Arcusaflex e
Arcusaflex e
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General technical description
The ARCUSAFLEX® coupling is a highly flexible flywheel coupling with an axial plug-in facility. It provides a
torsionally soft connection between an internal combustion engine and a driven machine.
The highly flexible torque transmission characteristic is achieved by a disc-shaped rubber element that is subjected
to a torsional load and enables both, the absorption of high torsional vibrations and the compensation of major
misalignments. For an optimum adaptation to the conditions of application three different kinds of vulcanisates are
available: For application temperatures up to 80°C a natural/synthetic caoutchouc mixture as a standard version,
up to 100°C a more heat resistant mixture and for higher application temperatures up to 130°C a silicone mixture.
The inside diameter of the rubber disc element is vulcanized directly to a taper hub or bolt-on sleeve. The toothed
profile on the circumference of the element provides in service a virtually backlash-free, positive plug-in connection
to the coupling flange.
The ARCUSAFLEX flywheel coupling series covers a torque range from 200 - 110000 Nm (corresponding to approx.
6500 kW at 1000 rpm). Element versions of different torsional stiffnesses are available for optimizing the torsional
vibration range. The flange connection dimensions of ARCUSAFLEX couplings comply predominantly with the SAE
J 620 and DIN 6281 standards. Other flange dimensions or overall lengths can be provided on request.
Shaft-to-shaft connections when required can be met by ARCUSAFLEX shaft couplings which consist of
ARCUSAFLEX flywheel couplings of the standard design equipped with a second hub.
Type approvals by a number of leading classification societies are available. If required, couplings complete with fail
safe devices can also be supplied.
ARCUSAFLEX® couplings comply to explosion protection according to ATEX 95. They are certified according to
the directive 94/9/EC and may be used in hazardous locations (categories M2, 2 + 3).
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Types
ARCUSAFLEX type AC-T with taper bush
The ARCUSAFLEX® flywheel coupling type AC-T...F2 is equipped with a taper bush for shaft mounting. The rubber
disc element is vulcanized directly to the taper hub. After completion of the assembly, a shrink-fit-like connection,
free from backlash is established between the coupling hub with rubber disc element and the shaft.
Thanks to the use of commercially available taper bushes with a number of different bore dimensions, the need
for finishing the bore and keyway of the coupling hub is omitted for the ARCUSAFLEX® coupling type AC-T. The
torque, which can be transmitted, depends on the particular taper bush.
Advantage: Ease of assembly and disassembly with no need for special tools!
Taper bush
Bolted hub
Element with
Flange bolt-on sleeve
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ARCUSAFLEX type AC...F2K for radial element change
Type AC...F2K permits changing the detached element without having to move the coupled machines. Where the
flywheel or flywheel housing protrudes excessively from the element, a spacer ring corresponding to oversize X is
required for radial removal.
Spacer ring
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Technical Datails
Standard version with 1 element - Natural/synthetic caoutchouc mixture
ARCUSAFLEX Element Nominal Maximum Fatique Dynamic Flange Max.
coupling size version torque torque torque*) torsional size speed
TKN TKW TKW (10Hz) stiffness
CT dyn SAE J 620 nmax
Nm Nm Nm kNm/rad rpm
WN 210 450 105 1.6
NN 250 625 125 2.6 6.5 - 8 4200
AC 1,5 SN 300 750 150 4.8 10 3600
UN 340 850 170 9.2
WN 330 750 165 1.1
NN 360 900 180 1.7 6.5 - 8 4200
