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Hi-Tec General Catalogue

Hi-Tec General Catalogue
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Hi-Tec General Catalogue

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1. Specifications
This document provides detailed specifications for RENOLD Hi-Tec Couplings, focusing on dimensions, weight, inertia, and alignment parameters. It includes data on maximum speed, weight, and inertia for various coupling sizes, emphasizing the importance of initial alignment not exceeding 25% of the specified data to accommodate deterioration over time.
2. Procedures
For operations above 80% of the maximum coupling speed, dynamic balancing is recommended. The document outlines procedures for predicting system torsional vibration characteristics and actual coupling temperature, including methods for calculating torsional stiffness and dynamic magnifier correction factors based on temperature variations.
3. Standards and Recommendations
Recommendations include dynamic balancing for couplings operating above 80% of maximum speed and ensuring initial alignment does not exceed 25% of specified data. It advises on calculating forces on machinery to ensure they do not exceed manufacturer allowances.
4. Key Data from Tables
Tables provide data on maximum torque, vibratory torque, allowable dissipated heat, and dynamic torsional stiffness for different rubber grades at various load conditions. The tables also include radial and axial stiffness values and maximum axial force for different coupling sizes.
5. Stiffness Properties
The document explains the axial, radial, and torsional stiffness of the couplings, emphasizing their dependency on applied torque and temperature. It provides methods for predicting system torsional vibration characteristics using torsional stiffness and dynamic magnifier correction factors.
6. Design Variations
Several coupling designs are mentioned, including cardan shaft, stub shaft, and clutch couplings, each tailored for specific applications like marine propulsion and rail traction. The document highlights the adaptability of the DCB coupling to meet customer requirements.
7. Applications and Benefits
The couplings are suitable for marine propulsion, generator sets, pump sets, and compressors. Benefits include easy assembly, operation in high ambient temperatures, and quiet running conditions due to the elimination of metal-to-metal contact.
8. Rubber Compounds
Various rubber compounds are evaluated for their resistance to compression, flexing, cutting, abrasion, oxidation, oil, gasoline, acids, and water swelling. Service temperature ranges are also provided.
9. Health and Safety
Customers are advised to seek additional information for product suitability and safe use, ensuring all relevant information is communicated to those using the products.
10. Contact Information
Contact details for Renold Hi-Tec Couplings in various countries are provided for further inquiries.
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Hi-Tec General Catalogue-2

Renold Hi-Tec Couplings has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of flexible couplings for over 40 years. •Measurement of torsional stiffness up to 220 kNm •Full scale radial and axial stiffness measurement •Misalignment testing of couplings up to 2 metres in diameter •Noise attenuation testing •Latest CAD technology •Torsional vibration analysis • World class manufacturing •Total quality system • Latest machining and tooling technology • Static and dynamic balance capability • Integrated cellular manufacturing • Synchronised work flow •Transient and finite element analysis RENOLD...

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Contents Page No DCB Coupling Features & benefits Typical applications Series 6 Series 8 Series 10 Series 16 Technical data Design variations HTB Coupling Features & benefits Typical applications Flywheel mounted Technical data Design variations RB Coupling Features & benefits Typical applications Shaft to shaft Flywheel mounted Technical data Design variations PM Coupling Features & benefits Typical applications Shaft to shaft Mill motor couplings Technical data Technical data standard blocks Technical data special round blocks Design variations Selection Procedure Prime mover service factors...

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Product Range The product range comprises of rubber in compression couplings, developed over 40 years for the complete range of diesel and industrial applications. In particular, our design capability and innovation is recognised in customising couplings to meet customers specific requirements R ENOLD Hi -Tec Couplings deliver the durability, reliability and long life that customers demand. LD Hi-Tec Couplings is “the complete solution”. DCB Range The unrivalled quality and endurance capability designed into every DCB coupling make it ideally suited for marine propulsion, power generation and...

