Table of contents Introduction...............................11 Legal information ........................11 About these instructions......................12 Text attributes ..........................12 Copyright..........................13 Safety instructions ...........................15 General information .........................15 Intended use ..........................17 Safety instructions for a coupling for use in potentially explosive atmospheres ...... 17 2.3.1 Marking ............................17 2.3.2 Conditions of use ........................18 General warning notices ......................19 Description ..............................21...
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Table of contents 5.3.2 Possible misalignment ......................37 5.3.2.1 Axial misalignment ........................37 5.3.2.2 Angular misalignment ......................37 5.3.2.3 Radial misalignment.........................37 Commissioning............................39 Operation..............................41 Normal operation of the coupling .....................41 Fault - causes and correction....................41 7.2.1 Procedure in the event of malfunctions..................41 7.2.2 Identifying the fault cause ......................41 7.2.2.1 Possible faults ..........................42 7.2.2.2...
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Rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) ..................77 A.5.1 Use and storage of the rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) ..........77 A.5.2 ELPEX-S rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) ..............78 Declaration of Conformity........................79 EU Declaration of Conformity ....................79 M3302-01en...
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Tightening torques for the screws 25, 125, 31 ................76 Table A-13 Tightening torques for the screws 310 ..................76 Table A-14 Tightening torques and widths A/F of screws for the TAPER clamping bushes (105) ....77 Table A-15 Tightening procedure .........................77 Table A-16 ELPEX-S rubber disk elements....................78 M3302-01en Edition 09/2022...
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List of figures Figure 3-1 Types ESN, ESNR, EST, ESD, ESDR, ESNW and ESDW ............23 Figure 4-1 Transport symbols........................25 Figure 5-1 Tolerances for finished bore.......................29 Figure 5-2 Diameter and axial position of the tapped hole in the hub ............30 Figure 5-3 Position of the balancing bore for single-plane balancing ............31 Figure 5-4 Position of the balancing bore for two-plane balancing..............32 Figure 5-5...
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Introduction Legal information 1.1 Legal information Warning system These instructions contain information you must observe for your own personal safety as well as to avoid damage to property and persons. The information regarding your personal safety is highlighted with a warning triangle. Information exclusively regarding property dam- age alone is not marked with a warning triangle.
Please note the following: WARNING Flender products are only suitable for the uses set out in the catalogue and associated technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, these must be recommended and/or authorised by Flender. Safe and flawless operation of the products requires proper transport, proper storage, setup, assembly, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
(1) Numbers in brackets are part numbers. Copyright 1.4 Copyright The copyright of these instructions is held by Flender. These instructions must not be used wholly or in parts without our authorisation or be given to third parties. If you have any technical queries, please contact our factory or one of our service outlets (refer to Service and support (Page 55)).
Only the knowledge of these instructions can avoid faults on the coupling and ensure fault- free and safe operation. Non-adherence to the instructions can cause product or property damage or personal injury. Flender does not accept any liability for damage or operating fail- ures that are due to non-adherence to these instructions.
Safety instructions 2.1 General information ANSI Warning Warning – hand injuries Explosion protection approval Table 2-1: General warnings Explanation regarding Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC The couplings described here are “components” in accordance with the Machinery Directive and do not require a Declaration of Incorporation. Explosion Protection Directive The term “Explosion Protection Directive”...
• Do not make any modifications to the coupling that go beyond the permissible machining described in these instructions. This also applies to touch protection facilities. • Use only original replacement parts from Flender. Flender only accepts liability for ori- ginal replacement parts from Flender.
Safety instructions 2.3 Safety instructions for a coupling for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Coupling part 1 or 2 Coupling part 1 and/or coupling part 2 is stamped with 2.3.2 Conditions of use 2.3 Safety instructions for a coupling for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Note also the material-dependent permissible ambient temperature of the rubber disk ele- ment 5 (5) in Section Rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) (Page 77).
Safety instructions 2.4 General warning notices Max. ambient temperature Max. surface temperature Vibratory torque 80 °C 120 °C = 0.3 • T KW perm KW catalogue data Table 2-3: Maximum surface temperature (TX) for an explosive atmosphere as a result of dust/air mixtures Observe the reduced vibratory torques if you are using the coupling in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Safety instructions 2.4 General warning notices DANGER Danger of explosion Improper operation of the coupling can lead to an explosion in potentially explosive atmo- spheres. • Please observe the notes concerning operation of the coupling in potentially explosive atmospheres. DANGER Danger from hot coupling parts Risk of injury due to hot surfaces.
TAPER clamping bush with parallel key and/or a flange (coupling part 3). Please consult Flender if you want to use a different type of installation. Application ELPEX-S couplings are suitable for drives with highly unequal torque load and/or with high levels of misalignment.
