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High Performance Gear Catalog

High Performance Gear Catalog
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High Performance Gear Catalog

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Overview
The document is a technical manual from Lovejoy Inc., detailing high-performance gear couplings designed for high-speed applications such as centrifugal and axial flow compressors, gas turbines, and steam turbines. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety instructions to prevent severe injury or death.
Specifications
The manual describes several types of high-speed gear couplings, including FHS, FHSA, FHSAA, FHSPAA, FHSMA, and FAC types. Each type is crafted from specific materials like AISI 4140 steel and engineered to meet high-speed and precision requirements, with tighter machining tolerances for higher operating speeds.
Procedures
Installation and operational guidelines are provided to ensure safe and efficient use. Users are advised to avoid sudden shock loads during startup and operation and to regularly inspect the coupling assembly for alignment, wear, and fatigue.
Safety Standards
The document stresses the necessity of installing suitable guards in compliance with OSHA and ASME standards to prevent injuries from moving parts or parts being thrown from the assembly.
Performance Data
Performance data for each coupling type includes torque, maximum speed, bore size, weight, inertia, torsional stiffness, and misalignment capabilities. For example, the FHS Type High Speed Close Coupled Couplings have specific performance metrics crucial for selecting the appropriate coupling for an application.
Dimensional Data
Dimensional specifications for each coupling type are detailed, including overall length, bore size, and other critical measurements necessary for proper installation and operation.
Materials and Manufacturing
The couplings are made from high-strength materials like alloy steel and Nitalloy 135, with specific hardness levels and magnetic particle inspection to ensure durability and precision. Dynamic balancing and piloted gear fits are highlighted for operational stability.
Applications
The document outlines the suitability of different coupling types for various industrial applications, emphasizing their lightweight design, low moment of inertia, and reduced bearing loads. They are suitable for high-speed, close-coupled applications, with options for continuously lubricated or grease-packed designs.
Recommendations
For specific applications, the document advises on selecting the appropriate coupling type and provides guidance on specifying nitrided gear teeth for enhanced performance. It recommends consulting with Lovejoy's Engineering Department for custom design assistance and to address any questions regarding the selection and use of these products.
Additional Information
The document mentions optional designs and modifications available upon request, catering to unique industrial needs.
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Catalog excerpts

High Performance Gear Catalog-1

■■ FHSA Type - High Speed Standard ■■ FHS Type - High Speed Close Coupled High Performance Gear ■■ FHSAA Type - High Speed Precision HP ■■ FHSPAA Type - High Speed Ultra Precision ■■ FHSMA Type - High Speed Marine GD ■■ FAC Type - High Speed Centrifugal Pump D

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High Performance Gear Safety Warning When using Lovejoy products, you must follow these instructions and take the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the power transmission product to break and parts to be thrown with sufficient force to cause severe injury or death. Refer to this Lovejoy Catalog for proper selection, sizing, horsepower, torque range, and speed range of power transmission products, including elastomeric elements for couplings. Follow the installation instructions included with the product, and in the individual product catalogs for proper installation of power transmission...

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High Performance Gear

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High Performance Gear The High Performance group of gear couplings consists of coupling designs that require additional engineering. While standard components do exist, the unique requirements of individual applications will customize a coupling design. Lovejoy High Speed and Engineered Special Gear Couplings JW High speed couplings are dynamically balanced as assemblies and match marked. Fasteners are weigh balanced in sets. Major diameter fit gear teeth, precision machined tolerances, and high quality components help to reduce the potential unbalance in the coupling assembly. The Lovejoy /...

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High Performance Gear Lovejoy / Sier-Bath F Type High Speed Couplings FHS High Speed Close Coupled This coupling is made from AISI 1045 steel. The design is similar to the standard “F” except the components are machined to tighter tolerances and controlled fits to allow higher operating speeds. The maximum speed is for assembly balanced couplings. Component balancing is available and may result in lower maximum speeds. FHSA High Speed Standard The Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Standard gear couplings are made of alloy steel with a core hardness of RC30-35, and they are magnetic particle inspected....

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHS Type Performance Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHS Type High Speed Close Coupled Couplings This coupling is made from AISI 4140 steel. The design is similar to the standard F except the components are machined to tighter tolerances and controlled fits to allow higher operating speeds. The maximum speed is for assembly balanced couplings. Component balance is available and may result in lower maximum speeds. Notes: ■ 1 indicates: Maximum Speed is based on safe rim stresses and assembly balanced. ■ Angular misalignment is...

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHS Type Dimensional Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHS Type High Speed Close Coupled Couplings Note: ■ Shrouded bolt available on sizes 1 - 5 and recommended for speeds greater than 3600 RPM. www.lovejoy-inc.com 199 HP-7

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSA Type Performance Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSA Type High Speed Standard The High Speed Standard gear couplings are made of alloy steel with a core hardness of HRC 30-35 and are magnetic particle inspected. They are precision manufactured with ground bores and concentricity for dynamic stability. In addition, the gear couplings are dynamically balanced, have a piloted gear fit and have body fitted bolts in reamed holes. For nitrided gear teeth specify Class AN and a surface hardness of 85.5 minimum on the Rockwell...

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSA Type Dimensional Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSA Type High Speed Standard Couplings FHSA Type Dimensional Data

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSAA Type Performance Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSAA Type High Speed Precision The High Speed Precision gear couplings are made of alloy steel with a core hardness of HRC 30-35 and are magnetic particle inspected. They have close tolerances and precision manufactured mating surfaces with bores ground to accurated tolerance. In addition, gear couplings are dynamically balanced, have a piloted gear fit and have body fitted bolts in reamed holes. The low overhung moment reduces bearing loads. They also have a low moment...

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSAA Type Dimensional Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSAA Type High Speed Precision Couplings FHSAA Type Dimensional Data

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSPAA Type Performance Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSPAA Type High Speed Ultra Precision The High Speed Ultra Precision gear couplings are made of Nitalloy 135 modified with a core hardness of HRC 32-36 and are magnetic particle inspected. They have close tolerances and precision manufactured mating surfaces with bores precision-ground for extremely high accuracy. In addition, they have body fitted bolts with reamed holes. These gear couplings are dynamically balanced and have a piloted gear fit to insure balance integrity...

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSPAA Type Dimensional Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSPAA Type High Speed Ultra Precision Couplings

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSMA Type Performance Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath Type High Speed Gear Couplings FHSMA Type High Speed Marine The High Speed Marine gear couplings have a core hardness of HRC 30-35 and are magnetic particle inspected. They are precision manufactured with ground bores and close concentricity for dynamic stability. These couplings are dynamically balanced, have piloted gear fit, and have body fitted bolts and reamed holes. They also have a larger shaft capacity. For nitrided gear teeth, specify Class MAN and a surface hardness of 85.5 minimum on the...

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Lovejoy Coupling Solutions High Performance Gear FHSMA Type Dimensional Data Lovejoy / Sier-Bath High Speed Gear Couplings FHSMA Type High Speed Marine Couplings FHSMA Type Dimensional Data

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