Elastomer In Shear Kind Couplings
The easy style and design with the S-Flex coupling ensures ease of assembly and trusted functionality. No special tools are desired for set up or elimination. S-Flex couplings might be used in a wide variety of applications.
Characteristics
Easy to install
Maintenance Cost-free
No Lubrication
Dampens Vibration and Controls Shock
Torsionally Soft
Double Engagement
Qualities and Performance Information
The S-Flex coupling style and design is comprised of 3 parts: two flanges with internal teeth engage an elastomeric flexible sleeve with external teeth
Torque is transmited through the 
flanges mounted on each the driver and driven shafts by way of the sleeve
Misalignment and torsional shock loads are absorbed by shear deflection inside the sleeve
The shear characteristic on the S-Flex coupling is incredibly very well suited to absorb influence loads
The S-Flex coupling delivers combinations of flanges and sleeves which can be assembled to fit your particular application
Thirteen sizes can be found with torque capabilities that range from 60 in-lbs to 72,480 in-lbs
The S-Flex flanges are presented in 5 designs which are made from zinc or cast iron
Sleeves are available in EPDM rubber, Neoprene to address a wide variety of application prerequisites
Safety from misalignment, shock, and vibration:
PARALLEL:
The S-Flex coupling accepts as much as .062 in of parallel misalignment without having wear. The versatile coupling sleeve minimizes the radial loads imposed on equipment bearings, a problem commonly associated with parallel misalignment.
AXIAL:
The S-Flex couplings could be used in applications which demand a limited amount of shaft end-float without transferring thrust loads to gear bearings. Axial movement of approximately 1/8 inch accepted.
ANGULAR:
The flexing action from the elastomeric sleeve along with the locking feature from the mating teeth will allow the S-Flex coupling to proficiently handle angular misalignment as much as 1??.
TORSIONAL:
S-Flex couplings correctly dampen torsional shock and vibration to protect linked equipment. The EPDM and Neoprene sleeves have torsional wind-up versatility of 15?? at their rated torque. Hytrel presents 7??wind-up.
