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Metal Bellows Couplings BK

Metal Bellows Couplings BK
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Metal Bellows Couplings BK

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive details on R+W's torsionally rigid and flexible bellows couplings, designed for high precision and dynamic applications. These couplings offer zero backlash and high torsional stiffness, covering a torque range from 2 to 100,000 Nm.
Specifications: The couplings are available in various models with specific torque capacities and mounting options. Key specifications include a torque range of 2 – 100,000 Nm, a temperature range of -30 to +100°C, speeds up to 10,000 rpm, and materials such as high-grade stainless steel for bellows and aluminum or steel for hubs.
Features: These couplings are maintenance-free with an infinite service life when operated within technical specifications. They provide zero backlash, high torsional stiffness, compensation for shaft misalignment, low moment of inertia, and low restoring forces.
Applications: Suitable for servo drives, CNC machinery, robotics, automation equipment, material handling, and various machinery in industries like printing, packaging, woodworking, textile, and metal cutting.
Models and Options: The document details several models, including BK1, BK2, BKH, BKL, and BX Series, each with unique features and torque capacities. Optional features include custom designs, self-opening clamp systems, and ATEX certification for explosive atmospheres.
Technical Data: Detailed tables provide technical data for each model, covering dimensions, torque ratings, moment of inertia, and stiffness values, essential for selecting the appropriate coupling.
Model-Specific Features: Models like BKC, BKM, BKS, BK3, BK5, and BK6 offer features such as high torsional rigidity, easy mounting, and suitability for high temperatures or space-restricted installations.
Installation Instructions: Emphasizes proper alignment and securing of couplings using specified fastening screws and torque values. Instructions for mounting and dismounting specific models are provided.
Standards and Recommendations: References ISO standards for fastening and removal jack screws, and highlights the importance of monitoring shaft rotation and immediate shutdown in case of transmission interruption.
ATEX Compliance: BK-EEX bellows couplings are accredited for use in hazardous areas according to ATEX 95a.
Sizing and Selection: Guidelines for selecting couplings based on torque, acceleration torque, resonant frequency, and torsional stiffness, with safety factors for servo-driven systems.
Product Range: Lists various R+W product series, including torque limiters, bellows couplings, line shafts, and more, with specifications on torque ranges and bore diameters.
Additional Information: Contact details for R+W Antriebselemente GmbH are provided, along with a disclaimer about the need for substantial testing by the manufacturer.
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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-1

TORSIONALLY RIGID AND FLEXIBLE BELLOWS COUPLINGS SERIES BK | 2 BX | 10,000 – 10,000 Nm – 100,000 Nm THE ULTIMATE COUPLING FROM 2 – 100,000 Nm www.rwcouplings.com R+W_BK_E_2011.indd 1 17.08.12 09:39

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-2

Optional: TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS Features: Areas of application: Highly dynamic axes of: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Servo drives CNC machinery Robotics Material handling systems Linear actuators Automation equipment Sheet metal processing equipment MODELS BK 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Printing machinery Packaging machinery Woodworking machinery Textile machinery Metal cutting machinery Stone cutting machinery Gear grinding machinery ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ compact zero backlash high torsional stiffness exact transmission of angular motion and torque infinite life wear and maintenance free high operational dependability...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-3

Optional: MODELS BKC FEATURES APPLICATION EXAMPLES with clamping hubs (compact version) from 15-500 Nm ■ ■ ■ low moment of inertia compact design self opening clamp system optional see page 9 BKM with clamping hubs from 20-1,000 Nm ■ ■ ■ increased torque capacity with small outside diameter easy to mount lowest moment of inertia see page 10 BKS with clamping hubs from 15-500 Nm ■ ■ ■ all stainless steel construction temperatures up to 300° C easy to mount see page 11 BK 3 with tapered conical sleeves from 15-10,000 Nm ■ ■ ■ high clamping force rugged, high torque design new jack screw design...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-4

Optional: TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS with clamping ring and tapered press fit connection from 15-1,500 Nm ■ ■ ■ ■ BK 7 for axial mounting absolutely backlash free easy mounting and dismounting electrically and thermally isolating see page 14 with expanding shaft from 15-300 Nm ■ ■ ■ BK 8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES for easy hollow shaft mounting suited for space restricted installations adapts mismatched shaft and bore diameters see page 15 Gearbox with output flange BK 6 FEATURES Hollow shaft motor MODELS for ISO flange mounting from 15-2,600 Nm ■ ■ ■ for ISO gearboxes or output flanges...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-8

Optional: MODEL BKL mit Klemmnabe with clamping hubs BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS C C G G Self opening clamp system optional Features: ■ easy to mount ■ low moment of inertia ■ low cost F Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; see below for hub material Design: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which forces the clamp into the open position for easy mounting and dismounting Absolutely backlash free due to frictional clamp connection...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-9

Optional: MODEL BKC compact version with clamping hubs BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS C C G Self opening clamp system optional G Features: ■ high torsional rigidity ■ easy to mount ■ suited for space restricted installations ■ low moment of inertia Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; see below for hub material Design: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which forces the clamp into the open position for easy mounting and dismounting...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-10

Optional: MODEL BKM BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS C G G Features: ■ ultra-compact design for high torques ■ easy to mount ■ suited for space restricted installations ■ lowest moment of inertia F Self opening clamp system optional C Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; see below for hub material Design: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which forces the clamp into the open position for easy mounting and dismounting Absolutely...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-11

Optional: MODEL BKS BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS C Self opening clamp system optional C G G Features: ■ for high temperatures ■ compact ■ easy to mount ■ suited for space restricted installations F Material: Bellows and clamping hubs, are made from stainless steel; screws plated (10.9) Detailed specifications upon request Ø D 2 H7 Ø D 1 H7 ØB E ISO 4762 Design: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub Laser welded connection between hubs and bellows Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which forces the...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-13

Optional: MODEL BK5 für with clamping blind mate Fanuc-Motore hubs BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS C1 Features: ■ absolutely backlash free and torsionally rigid ■ easy mounting and dismounting ■ electrically and thermally isolating ■ wear and maintenance free ■ low moment of inertia ■ compensation for misalignment Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; clamping hubs up to series 80 made from aluminum; series 150 and up made from steel. Bellows side adapter plate made from aluminum; series 800 and up made from steel. Tapered male segment...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-14

Optional: MODEL BK6 BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS Features: ■ torsionally rigid ■ easy mounting and dismounting ■ electrically and thermally isolating ■ wear and maintenance free ■ absolutely backlash free due to frictional clamp connection and axial pretensioning of the tapered press fit segment Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; conical clamping hubs made from steel. Bellows side adapter plate made from aluminum; series 800 and up made from steel. Tapered male segment made from glass reinforced plastic molded directly onto the...

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Metal Bellows Couplings BK-15

Optional: MODEL BK7 BACKLASH-FREE, TORSIONALLY STIFF METAL BELLOWS COUPLINGS A-2 C1 Material: Bellows made from highly flexible, high grade stainless steel; see below for hub material. Expanding shaft and cone made from steel. Ø D2h7 max. Ø D2h7 min. Ø D1H7 ØB E2 ISO 4762 C2 G Features: ■ for easy hollow shaft mounting ■ compact design, conserves space while saving cost ■ adapts mismatched shaft and bore diameters ■ backlash free and torsionally rigid ■ low moment of inertia F E1 ISO 4762 Design: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw on one hub. Shaft with internal cone for expansion....

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