RB Flexible Coupling

General purpose, cost effective range, which is manufactured

in SG iron for torques up to 41kNm.

The Standard Range Comprises

• Shaft to shaft
• Shaft to shaft with increased shaft engagement
• Flywheel to shaft
• Flywheel to shaft with increased shaft engagement

Applications
• Generator sets
• Pump sets
• Compressors
• Wind turbines
• Metal manufacture
• Bulk handling
• Pulp and paper industry
• General purpose industrial applications

Features Benefits
● Intrinsically fail safe ● Ensuring continuous operation of the driveline in the
unlikely event of rubber damage.

● Control of resonant torsional vibration ● Achieving low vibratory loads in the driveline
components by selection of optimum stiffness
characteristics.

● Maintenance free ● With no lubrication or adjustment required resulting in

low running costs.
● Severe shock load protection ● Avoiding failure of the driveline under short circuit and
other transient conditions.
● Misalignment capability ● Allows axial and radial misalignment between the
driving and driven machines.
● Zero backlash ● Eliminating torque amplifications through pre-
compression of the rubber elements.
● Low cost ● The RB Coupling gives the lowest lifetime cost.

Construction Details

• Spheroidal graphite to BS 2789 Grade 420/12.

• Separate rubber elements with a choice of grade and

hardness with SM70 shore hardness being the standard.

• Rubber elements which are totally enclosed and loaded in

compression

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 RB Typical Applications

Mobile diesel generator sets. Coupling fitted between diesel engine and alternator.

CHP plants.Couplings fitted between diesel engines and Pump sets. Coupling fitted between diesel engine and
alternators. centrifugal pump.

Steel mills. Couplings fitted on 35 tonne overhead crane, and Steel mills. Couplings fitted to table roller drives on rolling
on table roller drives. mills and furnace discharge tables.

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 RB Shaft to Shaft
Rigid half / Flex half Features Benefits
● Can accommodate a ● Allows the optimum
W3 B SxT
J3 wide range of shaft coupling to be selected
J J W2
diameters
J2 ● Allows the driving and
● Easy disconnection of driven machines to be
QxR
the outer member and disconnected
driving flange
W1 ● Provides axial location
C
D D1 J1 ● Coupling available with for armatures with axial
A F E X Y G
limited end float float

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 0.12
0.12 0.2
0.2 0.24
0.24 0.37
0.37 0.73
0.73 1.15
1.15 2.15
2.15 3.86
3.86 5.5
5.5
A 200.0 222.2 238.1 260.3 308.0 358.8 466.7 508.0 577.8
B 104.8 111.2 123.8 136.5 174.6 193.7 233.4 260.4 285.8
C 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 4.8 6.4 6.4
D 50.8 54.0 60.3 66.7 85.7 95.2 114.3 127.0 139.7
D1 50.8 54.0 60.3 66.7 85.7 95.2 114.3 127.0 139.7
E 79.4 95.2 101.6 120.6 152.4 184.1 222.2 279.4 330.2
F 177.8 200.0 212.7 235.0 279.4 323.8 438.15 469.9 536.6
G 156.5 178 186.5 210 251 295 362 435 501.5
DIMENSIONS J 12.7 14.3 15.9 17.5 19.0 19.0 19.0 22.2 25.4
(mm) Q 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8
R M8 M8 M8 M10 M10 M12 M12 M12 M12
S 6 6 6 8 8 10 16 12 12
T M8 M8 M10 M10 M12 M12 M12 M16 M16
U 9.2 9.2 11.2 11.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 17.25 17.25
MAX. X 50 60 65 80 95 115 140 170 210
MAX. Y 55 70 75 85 95 115 140 170 210
MIN. X & Y 30 35 40 40 55 55 70 80 90
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 14 16
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 5250 4725 4410 4035 3410 2925 2250 2070 1820
WEIGHT (3) W1 2.82 4.04 5.29 7.49 12.82 23.39 35.88 62.81 102.09
(kg) W2 4.00 5.05 6.38 8.14 13.29 18.41 33.98 43.87 59.00
W3 4.06 5.82 7.42 10.44 18.03 27.37 47.43 75.39 113.32
INERTIA (3) J1 0.0044 0.0084 0.0131 0.0233 0.0563 0.1399 0.3227 0.8489 1.9633
(kg m2) J2 0.0232 0.0375 0.0546 0.0887 0.20 0.3674 1.1035 1.9161 3.4391
J3 0.0153 0.027 0.0396 0.0644 0.1475 0.2862 0.7998 1.512 2.9796
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.0 3.0
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is recommended that initial
alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery should be calculated to ensure that these do not
exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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RB Shaft to Shaft with Increased Shaft Engagement
Rigid half / Flex half Features Benefits
B1 SxT ● Long Boss Inner Member ● Allows small diameter
W3
J3
B2 W2 long length shafts to be
J J J2 used
QxR
● Reduces key stress

