SPIDEX Operating-/ Assembly Instructions

Table of contents

1. Technical description

2. Technical datas

3. Hints

3.1 General hints

3.2 Safety and advice hints
3.3 Danger hints
3.4 Proper usage

4. Storage

5. Mounting

5.1 Components of the coupling

5.2 Changings of components
5.3 Assembly of the coupling
5.4 Displacement alignement of the coupling

6. Usage of couplings in hazardous areas

6.1 Allowed materials

6.2 Control intervals
6.3 Values of wear
6.4 Marking of the couplings
6.5 Starting
6.6 Breakdowns, causes, elimination
 1. Technical description
Elastic couplings reduce intermittent short period torsional shocks, by briefly storing elastically part of this shock energy. Any degree of uneven
movement and load transference is consequently reduced. Elastic couplings restrain body resonance, and therefore contribute to noise reduction.
The elastic SPIDEX-coupling transmits the torque safe against break-down. The convex generated profiled tooth crown allows compensation of
radial and angular displacements of the two connected shafts. It consists of a thermoplastic Polyurethane elastomer, which is exclusively pressure
loaded and designed for high abrasion resistance and elasticity, and to have good damping characteristics, and to be resistant to oils, greases,
many solvents, atmospheric effects and ozone, as well as good resistance to hydrolysis in tropical conditions.

The operating temperatures are between - 40 and + 100C. Short max. temperatures up to + 120C are admissible.

The standard hardness of the spider is 92 Shore A. For low torques a spider of 80 Shore A, can be used and for higher torques a spider of 95 to
98 Shore A, can be used. From figures 1 and 2, it can be seen that the convex rim of the tooth takes higher proportion of deformation-energy, the
more deformation increases. The value of the torsional stiffness CT of the tooth crown increases with the torsional angle . Consequently, the
coupling is relatively soft under small load conditions and becomes harder and harder as the torque increases. This causes a progressive torsion
curve. The dynamic torsion curve has an insignificantly steeper course.

Special advantage of the progressive torsion characteristic is in the resonance suppression achieved by the SPIDEX-coupling, as the critical
resonance speed depends on the torsional stiffness CT.

The progressive curve therefore mainly protects the coupling against inadmissible overstressing. Furthermore, the torsional stiffness CT of the
spider can be influenced by the choice of an appropriate Shore hardness material. A larger Shore hardness moves the resonance speed higher,
and a lower Shore hardness moves resonance speed into a lower range. If in doubt, we recommend a calculation of the system parameters by
using the moments of inertia of the driving and driven sides.

2. Technical datas

Material: Cast iron - Nodular Iron - Steel Stainless steel Powder Metall Steel (sint)

Hardness of spider Bores Dimensions [mm]

Spidex Finish Finish
Contin. Torque [Nm] L1 f1
Type bores d1 bores d2 A B Ba L + E s b C1 C2 dh g +
L2 f2
92 Sh A 95 Sh A 98 Sh A 64 Sh D min max min max
A14/16 Sint 7,5 ----- 12,5 ----- ----- ----- 4 16 30 ----- 30 35 11 13 1,5 10 --- --- 10 M4 5
A19/24 GG 10 ----- 17 ----- 6 19 12 24 40 32 39 66 25 16 2 12 20 21 18 M5 10
A24/32 GG 35 ----- 60 75 10 24 14 32 55 40 52 78 30 18 2 14 24 26 27 M5 10
A28/38 GG 95 ----- 165 200 12 28 28 38 65 45 62 90 35 20 2,5 15 28 29 30 M6 15
A38/45 GG/GGG/St 190 ----- 335 405 14 38 38 45 80 66 77 114 45 24 3 18 37 37 38 M8 15
A42/55 GG/GGG/St 265 ----- 460 560 19 42 42 55 95 75 94 126 50 26 3 20 40 40 46 M8 20
A48/60 GG/GGG/St 310 ----- 525 655 19 48 48 60 105 85 102 140 56 28 3,5 21 45 45 51 M8 20
A55/70 GG/GGG/St 375 ----- 625 825 19 55 55 70 120 98 118 160 65 30 4 22 52 52 60 M10 20
A65/75 GG/GGG/St 600 900 ----- 1175 22 65 65 75 135 115 132 185 75 35 4,5 26 61 59 68 M10 20
A75/90 GG/GGG/St 975 1500 ----- 2400 30 75 75 90 160 135 158 210 85 40 5 30 69 65 80 M10 25
A90/100 GG/GGG/St 2400 3600 ----- 4500 40 90 90 100 200 160 180 245 100 45 5,5 34 81 81 100 M10 25
A100/110 GG/GGG/St 3300 4950 ----- ----- ----- ----- 100 110 225 --- 200 270 110 50 6 38 --- 89 113 M12 30
A110/125 GG/GGG/St 4000 6000 ----- ----- ----- ----- 110 125 255 --- 230 295 120 55 6,5 42 --- 96 127 M16 35
A125/145 GG/GGG/St 5000 7500 ----- ----- ----- ----- 125 145 290 --- 265 340 140 60 7 46 --- 112 147 M16 40
3. Hints

3.1 General Hints

Before you set this coupling into operation please read carefully these assembly instructions. Please
pay special attention to safety and danger instructions.

