Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX 1. Introduction & General Guidelines • • • • RGD/RGS type gear coupling are designed as per API standard and certified by ATEX (explosion protection) to transmit power and torque between drive and driven shaft. •...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Installation Information • Ensure the system is disconnected from electrical connection and other possible energy transmission before starting the work. 3.1 Finish Bore Instruction (Fig. 2) • Hub finish bores machined by customer with reference to outside diameter.
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX • Mount hubs over the shaft by maintaining gap ‘G’ as mentioned in table 2 by using a spacer bar equal in thickness to the required gap.(Fig.4) • For spacer type, set the equipment at a distance equal to DBSE by using vernier calliper as shown in fig.
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Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Table 2 : Misalignment & Tightening Torque PERMISSIBLE MAXIMUM MISALIGNMENTS GREASE QTY.(Kg) TIGHT. GAP 'G' COUPLING BOLT BOLT ANGULAR AXIAL (mm) TORQUE STD. (mm) PARALLEL SIZE SIZE GRADE (Nm) /RADIAL ‘X' 'P' (mm) GEAR (mm) MESH...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX 3.4 Final Assembly • Insert the gasket between the sleeve flanges. position the flanged sleeves with lubrication plugs. • Insert the bolts thru flange holes. Also place the washer & nuts on bolts and tightening the bolts. •...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Safety General Hazard & Environment 5.1 Safety General Hazard • Proper care and safety must be taken care before work started. • The relevant safety and environmental regulations must be complied during installation, commissioning, operation, assembly, disassembly and maintenance.
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Inspection & Periodic Maintenance • The gear coupling can be monitored under running condition as well as under idle condition. • Inspect the coupling once in 6 months in idle condition or whenever it is taken for periodic maintenance.
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Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX • Product Performance datasheet(PPDS) RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT.LTD. Gaia Apex,S No 33/2D,Viman Nagar R-II-D-03/03-10/21 Pune, 411014 Page 9 of 14...
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Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT.LTD. Gaia Apex,S No 33/2D,Viman Nagar R-II-D-03/03-10/21 Pune, 411014 Page 10 of 14...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Breakdown & Trouble Shooting • The coupling must run with low vibration and noise during operation. any abnormal behaviour may damage the product or drive unit. • Following are some possible causes of failure with corrective actions PROBABLE CORRECTIVE FAILURE MODE...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Marking Details • The ATEX marking for RGD coupling will be given on outer surface or front side (Fig. 7). • Example : Fig.7. Marking example • ATEX Punching sample RATHI GEAR-FLEX 129 RGD-25 32 II 2GD -20°C +120ºC •...
Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX Declaration of Conformity RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT.LTD. Gaia Apex,S No 33/2D,Viman Nagar R-II-D-03/03-10/21 Pune, 411014 Page 13 of 14...
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Installation & Operating Manual /GEAR-FLEX/RGD/RGS GO TO INDEX RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT.LTD. Gaia Apex,S No 33/2D,Viman Nagar R-II-D-03/03-10/21 Pune, 411014 Page 14 of 14...
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