THE ROLE OF ELASTOMERS IN ELASTIC COUPLINGS

Due to errors caused during the manufacturing and installation processes, as well as deformation during operation and the influence of temperature changes, misalignment of the relative positions of the two axes will occur, and strict alignment cannot always be guaranteed.The elastic coupling has the function of buffering, damping and improving the dynamic performance of the shaft system, and the elastomer in the flexible coupling has the function of protecting the machine when the machine is running.

Changing the material of the claw elastic coupling can increase the allowable speed range of the elastic coupling.The elastic coupling transmits torque through squeezing. The flexible coupling makes the elastic spacer fit with the bushings on both sides through squeezing, thus ensuring the zero-clearance performance of the claw elastic coupling.

When the machine is running and its torque reaches a range that the elastic coupling cannot bear, the elastomer in the flexible coupling will first have problems;The working speed of an claw elastic coupling and the centrifugal force caused by it. The speed range is determined according to the speed limit allowed by different materials of the elastic coupling. The allowable speed ranges of couplings of different materials and specifications are different.