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Geislinger Flexlink Description

Application

The Geislinger Flexlink is a flexible, torsionally rigid steel coupling which has been especially developed to compensate for high axial -, angular - and, in a dual version, radial shaft misalignments. The main advantages of the Geislinger Flexlink are: Compensates for high misalignments Low reaction forces Noise isolation Torsionally rigid Small in size and low weight Unaffected by high temperatures, oil and dirt LonglLife Low maintenance cost

Design

Tangentially arranged links serve as flexible element. They are mounted at their ends to the inner and outer member of the coupling. The links bend if an angular or axial misalignment occurs. Depending on the type, 6 or 8 pairs of links are arranged, resulting in larger or smaller capacity for misalignments. The Geislinger Flexlink has no components that are exposed to wear all movements are absorbed by the elastic deflection of the links. Between Geislinger Flexlink units, extra guide or support bearings are not necessary for the suspension of the intermediate shaft as the links of the 2 Flexlink units keep it centered. In case the Geislinger Flexlink has to transmit axial loads or be axially rigid, axial bearings can be added. Their dimensions can be adjusted to customer’s requirements.
Geislinger GmbH, 5300 Hallwang, Austria Flexlink Catalog: Version 10.1 2 / 38