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DCB Flexible Coupling Fail safe coupling for use on reciprocating machinery up to 5520 kNm. The Standard Range Comprises • Flywheel to shaft • Flywheel to flange • Shaft to shaft Applications • Marine propulsion • High power generator sets • Reciprocating compressors q Intrinsically fail safe q Ensuring continuous operation of the driveline in the unlikely event of rubber damage. q Achieving low vibratory loads in the driveline q Control of resonant torsional vibration components by selection of optimum stiffness characteristics. q Avoiding failure of the driveline under short circuit q Severe...

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Hi-Tec General Catalogue-6

Main propulsion. Couplings fitted between main engine and gearbox, gearbox and thrust block, and between thrust block and propulsion unit. Bio-gas generator sets. Coupling fitted between gas engine and alternator. Compressor sets. Coupling fitted between electric motor and compressor units. Rail traction. Coupling fitted between diesel engine and transmission via a universal joint shaft. Diesel generator sets. Couplings fitted between diesel engines and alternators, to provide electrical supply for ice breaker. RENOLD Hi-Tec Couplings. Tel: + 44 (0) 1422 255000 Fax: + 44 (0) 1422 255100 E-Mail:...

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DCB Series 6 Full Coupling Flex Half Flex Half & Keep Plate Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment COUPLING SIZE COUPLING SIZE A B C D D1 E F G DIMENSIONS J (mm) K L Q R S T U MAX. X MAX. Y MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) W1 WEIGHT (3) W2 (kg) W3 W4 J1 INERTIA (3) J2 (kg m2) J3 J4 ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2) RADIAL (mm) AXIAL (mm) CONICAL (degree) (1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced. (2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over...

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DCB Series 6 Full Coupling Flex Half Flex Half & Keep Plate Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment COUPLING SIZE COUPLING SIZE A B C D D1 E F G DIMENSIONS J (mm) K L Q R S T U MAX. X MAX. Y MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) W1 WEIGHT (3) W2 (kg) W3 W4 J1 INERTIA (3) J2 (kg m2) J3 J4 ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2) RADIAL (mm) AXIAL (mm) CONICAL (degree) (1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced. (2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment over...

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DCB Series 8 Full Coupling Flex Half Flex Half & Keep Plate W2 J2 Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment COUPLING SIZE COUPLING SIZE A B C D D1 E F G DIMENSIONS J (mm) K L Q R S T U MAX. X MAX. Y MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) W1 WEIGHT (3) W2 (kg) W3 W4 J1 INERTIA (3) J2 (kg m2) J3 J4 ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2) RADIAL (mm) AXIAL (mm) CONICAL (degree) (1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced. (2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment...

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DCB Series 8 Full Coupling Flex Half Flex Half & Keep Plate W2 J2 Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment COUPLING SIZE COUPLING SIZE A B C D D1 E F G DIMENSIONS J (mm) K L Q R S T U MAX. X MAX. Y MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) W1 WEIGHT (3) W2 (kg) W3 W4 J1 INERTIA (3) J2 (kg m2) J3 J4 ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2) RADIAL (mm) AXIAL (mm) CONICAL (degree) (1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced. (2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment...

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DCB Series 8 Full Coupling Flex Half Flex Half & Keep Plate W2 J2 Dimensions, Weight, Inertia and Alignment COUPLING SIZE COUPLING SIZE A B C D D1 E F G DIMENSIONS J (mm) K L Q R S T U MAX. X MAX. Y MAXIMUM SPEED (rpm) (1) W1 WEIGHT (3) W2 (kg) W3 W4 J1 INERTIA (3) J2 (kg m2) J3 J4 ALLOWABLE MISALIGNMENT (2) RADIAL (mm) AXIAL (mm) CONICAL (degree) (1) For operation above 80% of the declared maximum coupling speed, it is recommended that the coupling is dynamically balanced. (2) Installations should be initially aligned as accurately as possible. In order to allow for deterioration in alignment...

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