Description The diagrams show the various types with their constituent parts and their part numbers. Figure 3-1: Types ESN, ESNR, EST, ESD, ESDR, ESNW and ESDW M3302-01en Edition 09/2022...
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Description ① Type ESN, long design ② Type ESN, short design ③ Type ESNR ④ Type EST ⑤ Type ESD ⑥ Type ESDR ⑦ Type ESNW ⑧ Type ESDW ⑨ Coupling part 3 (3), size 680 for the types ESD, ESDR and ESDW ⑩...
Application planning Check the delivery for damage and for completeness. Report any damage and/or missing parts to Flender immediately. The coupling is delivered in individual parts and preassembled groups. Preassembled groups may not be dismantled. Transport of the coupling 4.1 Transport of the coupling...
Application planning 4.2 Storage of the coupling • Do not store the coupling together with corrosive chemicals, acids, caustic solutions, etc. • If the coupling contains elastomer components, ensure that there are no devices in the storage room that produce ozone, such as fluorescent lights, mercury vapour lamps or high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Balancing the coupling (Page 31) Information The customer is responsible for execution of the finishing work on the coupling. Flender shall have no liability whatsoever for claims under warranty arising from finishing work that has not been carried out adequately.
Assembling 5.1 Preparatory work 5.1.1 Milling the finished bore 5.1 Preparatory work The diameter of the finished bore depends on the shaft used. Recommended assigned fits In the following table you can find the recommended assigned fits for bores with a parallel key connection.
5.1 Preparatory work The coupling part is secured by a set screw or an end plate to prevent axial movements. Please consult Flender if you want to use an end plate. Note the following when using a set screw: • Diameter and axial position of the tapped hole in the hub •...
Assembling 5.1 Preparatory work The following applies e = 0.3 · NL. Figure 5-2: Diameter and axial position of the tapped hole in the hub ① Types ESN, ESD ② Types ESNR, ESDR, ESNW, ESDW The following table contains the values for the diameter of the tapped hole depending on the finished bore.
Assembling 5.1 Preparatory work Selection of the set screw CAUTION Physical injury Danger of injury from protruding set screw. • Please observe the information about selecting the set screw. As set screws use threaded studs in accordance with ISO 4029 with a toothed cup point. The size of the set screw is determined by the bore made.
Assembling 5.2 Assembling the coupling Figure 5-4: Position of the balancing bore for two-plane balancing ① Part 1 and/or 2 ② Balancing bore Information A better balancing result can be achieved by balancing the coupling parts (1, 101 and 3) when they are screwed together. When balancing all parts together, mark the position of the components relative to one another.
Assembling 5.2 Assembling the coupling 5.2.1 Mounting coupling parts 1 (1) and 2 (2) with shaft and hub connected by a parallel key 5.2 Assembling the coupling Procedure 1. Unscrew the set screw out of coupling parts 1 (1) and/or 2 (2) until it is no longer pos- sible for there to be a collision with the parallel key or the shaft.
Assembling 5.2 Assembling the coupling 11.If, for the types ESNW and ESDW, you have removed the coupling part 3 (3), screw the flange (101) together with the face end of coupling part 3 (3) according to the illustration in Spare parts drawing and spare parts list (Page 60). 12.Tighten the bolts (31) with the specified tightening torque T (see Table A-25 Tightening torques for the bolts 25, 125, 31 (Page 76)).
Assembling 5.2 Assembling the coupling 5.2.3 Mounting rubber disk element 5 (5) on the shaft for type EST using a TAPER clamping bush with a parallel key 5.2 Assembling the coupling DANGER Danger of explosion Improper operation of the coupling can lead to an explosion in potentially explosive atmo- spheres.
Assembling 5.2 Assembling the coupling 5.2.4.1 Mounting the one-part coupling part 3 (3) 5.2 Assembling the coupling Procedure 1. Clean the coupling part 3 (3). 2. Flange-mount the coupling part 3 (3) on the mating part. 3. Tighten the bolts (25) with the specified tightening torque T (see Table A-24 Tightening torques for the bolt connection of coupling part 3 (3) with the motor flywheel (Page 75) or Table A-25 Tightening torques for the bolts 25, 125, 31 (Page 76)).
Assembling 5.3 Aligning the coupling • Reduced restoring forces • Misalignment reserves for operation of the coupling You can find the maximum permitted shaft misalignment values during operation in section Shaft misalignment values during operation (Page 74). 5.3.2 Possible misalignment 5.3 Aligning the coupling The following types of misalignment can occur: Figure 5-5: Possible misalignment ①...
