PRODUCT MANUAL

TYRE-FLEX COUPLING

RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT. LTD.

PUNE - INDIA

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Product details
1 Introduction 4
2 Product at a glance 4
3 Characteristics 5
4 Special Features 6
5 Advantages 8
6 Applications 8
7 BOM & MOC 9
8 Selection procedure 9
9 STD FB/KW tolerances 11
Annexure
1 Product Catalogue Annexure 1
2 Installation procedure Annexure - 2

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 1) INTRODUCTION:

♦ RATHI is the only manufacturer, which produces its own rubber elements in a whole
range of compounds, by conducting specific research and development into rubber
engineering technology.
♦ By combining the benefits of this technology with mechanical expertise we can optimise
power transmission solutions.
♦ Full laboratory control and a wide range of specialised equipment ensure high quality and
consistency in product performance.
♦ Specialised compounds can be developed in our laboratories to meet specific
requirements.

Recommended Elastomers for Tyre-flex Coupling

Type Shore hardness Max. Operating temp. (°C)

Natural 75° ±5° 70
Synthetic 75° ±5° 100
Fras 75° ±5° 100

2) PRODUCT AT A GLANCE:

♦ Sizes : 15 (T-4 to TO-25)

♦ Power Rating : 3.75 kW to 2310 kW @ 1500 rpm

(5.02 HP to 3097 HP @ 1500 rpm)

♦ Max. Bore : 32 mm to 190 mm.

TYRE-FLEX FAMILY
T-B - With parallel bore (T-4 to T-12)
T - F/H - With taper bore to suit taper lock bush (T-4 to T-6)
T-A - To accommodate higher taper bush size (T7A, 8A, 10A, 12A)
TO - B - With outside clamping ring and parallel bore (TO-14 to TO-25)
TO - F/H - With outside clamping ring and taper bore to suit taper bush
(TO-7 to TO-22)

Application wise

For DBSE, Spacer type RST - 12 to 35

TS - B - 5 to 12
TS - F/H - 5 to 12

For Engine Driven, flange type TF/TOF - 6 to 12

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 3) COMPARISON OF TORSIONAL STIFFNESS CHARACTERISTICS OF TYRE-
FLEX WITH JAW-FLEX AND HY-FLEX COUPLING

The typical graph for torque & deflection of Tyre-flex, Jaw-flex & Hy-flex is as above.

A little consideration will reveal that at same torque, Tyre-flex coupling gives more
deflection as compared to Jaw-flex & Hy-flex coupling. Hence Tyre-flex coupling
is Torsionally softer.

Torsional stiffness & varying torsional characteristics both results in effective

damping of vibration & smooth working.

TORSIONAL STIFFNESS FOR STANDARD TYRE-FLEX COUPLING

COUPLING SIZE # TORSIONAL STIFFNESS Nm/Deg. (°)

4 5
5 13
6 26
7 41
8 63
9 91
10 126
11 178
12 296
14 470
16 778
18 1371
20 1959
22 2760
25 3562

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 4) SPECIAL FEATURES

a) T-B TYPE (Fig. 1)

Size – 9 (T-4 to t12)

Rating – 3.75kW to 209 kW Fig. 1
@ 1500 rpm
Bore range – 12 to 100 mm

♦ Simple in construction. Fig. 1

♦ Less down time for replacement of tyre. Alignment quickly checked by placing straight
edge.
♦ Clamping force on tyre is
applied from inside through inside clamping ring by tightening of hex. head screw.
♦ Finish bore & keyway to be done directly in flanges.

b) T-F/H TYPE (Fig. 2)

Size – 3 [T(F/H)-4 to T(F/H)-6)

Rating – 3.75 kW to 209 kW
@ 1500 rpm
Bore Range – 12 to 75 mm

♦ Flanges are taper bored to suit Fig. 2

standard taper bush.
♦ Use of taper bushes of different bore helps to use same coupling for different shaft
diameters.
♦ Easy removal of flanges by loosening of taper bushes.

c) TO (B OR F/H) TYPE (Fig. 3a & 3b)

Size – 6 (TO-7 to TO-25),

Rating – 39.3 kW to 2310 kW @ 1500 rpm
Bore range – 60 to 190 mm

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 Size – 11 (TO-7 F/H to TO-22 F/H)
Rating – 2.62 kW to 121 kW @ 100 rpm
Bore range – Up to 125 mm

