PECM Issue 27 2017 | Page 46

Drives Gears & Motors Highly flexible flange couplings in new sizes TR has extended the portfolio of highly torsionally flexible flange couplings of the BoWex-ELASTIC® HE line by two sizes. The new couplings are available in different Shore hardnesses and suitable for high- performance drives of up to 5,000 kW. K The BoWex-ELASTIC® HE is a flange coupling with high torsional flexibility consisting of a circular elastomer. The rubber element is made of vulcanized natural rubber and stressed for torque-to-bore ratio. It reduces the torsional vibrations occurring in the drive train as well as the cumulative forces and, due to different elastomer hardnesses, the flange coupling can be adjusted to the respective application for a resonance-free operation. The plug-in coupling hub is designed according to the BoWex curved-tooth gear principle and compensates for axial, radial and angular shaft displacements. KTR has now expanded the BoWex-ELASTIC® HE line by the sizes 240 HE and 275 HE – making the coupling suitable for drives of up to 4,000 kW and 5,000 kW, transmitting torques of up to 32,000 Nm and 45,000 Nm. Possible application fields are gensets, pumps and compressors, as well as high- performance stationary and mobile drive systems. Precision power transmission When accuracy and drive positioning is paramount think ROTEX® GS. This three- part coupling is backlash-free under pre-stress and offers varying hub designs and Shore hardnesses to produce the optimal coupling for each application in automation engineering. While still vibration-damping, the GS delivers optimal torsional stiffness without consession to accuracy, even in highly dynamic servo drives. 46 PECM Issue 27 ROTEX® GS www.ktr.com www.ktr.com