More than just flexible . . .

VULKARDANVULKARDAN-L
E
VULKARDAN-P
Rubber + Silicone

U-JOINT COUPLINGS

VKL/VKP

VULKARDAN-L
VULKARDAN-P
for U-Joint Applications

VULKARDAN-L

VULKARDAN-P

VKL is a self-supported, bonded, rubber-in-shear coupling with

fiber bearings for use with U-joint shafts in marine propulsion
systems and industrial applications.

VKP combines one EZR element with bearings in a self-supported

design for use with U-joint shafts in marine propulsion systems
and industrial applications.

Sizes available to transmit up to 9,220 lb-ft of torque.

Linear dynamic torsional stiffness.
Provides precise system tuning four torsional stiffnesses
for each coupling size.

Sizes available to transmit up to 23,233 lb-ft of torque.

Progressive dynamic torsional stiffness.

Dampens torsional vibrations.

Absorbs shocks and attenuates noise.
Rubber-in-shear design serves as a mechanical fuse to protect
equipment from excessive torques.
Requires no lubrication.
Accommodates SAE flywheels and standard U-joint connections
Custom configurations available upon request.

Publication No. VKL-VKP 10/01

All rights of application, reprinting and translation are reserved.
We reserve the right to modify dimensions and constructions without prior notice

VKL
VKL
Size (#)
(# - See Notes
on Prev Page)

1714
1711
1715
1712
1914
1911
1915
1912
2114
2111
2115
2112
2514
2511
2515
2512
2914
2911
2915
2912
3414
3411
3415
3412
4114
4111
4115
4112
4514
4511
4515
4512
4814
4811
4815
4812
5014
5011
5015
5012
5814
5811
5815
5812

TECHNICAL DATA
Nominal
Torque
[lb-ft ]
TKN (1)

Torque
Max1
[lb-ft]
TKmax1 (2)

Torque
Max2
[lb-ft]
TKmax2 (3)

Vibratory
Torque
[lb-ft ]
TKW (4)

Power
Loss
[KW]
PKV30 (5)

Max
Speed
[RPM ]
N (6)

118
118
148
148
184
184
229
229
295
295
369
369
465
465
590
590
738
738
922
922
1180
1180
1475
1475
1844
1844
2286
2286
2323
2323
2950
2950
2950
2950
3688
3688
3688
3688
4647
4647
7376
7376
9220
9220

177
177
221
221
277
277
343
343
443
443
553
553
697
697
885
885
1106
1106
1383
1383
1770
1770
2213
2213
2766
2766
3430
3430
3485
3485
4425
4425
4425
4425
5532
5532
5532
5532
6970
6970
11063
11063
13829
13829

425
425
531
531
664
664
823
823
1062
1062
1328
1328
1673
1673
2124
2124
2655
2655
3319
3319
4248
4248
5310
5310
6638
6638
8231
8231
8364
8364
10621
10621
10621
10621
13276
13276
13276
13276
16728
16728
26552
26552
33190
33190

44
44
44
44
74
74
74
74
118
118
118
118
184
184
184
184
295
295
295
295
472
472
472
472
738
738
738
738
930
930
930
930
1180
1180
1180
1180
1476
1476
1476
1476
2952
2952
2952
2952

0.170
0.170
0.170
0.170
0.200
0.200
0.200
0.200
0.230
0.230
0.230
0.230
0.260
0.260
0.260
0.260
0.330
0.330
0.330
0.330
0.380
0.380
0.380
0.380
0.480
0.480
0.480
0.480
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.530
0.650
0.650
0.650
0.650
0.560
0.560
0.560
0.560

6350
6350
6350
6350
5550
5550
5550
5550
4900
4900
4900
4900
4200
4200
4200
4200
3550
3550
3550
3550
3000
3000
3000
3000
2500
2500
2500
2500
2300
2300
2300
2300
2300
2300
2300
2300
2000
2000
2000
2000
1800
1800
1800
1800