● Allows increased
W1 distances between shaft
C J1 ends
D D2
A F E X Y G
● Full shaft engagement
avoids the need for
spacer collars

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 0.12
0.12 0.2
0.2 0.24
0.24 0.37
0.37 0.73
0.73 1.15
1.15 2.15
2.15 3.86
3.86 5.5
5.5
A 200.0 222.2 238.1 260.3 308.0 358.8 466.7 508.0 577.8
B1 139.0 152.2 173.5 189.9 233.9 268.4 309.1 343.4 386.1
B2 54.0 57.2 63.5 69.8 88.9 98.4 119.0 133.4 146.0
C 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 4.8 6.4 6.4
D 50.8 54.0 60.3 66.7 85.7 95.2 114.3 127.0 139.7
D2 85 95 110 120 145 170 190 210 240
E 79.4 95.2 101.6 120.6 152.4 184.1 222.2 279.4 330.2
F 177.8 200.0 212.7 235.0 279.4 323.8 438.15 469.9 536.6
G 156.5 178 186.5 210 251 295 362 435 501.5
DIMENSIONS J 12.7 14.3 15.9 17.5 19.0 19.0 19.0 22.2 25.4
(mm) Q 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8
R M8 M8 M8 M10 M10 M12 M12 M12 M12
S 6 6 6 8 8 10 16 12 12
T M8 M8 M10 M10 M12 M12 M12 M16 M16
U 9.2 9.2 11.2 11.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 17.25 17.25
MAX. X 50 60 65 80 95 115 140 170 210
MAX. Y 55 70 75 85 95 115 140 170 210
MIN. X & Y 30 35 40 40 55 55 70 80 90
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 14 16
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 5250 4725 4410 4035 3410 2925 2250 2070 1820
WEIGHT (3) W1 4.21 6.42 8.67 11.85 19.43 35.28 53.81 95.50 162.79
(kg) W2 4.0 5.05 6.38 8.14 13.29 18.41 33.98 43.87 59.0
W3 4.06 5.82 7.42 10.44 18.03 27.37 47.43 75.39 113.32
INERTIA (3) J1 0.0059 0.0121 0.0193 0.0326 0.0770 0.1896 0.4347 1.1833 2.8953
(kg m2) J2 0.0232 0.0375 0.0546 0.0887 0.2000 0.3674 1.1035 1.9161 3.4391
J3 0.0153 0.0270 0.0396 0.0644 0.1475 0.2862 0.7998 1.5120 2.9796
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.0 3.0
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is recommended that initial
alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery should be calculated to ensure that these do not
exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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 RB Standard SAE Flywheel to Shaft
0.24 to 1.15 Features Benefits
● Wide range of adaptor ● Allows the coupling to be
plates adapted to suit most engine
L
SxU flywheels
J

W2 ● Choice of rubber compound ● Allows control of the

J2 and hardness torsional vibration system
● Short axial length ● Allows the coupling to fit in
QxR
bell housed applications

W1
C
D1 J1
A F Y G

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING SIZE
COUPLING SIZE 0.24
0.24 0.37
0.37 0.73
0.73 1.15
1.15
SAE 10
SAE 10 SAESAE 11.5
11.5 SAE 11.5
SAE 11.5 SAE 14
SAE 14 SAE 11.5
SAE 11.5 SAE 14
SAE 14 SAE 14
SAE 14 SAE 18
SAE 18