AC 2,3 SN 400 1000 200 2.5 10 3600
UN 450 1000 225 3.5
WN 500 1250 250 2.1 8 4200
AC 2,6 / 2,71) NN 600 1800 300 3.1 10 3600
SN 700 2100 350 4.5 11.5 3500
UN 800 2100 400 6.3
WN 800 2000 400 3.6
NN 900 2700 450 5.0 10 3600
AC 3 SN 1000 3000 500 7.5 11.5 3500
UN 1150 3000 575 10.5
WN 1200 3000 600 8.0 10 3600
NN 1350 3600 650 10.0
AC 4 / 4.1 11.5 3500
SN 1550 4200 750 13.5 14 3000
UN 1800 4200 900 19.0
WN 1400 3500 700 10.0
NN 1800 4500 900 15.0 11.5 3200
AC 4.9 SN 2300 5500 1150 24.0 14 3000
UN 2700 5500 1350 34.0
WN 1800 4500 900 8.5
NN 2000 5400 1000 13.0 11.5 3200
AC 5 / 5.1 SN 2500 7500 1250 22.0 14 3000
UN 2900 7500 1450 31.0
WN 3100 7700 1500 16.0
NN 3450 10000 1700 30.0 14 3000
AC 6 / 6.1 SN 4200 12600 2100 45.0 18 2300
UN 4800 12600 2400 63.0
WN 4000 10000 2000 25.0
NN 4500 13500 2250 40.0
AC 6,5 14 3000
SN 5500 16500 2750 72.0
UN 6200 16500 3100 100.0
WN 4600 10000 2300 35.0
NN 5200 15600 2600 56.0 14 2600
AC 7 SN 6300 18900 3100 100.0 18 2300
UN 7400 18900 3700 140.0
WN 5600 12500 2800 35.0
NN 6400 19200 3200 56.0 14 2600
AC 7,5 SN 7600 22800 3800 100.0 18 2300
UN 8800 18900 4400 145.0
WN 6200 14000 3100 38.0
NN 7000 21000 3500 75.0 18 2300
AC 8 SN 7800 23400 3900 110.0 21 2000
UN 9200 23400 4600 160.0
WN 8000 18000 4200 55.0
NN 9000 27000 4800 100.0 18 2300
AC 9 SN 10000 30000 5500 190.0 21 2000
UN 12000 30000 6000 300.0
WN 11000 28000 5500 75.0
NN 12500 37000 6250 120.0 18 2300
AC 10.2 SN 14000 42000 7000 210.0 21 2000
UN 16000 42000 8000 320.0
WN 16000 40000 8000 150.0
NN 18000 54000 9000 250.0 21 2000
AC 11 SN 20000 60000 10000 450.0 24 1800
UN 23000 60000 11500 650.0
WN 19200 48000 9600 180.0
NN 21600 65000 11000 300.0 21 2000
AC 11,7 SN 24000 72000 12000 540.0 24 1800
UN 27000 72000 13000 785.0
WN 24000 60000 12000 250.0
NN 26000 78000 13000 525.0 21 2000
AC 11,9 SN 28000 84000 14000 1200.0 24 1800
UN 31500 90000 15000 1750.0
WN 25000 75000 12500 250.0
NN 28000 84000 14000 400.0 similar to
AC 12 1500
SN 31500 94000 15000 700.0 DIN 6288
UN 36000 94000 18000 1000.0
WN 40000 120000 20000 375.0
NN 45000 135000 21250 600.0
AC 13 on request 1500
SN 50000 150000 22500 1050.0
UN 55000 150000 25000 1400.0
Element versions: WN = 55° Shore A; NN = 65° Shore A; SN = 75° Shore A; UN = 85° Shore A
Due to the physical characteristics of the rubber materials the measurable rubber hardness is subject to a dispersion, which is defined according to DIN
53505 with ± 5° Shore A. Because of in-house manufacturing this dispersion of the shore hardness can be minimized.
*) Continuous fatigue torque under reversing stresses ± TKW at = 10 Hz, for other frequencies fx apply TKW ∙ 1) Torsional stiffness for AC 2.7 on request
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Technische Daten
Standardausführung mit 2 Elementen - Natur-Synthesekautschukmischung
Element version VR Ψ
WN 7.85 0.80
NN 5.46 1.15
SN 5.03 1.25
UN 4.83 1.30
Technical note
The technical data applies only to the complete coupling or the corresponding coupling elements. It is the customer’s/
user’s responsibility to ensure there are no inadmissible loads acting on all the components. Especially existing
connections, like bolt connections, have to be checked regarding the transmittable torque, if necessary other
measures, e.g. additional reinforcement by pins, may be required. It is the customer’s/user’s responsibility to make
sure the dimensioning of the shaft and keyed or other connection, e.g. shrinking or clamping connection, is correct.
REICH-KUPPLUNGEN have an extensive programme of couplings and coupling systems to cover nearly every drive
configuration. Furthermore customized solutions can be developed and be manufactured also in small series or as
prototypes. Calculation programmes are available for coupling selection and sizing. - Please challenge us!
