Membrane Couplings

A Stainless Steel
Flexible
Membranes
B Overload & Antifly Protection
Collars
C Anti-Corrosion
Treatment
D Membrane Unit
Assembly for Ease
of Fitting
E Fitted Bolts for
Balance Integrity
F Scalloped hubs to
maximise bore

D
E

F
B
A

Product Description
The Metastream L Series range of membrane couplings
has been specifically designed to provide a cost
effective solution for demanding industrial applications.
The couplings are selected by their torque capacity,
with the scalloped hub providing the right size
for the shaft.

Easy to install

Operates in either direction

Hubs supplied either finish machined or solid

Coated carbon steel hardware for corrosion protection

Choice of hub configuration to suit the shaft diameter

Complies with ATEX 95 for use in hazardous

environments on Group II Category 2 Equipment

Design Features
I

Fit and Forget: The L series coupling is designed for

infinite life, and with correct machinery alignment often
outlasting the machines it is connected to

Overload Protection: The coupling is fitted with

overload collars to protect the membranes in the
event of severe torsional overload

Low Imposed Loads: The membranes have been

designed to optimise their torque capability, whilst
minimising the reaction forces due to misalignment
so reducing machinery vibration and maximising
bearing life

Zero Maintenance: The coupling has no relative

moving parts, and hence requires no lubrication
or maintenance

No Backlash: The coupling design, with fitted bolts,

and torsionally stiff membranes ensures that there is
zero backlash. This makes the coupling ideal for
drives such as machine tool indexers, printing
processes, packaging, and all applications where
constant speed without fluctuations is crucial

L Series

L Series

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Technical Data (Metric)
Coupling
Size

Rating

Peak
Overload
Torque
kNm

Max.
Unbalanced
Speed
rpm

Max.
Balanced
Speed
rpm

7
14
28
45
90
175
265
525
810
1,150
1,560
1,850
3,000
4,200
6,000
9,000
12,000
15,000
25,000

0.07
0.13
0.27
0.43
0.86
1.65
2.50
5.00
7.70
11.0
15.0
17.6
28.6
40.0
57.0
86.0
115
140
235

0.14
0.26
0.55
0.90
1.70
3.30
5.00
10.0
15.5
22.0
30.0
35.0
57.0
80.0
115
170
230
280
470

7,000
6,500
6,000
6,000
5,200
4,800
4,400
4,200
4,000
3,800
3,700
2,500
2,250
2,100
2,000
1,750
1,600
1,500
1,400

22,000
20,000
18,000
18,000
15,000
12,300
10,800
9,000
7,800
7,000
6,000
5,500
5,200
4,700
4,200
3,600
3,200
3,000
2,600

Weight Coupling Kg
Min. Std.
Extra
DBSE
DBSE
Kg
Kg/m

1.82
2.00
3.90
4.40
8.6
15.0
25.2
39.7
55.8
77.0
106
104
165
235
342
515
675
840
1,430

Weight
Unbored
Hub
Kg

7.14
2.31
4.80
4.80
7.00
11.3
14.2
24.8
34.3
44.0
54.0
45.0
62.0
71.0
95.0
149
183
225
230

0.42
0.66
1.35
1.58
3.17
5.50
9.60
14.7
20.6
29.0
39.0
36.0
60.0
87.0
121
187
245
318
555

Typical Arrangement
l1

d6

db

S1

l1

d4

Metric Dimensional Data (mm)

Coupling
Size

d6
mm

db
mm

d4
mm

l1
mm

Absolute
Min (mm)

Preferred
Min (mm)

0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

63
74
95
95
120
145
172
197
222
247
272
292
341
384
429
486
535
571
683

41
49
67
66
86
103
125
143
161
180
198
192
229
260
289
336
367
403
486

30
35
48
47
62
74
90
103
115
129
142
137
163
185
206
240
262
287
347

33
38
42
52
62
75
90
105
116
130
145
137
163
186
206
240
262
288
347

40
40
43
43
54
64
74
85
97
107
121
139
155
170
197
218
238
248
276

40
50
65
65
75
100
100
140
140
140
180
180
180
180
250
250
250
250
300

(Min)

*
*
*
*
*
*

Standard DBSE mm S1*

100
140

*
*
*
*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

Dimensions should not be used for construction. Certified dimensions furnished upon request.
* These Distance Between Shaft End (DBSE) sizes are more readily available. Other lengths to suit specific shaft separations are available.
Maximum bore d4 are based on standard DIN/BS rectangular keys. See standard Bore & Key Option for hubs normally held in stock

180

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

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0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

kW/1000
rpm

Max.
Continuous
Torque
kNm

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Technical Data (Imperial)
Coupling
Size

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0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

Rating
HP/100
rpm

Max.
Continuous
Torque
lb.in.