♦ Easy for installation and

alignment.
♦ Clamping force on tyre is
applied from outside
through outside clamping
ring tightening of hex head
bolts.
♦ Straight bores and taper
bores can be done in either Fig. 3b
or flanges.

d) RSTTYPE (Fig. 4)

Size – 5 (RST-12 to RST-35)

Rating – 3.75 kW to 365 kW
@ 1500 rpm
Bore range – 12 to 90 mm

♦ Use of shaft ended flanges with

adapter helps to use std. tyre-
flex coupling as spacer type for
given DBSE.
♦ This type special designed for
motor pump installation where
drive or driven equipment is not
to disturb while servicing Fig. 4
impeller packing glands, etc.
♦ Reduces maintenance cost.

e) TS TYPE (TS (B OR F/H) ASSY) (Fig. 5)

Size – 8 (TS-5 to TS-12)

Rating – 10 kW to 209 kW
@ 1500 rpm
Bore range – 14 to 75 mm

♦ Spacer type coupling to

accommodate given DBSE.
♦ Can be provided with straight
bore or taper bore to suit
standard taper bushes. Fig. 5
♦ Easy removal of spacer for
maintenance purpose.

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 f) TF TYPE (Fig. 6)

Size – 8 (TF-6 to TF-12)

Rating – 20 kW to 209 kW
@ 1500 rpm
Bore range – 19 to 100 mm

♦ Suitable for engine driven equipment.

♦ Std. coupling can be bolted to flange
mounting.
♦ Easy for assembly & disassembly.
♦ Available with SAE flanges.
Fig. 6
6) ADVANTAGES:

♦ Torsionally soft coupling

♦ Protects against heavy shock due to sudden change in load
♦ Absorbs vibrations & impact loads
♦ Permits higher misalignments than any other coupling
♦ Simple in construction
♦ No lubrication needed
♦ Less down time for alignment or replacement of tyre
♦ Low inventory by utilising same coupling for different shaft sizes with the help of taper
bushes
♦ Permits angular, axial, parallel or combination of above misalignments
♦ All metal parts are coated with anti-corrosive agents
♦ Can be modified as per customer’s specific requirement

7) APPLICATIONS:

Tyre-flex coupling are generally used where,

♦ Higher shocks & vibration are present

♦ Torque fluctuations occurs
♦ Impact load occurs
♦ Misalignment requirements are more than any other coupling

These couplings are widely used in reciprocating machines like I.C. engines, piston
pumps & compressors, bucket elevators, foundry machinery, metal presses,
hammer mills, Pulverisers, reciprocating conveyors, rubber machinery, vibratory
screens, clay working machinery, dynamometers, line shafts, etc.

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 8) BOM & MOC:

Component Used in Material

B type C.I. IS 210 Gr. 260

Flange / Adapter/ Hub
F/H type C.I. IS 210 Gr. 300

Taper Bush All type C.I. IS 210 Gr. 260

Clamping Ring All type M.S. IS 2062

Natural ASTM D-2000-720
Tyre All type
Optional – Synthetic, Fras

Spacer RST M.S. IS 2062

Socket head cap screw T-4 to T-6 High Tensile Gr. 12.9

Hex. head screw All type High Tensile Gr. 10.9

Spring washer All type High Tensile Gr. 8.8

Note: Alternative material available on request, consult RATHI.

9) SELECTION OF COUPLING:-

I. Requirements:-

1) Application : Driver - Driven -

2) Application Rating : kW - RPM -

3) Shaft sizes : Driver - Driven -

4) Distance between shafts ends (DBSE) if required:

5) Service Factor (S.F.) to be taken:

II. Selection Procedure

a) Service Factor
Determine appropriate SERVICE FACTOR from table
b) Design Power
Multiply running power of driving machinery by the service factor. This gives
DESIGN POWER which is used as a basis for coupling selection.
c) Coupling Size
Refer to rating table for your required coupling size and read from the appropriate
rating column until a power equal to or greater than the DESIGN POWER is found.
d) Bore Size
Refer respective coupling dimensional table to check that the required bores can be
accommodated. If bore size of selected coupling can’t accommodate the shaft size,
then go for next coupling size where shaft size can be accommodated.