Dyn. Torsional
Stiffness
(X106)
[lb-in/rad]
CTdyn (7)
0.006
0.008
0.013
0.018
0.009
0.012
0.021
0.028
0.015
0.019
0.033
0.046
0.023
0.031
0.053
0.073
0.036
0.049
0.083
0.115
0.058
0.078
0.133
0.186
0.089
0.120
0.204
0.283
0.115
0.151
0.257
0.363
0.146
0.195
0.332
0.460
0.177
0.239
0.407
0.566
0.265
0.338
0.549
0.658

Relative
Damping
(8)
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6
1.6

A torsional vibration analysis, which considers power loss in the VKL rubber element, should be conducted to confirm coupling selection

VKL

1640

SAE FLYWHEEL TO U-JOINT

L8
L7
L9
H5

D1
D2

D3

VKL
Group
Size

SAE
FW
Size

LKR*

U-Joint
to suit

Nominal
Overall Dimensions
Torque
TkN
D1
D2
D3
L8
lb-ft
118
171x
8
10.374
5.91
3.15
1.73
148
184
191x
8
10.374
6.77
3.74
2.03
229
295
211x
8
10.374
7.68
4.13
2.22
369
465
8
10.374
8.86
4.92
2.50
251x
590
11.5
13.874
8.86
4.92
2.50
738
11.5
13.874
10.59
6.10
3.01
291x
922
14
18.374
10.59
6.10
3.01
1180
11.5
13.874
12.32
7.28
3.45
341x
1475
14
18.374
12.32
7.28
3.45
1844
411x
14
18.374
14.65
9.06
3.90
2286
2323
451x
14
18.374
16.26
10.04
4.41
2950
2950
481x
14
18.374
16.42
8.98
4.69
3688
3688
501x
18
22.500
18.74
11.42
5.14
4647
* Refer to SAE standard J620 for flywheel connection details; a copy is provided on page 11
Dimensions in inches. VKL group size does not specify stiffness.

