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    High-Torque Chain Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Chain Couplings.
    A rugged roller chain locks onto teeth on the hubs to withstand high torque. Often found in conveyors, mixers, and crushers, these couplings also compensate for high angular misalignment. Lubricate to maintain smooth motion. For a complete coupling, select two hubs and one roller chain. Choose components of the same trade size to ensure they'll fit together.
    Hubs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Chain Couplings, Hubs.
    The metal body mounts onto shafts to transmit torque from one shaft to the other through the flexible center.
    Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause these hubs to rust.
    Set-Screw Shaft Mount—Screws dig into your shaft for a secure hold.
    Optional Nylon Covers—Withstand grease lubricant and protect hubs from abrasion and corrosion.
    Hubs
    Optional
    Nylon Covers
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Shaft
    Type
    Shaft Mount
    Type
    Choose a Shaft Dia.
    Each
    OD
    Each
     
    Steel
    2 13/32"40122 9/16"KeyedSet Screw
    1/2", 5/8", 3/4"6407K410000004"6407K710000000
    3 3/64"40162 9/16"KeyedSet Screw
    5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4"6407K42000004"6407K72000000
    3 25/32"50162 29/32"KeyedSet Screw
    3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 7/16", 1 1/2", 1 5/8"6407K43000005 1/8"6407K73000000
    5"60183 29/64"KeyedSet Screw
    1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 7/16", 1 1/2", 1 5/8", 1 3/4", 1 7/8", 1 15/16", 2", 2 1/8", 2 1/4", 2 3/8", 2 7/16"6407K44000006 3/8"6407K74000000
     
    Roller Chain
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Chain Couplings, Roller Chain.
    Lock onto teeth on the hubs to transmit high torque.
    Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause this roller chain to rust.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    Roller
    Chain
    For Hub
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Trade
    No.
    Standard
    Each
    Steel
    2 13/32"40125,0001,3550.012"40-2ANSI6407K51000000
    3 3/64"40165,0002,4100.012"40-2ANSI6407K5200000
    3 25/32"50164,0004,6100.012"50-2ANSI6407K5300000
    5"60183,00010,9000.012"1.5°60-2ANSI6407K5400000
     

    High-Torque Friction Torque Limiters

    With rugged roller chains, these torque limiters handle more torque than other torque limiters. They have a disc that creates friction to prevent torque overload, control tension, and brake. If there’s too much torque, they’ll slip and only transmit the set torque. For example, they could be used in a machine that tightens a bottle cap to a certain torque without overtightening and breaking the bottle. Because they rely on friction, exposing them to moisture, oil, or lubricants can affect their performance. You can adjust the torque by rotating the hex nut on the hub.
    They act as a flexible shaft coupling, so they reduce vibration and protect components from wear by compensating for angular and parallel misalignment. Fasten them to your shafts by tightening the set screws, which bite into each shaft to hold it.
    Shaft-to-Shaft
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Torque Limiters. High-Torque Friction Torque Limiters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. High-Torque Friction Torque Limiters.
    Single Spring—Single-spring torque limiters let you make finer torque adjustments than double-spring torque limiters but can only withstand half as much torque.
    Double Spring—Double-spring torque limiters handle twice as much torque as single-spring torque limiters but are not the best for making precise adjustments at low torques.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    Roller
    Chain
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Shaft
    Type
    Torque,
    ft·lbf
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Parallel
    Angular
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Keyway Wd. ×
    Keyway Dp.
    Drive Direction
    Shaft Mount
    Type
    Standard
    Trade
    No.
    Each
    Single Spring
    1/2" × 1/2"Round × Round0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N1110000000
    1/2" × 5/8"Round × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N113000000
    1/2" × 3/4"Round × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N115000000
    5/8" × 5/8"Keyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N117000000
    5/8" × 3/4"Keyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N119000000
    3/4" × 3/4"Keyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N122000000
    1" × 1"Keyed × Keyed0 to 751,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"1/4" × 1/8"
    1/4" × 1/8"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N131000000
    12 mm × 12 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"4 mm × 2 mm
    4 mm × 2 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N124000000
    12 mm × 15 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"4 mm × 2 mm
    5 mm × 2.5 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N126000000
    15 mm × 15 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 251,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"5 mm × 2.5 mm
    5 mm × 2.5 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N128000000
    15 mm × 20 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 751,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"5 mm × 2.5 mm
    6 mm × 3 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N133000000
    20 mm × 20 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 751,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"6 mm × 3 mm
    6 mm × 3 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N135000000
    20 mm × 25 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 751,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"6 mm × 3 mm
    8 mm × 4 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N137000000
    25 mm × 25 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 751,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"8 mm × 4 mm
    8 mm × 4 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N139000000
     
    Double Spring
    1/2" × 1/2"Round × Round0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N112000000
    1/2" × 5/8"Round × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N114000000
    1/2" × 3/4"Round × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N116000000
    5/8" × 5/8"Keyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N118000000
    5/8" × 3/4"Keyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N121000000
    3/4" × 3/4"Keyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"3/16" × 3/32"
    3/16" × 3/32"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N123000000
    1" × 1"Keyed × Keyed0 to 1501,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"1/4" × 1/8"
    1/4" × 1/8"
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N132000000
    12 mm × 12 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"4 mm × 2 mm
    4 mm × 2 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N125000000
    12 mm × 15 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"4 mm × 2 mm
    5 mm × 2.5 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N127000000
    15 mm × 15 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 501,8000.01"2 3/4"2 1/4"5 mm × 2.5 mm
    5 mm × 2.5 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI35-24782N129000000
    15 mm × 20 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 1501,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"5 mm × 2.5 mm
    6 mm × 3 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N134000000
    20 mm × 20 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 1501,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"6 mm × 3 mm
    6 mm × 3 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N136000000
    20 mm × 25 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 1501,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"6 mm × 3 mm
    8 mm × 4 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N138000000
    25 mm × 25 mmKeyed × Keyed0 to 1501,8000.01"3 11/16"2 13/16"8 mm × 4 mm
    8 mm × 4 mm
    Clockwise and CounterclockwiseSet Screw
    ANSI40-24782N141000000
     
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