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 e) Speed criteria
While selecting coupling for high-speed application, check -
Peripheral speed = πDN m/s
60
Where D = Max. Diameter of coupling in meters
N = RPM
If peripheral speed ≤ 30 m/s use Cast Iron material
≥ 30 ≤ 60 m/s use Cast Steel materiel

f) Collect the following information while selecting flange type tyre-flex coupling

Get SAE flange size. If not then obtain following details -

♦ Flange outside diameter & thickness
♦ No. of holes, hole diameter and PCD
♦ Spacing of holes on flange
♦ Distance between engine flywheel and shaft end of driven side for deciding
total length of coupling.

Only if all the above parameters satisfy, the coupling should be selected.

TYPICAL SERVICE FACTORS

Determination of service factors depends on torque fluctuations, duration of operation,
misalignment, type of application, rotating speed, no. of start-stops, no. of load/speed
reversals, etc. From experience, typical service factors recommended for different
applications are:
TYPE OF DRIVING UNIT
Multi cylinder Single
Electric
DRIVEN MACHINE CLASS IC engine or cylinder
motor,
steam engine IC engine or
steam
or water steam
turbine
turbine engine
UNIFORM
Agitators, Brewing machinery, Centrifugal Blowers,
Conveyors, Centrifugal fans and pumps, Generators, 1.00 1.25 1.50
Sewage disposal equipments, Evaporators, Feeders,
Textile machines, Wood working machines.
MODERATE SHOCK
Clay working machinery, Crane Hoists, Laundry
machinery, Machine Tools, Rotary mills, Paper mill
machinery, Non-uniformly loaded centrifugal pumps, 1.25 1.50 1.75
Rotary screens, Centrifugal compressors, Shredders,
Printing presses, Oil industry, Mixers, Food industry,
Beaters, Bucket elevators, Gear pumps, Wood working
machinery, Textile machinery.
HEAVY SHOCK
Reciprocating conveyors, Crushers, Shakers, Metal
mills, Rubber machinery (Banbury mixers & mills),
Reciprocating compressors, Welding sets, Freight & 1.75 2.00 2.25
passenger elevators, Cooling tower fans, Hammer
mills, Reciprocating pumps, Vibrating screens,
Winches, Wire drawing machines.

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 10) STANDARD TOLERANCES FOR FINISH BORE & KEYWAY

Unless otherwise specified, couplings are supplied with finish

bore & keyway in H7 & JS9 tolerances respectively as per
standard IS 919 (part 2): 1993.

∅A - Bore
B - Keyway Depth
C - Keyway Width

Basic Size (mm.) H7 JS9 For

For Keyway
Up to & For Bores Keyway Depth
Above Width
including (mm.) (mm.)
(mm.)
+ 0.012
3 6 ± 0.015
0
+ 0.015 + 0.1
6 10 ± 0.018
0 0
+ 0.018
10 18 ± 0.021
0
+ 0.021
18 30 ± 0.026
0
+ 0.025
30 50 ± 0.031
0 + 0.2
+ 0.030
50 80 ± 0.037 0
0
+ 0.035
80 120 ± 0.043
0
+ 0.040
120 180 ± 0.050
0 + 0.3
+ 0.046
180 250 ± 0.057 0
0
+ 0.052
250 315 ± 0.065
0 + 0.4
+ 0.057
315 400 ± 0.070 0
0
+ 0.063 + 0.5
400 500 ± 0.077
0 0

FINISH BORE & KEYWAY PROCEDURE

1. Rathi couplings are supplied with pilot bore unless ordered for finish bore. They
should be bored to required finish bore sizes with reference of the outside diameter
(OD) of coupling i.e. pilot bored coupling to finish bore size by truing the outside dia.
of the coupling & not the hub dia. (Refer fig. A)

2. Clamp on the hub dia. on lathe and true the coupling OD. Maintain concentricity of
finish bore w.r.t. coupling OD within 0.05 mm.

3. Unless otherwise specified, std. tolerance of H7 for Finish bore and Js9 for keyway
width will be supplied.

4. Use dial bore gauge or plug gauge for respective bore size. (If plug gauge is used
then ensure that Go end of gauge will pass straight way through out bore length.)

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 5. Make chamfer of required size on both the sides of bore.