Weight
lb
Inner
Outer

Inertia
lb-in-sec
Inner
Outer

L7

H5

L9

0.59

0.31

0.39

0.04

0.27

0.75

0.43

0.39

0.09

0.35

0.87

0.55

0.35

10

0.18

0.44

1.10
1.10
0.98
0.98
1.57
1.22

0.79
0.39
0.47
0.39
1.10
0.39

0.31
0.31
0.67
0.67
0.31
0.67

12
12
22
22
32
32

11
18
17
28
23
35

0.27
0.27
0.80
0.80
1.50
1.50

0.44
1.15
1.42
3.27
2.03
4.43

1.36

0.39

0.73

51

29

3.45

4.07

1.61

0.98

0.71

69

42

5.66

6.46

1.81

1.26

0.71

71

56

5.31

8.23

2.09

1.34

0.79

113

89

11.95

19.03

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKL

1660/1670

SAE FLYWHEEL TO U-JOINT

L1
L2

21 Flywheel
L3

L1
L2

L1
L2
L4
L3

L4
L3

D1

D2
D3

U-Joint
to suit

LKR*

LKR*

D2

D1

U-Joint
to suit

D1

D2
U-Joint
to suit

LKR*

Series 1670

Series 1660

Series 1660
5810 Group only

L3

18 Flywheel

L2
L1

VKL
Group
Size

SAE
FW
Size

Nominal
Overall Dimensions
Weight
Inertia
Torque
lb
lb-in-sec
TkN
D1
D2
D3
L1
L2
L3
L4
Inner
Outer
Inner
Outer
lb-ft
118
171x
8
10.374
5.91
3.15
1.73
1.06
0.31
0.39
4
6
0.04
0.27
148
184
191x
8
10.374
6.77
3.74
2.03
1.30
0.43
0.39
6
9
0.09
0.35
229
295
211x
8
10.374
7.68
4.13
2.27
1.56
0.55
0.35
9
10
0.18
0.44
369
8
10.374
8.86
4.92
2.50
1.81
0.79
0.31
12
11
0.27
0.44
465
251x
590
11.5
13.874
8.86
4.92
2.50
1.81
0.39
0.31
12
18
0.27
1.15
11.5
13.874
10.59
6.10
3.01
1.91
0.47
0.67
22
17
0.80
1.42
738
291x
922
14
18.374
10.59
6.10
3.01
1.91
0.39
0.67
22
28
0.80
3.27
11.5
13.874
12.32
7.28
3.45
2.66
1.10
0.31
32
23
1.50
2.03
1180
341x
1475
14
18.374
12.32
7.28
3.45
2.30
0.39
0.67
32
35
1.50
4.43
1844
411x
14
18.374
14.65
9.06
3.90
2.64
0.39
0.73
51
29
3.45
4.07
2286
2323
451x
14
18.374
16.26
10.04
4.41
3.11
0.98
0.71
69
42
5.66
6.46
2950
2950
481x
14
18.374
16.42
8.98
4.69
3.23
1.26
0.71
71
56
5.31
8.23
3688
3688
501x
18
22.500
18.74
11.42
5.14
3.60
1.34
0.79
113
89
11.95
19.03
4647
7380
18
22.500
22.83
12.60
8.35
7.40
7.01

112
255
14.43
64.52
581x
9220
26.500
22.83
12.60
9.06
8.23
1.02

112
356
14.43 100.18
21
Dimensions in inches. VKL group size does not specify stiffness.
* Refer to SAE standard J620 for flywheel connection details; a copy is provided on page 11
Series 1660 is available in all sizes listed. Series 1670 with companion flange is available in all sizes up to 5010; Series 1670 with Mechanics style yoke is available in size
1910 up to size 4510. Weights and inertias are without companion flange or yoke.

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKL

1680

SHAFT TO U-JOINT
L1

L2

D2
Flange or Yoke
to suit*

D3
D1

Hub
to suit*
Series 1680
Overall dimensions
Nominal
Torque
TkN
D1
D2
D3
lb-ft
118
7.165
5.91
3.15
171x
147
184
8.031
6.77
3.74
191x
229
295
211x
9.213
7.68
4.13
369
465
251x
10.630
8.86
4.92
590
738
291x
12.362
10.59
6.10
923
1181
341x
14.173
12.32
7.28
1476
1845
411x
16.535
14.65
9.06
2288
2325
451x
18.701
16.26
10.04
2952
2952
481x
18.701
16.42
8.98
3690
3690
501x
22.835
18.74
11.42
4649
Dimensions in inches. VKL group size does not specify stiffness.
*Weights and inertias are without companion flange, hub or yoke.
VKL
Group
Size

Weight
lb

Inertia
lb-in-sec

L1

L2

Inner

Outer

Inner

Outer

2.09

1.71

10

0.09

0.18

2.44

2.07

10

0.09

0.27

2.72

2.34

14

0.18

0.53

3.07

2.68

13

23

0.27

1.06

3.66

3.21

22

31

0.80

2.04

4.17

3.68

32

46

1.50

3.89

4.72

4.17

51

60

3.45

6.64

5.31

4.72

69

96

5.66

14.07

5.51

4.76

71

109

5.31

15.49

6.18

5.41

111

178

12.04

36.55

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKL

1690

SHAFT TO U-JOINT
L1
L2

D1

U-Joint
to suit

L3
D3
D2

VKL
Group
Size

Nominal
Hub Details
Torque
TkN
Max Bore
L3
D3
lb-ft
118
171x
1.250
1.77
1.65
147
184
191x
1.375
2.24
2.05
229
295
211x
1.625
2.64
2.44
369
465
251x
2.000
3.23
3.07
590
738
291x
2.750
4.41
4.13
923
1181
341x
3.250
5.00
4.96
1476
1845
411x
4.250
6.30
6.30
2288
2325
451x
4.500
6.85
6.90
2952
2952
481x
4.250
6.30
6.30
3690
3690
501x
5.000
7.60
7.72
4649
All dimensions in inches. VKL group size does not specify stiffness

