TSK

TSK
T Series Couplings

A – Stainless Steel
Flexible Membranes
B – Overload Collars
C – Cartridge
Transmission Unit
D – Anti-Fly Feature
E – Anti-Corrosion
Treatment A
F – Hubs with B
Puller Holes
G – Robust Hub Bolts G

C
D

Product Description Design Features

®
Metastream T Series Couplings, pioneered by John ■ Excellent power-to-weight ratio.
Crane Flexibox®, incorporate a scalloped, stainless ■ High misalignment capability.
steel, flexible membrane design. This design gives the
most flexible solution for high torque and misalignment. ■ Low imposed forces on machinery leading to:
—
Reduced machinery vibration
■ Easy to fit. —
Maximized bearing life
■ Meets API 610 8th edition. Can be supplied to meet ■ Stainless steel flexible membranes for maximum life.
API 671.
■ Cartridge transmission unit eases assembly and gives
■ Intrinsic balance meets AGMA class 9.
repeatable balance.
■ Ideally suited for electric motors and turbine drives in ■ Overload collars are fitted to protect the flexible
critical process industry, marine, and power generation
membranes in case of a more severe torsional
applications.
overload.
■ Anti-fly retention of the spacer in the unlikely event of
membrane failure.
■ Jacking bolt feature for easy installation and removal
of spacer assembly available.
■ Puller holes incorporated into hubs as standard.
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T Series Couplings

TSK Technical Data

Max. Peak Weight - Transmission Unit Weight Unbored Hubs - Kg
Coupling
Rating kW/ Continuous Overload Max. Minimum Extra DBSE Standard Large Long
Size
1000 rpm Torque Nm Torque Nm rpm DBSE - Kg Kg/m
0013 13 124 310 25,500 1.4 3.2 0.9 1.8 -
0033 33 315 790 20,000 2.7 5.3 1.6 3.1 -
0075 75 716 1,790 16,500 5.1 6.8 3.4 5.7 3.7
0135 135 1,289 3,220 14,400 8.9 11.0 5.6 8.8 6.7
0230 230 2,196 5,490 12,000 12.8 13.1 8.8 13.9 11.1
0350 350 3,342 8,360 10,500 16.0 12.5 15.7 - 18.8
0500 500 4,775 11,940 9,500 20.1 15.7 20.6 - 26.2
0740 740 7,066 17,670 8,000 25.4 19.8 29.4 - 37.2
0930 930 8,881 22,200 7,000 32.6 23.4 37.9 - 50.3
1400 1,400 13,369 33,400 6,000 46.2 31.4 51.8 - 72.5
Note that for the complete coupling, weights of two appropriate hubs plus a transmission unit are required.
The standard parallel bore machining tolerance is Grade 7, to give a light interference on the shaft.
TSK keyways will be cut to BS 4235 Pt.1(metric) or BS 46 Pt. 1(inch).

TSK Typical Arrangement

OVERLOAD COLLAR

GUARD RING

ANTI-FLY FEATURE

A C A E

D
B ‡
STANDARD LARGE LONG
MAX. HUB HUB MAX. HUB
F
BORE BORE

‡ To Suit Specific Applications

TSK Dimensional Data (mm)

Distance Between Shaft Ends MAXIMUM BORES
Coupling
A B C C-Preferred* D E F Standard Large Long
Size
Min. in. in. in. Hub** Hub** Hub***
0013 40 86 66 3.5 100 5.0 140 7.0 180 - 54 - - 36 51 -
0033 45 105 79 3.5 100 5.0 140 7.0 180 - 69 - - 46 70 -
0075 55 130 99 - - 5.0 140 7.0 180 250 90 62 82 65 90 65
0135 62 152 121 - - - 140 7.0 180 250 112 77 104 80 102 80
0230 70 179 130 - - - 140 7.0 180 250 131 91 123 90 121 90
0350 90 197 131 - - - - - 180 250 163 106 116 115 - 115
0500 95 222 133 - - - - - 180 250 181 121 132 127 - 127
0740 107 247 138 - - - - - 180 250 206 135 151 140 - 140
0930 115 272 148 - - - - - 180 250 223 153 166 155 - 155
1400 130 297 171 - - - - - 180 250 248 183 180 172 - 172