A 314.3 352.4 352.4 466.7 352.4 466.7 466.7 571.5

C 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2
D1 60.3 60.3 66.7 66.7 85.7 85.7 95.2 95.2
F 295.27 333.38 333.38 438.15 333.38 438.15 438.15 542.92
G 186.5 186.5 210 210 251 251 295 295
DIMENSIONS J 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 28
(mm) L 79.5 79.5 85.8 85.8 104.9 104.9 114.4 122.4
Q 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
R M8 M8 M10 M10 M10 M10 M12 M12
S 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6
U 10.5 10.5 10.5 13.5 10.5 13.5 13.5 16.7
MAX. Y 75 75 85 85 95 95 115 115
MIN. Y 40 40 40 40 55 55 55 55
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 3710 3305 3305 2500 3310 2500 2500 2040
WEIGHT (3) W1 5.29 5.29 7.49 7.49 12.82 12.82 23.39 23.39
(kg) W2 15.71 17.1 19.96 28.76 24.01 35.31 39.03 61.0
INERTIA (3) J1 0.0131 0.0131 0.0233 0.0233 0.0563 0.0563 0.1399 0.1399
(kg m2) J2 0.1922 0.2546 0.3087 0.7487 0.4000 0.8900 1.0274 2.3974
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is recommended that initial
alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery should be calculated to ensure that these do not
exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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 RB Standard SAE Flywheel to Shaft
2.15 - 5.5 Keep Plate (2.15 SAE 14 and 5.5 SAE 18)

L L
SxU SxU
J J
W2 W2
J2 J2

QxR
QxR

W1 W1
C C D1 J1
D1 J1
A F Y G A F Y G

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 2.15
2.15 3.86
3.86 5.5
5.5
SAE
SAE 14 SAE 18
14 SAE 18 SAE
SAE 21
21 SAE
SAE 18 SAE 21
18 SAE 21 SAE
SAE 24
24 SAE
SAE 18 SAE 21
18 SAE 21 SAE
SAE 24
24
A 466.7 571.5 673.1 571.5 673.1 733.4 571.5 673.1 733.4
C 4.8 4.8 4.8 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
D1 114.3 114.3 114.3 127.0 127.0 127.0 139.7 139.7 139.7
F 438.15 542.92 641.35 542.92 641.35 692.15 542.92 641.35 692.15
G 362.0 362.0 362.0 435.0 435.0 435.0 501.5 501.5 501.5
DIMENSIONS J 35.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 31.0 31.0 41.4 28.0 31.0
(mm) L 135.05 143.0 143.0 157.35 160.35 160.35 162.05 170.0 173.05
Q 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8
R M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12
S 8 6 12 6 12 12 6 12 12
U 13.2 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 22 16.7 16.7 22
MAX. Y 140 140 140 170 170 170 210 210 210
MIN. Y 70 70 70 80 80 80 90 90 90
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 12 12 12 14 14 14 16 16 16
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 2500 2040 1800 2040 1800 1590 2040 1800 1590
WEIGHT (3) W1 35.88 35.88 35.88 62.81 62.81 62.81 102.09 102.09 102.09
(kg) W2 50.42 79.17 92.19 86.46 110.35 120.33 79.14 117.21 135.46
INERTIA (3) J1 0.3227 0.3227 0.3227 0.8489 0.8489 0.8489 1.9633 1.9633 1.9633
(kg m2) J2 1.6535 3.2935 4.9935 3.9461 6.4661 8.1461 4.5684 7.3291 9.6691
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is
recommended that initial alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery
should be calculated to ensure that these do not exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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 RB Standard SAE Flywheel to Shaft with Increased Shaft Engagement

0.24 - 1.15 Features Benefits

L1 ● Long Boss Inner ● Allows small diameter
L SxU Members long length shafts to be
J used
W2
J2 ● Reduces key stress

● Allows increased
QxR distance between shaft
end and flywheel
W1
C J1
D2 ● Full shaft engagement
A F Y G
avoids the need for
spacer collars