As the SPIDEX coupling is approved for use in hazardous areas the safety instructions and remarks
(page 6) are to be observed!

This mounting instruction of the coupling belongs to the documentation of the coupling and has to be
kept closed to the coupling.

3.2 Safety and advice hints

Please pay special attention to the following remarks of this operating and assembly instruction:

DANGER! Danger of injurance of people

CAUTION! Possible damages at the machines

ATTENTION! Important items

PRECAUTION! Hints concerning explosion protection

3.3 Hints of danger

DANGER!

The complete system is during assembly, operation and maintenance to be protected against
unintentional engagement. The danger of being hurt through rotating parts is very high.

The following safety intructions are very important. Please make sure that you read and
observe them:

During all operations with the coupling the safety instructions are to be observed strictly.
Before you start to your on the coupling make sure that the power pack is disengaged.
The power pack is to be protected against unintentional engagement (Removing the fuse for
current supply, providing hints!).
Do not touch the operation area of the coupling as long it is in operation.
Pay attention to the safety distances as long as the coupling runs.

3.4 Proper usage

The coupling has to be used only in accordance to the proposal advised by the manufacturer.
Therefore the mentioned technical datas are to be observed strictly.

Unauthorized modifications on the coupling design are not admissible. We do not take warranty for
resulting damages.

Assembly and maintenance at the coupling is only allowed for authorized people.

The operating and assembling instructions are to be observed strictly.

4. Storage

The couplings can be stored at a dry place between 6 and 9 months. The preservation of the
manufacturer should not be removed.

The spiders made from polyurethan are able to be stocked approx. 5 years in case of favourable stock
conditions.

CAUTION!

Make sure that there is no humidity in the stock rooms. There should be no condesation. The
relative air humidity should be below 65%.

Ozone-generating devices (e.g. flourescent light sources, high voltage appliances) in the
stocking area are not allowed.

5. Mointing

Components of the coupling

The coupling is delivered generally in single parts. Please check the coupling before starting the
assembly in terms of completeness.

Pos. Quantity Description

1 2 Hub 1 + 2

2 2 Setscrew 1 + 2

3 1 Spider

5.2 Changing of components

DANGER!

A changing of the components of the coupling is only allowed after rechecking with the
manufacturer!

If the user machines the borings on his own the following instructions should be followed up:

The maximum permissible boring diameters (see page 2, technical datas) must not be exceeded.
If these figures are disregarded the coupling may break. Particles of the coupling rotating in the air
may cause seriuos danger!!
The concentring or axial running parameters of the manufacturer has to be observed.
A careful alignement of the coupling hubs is important to have a safe running of the coupling.
For the axial fastening on the shaft please use a setscrew or an end plate.
If you use a setscrew (DIN 916) pay attention to the mentioned torques in the below shown table.
(page 5)
Setscrews and torque
Type 14 19 24 28 38 42 48 55 65 75 90 100 110 125

Thread
M4 M5 M5 M6 M8 M8 M8 M10 M10 M10 M12 M12 M16 M16
[mm]
Torque
1,5 2 2 4,8 10 10 10 17 17 17 40 40 80 80
[Nm]

5.3 Assembly of the couplings

ATTENTION!

Before assembling we recommend to check bores, shaft, keyway and feather key for
dimensional accuracy before assembly. To allow an easier installation of the hubs we
recommend to heat up the hubs slightly (approx. 80C).

DANGER!

To avoid burns through touching the heated hubs wear safety gloves!

PRECAUTION!

Pay attention to danger of ignition in hazardous areas.

CAUTION!

Make sure that the distance dimension E (see page 1, technical datas) is kept to ensure that the
spider can be moved axially.
If you disregard this hint the coupling could be damaged.

After assembling the hubs onto the shafts (driven and driving side) set up the dimension E of the
coupling through moving the aggregates or the hub on the shafts.

Fasten the hubs against moving on the shafts by tightening the setscrews (DIN 916) with cup point.
Pay attention to the torque mentioned on page 5, table setscrews and torque.

If the shaft diameters with inserted feather key are smaller than the dimension dH of the spider, the
shafts could protude into the spider.

5.4 Displacement of the coupling

PRECAUTION!

To avoid dangers in hazardous areas and to ensure a long lifetime of the coupling the shaft
ends must be accurately aligned.