6. Keyway to be done on slotting m/c. or broaching m/c. Mark the keyway centre line
such that key should come between two jaws in N-Flex hubs and between two holes
in coupling adapters. (Refer fig. B)

7. Keyway shift from marked keyway centre line should be within 0.1 mm.

8. A tapped hole is provided on the hub at keyway location to hold (lock) the key in
shaft-hub with a set screw of suitable size. This tapping is generally provided at
midpoint of the length through bore distance. If it is not possible to use set screw at
midpoint, suitable distance nearer to midpoint of the length through bore is provided.
(Refer fig. C)

9. Use appropriate set screw to ensure effective locking of the key.

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Annexure - 1
 Annexure - 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TYRE-FLEX COUPLING

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 CONTENTS

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1 Before Installation 4

2 Mounting Procedure 4

3 Alignment Procedure 5

4 Permissible Misalignment 7

5 Assembly Procedure 9

6 Tightening Torque 10

8 Installation & removal of taper bushes 11

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 INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) BEFORE INSTALLATION

a. After removing the coupling from packing, thoroughly inspect to ensure that they
is/are as ordered & there no is transit damage or loss.
b. Remove protective coating/lubricant from bores & keyways. Remove all the bolts
& nuts and dismantle the assembly.
c. Follow instruction given, if couplings are pilot bored. (Fig. 1)

(Fig. 1)
(2) MOUNTING PROCEDURE

Mount hubs/adapters (*) on their respective shafts with keys such that the shaft ends
are flush with inner face of the adapter & tighten the set screw over the keys. Bring
both the coupling hubs/adapters (along with equipments) closer so as to maintain
gap `M' as shown in fig. 2. In case of spacer type couplings, the gap `M' is equal to
the spacer length (spacer length is normally equal to the distance between shaft
ends of the equipments). Refer fig. 3 Refer Dimension ‘M’ given in table A1 & A2
respectively.

* FLANGE - Tyre-flex flange

* ADAPTER - Used in RST or TS coupling

For normal applications the shaft ends should be flush with inner face of
flange/adapter. They can protrude beyond the clamping ring of flange/adapter or
remain inside if required but sufficient gap should be allowed to take care of end
float of both shafts (i.e. axial misalignment). Refer fig. 2

Fig. 2

Ensure that the effective length of key is sufficient for transmission of rated torque of
Coupling.

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 (3) ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

Alignment procedure is given separately for each type of alignment for simplicity.
However combination of all 3 types of misalignments may be present at the same time.

(I) CHECKING PARALLEL ALIGNMENT

Fig. 3a Fig. 3b

♦ Using straight edge (fig 3a): Align straight edge on OD of one flange, measure
gap ‘X’ at 4 places 90° apart without rotating shafts. Gap ‘X’ should be less than
the allowable initial parallel misalignment (P) mentioned in Table ‘A1’.

♦ Using dial gauge (fig 3b): Fix dial gauge on hub OD of one of the halves & set
plunger on the flange OD of another half. Rotate the coupling slowly to one
complete revolution by taking dial gauge
reading at 4 places 90° apart. The
parallel misalignment is half of the Total
Indicated Reading (TIR) of dial gauge
which is equal to valve of ‘P’ given in
Table ‘C1’.

♦ Follow the same procedure in case of Fig. 3c

spacer coupling as shown in fig. 3c.

(II) CHECKING ANGULAR ALIGNMENT

(fig. 4a) (fig. 4b)

♦ Using straight edge (fig 4a): Measure gap ‘M’ at 4 places 90° apart without
rotating shafts.(Refer fig. 4a) The difference in max. & min. gap will be the Total

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 Indicated Reading (TIR), which will be the angular misalignment present (Refer
table ‘A1’ for allowable TIR values in mm).

♦ Using dial gauge (fig 4b): Fix the dial gauge on flange OD on one of the halve &
set plunger on the face of another half as shown (Refer fig. 4b). Rotate the
coupling slowly to one complete
revolution by taking dial
readings at 4 intervals 90°
apart. The Total Indicated
Reading (TIR) will be the
angular misalignment (Refer
table ‘A1’).

♦ Follow the same procedure in

case of spacer coupling as
Fig. 4c
shown in fig. 4c.

III) CHECKING AXIAL MISALIGNMENT (End-Float)

♦ Deviation from standard DBSE due to axial movement of shaft is defined as axial
misalignment. (End float). [For normal applications if the shaft ends should be
flushed with inner face of flange. In some special cases the shaft ends may
protrude beyond the inner face of flange or may remain inside if required.]