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Technical details
Silicone version
AC 2,6 WX 450 675 900 185 1.25 1.7 2.1 2.5 3.7
AC 4 / 4.1 WX 1150 1725 2300 430 5.2 6.5 8.3 9.7 14.4
AC 4,9 WX 1600 2400 3200 600 5.5 6.8 8.6 10.0 15.0
AC 5 / 5.1 WX 1800 2700 3600 700 5.6 7.0 9.0 10.5 15.5
AC 6 / 6.1 WX 3000 4500 6000 1150 13.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 36.0
AC 6,5 WX 3800 5700 7500 1450 25.0 30.0 34.0 45.0 59.0
AC 7,5 WX 5800 8700 11600 220.20 48.0 60.0 66.0 88.0 115.0
AC 10.2 WX 10000 15000 20000 3700 85.0 104.0 128.0 176.0 240.0
AC 10.2D WX 20000 30000 40000 7400 170.0 208.0 256.0 352.0 480.0
AC 11D WX 30000 45000 60000 11200 270.0 340.0 430.0 610.0 820.0
AC 12D WX 45000 67500 90000 16800 760.0 890.0 1100.0 1330.0 1740.0
Element version VR Ψ
WX 5.46 1.15
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Materials
Coupling flanges: Coupling size AC 2,3 - AC 10.2 D high grade aluminium casting
Coupling size AC 11 - AC13 D of spheroidal cast iron grade GGG 50
Rubber disc element: • Standard version natural/synthetic caoutchouc mixture
for ambient temperatures from –40°C up to +80°C
• More heat resistant natural/synthetic caoutchouc mixture
for ambient temperatures from –25°C up to +100°C
• Silicone mixture for ambient temperatures from –60°C up to +130°C
Type AC-T: Taper hub and taper bush of grey cast iron grade GG 25
Type AC with bolted hub: Bolt-on sleeve of spheroidal cast iron grade GGG 40 / bolted hub of steel
(min. yield strength 360 MPa)
The temperature factor St allows for a decreasing load °C 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
carrying capability of the coupling at elevated ambient
St1 1.25 1.4 1.6 on request - - -
temperatures. In this connection St = St1 is valid for St = St2
St2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5
2. The maximum torque capacity TKmax of the coupling shall be
at least equal to the highest torque Tmax encountered in ope- TKmax ≥ TKmax ∙ St
ration while taking the temperature factor S t into account
The dimensioning of the coupling should be checked for permissible coupling loads by means of a torsional vibration
analysis which will be conducted by us on request. When using ARCUSAFLEX couplings in drives with great
torque transmission variations, an additional safety factor should be applied for torque transmission to the driven
machine. Lists specifying couplings assigned to different ratings and torsional vibration conditions are available for
all common internal combustion engines operating at constant speeds to facilitate your selection of an operationally
safe coupling.
The coupling can be equipped with an additional balancing mass on the primary or secondary side, if this is required
due to the torsional vibration conditions or for control reasons.
Further information for the torsional vibration calculation and for use of the ARCUSAFLEX rubber disc coupling are
available on request.
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ARCUSAFLEX flywheel couplings
Type AC-T...F2 with taper bush
Flange connecting dimensions to SAE J 620 d and mounting dimensions to DIN 6281
Mounting instruction:
If engine and generator connecting
dimensions comply with DIN 6281,the
distance dimension LX must beobserved
during assembly. The coupling dimension LF
must be within the tolerance.
2 10 314.3 295.3 10.5 8 320 80 140 101 56 56 8 68 16 8 106 166 0.042 0.065 18.2
AC 4.*).F2 1 11.5 352.4 333.4 11 8 320 80 140 101 16 70 8 68 16 - 1061) 166 0.053 0.065 18.9
1 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 320 80 140 87 16 70 8 68 16 - 921) 152 0.081 0.061 18.2
1 11.5 352.4 333.4 10.5 8 320 90 160 100 16 77 - 79 7 - 106 165 0.080 0.105 19.4
AC 4,9.*).F2
1 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 320 90 160 90 16 77 - 79 7 - 92 151 0.125 0.105 20.5
2 11.5 352.4 333.4 10.5 8 354 90 160 110 54 65 13 76 23 20 1061) 175 0.054 0.134 24.2
AC 5.*).F2
1 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 354 90 160 105 15 65 13 76 23 - 921) 161 0.154 0.132 26.3
1 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 420 100 185 102 18 80 10 92 20 - 921) 174 0.171 0.321 35.3
AC 6.*).F2 1 16 517.5 489.0 13.0 8 420 100 185 102 18 80 10 92 20 - 92 174 0.320 0.321 38.2
1 18 571.5 542.9 17.0 6 420 100 185 102 18 80 10 92 20 - 92 174 0.470 0.321 40.5
AC 6,5.*).F2 1 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 420 120 222 125 16 90 - 92 38 - 921) 164 0.237 0.404 38.0