Please abolutely observe the displacement figures indicated (see page 6). If the figures are
exceeded, the coupling could be damaged.
In case of use in hazardous areas for the xplosion group IIC (marking II 2G c IIC T4), only the
half displacement figures are permissible!

The figures shown in the table are valid for a temperature of T= +30C.

CAUTION!
In case of a higher temperature the maximum allowed figures for angular and radial
displacements are to be multiplied with the factor of the temperature!
The checking if the permissible displacement figures are observed are to be done with a dial gauge,
ruler or feeler.
Max. permissible displacement values for spiders 80, 92, 95, 98 Shore A

Radial displace Angular displace

Dimensions Axial displace Kr [mm] Kw []
Spidex [mm] Ka
Type Drehzahl n [1/min]
[mm]
L E b S 750 1000 1500 3000 750 1000 1500 3000
A 14 35 13 10 1,5 1,0 0,22 0,20 0,16 0,11 1,3 1,3 1,2 1,1
A 15 28 8 6 1 1,0 0,22 0,20 0,16 0,11 1,3 1,3 1,2 1,1
A 19 66 16 12 2,0 1,2 0,27 0,24 0,20 0,13 1,3 1,3 1,2 1,1
A 24 78 18 14 2,0 1,4 0,30 0,27 0,22 0,15 1,1 1,0 0,9 0,8
A 28 90 20 15 2,5 1,5 0,34 0,30 0,25 0,17 1,1 1,0 0,9 0,8
A 38 114 24 18 3,0 1,8 0,38 0,35 0,28 0,19 1,1 1,1 1,0 0,8
A 42 126 26 20 3,0 2,0 0,43 0,38 0,32 0,21 1,1 1,1 1,0 0,8
A 48 140 28 21 3,5 2,1 0,50 0,44 0,36 0,25 1,2 1,2 1,1 0,9
A 55 160 30 22 4,0 2,2 0,54 0,46 0,38 0,26 1,2 1,2 1,1 1,0
A 65 185 35 26 4,5 2,6 0,56 0,50 0,42 0,28 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,0
A 75 210 40 30 5,0 3,0 0,65 0,58 0,48 0,32 1,3 1,2 1,2 1,0
A 90 245 45 34 5,5 3,4 0,68 0,60 0,50 0,34 1,3 1,3 1,2 1,1
A 100 270 50 38 6,0 3,8 0,71 0,64 0,52 0,36 1,3 1,3 1,2 1,1
A 110 295 55 42 6,5 4,2 0,75 0,67 0,55 0,38 1,3 1,3 1,3 1,1
A 125 340 60 46 7,0 4,6 0,80 0,70 0,60 --- 1,3 1,3 1,3 ---

Temperature -25 < +30C +30 < +40C +40 < +60C +60 < +80C
Factor St 1,0 0,8 0,7 0,6

Winkelversatz
0% 100%
10% 90% In case of angular and radial displacements at the
20% 80% same time you can use the values only proportionally.
30% 70%
40% 60% E.g.:
50% 50% Angular displacement 90% = radial displacement 10%
60% 40%
70% 30%
80% 20%
90% 10%
100% 0%
Radialversatz
6. Usage of couplings in hazardous areas

6.1 Allowed materials

PRECAUTION!

For the usage of explosion groups IIB and IIC are only allowed material steel, stainless steel,
powder metall, cast iron (GG25) and nodular iron (GGG40).

Both hubs must be made from the same material!

Couplings made from aluminium diecast are generally not allowed!
6.2 Control intervals

Explosion group Control intervals

After 3000 h operating ours, but latest 6 months after the first running of the
coupling, the circumferential backlash is to be checked as well as a visual check of the
spider must be done.
If you note an unconsiderable or no wear during the first inspection, the further
inspections can be effected in case of unchanged operating parameters after 6000 h
operating ours, 18 months at the latest.
II 2G c IIB T4
If you note a considerable wear during the first inspection, so that a change of the
spider would be recommended, please find out the reason according to the checklist
breakdowns.
The changing of the spider is recommended. The maintenance intervals must be
adjusted according to the changed operating paramaters.

After 200 h operating ours, but latest 3 months after the first running of the coupling,
the circumferential backlash is to be checked as well as a visual check of the spider
must be done.
If you note an unconsiderable or no wear during the first inspection, the further
inspections can be effected in case of unchanged operating parameters after 4000 h
operating ours, 12 months at the latest.
II 2G c IIC T4
If you note a considerable wear during the first inspection, so that a change of the
spider would be recommended, please find out the reason according to the checklist
breakdowns.
The changing of the spider is recommended. The maintenance intervals must be
adjusted according to the changed operating paramaters.

6.3 Values of wear

In case of a backlash of more than x mm (see below table), the flexible spider must be exchanged.