Peak
Overload
Torque
lb.in.

Max.
Unbalanced
Speed
rpm

Max.
Balanced
Speed
rpm

0.9
1.9
3.7
6.0
12
23
35
70
109
154
209
248
402
563
805
1,207
1,609
2,012
3,353

620
1,150
2,390
3,806
7,611
14,602
22,125
44,250
68,145
97,350
132,750
155,760
253,110
354,000
504,450
761,100
1,017,750
1,239,000
2,079,750

1,239
2,301
4,868
7,965
15,045
29,205
44,250
88,500
137,175
194,700
26,550
309,750
504,450
708,000
1,017,750
1,504,550
2,035,500
2,478,000
4,159,500

7,000
6,500
6,000
6,000
5,200
4,800
4,400
4,200
4,000
3,800
3,700
2,500
2,250
2,100
2,000
1,750
1,600
1,500
1,400

22,000
20,000
18,000
18,000
15,000
12,300
10,800
9,000
7,800
7,000
6,000
5,500
5,200
4,700
4,200
3,600
3,200
3,000
2,600

Weight Coupling
Min. Std.
Extra
DBSE
DBSE
lb.
lb./in.

1.82
2.00
3.90
4.40
8.6
15.0
25.2
39.7
55.8
77.0
106
104
165
235
342
515
675
840
1,430

Weight
Unbored
Hub
lb.

0.11
0.13
0.27
0.27
0.39
0.63
0.79
1.4
1.9
2.5
3.0
2.5
3.5
4.0
5.3
8.3
10.2
12.6
12.9

0.93
1.45
2.98
3.48
6.99
12.1
21.2
32.4.
45.4
63.9
86.0
79.4
132
192
267
412
540
701
1,224

Typical Arrangement
A

Max
D Bore

Imperial Dimensional Data (inches)

Coupling
Size

Max Bore*

Min (inch)

3.50

0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

1.188
1.312
1.813
1.750
2.250
2.750
3.375
3.688
3.938
4.500
4.813
4.500
5.500
6.313
6.750
8.188
8.938
9.938
12.250

1.30
1.50
1.65
2.05
2.44
2.95
3.54
4.13
4.57
5.12
5.71
5.39
6.42
7.32
8.11
9.45
10.31
11.34
13.66

2.44
2.91
3.74
3.74
4.72
5.71
6.77
7.75
8.74
9.72
10.71
11.50
13.43
15.11
16.89
19.13
21.06
22.48
26.89

1.57
1.57
1.69
1.69
2.13
2.52
2.91
3.35
3.82
4.21
4.76
7.09
7.09
7.09
7.87
7.87
9.84
9.84
11.81

*
*
*
*
*

Standard DBSE C inches**

4.38
5.00

*
*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*
*
*
*

7.00

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

9.00

*
*
*
*
*
*

1.61
1.89
2.64
2.60
3.38
4.05
4.92
5.63
6.34
7.09
7.79
7.56
9.02
10.24
11.38
13.23
14.45
15.87
19.13

Dimensions should not be used for construction. Certified dimensions furnished upon request.
* Maximum bore shown are based on standard ANSI/AGMA square key dimensions for size 0007 through 3000 and rectangular key dimensions for size 4206
through 9025. ** These Distance Between Shaft End (DBSE) sizes are more readily available. Other lengths to suit specific shaft separations are available.

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Selection Procedure (Metric)
1. Select appropriate load factor from table SF1.

8. Check whether additional dynamic balancing is required.

2. Select appropriate service factor from table SF2.

9. Specify Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE).

3. Calculate coupling torque TN from

Example:

TN = PN x 9.55 x SF2
n
Where:
PN = rated power for driven equipment (kW)

185 kW electric motor to a 160 kW to a paper mill calender

at 1450 rpm.
SF1 = H

SF2 = 2.00

TN = 185 x 9.55 x 2.00

n = speed (rpm).

1450

4. Select a coupling with the same or higher rating.

TN = 2.45 kNm

5. Check the hub bore capacity is suitable, if not select

a larger size coupling.

