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ARPEX plate packs with conical bolting

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Assembly instructions 4243 en
Edition 10/2017
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ARS-6 sizes 255-6 to 722-6
K430 sizes 235 to 820

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 Safety instructions 1

Condition
on delivery 2

FLENDER COUPLINGS Fitting 3

Alignment 4
ARPEX plate packs with conical
bolting Start-up
4243 en and operation 5

Faults, causes
Assembly instructions and remedy 6

Maintenance
and repair 7

ARS-6 sizes 255-6 to 722-6

K430 sizes 235 to 820

Edition 10/2017
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damage. Notes for your personal safety are marked with a warning triangle or an "Ex" symbol (when applying
Directive 2014/34/EU), those only for preventing material damage with a "STOP" sign.
WARNING! Imminent explosion!

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Disregarding these notes may result in serious injury or death.

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Disregarding these notes may result in serious injury or death.

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The notes indicated by this symbol are made to prevent risk of burns due to hot surfaces
and must always be observed.
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Where there is more than one hazard, the warning note for whichever hazard is the most serious is always used.
If in a warning note a warning triangle is used to warn of possible personal injury, a warning of material damage
may be added to the same warning note.

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The product/system to which this documentation relates may be handled only by persons qualified for the work
concerned and in accordance with the documentation relating to the work concerned, particularly the safety and
warning notes contained in those documents.
Qualified personnel must be specially trained and have the experience necessary to recognise risks associated
with these products and to avoid possible hazards.
Proper use of Flender products
Observe also the following:
Flender products must be used only for the applications provided for in the catalogue and the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components of other makes are used, they must be recommended or approved
by Flender. The faultfree, safe operation of the products calls for proper transport, proper storage, erection,
assembly, installation, start­up, operation and maintenance. The permissible ambient conditions must be
adhered to. Notes in the relevant documentations must be observed.
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Explanation regarding Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
The couplings described here are “components” in accordance with the Machinery Directive and do not require
a declaration of incorporation.

Flender GmbH Document number: 4243 en Copyright © Flender GmbH 2017

Alfred-Flender-Straße 77  10/2017 Subject to alterations All rights reserved
46395 Bocholt
GERMANY
Contents

1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Obligations of the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Condition on delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Protective coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Marking the coupling parts in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 General information on fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Fitting the conical bolting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Axial backlash limitation or vertical support (integrated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Start­up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6. Faults, causes and remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7. Maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.1 Demounting the plate pack with conical bolting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.2 Fitting and demounting aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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 1. Safety instructions

1.1 General notes

These assembly instructions apply only to the series and sizes indicated on the cover sheet and only in
conjunction with superordinate operating instructions BA 8704 for the ARS­6 series or BA 8700 for the
K430 series.
All instructions and information in these assembly instructions and in the
superordinate operating instructions BA 8704 (ARS­6 series) and
BA 8700 (K430 series) must be observed and adhered to.

Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Danger
to life from flying fragments.

A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operating the coupling with

damaged coupling parts is not permitted in potentially explosive environments in
accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU.

1.2 Obligations of the user

• The operator must ensure that everyone carrying out work on the coupling has read and understood
these instructions and is adhering to them in every point in order to:
─ avoid injury or damage,
─ ensure the safety and reliability of the coupling,
─ avoid disruptions and environmental damage through incorrect use.
• During transport, assembly, installation, demounting, operation and maintenance of the unit, the
relevant safety and environmental regulations must be complied with at all times.
• The coupling may only be maintained and/or repaired by persons qualified for the work concerned
(see "Qualified personnel" on page 3 of this manual).
• The outside of the coupling must not be cleaned with high­pressure cleaning equipment.
• All work must be carried out with great care and with due regard to safety.
All work on the coupling must be carried out only when it is at a standstill.
The drive unit must be secured against being switched on accidentally (e.g. by locking
the key switch or removing the fuses from the power supply). A notice should be
attached to the ON switch stating clearly that work is in progress.