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 0.24
0.24 0.37
0.37 0.73
0.73 1.15
1.15
SAE
SAE 10 SAE 11.5 SAE 11.5 SAE
10 SAE 11.5 SAE 11.5 SAE 14
14 SAE
SAE 11.5 SAE
11.5 SAE 14
14 SAE
SAE 14 SAE
14 SAE 18
18
A 314.3 352.4 352.4 466.7 352.4 466.7 466.7 571.5
C 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2
D2 110 110 120 120 145 145 170 170
F 295.27 333.38 333.38 438.15 333.38 438.15 438.15 542.92
G 186.5 186.5 210 210 251 251 295 295
J 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 28
DIMENSIONS L 79.5 79.5 85.8 85.8 104.9 104.9 114.4 122.4
(mm) L1 129.2 129.2 139.1 139.1 164.2 164.2 189.2 197.2
Q 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
R M8 M8 M10 M10 M10 M10 M12 M12
S 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6
U 10.5 10.5 10.5 13.5 10.5 13.5 13.5 16.7
MAX. Y 75 75 85 85 95 95 115 115
MIN. Y 40 40 40 40 55 55 55 55
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 3710 3305 3305 2500 3305 2500 2500 2040
WEIGHT (3) W1 8.67 8.67 11.85 11.85 19.43 19.43 35.28 35.28
(kg) W2 15.71 17.10 19.96 28.76 24.01 35.31 39.03 61.00
INERTIA (3) J1 0.0193 0.0193 0.0326 0.0326 0.0770 0.0770 0.1896 0.1896
(kg m2) J2 0.1922 0.2546 0.3087 0.7487 0.4000 0.8900 1.0274 2.3974
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is
recommended that initial alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery
should be calculated to ensure that these do not exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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 RB Standard SAE Flywheel to Shaft with Increased Shaft Engagement

2.15 - 5.5 Keep Plate (2.15 SAE 14 and 5.5 SAE 18)
L1 L1
SxU
L SxU L
J J W2
W2
J2
J2
QxR

QxR

W1 W1
C J1 J1
D2 C D2
A F Y G A F Y G

Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment

COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 2.15
2.15 3.86
3.86 5.5
5.5
SAE
SAE 14 SAE 18
14 SAE 18 SAE
SAE 21
21 SAE
SAE 18 SAE 21
18 SAE 21 SAE
SAE 24
24 SAE
SAE 18 SAE 21
18 SAE 21 SAE
SAE 24
24
A 466.7 571.5 673.1 571.5 673.1 733.4 571.5 673.1 733.4
C 4.8 4.8 4.8 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
D2 190 190 190 210 210 210 240 240 240
F 438.15 542.92 641.35 542.92 641.35 692.15 542.92 641.35 692.15
G 362.0 362.0 362.0 435.0 435.0 435.0 501.5 501.5 501.5
J 35.0 28.0 28.0 28.0 31.0 31.0 41.4 28.0 31.0
DIMENSIONS L 135.0 143.0 143.0 157.4 160.4 160.4 162.05 170.0 173.0
(mm) L1 210.7 219.7 219.7 240.4 243.4 243.4 262.4 271.3 273.3
Q 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8
R M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12 M12
S 8 6 12 6 12 12 6 12 12
U 13.5 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 22 16.7 16.7 22
MAX. Y 140 140 140 170 170 170 210 210 210
MIN. Y 70 70 70 80 80 80 90 90 90
RUBBER PER CAVITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ELEMENTS PER COUPLING 12 12 12 14 14 14 16 16 16
MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) 2500 2040 1800 2040 1800 1590 2040 1800 1590
WEIGHT (3) W1 53.81 53.81 53.81 95.50 95.50 95.50 162.79 162.79 162.79
(kg) W2 50.42 79.17 92.19 86.46 110.35 120.33 79.14 117.21 135.46
INERTIA (3) J1 0.4347 0.4347 0.4347 1.1833 1.1833 1.1833 2.8953 2.8953 2.8953
(kg m2) J2 1.6535 3.2935 4.9935 3.9461 6.4661 8.1461 4.5684 7.3291 9.6691
ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2)
RADIAL (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AXIAL (mm) 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
CONICAL (degree) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

(1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced.
(2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over time, it is recommended that initial
alignment should not exceed 25% of the above noted data. The forces on the driving and driven machinery should be calculated to ensure that these do not
exceed the manufacturers allowables.
(3) Weights and inertias are based on the minimum bore size.

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 RB Technical Data
1.1 Torque Capacity - Diesel Engine 2.1 Axial Stiffness
Drives When subject to axial misalignment, the coupling will have
The RB Coupling is selected on the “Nominal Torque TKN” an axial resistance which gradually reduces due to the effect
without service factors for Diesel Drive applications. of vibratory torque.
The full torque capacity of the coupling for transient Given sufficient axial force, as shown in the technical data,
vibration whilst passing through major criticals on run up, is the coupling will slip to its new position immediately.
published as the maximum torque.
(TKmax = 3 x TKN).
2.2 Radial Stiffness
There is additional torque capacity built within the coupling The radial stiffness of the coupling is torque dependent, and
for short circuit and shock torques, which is 3 x TKmax. is as shown in the technical data.
The published “Vibratory Torque TKW”, relates to the
amplitude of the permissible torque fluctuation. The
vibratory torque values shown in the technical data are at 2.3 Torsional Stiffness
the frequency of 10Hz. The measure used for acceptability of The torsional stiffness of the coupling is dependent upon
the coupling under vibratory torque, is published as applied torque (see technical data) and temperature.
“Allowable dissipated heat at ambient temperature 30˚C”.

