Are you connecting motors to pumps?

Wednesday 11th January 2017
 Are you connecting motors to pumps?

Consider the Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling range available from Abssac, which was designed specifically with that industry in mind. With large stocks kept, we offer an excellent solution to your pump coupling requirements.  The easy to fit Sure-Flex® elastomeric shaft couplings rely on a proven element produced from a elastic polymer, to absorb the shaft misalignments but also transmit torque whilst simultaneously dealing with shock and vibration.  Sure-Flex®  shaft couplings can be installed quickly and easily because there are no bolts, gaskets, covers or seals. Alignment can be checked with a straight edge placed across the outside of the precision machined flanges. No special tools are needed for installation, alignment or removal.

No lubrication, trouble free operation….

Mr. Phil Jones, from Abssac says“ The teeth of the sleeve lock into the teeth of the flanges without clamps or screws, tightening under torque to provide smooth transmission of power. Since there is no rubbing action of metal against rubber to cause wear, the couplings are not affected by abrasives, dirt or moisture. This eliminates the need for lubrication or maintenance, whilst providing clean dependable, quiet performance.”

The four way flexing action….

The 4-way flexing action absorbs virtually all types of shock, misalignment and end float. With Sure-Flex couplings, the need for lubrication and maintenance is also eliminated. As a result, the couplings provide clean, dependable and quiet performance for a variety of applications.

Flexing action #1 -TORSIONAL Flexibility !

Sure-Flex coupling sleeves have an exceptional ability to absorb torsional shock and dampen torsional vibrations. The EPDM and Neoprene sleeves wind-up approximately 15° torsionally at their rated torque. Hytrel sleeves will wind-up about 7°.

Flexing action #2 - ANGULAR  Flexibility !

The unique design of the Sure-Flex coupling's teeth allows for the absorption of angular misalignment without wear. These limits allow for the alignment of the coupling using only a scale and calipers.

Flexing action #3 - PARALLEL Flexibility !

Parallel misalignment is absorbed without wear or appreciable energy losses. The lateral flexibility of the coupling sleeve minimizes radial bearing loads normally associated with parallel misalignment. This feature also allows for easier installation by the use of components bored for slip fits without fretting corrosion occurring at the shaft. Only a straight-edge and feeler gage are required to obtain these limits.

Flexing action #4 - AXIAL Flexibility !

Sure-Flex couplings may be used in applications where there are limited axial shaft movements. The axial compressibility of the EPDM and Neoprene sleeves allows for shaft end-float without the absolute transfer of thrust loads.

Over 3 decades of product knowledge combined with a large stock of Sure-Flex Couplings and Sleeves provides a great basic shaft coupling solution.

With knowledgeable staff always available, we stock and supply the Sure-Flex® elastomeric shaft coupling. The basic coupling uses two cast hubs available prebored or pilot bored and  a proven centre element produced from a elastic polymer, to  compensate for ardous shaft misalignments.  The proven product delivers reliable torque transmission whilst simultaneously dealing with shock and vibration. EPDM and Neoprene sleeves have excellent dampening properties where as the Hytrel sleeves are for higher torques and petrochemical resistance.

Sure-Flex®  shaft couplings can be installed quickly and easily because there are no bolts, gaskets, covers or seals. Alignment can be checked with a straight edge placed across the outside of the precision machined flanges. No special tools are needed for installation, alignment or removal. Their 4-way flexing action absorbs virtually all types of shock, misalignment, and end float. With Sure-Flex couplings, the need for lubrication and maintenance is also eliminated. As a result, these couplings provide clean, dependable, and quiet performance for a variety of applications.

  • Four-way flexing action absorbs extreme torsional shock and vibration
  • Uniquely designed teeth and lateral flexibility accepts both parallel and angular misalignment without wear
  • Fast and easy installation without bolts, gaskets, covers or seals
  • Lubrication-free design provides quiet, reliable performance
  • Flexible sleeves available in EPDM, Neoprene and Hytrel
  • Choose from an extensive range of sizes, using BTS, bushed, clamp and spacer flanges
  • To suit shaft sizes from 10mm to 140mm, with keyways

The Lubrication-free design provides quiet, reliable performance.
The uniquely designed teeth allow lateral flexibility whilst accepting both parallel and angular misalignment without wear.

If you require further technical information, please do not hesitate to contact our sales engineers who will be more than happy to help you with your selection.

Sure-Flex sleeves are available in four materials or compounds and various shape configurations.