The drive unit must be shut down as soon as inexplicable changes to the coupling are
detected during operation.

1.3 Protective equipment

Rotating and/or movable drive components must be fitted with suitable safeguards to
prevent contact.

The operation of the coupling must not be impaired by the safeguard.

• Removed safety equipment must be re­fitted prior to starting up.

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2. Condition on delivery

2.1 Protective coating

The ARPEX coupling parts delivered with these instructions are coated with a corrosion­preventive agent
(such as Tectyl).
2.2 Marking the coupling parts in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU
Couplings of the ARS­6 series which are intended for use in potentially explosive environments in
accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU must be marked accordingly.
The precise marking and information on the application conditions of these couplings are given in the
operating instructions BA 8704.
They also contain the manufacturer’s EC declaration of conformity.

3. Fitting

3.1 General information on fitting

For information on cleaning the coupling parts and shaft ends, as well as fitting the hub parts and the
adaptor, please see operating instructions BA 8704 or BA 8700.
3.2 Fitting the conical bolting
The conical bolting is delivered ready for fitting and comprises the following components (see figure 1):
─ Taper sleeve, inside lightly greased
─ Taper pin, outside lightly greased
─ Washer
─ Tensioning bolt
─ Screw plug

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9

Fig. 1: Detailed view of the conical bolting

1 ARPEX flange 6 Taper sleeve

2 Bush 7 Plate pack / slide-bar plates
3 Ring 8 Washer
4 Screw plug 9 Tensioning bolt
5 Taper pin

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 Before fitting starts, the fitting holes and the contact surfaces for the conical bolting and plate pack on the
ARPEX flange must be carefully cleaned of any dirt and rust­preventive agent (such as Tectyl, paint).

Observe manufacturer’s instructions for handling solvent.

Place the plate pack alternatingly against the ARPEX flange so that the bushes are in contact with the
ARPEX flange (see figure 1).
Then insert the taper sleeves from outside into their respective fitting holes on the ARPEX flange and, if
necessary, using a threaded rod and 2 washers (included in the delivery – see figure 2), pull them through
the ARPEX flange and the plate pack, until the collar of the taper sleeve is in full contact with the
ARPEX flange (see figure 1).
For fitting plate packs with integrated axial backlash limitation or vertical support,
see item 3.3.

Fig. 2: Detailed view of the threaded rod

1 Threaded rod with 2 hexagon nuts

(see figure 10 and table 4)

Insert the lightly greased taper pin (re­grease with lubricant indicated in table 2, if required) into the taper
sleeve, as shown in figure 3, and fit washer and tensioning bolt, as shown. Tighten the tensioning bolts one
after the other with approx. 0.5 x TA in the first pass (see table 1); if necessary, brace at the screw plug
gegenhalten. Tensioning bolt and screw plug must be fitted with "medium­firm" thread­locking medium
(e.g. Loctite 243). Then, in the second pass, tighten to TA (see table 1).
After tightening, the end faces of the taper sleeve and taper pin must sit flush (see
figure 1).

Fig. 3: Detailed view of the taper pin

1 Screw plug 3 Tensioning bolt

2 Taper surface greased

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 Table 1: Fitting values for plate­pack bolting
Series, size Tensioning bolt Screw plug
Thread Tightening torque Thread Tightening
x x torque
ARS‐6 K430 length length
0.5 x TA TA TA
[mm] [Nm] [Nm] [mm] [Nm]
255‐6 235 / 250 / 270 M 8 x 30 15 30 M 8 x 16 20
280‐6 M 10 x 35 30 60 M 10 x 16 41
305‐6 300 / 320 M 10 x 40 30 60 M 10 x 16 41
335‐6 M 12 x 40 50 100 M 12 x 16 70
372‐6 350 / 370 / 400 M 12 x 40 50 100 M 12 x 16 70
407‐6 M 16 x 45 125 250 M 16 x 25 170
440 / 460 / 480 /
442‐6 M 16 x 45 125 250 M 16 x 25 170
500
487‐6 M 18 x 55 175 350 M 18 x 30 235
522‐6 520 / 540 / 560 M 18 x 55 175 350 M 18 x 30 235
572‐6 M 18 x 55 175 350 M 18 x 30 235
600 / 620 / 660 /
602‐6 M 20 x 60 240 480 M 20 x 35 330
690
667‐6 M 20 x 60 240 480 M 20 x 35 330
720 / 740 / 770 /
722‐6 M 20 x 55 240 480 M 20 x 35 330
820