Selection: LSES - 0265

6. Check peak torque capability is suitable

for application.

Coupling is capable of operating up to 4400 rpm.

7. Check speed capability.

Maximum bore capacity: 90 mm.

Additional dynamic balancing is not required.

Selection Procedure (Imperial)

2. Select appropriate service factor from table SF2.

8. Check whether additional dynamic balancing

is required.

3. Calculate coupling torque TN from

9. Specify Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE).

1. Select appropriate load factor from table SF1.

Example:
R = HP x 100 x SF2
N
Where:
HP = rated power for driven equipment (HP)
N = speed (rpm).
4. Select a coupling with the same or higher rating.

250 HP electric motor to a paper mill calender at 1800

rpm.
SF1 = H

SF2 = 2.00

R = 250 x 100 x 2.00

1800

5. Check the hub bore capacity is suitable, if not select

a larger size coupling.

R = 27.8 HP per 100 rpm

6. Check peak torque capability is suitable

for application.

Selection: LSES - 0265

7. Check speed capability.

Coupling is capable of operating up to 4400 rpm.

Maximum bore capacity: 3.375 inches.

Additional dynamic balancing is not required.

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Service Factor SF2
PRIME MOVER
Electric, Hydraulic Motors & Turbines
Piston Engines: 4 cylinders & above
Piston Engines: 1 - 3 cylinders

LOAD FACTOR FOR DRIVEN MACHINE

A

1.00
1.50
1.75

1.50
1.75
2.25

2.00
2.50
3.00

Load Factor SF1

AGITATORS
Pure Liquids
Liquids & Solids
Liquids - variable density

Forced Draft
U Induced Draft without
A Damper Control
A
FEEDERS
BLOWERS
Apron, Belt, Disc, Screw
Centrifugal
U Reciprocating
Lobe
A
Vane
U HAMMER MILLS
LUMBER INDUSTRY
CLAY & STONE
WORKING MACHINERY
H Barkers - Drum Type
Edger Feed
COMPRESSORS
Live Rolls
Centrifugal
U Log Haul - Incline
Lobe
A Log Haul - Well Type
Reciprocating - Multi-Cylinder
H Off Bearing Rolls
Planer Feed Chains
CONVEYORS
Planer Floor Chains
Light Duty Uniformly Fed
Planer Tilting Hoist
Apron, Bucket, Chain, Flight, Screw U Slab Conveyor
Belt
U Sorting Table
Oven
A Trimmer Feed
CONVEYORS
METAL MILLS
Heavy Duty Not Uniformly Fed
Draw Bench - Carriage
Apron, Bucket, Chain, Flight, Oven A Draw Bench - Main Drive
Belt
U Forming Machines
Reciprocating, Shaker
H Slitters
CRANES AND HOISTS (Note 1)
Main Hoists, Reversing
H
Skip Hoists, Trolley & Bridge Drives A
Slope
A
CRUSHERS
Ore Stone

ELEVATORS (Note 1)
Bucket
Centrifugal & Gravity Discharge
Escalators
Freight

A
U
U
H

FANS
Centrifugal
Cooling Towers

U
A

Note 1 : Consult Local Safety Codes

A Hot Mills
Ingot Cars
H Kick-outs
Manipulators
Merchant Mills
U Pusher Rams
H Reel Drives
A Reel Drums
Reelers
Rod & Bar Mills
H Roughing Mill Delivery Table
H Runout Tables
H Saws, Hot & Cold
H Screwdown Drives
H Slitters
H Slab Mills
A Soaking Pit Cover Drives
A Straighteners
A Tables, Transfer & Runout
U Thrust Block
U Traction Drive
A Tube Conveyor Rolls
Wire Drawing
H
H
H
A

MILLS, ROTARY TYPE

Ball
Dryers & Coolers
Hammer
Table Conveyors
Kilns
Non - Reversing
H Pebble & Rod
Reversing
H Pug
Wire Drawing & Flattening Machine A Tumbling Barrels
Wire Winding Machine
A
MIXERS
METAL ROLLING MILLS
Concrete
Coilers, Hot Mill
A Drum Type
Coilers, Cold Mill
U
Cold Mills
A PAPER MILLS
Cooling Beds
A Barker, Auxiliaries, Hydraulic
Door Openers
A Barker, Mechanical
Draw Benches
A Barking Drum Spur Gear Only
Edger Drives
A Beater & Pulper
Feed Rolls, Reversing Mills
H Bleacher
Furnace Pushers
A Calenders
Chippers