2 14 466.7 438.2 13.0 8 465 120 222 125 85 85 2 88 33 27 921) 164 0.312 0.578 55.8
AC 7.*).F2 1 16 517.5 489.0 13.0 8 465 120 222 125 27 85 2 88 33 - 92 164 0.411 0.578 57.1
1 18 571.5 542.9 17.0 6 465 120 222 125 18 85 2 88 33 - 92 164 0.519 0.578 60.5
2 14 466.7 438.2 13 8 478 130 222 130 100 115 - 115 16 - 150 240 1.512 0.668 76.3
AC 7,5.*).F2
1 18 571.5 541.9 17 12 478 130 222 130 20 115 - 115 - - 150 240 2.306 0.668 87.7
1 18 571.5 542.9 17.0 12 514 165 250 142 18 84 0 86 10 - 159 225 0.478 0.925 55.3
AC 8.*).F2
1 21 673.1 641.4 17.0 12 514 165 250 142 18 84 0 86 10 - 159 225 0.948 0.925 60.1
1 18 571.5 542.9 17.0 12 560 75 150 240 140 35 92 0 103 9 - 131 237 0.846 1.232 69.0
AC 9.*).F2
1 21 673.1 641.4 17.0 12 560 75 150 240 140 20 92 0 103 9 - 131 237 1.422 1.232 78.4
2 18 571.5 542.9 17.0 12 580 90 200 316 200 104 104 2.5 107 23 15 215 300 0.770 2.380 109.0
AC 10.2.*).F2
1 21 673.1 641.4 17.0 12 580 90 200 316 200 26 104 2.5 107 23 - 215 300 1.222 2.380 113.0
2 21 673.1 641.4 17.0 12 682 90 220 380 210 85 111 0 107 24 15 232 312 3.800 5.311 205.0
AC 11.*).F2
1 24 733.4 692.2 21.0 12 682 90 220 380 210 20 111 0 107 24 - 232 312 5.286 5.311 214.0
2 21 673.1 641.4 17.0 24 682 90 220 380 250 114 140 - 136 20 15 245 350 4.489 6.198 220.4
AC 11,7*).F2
1 24 733.4 692.2 21.0 24 682 90 220 380 250 20 140 - 136 20 - 245 350 5.341 5.929 227.6
2 21 673.1 641.4 17 24 755 - 180 316 210 24 158 - 158 - 14 250 - 2.738 5.964 130.0
AC 11,9*).F2
2 24 733.4 692.2 21 12 755 - 180 316 210 22 158 - 158 - 14 250 - 3.049 5.964 131.5
*) For the element versions, see “Technical details” 1) Mounting lengths for flange connecting dimensions to SAE J 620 and/or DIN 6281
The option of mounting the coupling element internally or externally provides two different overall lengths with one and the
same coupling hub.
Other flange and length dimensions on request.
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Type AC...F2K with bolted hub for radial element change
Flange connecting dimensions to SAE J 620 d and mounting dimensions to DIN 6281
*) For the element versions, see Ordering example: Coupling designation AC 9 NN. F2K. 18. 237
“Technical details”
Other flange and length ARCUSAFLEX Coupling size
dimensions on request Element version acc. to „Technical details”
Version for the element change
Size of flange connection to SAE J 620 (AC12: D1)
Mounting length LF in mm
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Type AC-T....T Type AC....TK (for radial element change)
Type AC....TK (for radial element change) Type AC....D TK (for radial element change)
ARCUSAFLEX Total
Coupling size D1max. D2max. D3 D4 D5 DA L1 L2 L3 L4 LF LW J1 J2 weight
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kgm2 kgm2 kg
AC 7 ,,, TK 130 130 190 190 475 465 119 119 117 119 204 346 1.335 0.558 95.7
AC 8 ... TK 150 150 230 230 580 514 162 162 159 166 245 437 2.567 0.950 133.0
AC 8D ... TK 150 150 230 230 580 525 226 226 201 142 314 543 3.349 1.767 198.0
AC 9 ... TK 150 150 240 240 580 560 140 140 134 145 237 393 3.300 1.232 140.0
AC 9D ... TK 160 160 248 248 580 560 220 220 195 113 318 535 4.660 2.515 235.0
AC 10.2 ... TK 160 160 240 240 600 580 200 200 195 202 306 531 3.465 1.652 167.0
AC 11 ... TK 200 200 300 300 682 682 210 210 205 209 320 562 10.370 3.623 296.0
AC 12 ... TK 260 260 390 390 870 772 255 255 252 259 389 667 27.200 12.040 498.0
Other flange and length dimensions on request / For the element versions, see „Technical details”
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ARCUSAFLEX-Flanschkupplungen
with 2 elements operating in tandem
Type AC...D.F2 with bolted hub and flange connecting dimensions to SAE J 620 d
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with 2 elements operating in tandem
Type AC...D.F2 with bolted hub and flange connecting dimensions to SAE J 620 d
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Mounting instructions
Type AC-T...F2 with taper bushing
1. The outer taper of the taper bush and the bore with the inner
taper of the element hub shall show bright metal and must
be free of grease prior to mounting. Preservatives must be
removed completely. No. 1610 No. 3535
2012 4040
2. Insert the taper bush into the element hub and line up all 2517 4535/4545
connecting bores. Make sure that half threaded holes 3030 5040
coincide with half plain holes (Fig. 1).
