolt holes are centered between the bolt holes in the radial extensions from the center ring. (This will
position the clearance holes in the hub with the radial extension and bolt holes of the center ring.)

10.2.6 Install the bolts into the bolt holes in the radial extensions of the center ring, if not already installed from above step. To provide clearance during
assembly, the bolt threads should not extend beyond the bosses on the face of the center ring.

10.2.7 Slide a disc pack between the center ring and the hub so that one hole in the disc pack lines up with bolt hole in the center ring.

10.2.8 Push the bolts through the bolt holes in the center ring, through the disc pack, and the clearance hole in the hub. It may be helpful to align and push
one bolt first, and then pivot the disc pack to align and push the other bolts.

10.2.9 Insert bolts through each of the bolt holes in the hub and through the disc pack. Add the washers. Lubricate the threads on all of the bolts with clean
motor oil.

10.2.10 Install locknuts onto the bolts and slightly tighten all locknuts using an alternating progressive pattern making sure the disc pack is not distorted and
all the bolts are fully seated.

10.2.11 Tighten all locknuts to the appropriate torque value shown in Table 5, using an incremental torque in a progressive alternating pattern.

10.2.12 Proceed to the other end to install the remaining disc pack. Support the center ring and retract the support bolts, if used.

10.2.13 Rotate the hub or center ring so that the hub bolt holes are centered between the bolt holes in the radial extensions from the center ring. (This will
position the clearance holes in the hub with the radial extension and bolt holes of the center ring.)

ATTENTION! It may help with the installation of the second disc pack to compress the first installed pack using clamps to squeeze the
center ring toward the first pack and hub flange, or use a pry bar on the first end to push the center ring toward the hub flange.

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10.2.14 Install the remaining disc pack between the center ring and hub.

10.2.15 Align the disc pack with the bolt holes in the radial extensions of the center ring.

10.2.16 Push the bolts in the center ring through the disc pack and the clearance holes in the hub. It may be helpful to align and push one bolt first, and then
pivot the disc pack to align the other bolts.

10.2.17 Install the bolts into the bolt holes in the hub and through the disc pack. Add a washer to each bolt.

10.2.18 Remove any clamps or pry bars, if they were used to compress the disc pack assembly.

10.2.19 Lubricate the threads on all of the bolts with clean motor oil.

10.2.20 Install locknuts onto the bolts and slightly tighten all locknuts using an alternating progressive pattern making sure the disc pack is not distorted and
all the bolts are fully seated.

10.2.21 Make the final coupling alignment check at this time.

10.2.22 Tighten all locknuts to the appropriate torque value shown in Table 5, using an incremental torque in a progressive alternating pattern.

10.2.23 It is recommended that all locknuts have their tightening torque checked after several hours of operation, per Table 5.

10.2.24 For further help with the installation or alignment, consult Rexnord.

11. Disc Pack Replacement

11.1. If it becomes necessary to replace the disc packs, it can be done as follows.

11.2. Support the center ring at the hub end of the coupling. Remove all locknuts on this end.

11.3. Back out and remove all but one bolt. It may be necessary to tap the ends of the bolts with a soft hammer to start them out.

11.4. Pivot the disc pack to move it from the center of the coupling assembly.

11.5. Remove the last bolt and slide the disc pack out.

11.6. For the CMR Coupling

11.6.1. Remove the bolts that hold the flywheel adapter to the flywheel. Be sure to support the center ring assembly when taking out the last bolts.

11.6.2. Remove the adapter, disc pack, and center ring assembly and put it on a bench.

11.6.3. Remove all the locknuts, washers, and bolts that hold the center ring to the disc pack. Remove the center ring.

11.6.4. Remove the remainder of the locknuts, washers, and bolts.

11.6.5. Replace parts as necessary. Recheck alignment using the procedure defined in Section 8.0, Shaft Alignment.

11.6.6. Reassemble using the procedure described in Section 9.0, Final Assembly.

11.7. For the AMR Coupling

11.7.1. Disassemble the other end, by repeating the disassembly procedure at the beginning of this section.

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11.7.2. Be sure to support the center ring when taking out the last bolts.

11.7.3. Remove the center ring.

11.7.4. Replace parts as necessary. Recheck alignment using the procedure defined in Section 8.0, Shaft Alignment.

11.7.5. Reassemble using the procedure described in Section 9.0, Final Assembly.

11.7.6. It is recommended that all locknuts have their tightening torque checked after several hours of operation, per Table 5.

11.7.7. For spare replacement part numbers, see Table 1.

DANGER!
Be sure to disengage the electrical power and any other sources of energy
before you perform work on the hub and coupling assembly.

ATTENTION! All bolt threads must be lubricated prior to assembly. A clean motor oil is recommended. Do not use lubricants containing
molybdenum disulfide or greases, unless otherwise noted (see Table 5, Footnote 3 regarding stainless fasteners).

ATTENTION! With the coupling in good alignment, the bolts should fit through the holes in the flanges and the disc packs. See Figure 1.

ATTENTION! On sizes 850 through 1300 the Superbolt may be used. If used, refer to Table 4C for tightening torque values.

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