Overall Dimensions

Weight
lb

D1

D2

L1

L2

7.165

5.91

3.19

8.031

6.77

9.213

Inertia
lb-in-sec

Inner

Outer

Inner

Outer

2.08

10

0.09

0.18

3.94

2.44

10

0.09

0.27

7.68

4.41

2.72

13

14

0.18

0.53

10.630

8.86

5.32

3.07

20

23

0.27

2.04

12.362

10.59

6.81

3.66

40

31

0.89

3.89

14.173

12.32

7.72

4.17

61

46

1.86

3.72

16.535

14.65

9.39

4.72

108

60

4.43

6.64

18.701

16.26

10.32

5.31

145

96

7.26

14.07

18.701

16.42

9.84

5.51

129

109

6.28

15.49

22.835

18.74

11.77

6.18

217

178

14.96

36.55

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKL

1690/TL

SHAFT TO U-JOINT
Hubs machined for Taper-Lock bushings
L1

D1

U-Joint
to suit
D2

VKL
Group
Size

Nominal
Torque
TkN
lb-ft

Taper-Lock
Bushing
Size

Max Bore

Weight
lb

Overall Dimensions
D1

295
211x
2525
2.50
9.213
369
465
251x
3030
3.00
10.630
590
738
291x
3535
3.50
12.362
922
1180
341x
3535
3.50
14.173
1475
1844
411x
4040
4.00
16.535
2286
All dimensions in inches. VKL group size does not specify stiffness
SeeTaper-lock Mounting Instructions on page 11.

Inertia
lb-in-sec

D2

L1

Inner

Outer

Inner

Outer

7.68

3.13

14

0.18

0.53

8.86

4.06

13

23

0.27

1.06

10.59

4.56

22

31

0.80

2.04

12.32

4.60

32

46

1.50

3.89

14.65

5.00

51

60

3.45

6.64

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKP
VKP
Size (#)
(# - See
Notes
Below)
0512
0522
0612
0622
0712
0722
0732
0812
0822
1012
1022
1212
1222
1232
1411
1422
1712
1722
2012
2022
2032

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

TECHNICAL DATA
Nominal
Torque
[lb-ft]
TKN (1)

Torque
Max
[lb-ft]
TKmax

236
280
369
465
590
738
922
1180
1475
1844
2323
2950
3688
4610
5900
7376
9220
11653
14751
18439
23233

708
841
1106
1394
1770
2213
2766
3540
4425
5532
6970
8851
11063
13829
17701
22127
27659
34960
44254
55317
69700

Vibratory
Torque
[lb-ft]
TKW (4)
96
111
148
185
236
295
369
472
590
738
923
1181
1476
1845
2362
2952
3688
4661
5900
7376
9293

Dynamic Torsional Stiffness (x106)

[lb-in/rad]
CTdyn (3, 4, 5)

Power
Loss
[KW]
PKV30 (4)

Max
Speed
[RPM]
N (2)

0.10 TkN

0.25 TkN

0.50 TkN

0.75 TkN

1.00 TkN

0.020
0.020
0.030
0.030
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.180
0.180
0.300
0.300
0.300
0.510
0.510
0.820
0.820
1.510
1.510
1.510

4100
4100
3100
3100
3100
3100
3100
3100
3100
2540
2540
2100
2100
2100
1950
1950
1650
1650
1650
1650
1650

0.011
0.011
0.019
0.020
0.028
0.032
0.034
0.057
0.067
0.100
0.097
0.147
0.152
0.173
0.266
0.236
0.358
0.434
0.757
0.947
0.969