4. Slide the element hub with inserted taper bush onto the
cleaned shaft with keyway and put it into the mounting
position LX (Fig. 3).
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Tightening torques
All boIts and screws must be tightened to the specified torques during assembly in order to ensure a reliable
torque transmission. Prior to putting the machinery into operation, all bolts and screws of the coupling must
be checked for proper fit and tightness. The indicated torques apply to an total friction factor of μ = 0.14.
For further questions please ask REICHKUPPLUNGEN.
Table 2
Tightening torques for the bolted flange connection
to the engine flywheel (grade 8.8)
Note: The aluminium flanges of the coupling sizes AC 2,3 - AC 10D have
to be mounted only with washers. We recommend to use washers as big as
possible, but minimum dimensions according to DIN 433. If needed bolts of
grade 10.9 with suitable washers and the corresponding tightening torque
can be used, please consult us.
Table 3
Tightening torques for the bolted hub connection
Types AC...F2 and AC...F2.K (grade 8.8)
Shaft couplings
AC 10.2 / AC 10.2D
AC 2,6 AC 6 / 6.1
AC 4,9 AC 8 /AC 8D AC11 / AC11D
Coupling size AC-2,3 AC-3 AC 6,5
AC 5 / 5.1 AC 9 /AC 9D AC11,7 / AC11,7D
AC 4 / 4.1 AC 7/AC 7,5
AC 11,9 / AC 12
Bolt size M8 M10 M10 M12 M16 M20 M20 M24
Tightening torque MA2 [Nm] 25 50 50 85 210 420 420 710
For the tightening torques MA1 see the mounting instruction for taper bushes table 1.
For the tightening torques MA3 see table 3.
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Alignment
Careful alignment of the coupling is an essential requirement for detached, non-flanged machinery in order to
ensure proper functioning of the coupling and to avoid premature wear of the rubber element.
Flywheel couplings shall be aligned from the shaft-side coupling half to either one of the machined surfaces of the
engine flywheel or engine housing. Where shaft couplings are used, the angular and radial displacements between
the two coupling halves are determined by applying the usual dial indicator method. The alignment requirements of
the other application components have to be considered additionally.
Larger displacements of short duration, as may occur when starting and stopping the diesel engine, are permissible.
These maximum displacements must not occur simultaneous.
*) At types AC...F2K and AC...TK the axial fitting length LF of the coupling should always offer a plus tolerance within the possible
tolerance range in order to reach max. axial movability of the dismantled coupling element.
Safety precautions
lt is the customer‘s and user‘s responsibility to observe the national and international safety rules and laws.
Proper safety devices must be provided for the coupling to prevent accidental contact.
Check all bolted connections for the correct tightening torque and fit after a short running period preferably
after a test run.
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Requested Data
Coupling Selection / Torsional Vibration Calculation
acc. to the 2-mass-system (DIN 740 part 2)
The dimensioning of the coupling should be supported by a torsional vibration analysis particularly with a view to the
acting fatigue torque under reversing stresses. We are able to conduct this analysis according to the 2 or n-mass
system when all required technical details are given.
ENGINE-SIDE:
1. Engine type
2. Engine power Engine type
3. Engine speed n [rpm]
4. In-line / V-engine R / V angle
5. Number of cylinder z
6. Total displacement VH [ccm]
7. Moments of inertia (engine + flywheel) J [kgm2]
8. Harmonic components of tangential effort
9. Necessary rules needed for the selection of the coupling
10. Drawing of the housing/flywheel with marking of their positions
DRIVEN-SIDE:
1. Kind of application (alternator, pump, compressor, etc.)
2. Type
3. Moments of inertia J [kgm2]
4. Shaft diameter d [mm]
5. Shaft length l [mm]
6. Drawing of the driven machine
If the driven machine shall be flanged to the engine using an intermediate housing we kindly ask you to advise us the
dimensions and details indicated on the following diagram enabling us to optimize the mounting positon of the coupling.
The coupling should always be properly ventilated in the intermediate housing (e.g. through ventilation holes in the housing).
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