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News Release from: Abssac | Subject: Form-Flex disc coupling
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 December 2004
Disc coupling takes on nuclear duties
Abssac has recently supplied a complete set of stainless-steel disc-style couplings for use within a UK nuclear power plant.
Abssac has recently supplied a complete set of stainless-steel disc-style couplings for use within a UK nuclear power plant The winning the contract was achieved by being able to supply a complete disc style coupling, entirely manufactured from stainless steel within a tight time frame
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition to this the keyways on the hubs had to be fitted at 90 degrees.
Using the proven Form-Flex disc coupling design as the base, Abssac set about producing the hubs, discs, bolts, nuts and washers entirely from stainless steel, something that was proving difficult to procure from other manufacturers.
Using a four-bolt, single flex pack AR series design, the two shaft hubs are connected together by bolting the hubs at alternative points through the disc pack sets.
This ensures that the driven torque is transmitted in direct tensions through the flex packs, whilst ensuring balance and parallelism.
The Form-Flex coupling transmits torque while compensating for angular, parallel and axial misalignments between two connecting shafts.
Manufactured to ISO9000 standards, Abssac continues to expand its disc shaft coupling capabilities by also offering incredibly durable carbon fibre connecting drive shafts, between hubs and high speed balancing facilities. Request a free brochure from Abssac ...
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