0.014
0.015
0.024
0.026
0.035
0.043
0.050
0.065
0.085
0.120
0.122
0.185
0.200
0.232
0.333
0.633
0.487
0.611
0.934
1.075
1.159

0.022
0.025
0.036
0.043
0.056
0.071
0.087
0.100
0.145
0.179
0.197
0.272
0.329
0.407
0.549
0.339
0.823
1.089
1.434
1.580
2.045

0.032
0.038
0.054
0.068
0.085
0.109
0.139
0.149
0.220
0.266
0.316
0.398
0.504
0.646
0.845
1.058
1.257
1.708
2.182
2.487
3.456

0.045
0.053
0.080
0.094
0.119
0.154
0.192
0.208
0.319
0.367
0.447
0.553
0.726
0.907
1.181
1.549
1.757
2.376
3.173
3.708
5.178

When selecting coupling, the permanent output of the engine is to be used as a basis. See page 2 for explanation and calculations of
Technical Data.
The listed permissible speed is based on the maximum flange diameter of the respective coupling size. If a different flange diameter is
used, the permissible speed must be corrected accordingly.
The stated values refer to the dynamic torsional stiffness at f= 10 Hz and t = 86F. Specific torsional stiffness must be calculated from
formula: CTdyn = CTdyn 0.95 + (0.005 f )

At ambient temperatures higher than 140F, a control calculation should be made using CTdyn140F = 0.75 CTdyn. The allowable vibratory
torque, TKW, and the allowable power loss, PKV, are then reduced by the factor S t = 0.6.
Due to the physical characteristics of the elastic elements. Tolerances are possible in the mentioned values.

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKP

1630

FLYWHEEL TO U-JOINT
L1
L2
L3

D2
PD*

D1
D3

LKR*

VKP group size does not specify stiffness (e.g. VKP group 0802 includes 0812 and 0822)
VKP
Group
Size

Nominal
Torque
TkN
lb-ft

SAE
FW
Size*
8
10
11.5
8
10
11.5
11.5
14

0502

236
280

0602

369
465

0702

590
922

0802

1180
1475

1002

1844
2323

1202

2950
4610

1402

5900
7376

1702

9220
11653

2002

14751
23233

14
14
16
18
18
21
21
24
24

Overall dimensions

Weight
lb

D1

D2

D3

L1

L2

L3

Inner

7.99

8.43

4.72

2.56

0.35

0.31

9.13

9.65

5.91

2.95

0.39

0.35

12

10.71

11.26

7.09

3.62

0.47

0.31

20

13.11

13.70

8.86

4.33

0.51

0.39

35

15.16

15.91

9.84

5.12

0.59

0.55

54

17.56

18.43

11.22

5.79

0.63

0.71

91

20.47

21.26

12.40

6.93

0.87

0.87

130

24.21

25.28

14.09

7.48

0.87

0.94

225

28.35

29.69

16.54

9.25

0.98

0.87

357

Inertia
lb-in-sec
Outer
17
21
24
26
30
42
43
56
77
107
118
129
167
194
287
312
410
476
627

Inner
0.08

0.18
0.38
1.16
2.19
4.89
9.03
21.33
43.55

Outer
0.55
0.81
1.17
1.15
1.56
3.70
2.39
5.04
7.28
10.94
13.37
16.92
23.64
34.43
56.20
68.77
103.20
145.86
220.38

*Refer to SAE standard J620 for flywheel connection details on page 11. All dimensions in inches

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VKL/VKP

CONNECTION DATA

SAE J620 Flywheel Dimensions

Flywheel size
SAE J617C
Housing #

Standard SAE
J620D
Flywheel

#4

Tapped holes
H

LKR

PD

T
No. of
Holes

S
Bolt Size

0.50

9.625

10.375

3/8-16

#3

10

0.62

11.625

12.375

3/8-16

#2

11.5

1.12

13.125

13.875

3/8-16

#1

14

1.12

17.250

18.375

1/2-13

#1/2

16

1.12

19.250

20.375

1/2-13

#0

18

1.25

21.375

22.500

5/8-11

#00

21

1.25

25.250

26.500

12

5/8-11

H
PD

LKR

Mounting Instructions for

VULKAN VULKARDAN-L Couplings with Taper-Lock Bushings
Assembly of the Element Hub
1)

Clean shaft, bore of bushing, outside of bushing and hub bore

of all oil, paint and dirt. Remove all burrs.

