TNM ETW elastomer jaw couplings
Version with two one-piece coupling hubs and a brake disc.
Torsionally flexible jaw coupling with integrated brake disc for flexibility and control
Torsionally flexible jaw coupling
The RINGFEDER TNM ETW is a two-piece jaw clutch with an integrated brake disc that has been designed to be torsionally flexible and fail-safe. It has been developed to compensate for angular, radial and axial shaft misalignments within certain tolerance ranges. The torque is transmitted via a flexible intermediate ring that is under compressive stress and is made of synthetic rubber (Pb).
The flexible intermediate ring has several important functions. Not only does it dampen shocks and torsional vibrations effectively, but it is also oil-resistant and insensitive to temperature. It is usually electrically conductive, which prevents unwanted static charging.
The RINGFEDER TNM ETW coupling is extremely flexible and can be used in any direction of rotation and any mounting position – further highlighting its adaptability to different areas of application. By incorporating the brake disc, it also offers an additional function for controlling and decelerating the drive, which is highly beneficial in many industrial applications.
Two-piece design with brake disc made of spheroidal graphite cast iron. Flexible intermediate ring in various hardnesses: standard Pb72, hard Pb82.
Benefits:
- Torsionally flexible, compensates for angular, radial and axial shaft misalignment
- Intermediate rings subjected to compressive stress
- Elastomers available in various degrees of Shore hardness, suitable for temperatures from -30°C to +100°C
- Flexible ring can only be changed by moving the connected units (two-piece versions)
INTRODUCTION
The RINGFEDER TNM torsionally flexible coupling is free to move in all directions. As a result, shaft misalignments on the machines to be connected can be compensated in the angular, radial and axial directions. Misalignments can be caused, for example, by assembly inaccuracies, movements or settling.
Avoid torsional vibration
Thanks to the torsional flexibility of these products, dangerous torsional vibrations can be shifted from the operating range of machinery to other speed ranges where no negative effects are to be expected. The flexible intermediate rings are made from a material with a high damping capacity. As a result, the couplings are able to keep resonance increases in check when passing through problematic speed ranges, thereby protecting the coupled machines from damage. The couplings also attenuate torque shocks and – thanks to the damping capacity of the material – allow a vibration system excited by a shock to stabilise very quickly. The transmission of structure-borne sound is prevented.
Elastomer materials
Synthetic rubbers are used as the base materials for the flexible elements of the TNM coupling. They are usually electrically conductive, thereby preventing unwanted static charges, etc. Two different material hardnesses are available for the flexible elements of the RINGFEDER TNM as standard.
Pb 72 – nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with a hardness of 72 Shore A.
Pb 82 – nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) with a hardness of 82 Shore A.
It is the Shore hardness of the individual elastomer materials that determines their load-bearing capacity. From the level of these values, it is possible to infer what torques can be transmitted by the coupling and its spring stiffness. For further details, see the technical data sheet.
Ambient conditions
The elastomer materials used are suitable for an ambient temperature range of -30°C to +100°C. For higher ambient temperatures, please get in touch. The following design guidelines provide a detailed explanation of how the temperature affects the choice of coupling size. The coupling is only to be operated in normal industrial air. Aggressive media can corrode coupling components, screws and flexible elements, thereby posing a risk to the functional safety of the coupling. The coupling can be declared compliant with European (ATEX) Directive 2014/34/EU.