Limits of wear

SPIDEX Limits of wear

Spider Z max [mm]
A 14 2
A 19 3
A 24 3
A 28 3
A 38 3
A 42 4
A 48 4
A 55 5
A 65 5
A 75 6
A 90 8
A 100 9
A 110 9
A 125 10
6.4 Marking of the couplings

The couplings are to be marked for the usage in hazardous areas.

Explosion group IIB: II 2G c IIB T4

Explosion group IIB: II 2G c IIC T4

The marking II 2G c IIC T4 includes the Explosion group II 2G c IIB T4.

6.5 Inbetriebnahme

Before starting the coupling the following checks and changings are to be made:

check the alignement of the coupling

check the displacement
check dimension E
check the srew fittings (e. g. clamping screws in case of clamping hubs)

PRECAUTION!

For usage in hazardous areas the setscrews to fit the hubs on the shafts and the fitting screws
of flanges are to be secured additionally against self disengagement through an acceptable
solution (e.g. sticking with Loctite 270).

The coupling must be provided with firm coverings protecting the couplings against falling objects.
There are regular openings allowed in the coverings which should not exceed the following
dimensions:

Circular openings rectangular openings

[mm] Side length [mm]
Top surface of the covering 4 4
Side parts of the covering 8 8

The distance between the coverand the rotating parts must be at least 5mm. The covers must be
electrically conductive and be included into the equipotential bonding. The removing of the cover is
only allowed if the coupling has stopped running.

During operation please pay attention to:

changing of the running noise

appearing vibrations

CAUTION!

If there are any changings or irregularities at the coupling during the operation, the drive unit
must be turned off immediately and the reason has to be found with the checklist
breakdowns, causes, elimination on the following pages.
6.6 Breakdowns, causes and elimination

This checklist shows possible breakdowns. During searching for the causes and the elimination all
operating factors and used components are to be taken into account. Feel free to contact the
manufacturer for an analyse of the damage and for the elimination.

Danger hints for

Breakdowns Possible causes Possibilities to eliminate
hazardous areas
set the unit off
check alignement and E dimension of the
coupling and change if necessary
Loosed screws for axial Danger of ignition due to checking the wear of the spider and
securement of the hubs hot surfaces and sparking exchange if necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
set the unit off
checking changings in the assembly and
eliminate
Increased temperatures at check the driving unit if there are any
Misalignement the spider surface; danger damages
Vibrations of ignition by hot surfaces checking alignement and E dimension and
Change of the
change if necessary
running noise
checking the wear of the spider and
exchange if necessary
set the unit off
remove the coupling from the unit
remove the spider from the coupling
check the hubs in terms of damages (teeth)
Wear of spider, short and exchange if necessary
Danger of ignition due to
term torque transmission exchange the old spider through a new
sparking
due to metal contact checking alignement and change if
necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
set the unit off
remove the coupling from the unit
check the hubs and the feather key for
Mistake in service of the damages
unit causes jam of the check the driving unit for damages
coupling and break of mount the complete coupling
the cams. Overload! check the alignement
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
Operating parameters set the unit off
do not correspond to the Danger of ignition due to remove the coupling from the unit
Breaking of cams
performance of the sparking. check the hubs and the feather key for
coupling. damages
The coupling is choosed check the operating parameters, choose a
to small! harder spider or a bigger coupling size
check the space for coupling assembly in
case of choosing a bigger coupling size
Higher wear of spider. mount the complete coupling
Cams have metal check the alignement and the dimension E
contact during power of the coupling and change if necessary
transmission. tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
 Danger hints for
Breakdowns Possible causes Possibilities to eliminate
hazardous areas
set the unit off
check the assembly and eliminate the
misalignement
check the coupling parts of damages and
Mistake in the Increased temperatures at replace if necessary
alignement of the the spider surface; danger replace spider
coupling of ignition by hot surfaces check alignement and dimension E of the
coupling and change if necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
set the unit off
check the coupling parts of damages and
replace if necessary
find out the reason for the vibrations and
eliminate ot contact the manufacturer for a
detailed calculation
Vibrations are
destructing the teeth exchange spider (harder or softer). Pay
attention to the coupling size in case of a
from inside
softer spider!
check alignement and dimension E of the
coupling and change if necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
Premature wear of torque and secure against disengagement
spider with Loctite
set the unit off
check the coupling parts of damages and
replace if necessary
Danger of ignition due to
find the heat source and eliminate it
Too high temperatures sparking in case of
exchange the spider
at the spider through metallic contact of the
contact of the cams cams check alignement and dimension E of the
coupling and change if necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite
set the unit off
check the coupling parts of damages and
replace if necessary
check conditions of enviroment and change
if necessary
Agressive conditions of
check operating medium and change if
the enviroment (steams,
necessary
chemicals, etc.) and/or
fluids (bio-oil) exchange spider
check alignement and dimension E of the
coupling and change if necessary
tighten the setscrews with the mentioned
torque and secure against disengagement
with Loctite