2.4 Prediction of the System

1.2 Industrial Drives Torsional Vibration
Characteristics
For industrial Electrical Motor Applications refer to the
“Selection Procedures”, and base the selection on TKmax with An adequate prediction of the system’s torsional vibration
the appropriate service factors. characteristics, can be made by the following method:

The service factors used in the “Selection Procedures” are 2.4.1 Use the torsional stiffness as shown in the technical
based upon 40 years’ experience of drives and their shock data, which is based upon data measured
frequency/amplitude. The stated TKmax quoted should not be at a 30˚C ambient temperature (CTdyn).
exceeded by design, without reference to Renold Hi-Tec 2.4.2 Repeat the calculation made as 2.4.1, but using the
Couplings. maximum temperature correction factor St100, and
Care should be taken in the design of couplings with shaft dynamic magnifier correction factor, M100, for the
brakes, to ensure that coupling torques are not increased by selected rubber. Use tables on page 40 to adjust
severe deceleration. values for both torsional stiffness and dynamic
magnifier. ie. CT100 = CTdyn X St100

2.0 Stiffness Properties

2.4.3 Review calculations 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 and if the speed
The Renold Hi-Tec Coupling remains fully flexible under all
range is clear of criticals which do not exceed the
torque conditions. The RB series is a non-bonded type
allowable heat dissipation value as published in the
operating with the Rubber-in-Compression principle.
catalogue, then the coupling is considered suitable
for the application with respect to the torsional
vibration characteristics. If there is a critical in the
speed range, then actual temperature of the
coupling will need to be calculated at this speed.

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 RB Technical Data
2.6 Temperature Correction Factor
Rubber Tempmax St SM60 SM70 SM80
Grade °C 1

Temperature Correction Factor St

0.9
SM 60 100 St100 = 0.75
SM 70 100 St100 = 0.63
SM 80 100 St100 = 0.58 0.8

SM 70 is considered “standard”
0.7

Rubber Dynamic Dynamic

0.6
Grade Magnifier Magnifier
at 30ºC at 100ºC
(M30) (M100) 0.5
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

SM 60 8 10.7 RUBBER TEMPERATURE °C

SM 70 6 9.5
SM 80 4 6.9 2.7 Dynamic Magnifier Correction
SM 70 is considered “standard” Factor
The Dynamic Magnifier of the rubber is subject to
temperature variation in the same way as the torsional
2.5 Prediction of the actual coupling
stiffness.
temperature and torsional
MT = M30 ψT = ψ30 x St
stiffness St
2.5.1 Use the torsional stiffness as published in the
catalogue, this is based upon data measured at 30˚C Rubber Dynamic Relative
Grade Magnifier Damping
and the dynamic magnifier at 30˚C. (M30) (M30 ) ψ30
2.5.2 Compare the synthesis value of the calculated heat SM 60 8 0.78
load in the coupling (PK) at the speed of interest, to SM 70 6 1.05
the “Allowable Heat Dissipation” (PKW). SM 80 4 1.57
SM 70 is considered “standard”
The coupling temperature rise
ºC = Tempcoup =
( )
PK
PKW
x 70

The coupling temperature = ϑ

ϑ = Tempcoup + Ambient Temp.

2.5.3 Calculate the temperature correction factor, St, from
2.6 (if the coupling temperature > 100ºC, then use
St100). Calculate the dynamic Magnifier as per 2.7.
Repeat the calculation with the new value of
coupling stiffness and dynamic magnifier.
2.5.4 Calculate the coupling temperature as per 2.5. Repeat
calculation until the coupling temperature agrees
with the correction factors for torsional stiffness and
dynamic magnifier used in the calculation.

