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VULKAN MEGIFLEX BT Propeller Shaft Coupling

Highly flexible displacement coupling between gearbox and propeller shaft, compensating radial, axial and angular misalignment with backlash-free torque transmission; available with or without integrated thrust bearing and for V-drives.

Description

The VULKAN MEGIFLEX BT is a highly flexible displacement coupling installed between the gearbox and propeller shaft. It compensates radial, axial and angular misalignment while guaranteeing backlash-free torque transmission, and is specifically designed to reduce noise and vibration.

Configurations

  • With integrated thrust bearing
  • Without thrust bearing
  • V-drive version without thrust bearing (with thrust bearing on request)

Key features

  • Drivetrain noise isolation for high comfort requirements
  • Compensation of radial, axial and angular misalignment, reducing restoring forces and safeguarding drive availability
  • Modular design and variable installation lengths

Technical data

  • Torque range (TKN): 0.16 – 6.50 kNm
  • Speed range: 2,500 – 6,500 rpm

Applications

Flexibly mounted propulsion drives with the highest comfort requirements.

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