The specified tightening torques (table 1) must always be adhered to. Any other
tightening torques may result in accelerated wear and damage to the coupling.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Danger
to life from flying fragments.

A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operating the coupling with

damaged coupling parts is not permitted in potentially explosive environments in
accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU.

Table 2: Lubricants

Lubricant paste Manufacturer

Castrol Industrie GmbH
OPTIMOL OPTIMOLY PASTE PL
D‐41179 Mönchengladbach
Microgleit GmbH
LP 430
D‐74357 Bönnigheim
Matthes GmbH
AEMA‐SOL M019 P/PS
D‐42653 Solingen
Klüber Lubrication KG
Klüberpaste ALTEMP QNB 50
D‐81379 München
Klüber Lubrication KG
Klüberpaste 46 MR 401
D‐81379 München
Dow Corning Europe S.A.
MOLYKOTE G-RAPID PLUS PASTE
B‐7180 Seneffe

Observe the manufacturer's instructions for handling lubricants.

Fitting and start­up must be done by qualified personnel only.

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 3.3 Axial backlash limitation or vertical support (integrated)
When fitting the plate packs with integrated axial backlash limitation or vertical support, the same
procedure applies as described in item 3.2. However, the following must be noted additionally:
The plate pack must be bolted to the coupling parts so that the respective tie of the star plate of the
integrated axial backlash limitation or vertical support is in contact with the ARPEX flange at the point of
bolt connection (see figure 4). Only in this fitting position is correct operation of the axial backlash limitation
or vertical support guaranteed. If wrongly fitted (tie of the star flange is not fitted as shown in figure 4), the
integrated axial backlash limitation or vertical support will not be able to operate properly and will cause
coupling damage during operation.

1 2 5

7 8

3 4

Fig. 4: Fitting the plate packs with integrated axial backlash limitation or vertical support

1 Star flange 5 Tie of star flange

2 ARPEX flange 6 ARPEX flange
3 ARPEX flange 7 Star flange
4 Star flange 8 Conical bolting

Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling. Danger
to life from flying fragments.

A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operating the coupling with

damaged coupling parts is not permitted in potentially explosive environments in
accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU.

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4. Alignment

ARPEX couplings compensate for alignment faults in the shafts to be connected.

Couplings with two plate packs support axial, radial and angular misalignment.
Couplings with one plate pack support only angular and axial misalignment.
When aligning machine parts with a sliding caliper gauge, measure the distance "S1" (see figure 5 and
table 3) between the coupling flanges at a number of measuring points. If the measured flange distances
are within the range of values shown between S1 min. and S1 max. (table 3), the machine parts are sufficiently
precisely aligned.

S1 max. S1 min.
M M

M M

M M
S1 min. S1 max.

Fig. 5: Aligning the machine parts

S1 = Distance between coupling flanges

S1 min. = see table 3

S1 max. = see table 3

M = Measuring point
The fitting misalignment must not exceed nor fall below the values for S1 min. and
S1 max. (table 3). It is however recommended to align the coupling as precisely as
possible so as to have an additional margin for misalignment in operation.

Impermissible fitting misalignments may cause accelerated wear and damage to the
coupling. Failure to observe these instructions may result in breakage of the coupling.
Danger to life from flying fragments.

A damaged coupling becomes an explosion hazard. Operating the coupling with

damaged coupling parts is not permitted in potentially explosive environments in
accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU.