Sleeve MaterialEPDMNEOPRENEHYTRELURETHANE
Available Sleeve Styles Style designator
  1 pc, unsplitJEJNHU
  1 pc, splitJESJNS--
  2 pieceENHS-
Typical UseGeneral PurposeOil Resist Non-flameGeneral PurposeStiffness
     
Torsional wind up15°15°
Angular Misalignment1/4°1/4°
Temperature (C°) 
Maximum+135°+94°+122°+94°
Minimum-34°-17°-54°-63°

 

Image SureFlex

Available SURE-FLEX sleeve sizes

Product No.Product Description Product No.Product Description Product No.Product Description
3J3JE EPDM44E EPDM6H6H Hytrel
4J4JE EPDM55E EPDM7H7H Hytrel
5J5JE EPDM66E EPDM8H8H Hytrel
6J6JE EPDM77E EPDM9H9H Hytrel
7J7JE EPDM88E EPDM10H10H Hytrel
8J8JE EPDM99E EPDM11H11H Hytrel
9J9JE EPDM1010E EPDM12H12H Hytrel
10J10JE EPDM1111E EPDM

1212E EPDM6HS6HS Split Hytrel
3JS3JES EPDM Split1313E EPDM7HS7HS Split Hytrel
4JS4JES EPDM Split1414E EPDM8HS8HS Split Hytrel
5JS5JES EPDM Split1616E EPDM9HS9HS Split Hytrel
6JS6JES EPDM Split
10HS10HS Split Hytrel
7JS7JES EPDM Split4N4N Neoprene11HS11HS Split Hytrel
8JS8JES EPDM Split5N5N Neoprene12HS12HS Split Hytrel
9JS9JES EPDM Split6N6N Neoprene13HS13HS Split Hytrel
10JS10JES EPDM Split7N7N Neoprene14HS14HS Split Hytrel

8N8N Neoprene
3JN3JN Neoprene9N9N Neoprene10U10U Urethane
4JN4JN Neoprene10N10N Neoprene11U11U Urethane
5JN5JN Neoprene11N11N Neoprene12U12U Urethane
6JN6JN Neoprene12N12N Neoprene 
7JN7JN Neoprene13N13N Neoprene
8JN8JN Neoprene14N14N Neoprene

 
3JNS3JNS Neoprene Split
4JNS4JNS Neoprene Split
5JNS5JNS Neoprene Split
6JNS6JNS Neoprene Split
7JNS7JNS Neoprene Split
8JNS8JNS Neoprene Split

 

Coupling Ratings (Metric)

SizeEPDM
Sleeves
Neoprene
Sleeves
KW @ RPMTorque
(Nm)
Stiffness
(Nm/rad)
Max RPM
10097014503000
3JE,JESJN,JNS0.070.691.032.136.8269200
4E,JE,JESN,JN,JNS0.141.382.064.2613.6527600
5E,JE,JESN,JN,JNS0.282.754.128.5227.11047600
6E,JE,JESN,JN,JNS0.535.167.7215.9750.81946000
7E,JE,JESN,JN,JNS0.868.3212.4425.7382.03135250
8E,JE,JESN,JN,JNS1.3413.0319.4740.29128.24904500
9E,JE,JESN2.1320.6630.8863.89203.47773750
10E,JE,JESN3.4033.0049.32102.05324.812413600
11EN5.3651.9977.72160.79511.819553600
12EN8.5282.63123.52255.57813.531072800
13EN13.43130.26194.72402.871282.448982400
14EN21.30206.58308.81638.922033.777682200
16E 55.91542.28810.631677.165338.5203921500

 

SizeHytrel
Sleeves
Urethane
Sleeves
KW @ RPMTorque
(Nm)
Stiffness
(Nm/rad)
Max RPM
10097014503000
6H,HS 2.1320.6630.8863.89203.411306000
7H,HS 3.4033.0049.32102.05324.822605250
8H,HS 5.3651.9977.72160.79511.833904500
9H,HS 8.5282.63123.52255.57813.553673750
10H,HSU13.43130.26194.72402.871282.411299*3600
11H,HSU21.30206.58308.81638.922033.714123*3600
12H,HSU37.27361.52540.421118.113559.025422*2800
13HS 55.93542.49810.941677.805340.6416802400
14HS 85.76831.841243.482572.718189.1670282200

 

Flexible sleeves for Sure-Flex couplings are available in four materials (EPDM, Neoprene, Hytrel and Urethane) and in three basic constructions. The various types are shown and described here.

 

JE-JES-JN-JNS Sleeves

JE-JES-JN-JNS

J sleeves are molded EPDM rubber (E) or Neoprene (N). They are available in one-piece solid construction (JE, JN) or one-piece split construction (JES, JNS). These sleeves may be used in any Sure-Flex flange within a given size.

E-N Sleeves

E-N

These sleeves are of two-piece design with a retaining ring. They are available in either EPDM (E) or Neoprene (N). They may be used with any flange within a given size. Sleeves are shown here assembled and disassembled.

H-HS-U Sleeves

H-HS-U

H (Hytrel) and U (Urethane) sleeves designed for high-torque applications, transmit four times as much power as an equivalent EPDM or Neoprene sleeve. Available in one-piece solid construction (H or U) or two-piece split construction (HS), these can be used only with S, C, and SC flanges. They cannot be used with J or B flanges or as direct replacements for EPDM or Neoprene sleeves.

 

 

Set us the challenge. Ask one of our knowleadable engineers for a SUREFLEX pump coupling quotation : 01386 421005

 

 

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