♦ The distance between two faces of coupling halves is to be maintained as

specified. The variation in this distance should not exceed the permissible initial
axial misalignment given in table ‘A1’.

♦ Repeat the all above steps until the required permissible initial misalignment limits
are achieved. Tighten foundation / base frame bolts & ensure the tightening of set
screws over keys.

IMPORTANT - The misalignment capabilities shown in drawings & product literature

allow for dynamic conditions & variations. For optimum service from the coupling, the
installation misalignment (initial misalignment) should not exceed 25% of the
maximum allowable misalignment limits. Allowance should be made for any
anticipated movements, which will occur during operation (e.g. thermal movements)

IMPORTANT: The necessity for shields & guards varies with individuals installations.
The owner or user must provide the required safety guards. Safety guards or shields
are not furnished by us with these equipments.

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 (4) Permissible Misalignment:

TABLE ‘A1’

PERMISSIBLE INITIAL MISALIGNMENT DIST. BETWEEN

FLANGES
Sr. COUP. PARALLEL/ ANGULAR
AXIAL * (Std. gap ‘M’)
No. SIZE RADIAL
(mm) Total Indicated
‘P’ (mm) (degree) T TO
Reading (TIR)
1 T-4 0.275 ± 0.32 0.5° 0.7 21 -
2 T-5 0.325 ± 0.42 0.5° 0.87 25 -
3 T-6 0.4 ± 0.5 0.5° 1.09 30 -
4 T-7 / TO-7 0.475 ± 0.58 0.5° 1.25 42 16
5 T-8 / TO-8 0.525 ± 0.65 0.5° 1.45 44 21
6 T-9 / TO-9 0.6 ± 0.75 0.5° 1.64 49 24
7 T-10 / TO-10 0.65 ± 0.82 0.75° 2.82 54 20
8 T-11 / TO-11 0.725 ± 0.92 0.75° 3.05 51 21
9 T-12 / TO-12 0.8 ± 1.0 0.75° 3.45 54 25
10 TO-14 0.925 ± 1.15 0.75° 4.07 - 22
11 TO-16 1.05 ± 1.32 1° 6.02 - 8
12 TO-18 1.2 ± 1.5 1° 6.95 - 22
13 TO-20 1.325 ± 1.65 1° 7.48 - 30
14 TO-22 1.45 ± 1.81 1° 8.27 - 27
15 TO-23 1.65 ± 2.06 1° 9.28 - 30

∗ Gap ‘M’ in the above table is when angular & axial misalignments are zero.

Note: For permissible maximum misalignments, refer table ‘A2’.

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 TABLE ‘A2’

PERMISSIBLE MAXIMUM MISALIGNMENT DIST. BETWEEN

FLANGES
Sr. COUP. PARALLEL / ANGULAR
AXIAL * (Std. gap ‘M’)
No. SIZE RADIAL
(mm) Total Indicated
‘P’ mm (degree) T TO
Reading (TIR
1 T-4 1.1 ± 1.3 2° 2.86 21 -
2 T-5 1.3 ± 1.7 2° 3.49 25 -
3 T-6 1.6 ± 2.0 2° 4.36 30 -
4 T-7 1.9 ± 2.3 2° 5.03 42 16
5 T-8 2.1 ± 2.6 2° 5.83 44 21
6 T-9 2.4 ± 3.0 2° 6.56 49 24
7 T-10 2.6 ± 3.3 3° 11.32 54 20
8 T-11 2.9 ± 3.7 3° 12.20 51 21
9 T-12 3.2 ± 4.0 3° 13.84 54 25
10 T-14 3.7 ± 4.6 3° 16.30 - 22
11 T-16 4.2 ± 5.3 4° 24.10 - 8
12 T-18 4.8 ± 6.0 4° 27.80 - 22
13 TO-20 5.3 ± 6.6 4° 29.92 - 30
14 TO-22 5.8 ± 7.25 4° 33.06 - 27
15 TO-23 6.6 ± 8.25 4° 37.11 - 30

∗ Gap ‘M’ in the above table is when angular & axial misalignments are zero.

Important: At the time of installation, INITIAL misalignments should not exceed 25%
of the permissible maximum misalignments.

Note: For permissible initial misalignments, refer table ‘A1’.