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 RB Technical Data
COUPLING
COUPLING SIZE
SIZE 0.12
0.12 0.2
0.2 0.24
0.24 0.37
0.37 0.73
0.73 1.15
1.15 2.15
2.15 3.86
3.86 5.5
5.5
NOMINAL TORQUE TKN (kNm) 0.314 0.483 0.57 0.879 1.73 2.731 5.115 9.159 13.05
MAXIMUM TORQUE TKmax(kNm) 0.925 1.425 1.72 2.635 5.35 8.1 15.303 27.4 41.0
VIBRATORY TORQUE TKW (kNm) 0.122 0.188 0.222 0.342 0.672 1.062 1.989 3.561 5.075

ALLOWABLE DISSIPATED SM60 90 112 125 140 185 204 246 336 426
HEAT AT AMBIENT TEMP SM70 98 123 138 155 204 224 270 369 465
30ºC PKW (W) PKW SM80 100 138 154 173 228 250 302 410 520

DYNAMIC TORSIONAL
STIFFNESS C (MNm/rad)
Tdyn

SM60 0.007 0.009 0.010 0.016 0.032 0.049 0.093 0.142 0.186
@0.25 TKN SM70 0.011 0.014 0.017 0.026 0.052 0.079 0.150 0.230 0.300
SM80 0.016 0.021 0.025 0.039 0.079 0.119 0.225 0.346 0.453

SM60 0.016 0.021 0.025 0.038 0.078 0.118 0.223 0.343 0.449
@0.5 TKN SM70 0.022 0.028 0.034 0.052 0.105 0.159 0.300 0.460 0.602
SM80 0.026 0.033 0.040 0.062 0.125 0.189 0.358 0.549 0.719

SM60 0.035 0.045 0.054 0.082 0.167 0.253 0.479 0.735 0.962
@0.75 TKN SM70 0.043 0.055 0.066 0.101 0.205 0.310 0.586 0.900 1.178
SM80 0.049 0.063 0.076 0.117 0.238 0.360 0.680 1.043 1.366

SM60 0.057 0.073 0.088 0.134 0.273 0.413 0.780 1.197 1.567
@1.0TKN SM70 0.066 0.085 0.103 0.157 0.319 0.483 0.912 1.400 1.833
SM80 0.078 0.100 0.121 0.185 0.377 0.570 1.077 1.653 2.164

SM60 1020 1260 1435 1594 2116 2310 2870 3740 4728
RADIAL STIFFNESS SM70 1255 1550 1765 1962 2586 2845 3530 4600 5810
NO LOAD (N/mm) SM80 1728 2135 2430 2700 3654 3915 4860 6330 8008

RADIAL STIFFNESS SM60 2046 2536 2880 3207 4250 4650 5780 7520 9510
@TKN (N/mm) SM70 2134 2638 3000 3435 4396 4835 6000 7820 9890
SM80 2310 2855 3250 3610 4885 5235 6500 8465 10700

SM60 1030 1250 1400 1600 2095 2310 2850 3700 4700
AXIAL STIFFNESS SM70 1100 1350 1510 1710 2200 2500 3100 4100 5200
NO LOAD (N/mm) SM80 2940 3690 4060 4620 6060 6700 8220 10760 13580

SM60 1080 1350 1500 1700 2200 2460 3000 3900 5000
MAX AXIAL FORCE (1) SM70 1150 1440 1600 1800 2360 2600 3200 4100 5300
@TKN (N) SM80 1300 1600 1760 2000 2600 2900 3500 4600 5800

NB. SM70 is supplied as standard rubber grade with options of rubber grades SM60 or SM80, if these are considered a better solution to a
dynamic application problem. It should be noted that for operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, the coupling should
be dynamically balanced.

(1) The Renold Hi-Tec Coupling will “slip” axially when the maximum axial force is reached.

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 RB Design Variations
The RB Coupling can be adapted to meet customer requirements, as can be seen from some of the design
variations shown below. For a more comprehensive list, contact Renold Hi-Tec.

Spacer Coupling Cardan Shaft Coupling

Spacer Coupling. Used to increase distance between shaft Cardan Shaft Coupling. Used to increase the distance
ends and allow easy access to driven and driving between shaft ends and give a higher misalignment
machines. capability.

Coupling with Long Boss Inner Member Brake Drum Coupling

Coupling with long boss inner member and large boss Coupling with brake drum for use on cranes, fans and
driving flange for use on vertical applications. conveyor drives, (brake disk couplings are available).

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