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    Clamping Vibration-Damping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping Vibration-Damping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Image of System. (Each Component Sold Separately). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping Vibration-Damping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings.

    (Each Component Sold

    Separately)

    Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure. Good for precision motor and pump applications, the spider-shaped cushion reduces shock and compensates for minor shaft misalignment. Couplings allow zero backlash (no play).
    A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one spider (each component sold separately). Hubs are lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum. Spiders are polyurethane for fair vibration damping and good chemical resistance.
    Hubs
    Durometer 98A Polyurethane Spiders
    Durometer 92A Polyurethane Spiders
    Durometer 85A Polyurethane Spiders
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    For Shaft
    Type
    For Rotary Motion
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
     
    2024 Aluminum Hubs
    1 13/32"1"RoundForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99845T20000008,0001500.003"0.8°0 to 1809845T140000008,000580.005"0.9°0 to 1809845T150000008,000300.006"0 to 1809845T16000000
    1 13/16"1 5/16"RoundForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99845T3000008,0001700.003"0.8°0 to 1809845T17000008,000700.005"0.9°0 to 1809845T18000008,000360.006"0 to 1809845T1900000
    35.3 mm25.4 mmKeyedForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99845T57000008,0001500.003"0.8°0 to 1809845T14000008,000580.005"0.9°0 to 1809845T15000008,000300.006"0 to 1809845T1600000
    44.5 mm33.3 mmKeyedForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99845T58000008,0001700.003"0.8°0 to 1809845T17000008,000700.005"0.9°0 to 1809845T18000008,000360.006"0 to 1809845T1900000
     

    Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of System. Hubs, Split Spider, and Retaining Ring Shown Assembled. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Image of System. (Each Component Sold Separately). Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings.

    Hubs, Split Spider, and

    Retaining Ring Shown

    Assembled

    (Each Component Sold

    Separately)

    Image of System. Hubs and Spider Shown Assembled. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Image of System. (Each Component Sold Separately). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw Flexible Shaft Couplings.

    Hubs and Spider Shown

    Assembled

    (Each Component Sold

    Separately)

    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—Buna-N spiders provide good vibration damping and chemical resistance.
    Hytrel—Hytrel spiders provide fair vibration damping and excellent chemical resistance.
    Hubs
    Buna-N Spiders
    Hytrel Spiders
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    For Shaft
    Type
    For Rotary Motion
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Spider
    Material
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Spider
    Material
    Each
     
    Iron Hubs
    1 23/32"1 5/64"KeyedForward/Reverse, Start/Stop96408K110000018,000260.015"-40 to 212Buna-N
    6408K840000018,000500.015"0.5°-55 to 245Hytrel6408K91000000
     

    Clamping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings, Spiral Cut.

    Spiral Cut

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings, Parallel Cut.

    Parallel Cut

    Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.
    Spiral Cut—Spiral couplings have long cuts in their body for flexibility to handle parallel, axial, and angular misalignment better than parallel couplings. However, they’re not as rigid. Often used for light duty encoder and stepper drive applications, they allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication. They’re also known as helical beam couplings.
    Parallel Cut—Parallel couplings have short, intermittent cuts that make them more rigid and able to handle more torque and speed than spiral couplings, but they’re worse at correcting misalignment. Use them in high-torque applications, such as linear test systems and scientific instruments. They’re sometimes called slit couplings.
    7075 Aluminum—7075 aluminum couplings are lightweight with good corrosion resistance.
    303 Stainless Steel—303 stainless steel couplings offer excellent corrosion resistance.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel,
    mm
    Angular
    Axial,
    mm
    For Rotary Motion
    Each
    Spiral Cut
     
    7075 Aluminum
    9 mm × 1/4"30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K21000000
    9 mm × 3/8"30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K2600000
    9 mm × 3/8"38306,000580.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K28000000
    9 mm × 1/2"38306,000580.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K33000000
    9 mm × 5/8"38306,000580.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2464K37000000
    9 mm × 6 mm30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K2900000
    9 mm × 7 mm30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K3100000
    9 mm × 8 mm30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K3200000
    9 mm × 8 mm38306,000580.3810.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K41000000
    9 mm × 9 mm30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K3300000
    9 mm × 9 mm38306,000580.3810.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K42000000
    10 mm × 9 mm30256,000270.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K3700000
    10 mm × 9 mm38306,000580.3810.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K44000000
    12 mm × 9 mm38306,000580.3810.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K52000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    6 mm × 9 mm30256,000400.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K307000000
    8 mm × 9 mm30256,000400.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K309000000
    9 mm × 9 mm30256,000400.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K311000000
    9 mm × 10 mm30256,000400.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K315000000
    9 mm × 10 mm38306,000880.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K402000000
    9 mm × 12 mm38306,000880.380.25Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2463K407000000
     
    Parallel Cut
     
    7075 Aluminum
    9 mm × 5 mm21.5207,50021.70.120.5Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop8011N26000000
    9 mm × 9 mm26207,50021.70.250.5Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop8011N169000000
    12 mm × 9 mm34255,00034.50.40.7Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop8011N19000000
     

    Clamping High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of System. Components of a Coupling Shown Assembled. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Image of System. (Each Component Sold Separately). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Clamping High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings.