All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated, and should not be used for construction. Certified dimensions furnished upon request.
NOTES: * These Distance Between Shaft End (DBSE) sizes are more readily available. Other lengths to suit specific shaft separations are available.
** Maximum bores shown are based on standard ISO/BS rectangular keys.
*** Based on typical taper shafts. Consult John Crane.
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Selection Procedure
1. Select appropriate service factor SF.
2. Calculate coupling rating R from Example: 150 kW electric motor to centrifugal
R = kW x 1000 x SF pump at 2960 rpm
N R = 150 x 1000 x 1
where: 2960
kW = driver rated power R = 50.7 kW per 1000 rpm
N = speed (rev./min.)
3. Select a coupling with the same or higher rating. Selection: TSK - 0075
4. Check that the hub bore capacity is suitable.
Standard hub bore up to 65 mm.
5. Check peak torque capability is suitable for application. Large hub bore up to 90 mm.
6. Check speed capability. Peak torque capability - 1790 Nm
7. Check whether additional dynamic balancing is required.
Additional dynamic balancing should not be required.
8. Specify Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE).

Service Factor SF
Suggested service factors for electric motor, steam turbine, and
gas turbine drivers are given below.

Torque Variation Service Factor The examples given are for typical machines and are empirically
based guidelines. Knowledge of actual torque characteristics may
indicate a different service factor. For example, variable-speed electric
Constant Torque Centrifugal Pump 1.0*
motors may exhibit a fluctuating torque characteristic. Consult John
Centrifugal Compressor Crane for advice.
Axial Compressor
Centrifugal Blower

Slight Torque Screw Compressor 1.5

Fluctuation Gear, Lobe and
Vane Pumps
Forced Draft Fan
Medium Duty Mixer
Lobe Blower

Substantial Torque Reciprocating Pumps 2.0

Fluctuations Heavy Duty Mixers
Induced Draft Fans

*Use a minimum service factor of 1.25 on electric motor drives A Windows® based computer selection program for the TSK is
through a gearbox. available. This selection program provides all necessary technical
data, inertias, torsional stiffness, etc. Contact John Crane.

Available Options
■ Spark-resistant couplings for hazardous zone operation. ■ Torque limiting and shear pin designs.
■ Special materials for low temperature applications and/or Consult John Crane for any other special requirements.
higher corrosion resistance. Metastream couplings can be adapted to suit virtually all power
■ Electrical insulation. transmission coupling needs.
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Coupling Alignment
Correct installation and alignment of couplings is essential for The angular and axial restoring forces in the table below left are given
reliable machinery performance. at maximum deflections. The chart can be used to determine forces
John Crane supplies a variety of shaft alignment equipment and across the full deflection range. The nonlinear characteristics can
offers alignment training courses. detune a system to prevent high amplitude axial vibration.

TSK MISALIGNMENT
Max. Axial Max. Parallel FORCE VS. DEFLECTION
Misalignment* Misalignment** 100
Coupling Equivalent Restoring
Size +/– mm. Thrust kN mm. Moment Nm

% Max. Restoring Moment

0013 1.00 210 0.30 4.1
0033 1.25 280 0.36 6.1

% Max. Axial Thrust

0075 1.50 360 0.45 8.8
L AR
0135 2.00 560 0.55 11.8 GU
50
0230 2.50 740 0.60 14.7 AN
0350 2.75 780 0.64 34.3 L
IA
0500 3.25 1080 0.65 40.7 AX
0740 3.75 1270 0.68 47.6
0930 4.25 1470 0.72 53.9
1400 5.00 2700 0.83 61.3 0
NOTES: * Meets NEMA end float specification without modification. 0 50 100
o
** Values based on angular deflection of 1/2 per end and minimum % Max. Displacement
DBSE. Greater misalignment accommodation is possible by
increasing dimension C.

Balance Recommendations
The inherent balance of the TSK range meets AGMA standard Coupling Size
9000-C90 class 9. The adjacent chart relates the TSK sizes to
operating speeds on the basis of this AGMA class 9 characteristic 1400
Balance
to provide a general guide to determine if dynamic balance 0930
Improvement
improvement is necessary. 0740 May Be Required
When balancing improvement is requested, John Crane will 0500
dynamically balance the transmission unit. Hubs may also be 0350
dynamically balanced, and this will usually be carried out after 0230
machining the bore but before cutting single keyways.
0135
Balance
Improvement
Clas

0075
Not Generally
s9

Required
0033

0013
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 20 30
Operating Speed (in thousand rpm)
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