Rugged coupling suits outdoor use

Key to the performance of the Hexaflex couplings is the rubber element. Prior to moulding synthetic cord is looped around metal sleeves positioned at the six bolt holes. This cord allows flexibility for high misalignments but prevents stretching which would reduce life. The rubber moulding contains the cord and provides a surface finish but does not contribute to the strength. The result is capacity for up to 3 degrees of angular misalignment and 5mm of axial misalignment, levels which can otherwise require the use of universal joints. With materials that are resistant to dirt and water, Hexaflex couplings can be used outdoors, for example in agricultural watering systems. Other typical applications are in brewery process machinery, winches, theatre drives and converting machinery.

Hexaflex couplings are available in shaft to shaft and shaft to flange designs with a single rubber element. A double coupling design increases the misalignment capacity to 6 degrees. Alternatively, customised spacer versions are available with a lightweight central tube to suit distances between the shaft ends of up to 3m. Further details about the Hexaflex shaft couplings are available at www.techdrives.co.uk.