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QM Quick-flex coupling replaces lubricated couplings including Gear & Grid The Simplicity of Quick-Flex Couplings
Benefits
• Compact
Beats Other Coupling Designs
• Never needs lubrication
• Lower cost
A Quick-Flex coupling, consisting of two
• Easy to replace urethane insert without
• Available in standard, high torque and ultra
coupling hubs, elastomeric insert and cover, offers advantages not offered by other coupling designs such as jaw, grid, gear, chain, tire or disc couplings. Quick-Flex couplings are direct replacements
moving hubs
high torque elements
• High torque ratings (up to 1,670,825 in-lbs)
• Reduced downtime
• Shaft sizes from 1/2” to 11-1/4”
Choose from four inserts for varying torque
• Hubs not damaged by insert failure
needs and temperature ranges up to 350°F (177°C). Extend shaft separation 1” to 120” by
for virtually all comparably sized couplings in
• High speed capacity (up to 5,000 RPM)
use. Quick-Flex couplings require no lubrication
• Fewer loose pieces reduced inventory lines
and are easy to install and maintain. Once
• Shock loads absorbed while accepting
the two coupling hubs, insert and cover are
misalignment up to 20,000 horsepower
installed for the first time, the coupling hubs do equipment. The straight-forward design means
Qm QuiCKFlex Coupling
the coupling hubs if the insert fails. Plus, the
Lower your maintenance costs with one of the most rugged coupling designs available for a wide range of applications today.
No hub teeth wear Easy to replace without moving hubs High torque ratings Hubs not damaged by insert failure Never needs lubrication High speed capacity Fewer loose pieces Cushions shock Compact Lower cost
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for harsh and food processing environments. Select standard covers for high RPM applications
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there is no possible interference between
moving the hubs or shafts.
couplings. Stainless steel versions are available
and split covers for high torque applications.
not need to be moved again for the life of the
urethane insert can be easily changed without
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