2)

Insert bushing into element hub. Match the hole pattern, not
threaded holes. Each complete hole will be threaded on one
side only.

3)

LIGHTLY oil the set or cap screws and thread into those half threaded holes
indicated by O in figure 1. Do not lubricate the bushing taper, bushing bore, hub
taper or shaft. Doing so could result in breakage of the product.

4)

Position the assembly onto the shaft. The bushing should be flush with the end of
the shaft.

5)

Alternately torque the set or cap screws to recommended torque setting in chart
below.

Recommended Installation Torques

VULKARDAN-L size
Taper-Lock Bushing No
Set or Cap Screw Size
Tightening Torque (lb-ft)
Wrench Size
Nos. 2525 / 3030 have setscrews.

211x
251x
291x
2525
3030
3535
1/2 x 1
5/8 x 1-1/4
1/2 x 1-1/2
36
67
84
1/4
5/16
3/8
Nos. 3535 / 4040 have socket head cap screws.

341x
3535
1/2 x 1-1/2
84
3/8

411x
4040
5/8 x 1-3/4
142
1/2

American VULKAN reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the values on this page; certified prints are available.
Occupational safety and health administration standard 1910.219 requires guards, casings, covers, or other protective devices for mechanical power transmission apparatus.

VULKAN

FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS

Other Coupling Designs

VULKARDAN-E

VULKARDAN-E
Free-standing

TORFLEX

VULASTIK-L

MEGIFLEX-B

Highly flexible couplings for marine & industrial applications

The highly flexible VULKARDAN-E coupling is used to tune the
torsional response of a system. It offers a slip-on feature and is
mainly used in bell-housing installations.
Torque range: 118 9220 lb-ft.
Available in both rubber and silicone
The highly flexible VULKARDAN-E Free-standing coupling is used
to connect flexible/rigid mounted engines with gearboxes or other
machinery. It offers the all-round flexibility of the RATO Family in a
lower torque range.
Torque range: 1844 9220 lb-ft.
Available in both rubber and silicone
.

VULKARDAN-L

The highly flexible TORFLEX coupling with a progressive torsional

stiffness is specially designed to combat gear noise in reverse or
reduction gearboxes Torque range: 184 1180 lb-ft
The highly flexible VULASTIK-L couplings are with slip-on features
and therefore they are provided mainly for installation in flanged belltype connections. The installation dimensions correspond to DIN
6281 and SAE standards. Torque range: 295 18,439 lb-ft
Available in both rubber and silicone
The highly flexible MEGIFLEX-B couplings are flexible in all
directions. They are used to connect flywheel to shaft or shaft to
shaft. Torque range: 7.4 2323 lb-ft.
Available in both rubber and silicone

VULKARDAN-P

Integral Shaft Support

with VULASTIK-L

Highly flexible VULKAN couplings for use with universal and CV joint shafts.
VULKARDAN-L
Coupling with linear torsional stiffness.
Torque range: 118 9220 lb-ft
VULKARDAN-P
Coupling with progressive torsional stiffness.
Torque range: 236 23,234 lb-ft

Integral Shaft Support

(With a highly flexible coupling.)
This design will be fitted in installations where the cardan shaft has a
large angle of inclination. The lateral and axial reaction forces from
the cardan shaft are supported by the bell housing to reduce engine
crankshaft loading.
Torque range: 464 18,439 lb-ft