Submitted By : Sopal Gayatri Sanjay.

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Subject : Coupling Types & Application.

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Introduction To
Coupling
 A coupling is a device used to connect
two shafts together at their ends for the
purpose of transmitting power.

 Couplings do not normally allow

disconnection of shafts during operation.

 The primary purpose of couplings is to

join two pieces of rotating
equipment.

By careful selection, installation and

maintenance of couplings.

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Types Of Coupling

Coupling

Flange
Oldham
coupling

Gear Sleeve

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 Oldham’s Coupling
 An Oldham coupling has three
discs, one coupled to the input,
one coupled to output, & a
middle disc that is joined to the
first two by tongue & groove.
The tongue and groove on one
side is perpendicular to the
tongue and groove on the other.
 The middle disc rotates
around its centre at the same
speed as the input and output
shafts.
Often springs are used to
reduce backlash of the
mechanism. An advantage to
this type of coupling, as
compared to two universal
joints, is its compact size.
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 Flange coupling
This coupling has two separate
stainless steel /cast iron flanges.
Each flange is mounted on the
shaft end and keyed to it.
The two flanges are coupled
together with the help of bolts and
nuts.
The projected portion of one of
the flanges and corresponding
recess on the other flange help to
bring the shaft into line and to
maintain alignment.
A flange which is provided with
a shroud which shelters the bolts
heads and nuts is called protected
type flange coupling.

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 Comparison Between Oldham’s
Coupling & Flange Coupling
Oldham’s Coupling
 Oldham coupling has three
discs one coupled to the
input, one coupled to output,
& a middle disc
 It is more effective than
Flange coupling
Flange Coupling
 This coupling has two
separate stainless steel /cast
iron flanges
 It is not that much king of
effective that of Oldham
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 Some Other Type Of Coupling.
 HRC :The HRC is a general purpose Flexible coupling
available in eight sizes in taper bush style or pilot bore.

 Gear :With the capacity of handling heavy loads, gear

couplings are much smaller and lighter than other types of
couplings. Noise and vibrations are hardly produced even
in high speed operation

 Universal Joints : High degree of shaft misalignment at

low torque.
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 History Of Coupling
 The fluid coupling originates from the
work of Dr. Hermann Föttinger , who
was the chief designer at the AG Vulcan
Works in Stettin .

 Dr Bauer of the Vulcan-Werke

collaborated during the 1920sDuring
1930 The Daimler Company of
Coventry, England began to introduce a
transmission system using a fluid
coupling and Wilson self-changing
gearbox for buses.

 By 1933 the system was used in all

new Daimler Lanchester and BSA
vehicles produced by the group from
heavy commercial vehicles to small cars.

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Application Of Coupling
There are some following application of
coupling , they are as follow :
 To provide for the connection of shafts of units
 To reduce the transmission of shock loads from one shaft to
another.
 To introduce protection against overloads.
 To connect driving and the driven part
 To transfer power one end to another end.

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 Alignment Of Coupling
It should be easy to connect or disconnect
the coupling.

It does allow some misalignment between

the two adjacent shaft rotation axes.

Its goal should be to minimise the

remaining misalignment in running operation
so as to maximise power transmission and to
maximise machine runtime.

It should have no projecting parts.

It is recommended to use manufacturer's

alignment target values to set up the machine
train to a defined non-zero alignment, due to
the fact that later, when the machine is at
operation temperature, the alignment
condition is perfect
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 Coupling Maintenance
& Failure
 Performing visual inspections, checking for signs of wear or fatigue,
and cleaning couplings regularly.
 Checking and changing lubricant regularly if the coupling is
lubricated. This maintenance is required annually for most couplings
and more frequently for couplings in adverse environments or in
demanding operating conditions.
 Documenting the maintenance performed on each coupling, along
with the date.
 The only way to improve coupling life is to understand what caused the
failure and to correct it prior to installing a new coupling. Some
external signs that indicate potential coupling failure include:
 Abnormal noise, such as screeching, squealing or chattering
 Excessive vibration or wobble
 Failed seals indicated by lubricant leakage or contamination.[

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Advantage Of Coupling
 Many machine builders are well aware of the advantages of
using configurable components in the design stages.
 Specifications often change and builders must adapt
components to fit new constraints.
 Drive and electrical components must be flexible to adapt
to new operating parameters or machine chassis
dimensions.
 Circuit breakers, fuses, and power supplies can be easily
changed out in the event that a different motor or sensor is
installed.
 Finding direct drive couplings with compact dimensions
and creative mounting configurations is normally fairly
easy.

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Disadvantage Of Coupling
 One of the disadvantages of using a shaft coupling is the
possibility and effects of misaligning the shafts, then
attaching a coupling.

 Coupling Shafts can vibrate during rotation.

 All types of couplings can loosen over their work life.

 Many times mechanics will use a correcting coupling if

they anticipate misalignment or excessive vibration.

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