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 (5) ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
After ensuring that the equipments are aligned properly, follow the instructions as
given below for assembly of couplings.
FOR T/TO-F/H
Open Tyre and fit it over the T/TO-F/H flanges ensuring that the Tyre beads are
properly inserted between the T/TO-F/H flanges & the internal/external rings. It
may be necessary to strike the outside diameter (i.e. circumference) of Tyre
with a small mallet. When seated there should be a gap ‘E’ between the Tyre ends.
Tighten clamping ring screws evenly (half
turn a time) working round each flanges until the
required screw torque is achieved. Refer table B
for gap E and clamping screw tightening torque.

FOR RST
Clamp one clamping ring to T/TO flange
mounted on shaft. Then insert the flange
mounted RST shaft assembly (along with
clamping ring) between RST adapter & T/TO
flange and bolt it to the RST adapter.
Fit the ‘T’ element as per above instructions.
(Refer fig. 5)

FOR TS

Clamp one clamping ring to each T/TO

to flange. Then insert them in between
two adapters and bolt it to TS adapter as
shown in fig. 6. Fit the ‘T’ element as per above
instructions. Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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 IMPORTANT: If the supplied coupling is dynamically balanced, ensure that the
match marks (e.g. nos., alphabets) are in straight line & unidirectional before bolting
the spacer assy. with both the adapters. It is applicable to non-spacer couplings
where match marks on hubs / adapters have to be matched.
The necessity of shields and guards varies with individual installations. The owner or
user must provide the required safety guards. Safety guards or shields are not in our
scope of supply.

Use Loctite to prevent the loosening of threads, if required.

(6) RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUE

TABLE ‘B’

SR NO COUPLING SIZE BOLT SIZE TIGHTENING END GAP ‘E’ (mm)

TORQUE (Nm)
1 T-4 M6 X 1P 15 3
2 T-5 M6 X 1P 15 3
3 T-6 M6 X 1P 15 3
4 T-7 M8 X 1.25P 24 3
5 T-8 M8 X 1.25P 24 3
6 T-9 M10 X 1.5P 40 3
7 T-10 M10 X 1.5P 40 3
8 T-11 M12 X 1.75P 40 3
9 T-12 M12 X 1.75P 50 3
10 T-14 M12 X 1.75P 55 3
11 T-16 M16 X 2P 80 3
12 T-18 M16 X 2P 105 3
13 T-20 M20 X 2.5P 120 3
14 T-22 M20 X 2.5P 165 3
15 T-25 M24 X 3P 165 3

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 (7) Installation & removal of Taper Bushes

Sizes - 1008 to 3030 Size - 3525 to 5050

A) TO ASSEMBLE

1. Clean and de-grease the bore and taper surfaces of the bush and the tapered bore
of the flanges/adapters. Insert the bush in the coupling flanges/adapters and line
up the holes (half thread holes must line up with half straight holes)

2. Lightly oil the grub screws (bush size 1008 to 3030) or the cap screws (bush size
3525 to 5050) and screw them loosely in holes threaded in flanges/adapter shown
thus Ο in diagram, do not tighten yet.

3. Clean and de-grease the shaft. Fit the coupling flanges/adapter with taper bush on
shaft and locate in desired position.

4. When using a key it should first be fitted in the shaft keyway. There should be a top
clearance between the key and the keyway in the bore.

5. Using a hexagon socket wrench, gradually tighten the grub/cap screws in

accordance with the torques as listed in the Table ‘C’ of screw tightening torques.

6. When the drive has been operating under load for half to one hour check and
ensure that the screw are not loosened. If found loose take appropriate steps.

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 B) FOR REMOVAL

1. Slacken all screws. Remove one or two according to number of jacking off holes
shown thus z in the diagram. Insert these screws in jacking off holes.

2. Tighten screw(s) uniformly and alternately until the bush is loose in the
flanges/adapters and coupling is free on the shaft.

3. Remove coupling assembly from the shaft.

TABLE ‘C’

Screw Screw
Taper Bush
tightening
Size
Torque(Nm] Size Qty

1008 5.6 1/4” BSW 2

1108
1210 20 3/8” BSW 2
1215
1610 20 3/8” BSW 2
1615
2012 31 7/16” BSW 2
2017
2517 48 1/2” BSW 2
2525
3020 90 5/8” BSW 2
3030
3525 112 1/2” BSW 3
3535
4030 170 5/8” BSW 3
4040
4535
192 3/4” BSW 3
4545
5040
270 7/8” BSW 3
5050

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