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 Table 3: Permissible fitting misalignment
Series, size Flange distance
ARS‐6 K430 S1 S1 min. S1 max.
[mm] [mm] [mm]
255‐6 235 / 250 / 270 23 22.4 23.6
280‐6 25 24.3 25.7
305‐6 300 / 320 27 26.3 27.7
335‐6 30 29.2 30.8
372‐6 350 / 370 / 400 32 31.2 32.8
407‐6 35 34.1 35.9
442‐6 440 / 460 / 480 / 500 38 37.0 39.0
487‐6 41 39.9 42.1
522‐6 520 / 540 / 560 44 42.8 45.2
572‐6 47 45.7 48.3
602‐6 600 / 620 / 660 / 690 50 48.6 51.4
667‐6 55 53.4 56.6
722‐6 720 / 740 / 770 / 820 60 58.3 61.7

5. Start­up and operation

For instructions for and information on start­up and operation, please see operating
instructions BA 8704 (ARS­6 series) or BA 8700 (K430 series).

6. Faults, causes and remedy

For detailed information and instructions in case of faults and their causes and rectification,
see operating instructions BA 8704 (ARS­6 series) or BA 8700 (K430 series).

7. Maintenance and repair

For instructions for and information on maintenance and repair, please see operating
instructions BA 8704 (ARS­6 series) or BA 8700 (K430 series).

7.1 Demounting the plate pack with conical bolting

Unscrew all screw plugs.
Unscrew all tensioning bolts and remove washers.
At the side of the screw plug, screw a tensioning bolt with washer into the bolt. At the opposite side of the
bolt screw a tensioning bolt into the demounting disk.
By tightening the tensioning bolt with the washer, pull the taper oin out of the taper sleeve. The tensioning
bolt screwed in at the opposite side of the bolt secures the bolt against turning during the pulling­out action.
Pull the taper sleeve out of the ARPEX flange and the plate pack. Use for this the aids shown in figures 8
to figure 10 (pulling­off tool, demounting disk, threaded rod and nuts) as well as the washer (see figure 7).

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 1
3

Fig. 6: Detailed view of the tensioning bolt

1 Tensioning bolt 3 Demounting disk

2 Washer 4 Tensioning bolt

1 4
5

2
3

Fig. 7: Detailed view of the threaded rod

1 Nut 4 Demounting disk

2 Washer 5 Threaded rod
3 Pulling-off tool 6 Nut

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 7.2 Fitting and demounting aids
The following aids are included in a complete coupling delivery (for dimensions, see table 4):
1x Threaded rod (Fig. 10)
2x Nut DIN EN 24032 (Fig. 10)
1x Pulling­off tool (Fig. 8)
1x Demounting disk (Fig. 9)

L
H ∅d1

Fig. 8: Pulling­off tool (6 mm U­section)

L1
∅D1
∅d1
∅d2

L2

Fig. 9: Demounting disk

L3
M

Fig. 10: Threaded rod and nuts

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 Table 4: Dimensions of fitting and demounting tools
Pulling-off tool Demounting disk Threaded Nut
Series, size
(6 mm U-section) rod
B H L d1 D1 d1 d2 L1 L2 L3 M
ARS‐6 K430
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
235
255‐6
250 40 35 30 9 20 9 14 10 8 105 8
280‐6
270
300
305‐6 50 35 35 11 22 11 16 13 8 115 10
320
350
335‐6
370 65 50 40 13 27 13 20 16 11 145 12
372‐6
400
440
407‐6 460
65 50 40 17 34 17 25 18 13 170 16
442‐6 480
500
487‐6 520
522‐6 540 80 65 55 19 40 19 30 21 16 205 18
572‐6 560
600
602‐6 620
100 70 55 21 49 21 36 28 18 280 20
667‐6 660
690
720
740
722‐6 100 90 80 21 49 21 36 28 18 280 20
770
820

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