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Commissioning DANGER Danger due to igniting deposits During use in potentially explosive atmospheres deposits from heavy metal oxides (rust) can ignite due to friction, impact or friction sparks and lead to an explosion. • Ensure through the use of an enclosure or other suitable measures that the deposition of heavy metal oxides (rust) on the coupling is not possible.
Operation Normal operation of the coupling 7.1 Normal operation of the coupling The coupling runs quietly and shock-free during normal operation. Fault - causes and correction 7.2 Fault - causes and correction A form of behaviour which is different to normal operation is classed as a fault and has to be rectified immediately.
Operation 7.2 Fault - causes and correction WARNING Physical injury Injury from rotating parts. • Only carry out work on the coupling when it is not moving. • Secure the drive unit against being operated accidentally. • Attach a notice to the switch stating clearly that work is being carried out on the coup- ling.
Operation 7.2 Fault - causes and correction Fault Cause Rectification Presence of vibration Incorrect assembly of the coupling. Reassemble the coupling in accord- ance with these instructions. Check the possible causes given in sections Assembly-related causes Please observe all the stipulations and (Page 43) and Specific assembly-re- requirements given in chapter Assem- lated and maintenance-related causes...
7.2 Fault - causes and correction • ELPEX-S rubber disk element 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) no correctly positioned. • Fitted ELPEX-S rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) heated up excessively when ap- plying heat to the coupling parts. • For types ESD, ESDR and ESDW, rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) of different types and ages are used.
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Operation 7.2 Fault - causes and correction Procedure 1. Correct the cause for the change in alignment. 2. Check the wearing parts for wear and replace them as required. 3. Check the locking elements that prevent axial movements and correct these as required. 4.
Maintenance Maintenance intervals 8.1 Maintenance intervals DANGER Danger due to bursting of the coupling The coupling can burst if the maintenance intervals are not adhered to. There is a risk of fatal injury from flying fragments. Bursting of the coupling can lead to an explosion in po- tentially explosive atmospheres.
Maintenance 8.2 Maximum permissible wear Model Initial maintenance Follow-up maintenance 3 months after commissioning Every 12 months Table 8-1: Maintenance intervals According to the Explosion Protection Directive, need only be inspected if a failure of the rubber disk element 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) and shutdown of the drive as a result of this failure could give rise to a risk of explosion.
Maintenance 8.3 Replacing wearing parts 8.3.1 Replace rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) on types ESNR, ESDR, ESNW and ESDW 8.3 Replacing wearing parts Replace the rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) without moving the coupled machine in the radial direction. Procedure 1.
Maintenance 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST • Removing coupling part 1 (1) or 2 (2) with shaft and hub connected by a parallel key (Page 50) •...
Maintenance 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST 8.4.2 Removing coupling part 1 (1) or 2 (2) with shaft and hub connected by a pressurised oil interference fit 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST DANGER Oil pressure in excess of maximum permissible value...
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Maintenance 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST • Suitable connections and pipes. • Suitable pulling fixture. Retaining plate with retaining screws or threaded spindles with nuts. Material of the screws and spindles must have at least strength class 10.9;...
Maintenance 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST 8.4.3 Removing rubber disk element 5 (5) on type EST using a TAPER clamping bush with a parallel key 8.4 Removing coupling parts 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (3) or the rubber disk element 5 (5) of type EST Procedure 1.
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Customer Service addresses: Flender GmbH Schlavenhorst 100 46395 Bocholt Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2871/92-0 Fax.: +49 (0)2871/92-2596 Flender GmbH (http://www.flender.com/) More information Further information about service and support can be found on the Internet: Service & Support (https://www.flender.com/service) M3302-01en Edition 09/2022...
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Disposal Disposal of the coupling Dispose of the coupling parts according to applicable national regulations or recycle them. M3302-01en Edition 09/2022...
By stocking the most important replacement parts at the installation site you can ensure that the coupling is ready for use at any time. Please only ever use original replacement parts from Flender. Flender only accepts liability for original replacement parts from Flender.
Spare parts 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list Edition 09/2022 M3302-01en...
Spare parts 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list 11.2.1 Spare parts drawing 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list Figure 11-1: Spare parts drawing for types ESN, ESNR, EST, ESD, ESDR, ESNW and ESDW M3302-01en Edition 09/2022...
Spare parts 11.2 Spare parts drawing and spare parts list ① Type ESN, long version ② Type ESN, short version ③ Type ESNR ④ Type EST ⑤ Type ESD ⑥ Type ESDR ⑦ Type ESNW ⑧ Type ESDW ⑨ Coupling part 3 (3), size 680 for the types ESD, ESDR and ESDW ⑩...