H
A
A
H
H
A
A
A
H
H
H
A
A
H
H
H
H
A
A
H
H
A
A

Coaters
Couch Roll
Cutter, Platers
Cylinders
Disc Refiners
Dryers
Felt Stretcher
Felt Whipper
Line Shaft
Log Haul
Pulp Grinder
Press Roll
Reel
Stock Chests
Suction Roll
Washers & Thickeners
Winders
PUMPS
Centrifugal
Reciprocating Single Acting
1 or 2 Cylinders
Double Acting
Rotary, Gear, Lobe, Vane

H
H
A

H
H
H
H
H
H
H

RUBBER INDUSTRY
Mixed - Banbury
Rubber Calendar
Rubber Mill (2 or more)
Sheeter
Tyre Building Machines
Tyre & Tube Press Openers
Tubers & Strainers

H
H
H
H
H
U
H

A SEWAGE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT

A Bar Screens
Chemical Feeders
Dewatering Screens
H Grit Collectors
H Scum Breakers
H Slow or Rapid Mixers
A Sludge Collectors
U Thickeners
H Vacuum Filters
A

U
A
H
A
A
A
U
H
U
H
A
H
A
A
A
A
A
U

U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Available Options
Spark resistant

Electrically insulated
Monel Overload collar

Vertical supported from lower shaft

Torque limiting

Non Spacer

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Flanged (Standard SAE)

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Close
coupled with
2 reverse
hubs L*EC

Long DBSE Steel (Carden shaft)

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Long DBSE Steel

Long DBSE Composite

Short DBSE with

1 Reverse Hub
L*EH

L Series
Membrane Couplings
Coupling Alignment
Correct installation and alignment of couplings is essential for reliable machinery performance.
John Crane supplies a variety of shaft alignment equipment and offers alignment training courses.
L SERIES MISALIGNMENT CAPABILITIES
Coupling
Size
0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

Max. Axial

L SERIES MISALIGNMENT CAPABILITIES

Max. Parallel
**
mm

Coupling
Size

mm

Max.
Angular*
Degrees

1.5
1.5
1.8
1.2
1.5
2.0
2.5
2.7
3.2
3.7
4.2
3.0
4.0
4.4
5.0
6.0
6.8
7.5
8.8

1.0
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

0.5
0.7
0.9
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.6
1.6
2.0
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.5
1.9
1.9
2.3

0007
0014
0028
0045
0090
0175
0265
0525
0810
1150
1560
1850
3000
4200
6000
9000
9012
9015
9025

Max. Axial
inch

Max.
Angular*
Degrees

Max. Parallel
**
inch

0.059
0.059
0.071
0.047
0.059
0.079
0.098
0.106
0.126
0.146
0.165
0.118
0.157
0.173
0.197
0.236
0.268
0.295
0.346

1.0
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

0.020
0.027
0.035
0.027
0.035
0.047
0.047
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.078
0.055
0.055
0.055
0.059
0.059
0.075
0.075
0.090

These values are maximums for each type of misalignment. It is recommended that the coupling is initially aligned to 10% of these values to
allow for inevitable movements during the life of the machines.
* The values given are for each membrane bank. ** These values are based on the standard minimum distance between shaft ends. (Min).

Standard Bore & Key Options

To assist in rapid order processing, a selection of standard bored hubs to H7 tolerance with keyways to DIN 6885
are held in stock, as listed below.
Bore
Coupling Size
Size 0007 0014 0028 0045 0090 0175 0265 0525
16
X
19
X
20
X
22
X
X
24
X
X
25
X
X
28
X
X
X
X
30
X
X
X
X
32
X
X
X
X
35
X
X
X
X
38
X
X
X
40
X
X
X
X
42
X
X
X
X

Bore
Coupling Size
Size 0007 0014 0028 0045 0090 0175 0265 0525
45
X
X
X
X
48
X
X
X
X
50
X
X
X
55
X
X
X
60
X
X
X
65
X
X
X
70
X
X
X
75
X
X
X
80
X
X
85
X
X
90
X
X
95
X
100
X

Unless otherwise specified, parallel bores will be machined to an H7 tolerance, with Js9 keyways to DIN 6885, ISO R773 or BS 46 Pt1 (inch).

Europe
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North America
Houston

Latin America
So Paulo, Brazil

Middle East & Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Asia
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