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Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings




Each hub includes a set screw (unless noted), which bites into your shaft to hold the coupling in place. Also known as Lovejoy® couplings, these three-piece couplings have a spider-shaped cushion between two hubs to reduce shock and handle minor shaft misalignment.
A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one spider, or two hubs, one split spider, and one retaining ring (all components sold separately). Split spiders are easier to install and replace than standard spiders because there’s no need for tools or removing your hubs. Twist-lock them in place using a retaining ring.
Buna-N spiders provide good vibration damping and chemical resistance. Hytrel spiders provide fair vibration damping and excellent chemical resistance. Polyurethane spiders and split spiders provide fair vibration damping and good chemical resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Buna-N Rubber Spiders | |||||||||||||
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Iron Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
| 2 5/32" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 9,000 | 140 | 0.015" | 1° | -40° to 212° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 9,000 | 140 | 0.015" | 1° | -40° to 212° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 27/32" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 7,000 | 315 | 0.015" | 1° | -40° to 212° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 31/64" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 7,000 | 315 | 0.015" | 1° | -40° to 212° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 7/32" | 3 21/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 5,000 | 790 | 0.015" | 1° | -40° to 212° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hytrel Rubber Spiders | |||||||||||||
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Iron Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
| 2 5/32" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 3,600 | 400 | 0.015" | 0.5° | -55° to 245° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 400 | 0.015" | 0.5° | -55° to 245° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 27/32" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 790 | 0.015" | 0.5° | -55° to 245° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 31/64" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 790 | 0.015" | 0.5° | -55° to 245° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 4 7/32" | 3 21/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 2,265 | 0.015" | 0.5° | -55° to 245° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Polyurethane Spiders | |||||||||||||
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Iron Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
| 2 5/32" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 3,600 | 210 | 0.015" | 1° | -30° to 160° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 210 | 0.015" | 1° | -30° to 160° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 27/32" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 475 | 0.015" | 1° | -30° to 160° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 31/64" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 475 | 0.015" | 1° | -30° to 160° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 7/32" | 3 21/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 3,600 | 1,185 | 0.015" | 1° | -30° to 160° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Polyurethane Split Spiders | |||||||||||||||
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Iron Hubs | Misalignment Capability | 347 Stainless Steel Retaining Rings | |||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | Each | |||
| 2 5/32" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 9,200 | 670 | 0.03" | 2° | -30° to 200° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 2 7/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 9,200 | 670 | 0.03" | 2° | -30° to 200° | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 27/32" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 7,700 | 1,110 | 0.03" | 2° | -30° to 200° | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 31/64" | 2 35/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 7,700 | 1,110 | 0.03" | 2° | -30° to 200° | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 7/32" | 3 21/64" | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 5,900 | 2,180 | 0.03" | 2° | -30° to 200° | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Speed Vibration-Damping Flexible Shaft Couplings


Use these gear-shaped couplings for high-speed and high-torque applications. A rubber center allows flexing so couplings can take on multiple types of misalignment while damping vibration and shock. With no metal-to-metal contact, there’s no need for lubrication. Fasten to your shafts by tightening the set screws, which bite into the shaft to hold it.
A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one center (each component sold separately).
Hubs have a keyway, except hubs for 1/4" and 3/8" shaft dia. do not have a keyway.
Centers | |||||||||||||||
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Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||||
| O'all Lg. | OD | For Motion Type | Material | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Axial | Temp. Range, °F | Material | Each | ||
| 2 7/8" | 3 1/4" | Continuous | Sintered Steel | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 7,600 | 240 | 0.015" | 1° | 0.125" | -30° to 275° | TPE Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3 5/16" | 4" | Continuous | Sintered Steel | 15/16" | 0000000 | 00000 | 6,000 | 450 | 0.015" | 1° | 0.125" | -30° to 275° | TPE Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Torque Flexible Shaft Couplings


With a rugged roller-chain design, these couplings provide excellent torque and angular misalignment capacities. Lubrication is required. Fasten to your shaft by tightening the set screws, which bite into the shaft to hold it.
A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one roller chain (each component sold separately). Complete couplings meet ANSI B29.23M-1995.
Optional covers retain grease lubrication and provide protection from abrasion and corrosion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Steel Roller Chain | ||||||||||||||||
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Steel Hubs | Misalignment Capability | Roller Chain | Orange Nylon Plastic Covers | |||||||||||||
| O'all Lg. | OD | OD with Cover | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | No. | Standard | Each | Each | |||
| 2 9/16" | 3 3/64" | 4" | Continuous | 15/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 5,000 | 2,410 | 0.012" | 2° | 40-2 | ANSI | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Bearing Adapter Sleeves

Make up for imperfections and gaps between your bearing and shaft for a tight fit. These bearing adapter sleeves are the most common way to mount a bearing with a tapered bore onto a cylindrical seat. They work with both straight and stepped shafts. Secure using the included lock nut.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Adapter Sleeve Trade Number | For Shaft Diameter | ID | Width | Includes | Each | |
Low-Carbon Steel | ||||||
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| SNW-06 | 15/16" | 15/16" | 1.343" | Lock Nut, Lock Washer | 0000000 | 000000 |


