Technical data Geometry data and weights Geometry data and weights In this section, you can find dimension drawings and technical data for ELPEX-S couplings of the following types: • Type ESD, dimension drawing (Page 63) and technical data (Page 64) • Type ESDR, dimension drawing (Page 65) and technical data (Page 65) •...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.2 Technical data of type ESD Geometry data and weights Size Flanged Flanged connection SAE J620d Weight version Size 571.5 542.9 673.1 641.4 571.5 542.9 673.1 641.4 673.1 641.4 733.4 692.2 673.1 641.4 733.4 692.2 Table A-1: Geometry data and weights of type ESD Maximum bore for parallel keyway in accordance with DIN 6885/1...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.3 Dimension drawing of type ESDR Geometry data and weights Figure A-2: Type ESDR ① Flanged versions Coupling part 2 Coupling part 3 Rubber disk element 5 Rubber disk element 6 A.1.4 Technical data of type ESDR Geometry data and weights Size Flanged...
Technical data Geometry data and weights Size Flanged Flanged connection SAE J620d Weigh version Size 860.0 820.0 920.0 880.0 995.0 950.0 Table A-2: Geometry data and weights of type ESDR Maximum bore for parallel keyway in accordance with DIN 6885/1 Weight applies to one coupling with maximum bore. Similar to DIN 6288 You will find the permissible deviations for the clearance S and LG in Permissible deviations for the clearances A, S, LG, T, LX (Page 73).
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.6 Technical data of type ESN Geometry data and weights Long version Short ver- Flanged connection SAE J620d Weigh sion Size Size 215.9 200.0 241.3 222.3 263.5 244.5 10.5 314.3 295.3 10.5 263.5 244.5 10.5 314.3 295.3...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.7 Dimension drawing of type ESNR Geometry data and weights Figure A-4: Type ESNR ① Flanged versions Coupling part 2 Coupling part 3 Rubber disk element 6 A.1.8 Technical data of type ESNR Geometry data and weights Size Flange Flanged connection SAE J620d...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.9 Dimension drawing of type ESNW Geometry data and weights Figure A-5: Type ESNW Coupling part 1 Coupling part 2 Coupling part 3 Rubber disk element 6 A.1.10 Technical data of type ESNW Geometry data and weights Size Weight 353.5...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.11 Dimension drawing of type ESDW Geometry data and weights Figure A-6: Type ESDW Coupling part 1 Coupling part 2 Coupling part 3 Rubber disk element 5 Rubber disk element 6 A.1.12 Technical data of type ESDW Geometry data and weights Size Weight...
Technical data Geometry data and weights A.1.13 Dimension drawing of type EST Geometry data and weights Figure A-7: Type EST ① Flanged versions ② Mounting dimensions for motors and gener- ators according to DIN 6281 Coupling part 3 Rubber disk element 5 A.1.14 Technical data of type EST Geometry data and weights...
Technical data Geometry data and weights Size TAPER- Weight Clamping bush 3535 353.5 106.6 92.4 4040 92.4 82.7 82.7 4545 92.4 82.7 82.7 Table A-7: Geometry data and weights of type EST Mounting dimensions for motors and generators according to DIN 6281 Weight applies to one coupling with maximum bore.
Technical data Shaft misalignment values during operation Comply with the clearances within the following limits during assembly: = A - ΔS = A + ΔS = S - ΔS = S + ΔS = LG - ΔS = LG + ΔS = T - ΔS = T + ΔS = LX - ΔS...
Technical data Tightening torques and widths A/F Information Note the maximum speed for the relevant coupling size and coupling type. Tightening torques and widths A/F Tightening torques and widths A/F A.3.1 Tightening torques and widths A/F for the screw connection of coupling part 3 (3) to the motor flywheel Tightening torques and widths A/F Flywheel size...
Technical data Tightening torques and widths A/F A.3.2 Tightening torques and widths A/F for the screws 25, 125, 31 Tightening torques and widths A/F Coupling Part 25 and Part 125 Part 31 size Width across Tightening Strength Width across Tightening Strength flats SW torque...
Technical data Tightening torques and widths A/F A.3.4 Tightening torques and widths A/F of screws for the TAPER clamping bushes (105) Tightening torques and widths A/F Coupling size TAPER- Tightening torque T and width A/F SW Clamping bush Length Number Inch Inch 2012...
• Avoid contact with aggressive media • On types ESD, ESDR and ESDW, only use rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) of one type and age. A.5.2 ELPEX-S rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) Rubber disk elements 5 (5) and/or 6 (6) Material Hardness...
Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Product: FLENDER ELPEX-S® couplings Types ESD, ESDR, ESN, ESNR, ESNW, ESDW, EST Name and address of the manufacturer: Flender GmbH Schlavenhorst 100 46395 Bocholt Germany This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.