    Components of a

    Coupling Shown

    Assembled

    (Each Component Sold

    Separately)

    Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure. Also known as Oldham couplings, they have a slotted disc that allows hubs to slide independently—good for applications with parallel shaft misalignment. They also allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication.
    A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one disc (each component sold separately).
    2024 Aluminum—2024 aluminum hubs are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Acetal Disc—Acetal discs stand up to high twisting forces.
    Nylon Disc—Nylon discs have excellent vibration and shock absorption.
    PEEK Disc—PEEK discs have excellent impact resistance and the chemical resistance to withstand a variety of acids and other harsh substances.
    Hubs
    Acetal Discs
    Nylon Discs
    PEEK Discs
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    For Shaft
    Type
    For Rotary Motion
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
     
    2024 Aluminum Hubs
    1 1/4"1"RoundForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99889T20000004,500420.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 150Acetal
    59985K630000004,500100.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 130Nylon
    59985K930000004,500420.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 300PEEK
    59985K712000000
    1 7/8"1 5/16"RoundForward/Reverse, Start/Stop99889T3000004,500700.008"0.5°0.006"-10 to 150Acetal
    59985K64000004,500180.008"0.5°0.006"-10 to 130Nylon
    59985K94000004,500700.008"0.5°0.006"-10 to 300PEEK
    59985K71300000
     

    Set Screw High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Image of System. (Each Component Sold Separately). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Set Screw High-Parallel-Misalignment Flexible Shaft Couplings.

    (Each Component Sold

    Separately)

    Each hub includes a set screw, which bites into your shaft to hold the coupling in place. Also known as Oldham couplings, these couplings have a slotted disc that allows hubs to slide independently—good for applications with parallel shaft misalignment. They also allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication.
    A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one disc (each component sold separately). Hubs are made of aluminum, so they’re lightweight and have good corrosion resistance.
    Acetal Disc—Acetal discs stand up to high twisting forces.
    Nylon Disc—Nylon discs have excellent vibration and shock absorption.
    PEEK Disc—PEEK discs have excellent impact resistance and the chemical resistance to withstand a variety of acids and other harsh substances.
    Hubs
    Acetal Discs
    Nylon Discs
    PEEK Discs
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Misalignment Capability
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    For Shaft
    Type
    For Rotary Motion
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Disc
    Material
    Each
     
    2024 Aluminum Hubs
    1 1/8"1"RoundForward/Reverse, Start/Stop959985K30000004,500420.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 150Acetal
    59985K630000004,500100.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 130Nylon
    59985K930000004,500420.008"0.5°0.004"-10 to 300PEEK
    59985K712000000
     

    Servomotor Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Servomotor Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings.
    Able to handle high twisting forces as well as misalignment, these couplings are good for high-performance servomotor applications. Couplings are aluminum and stainless steel for corrosion resistance and allow zero backlash (no play). They grip evenly around your shaft for a strong hold without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Overall
    Lg.
    OD
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    For Rotary Motion
    Each
     
    2017 Aluminum and 304 Stainless Steel
    3/16" × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K222000000
    1/4" × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K22700000
    5/16" × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K23400000
    3/8" × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K23800000
    3/8" × 9 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K417000000
    1/2" × 9 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K423000000
    5/8" × 9 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K428000000
    5 mm × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K24300000
    6 mm × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K24600000
    8 mm × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K24800000
    9 mm × 9 mm1 9/32"1 1/64"10,000180.006"0.013"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K24900000
    9 mm × 9 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K434000000
    9 mm × 10 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K435000000
    9 mm × 14 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K436000000
    9 mm × 15 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K437000000
    9 mm × 16 mm1 57/64"1 35/64"10,000890.009"0.02"Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop2764K438000000
     

    Set Screw Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Set Screw Shaft Collars.
    Slide these traditional collars from one end of the shaft and tighten the set screw. They dig into the shaft for a secure hold, but one that leaves a gouge. For maximum holding power, make sure the set screw is harder than the shaft.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—A step up from plain carbon steel collars, these withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    Blue Passivated Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Withstand moisture and mild chemicals better than standard zinc-plated-steel collars. The blue passivated finish makes it easy to identify metric collars at a glance.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. Use in dry environments, since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Set
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    9168Hex Socket157485K1500000
     
    Blue Passivated Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    91810Hex Socket16057N170000
     
    Carbon Steel
    91810Hex Socket16056N170000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    9168Hex Socket157485K1600000
    91810Hex Socket16058N170000
     

    Plastic Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Plastic Shaft Collars.
    Lightweight alternatives to metal collars for weight-sensitive applications. Slide these collars from one end of your shaft and tighten the clamping screw. They grip firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Acetal—Resist swelling when exposed to moisture.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Acetal
    9249Socket Head13761N117000000
     

    Plastic Two-Piece Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Plastic Two-Piece Shaft Collars.
    Lightweight alternatives to metal two-piece collars for weight-sensitive applications. Attach these collars anywhere along a shaft when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Acetal—Resist swelling when exposed to moisture.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Acetal
    9249Socket Head23585N28000000
     

    Two-Piece Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Two Piece, For Round Shafts.

    For Round Shafts

    Attach these collars anywhere along your shaft, which helps when other components are already installed or you can't access the end. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove collars later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and corrosion resistant.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Round Shafts
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    9249Socket Head26063K45000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    9249Socket Head23369K4200000
     
    Aluminum
    9249Socket Head29520T2800000
     

    Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars.
    Slide these collars from one end of your shaft and tighten the clamping screw. They grip firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—A step up from plain carbon steel collars, these withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and corrosion resistant.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    9259Socket Head157445K29000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    9249Socket Head157445K44300000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    9259Socket Head19616T1700000
     
    Aluminum
    9259Socket Head19506T1900000
     
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