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Bulletin B-472

PARA-FLEX COUPLING Greater Finished Bore (PXGFB) Installation

PARA-FLEX COUPLING Greater Finished Bore (PXGFB) Installation

Table of Contents
1. Parts & Tools 1. Parts & Tools 2. Installation of Flanges 2. Installation of Flanges 3. Element Installation 3. Element Installation 4. Element Removal 4. Element Removal 5. Removal of Flanges 5. Removal of Flanges

Parts & Tools

Required Parts:
PXGFB Flange Assemblies (Qty. 2) Para-Flex Tire Element (Qty. 1)

Parts & Tools (Continued)


Installation Tools: Torque wrench for: Hex heads Cap screws
Installation Tools

Removal Tools: Allen wrench Socket head wrench

Removal Tools

Installation of Flanges

Removing shaft burs with emery paper

Prior to installation: 1. Inspect shaft tolerances. 2. Remove burs and oil with a cloth or emery paper. 3. Inspect coupling to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping.

Removing shaft oils with cloth

Installation of Flanges (Continued)

Install key into shaft keyway

Slide PXGFB Flange over key

Installation of Flanges (Continued)


Install both PXGFB flanges nearest to the intended mounting position on the shaft. Spacing between both PXGFB flanges should be set to the dimension listed in the instruction manual. Note: Spacing template is included with each element to facilitate this measurement.

Spacing template provides recommended flange positioning

Installation of Flanges (Continued)


Once proper spacing between PXGFB flanges has been achieved, use a torque wrench to tighten both setscrews on each hub Setscrews should be tightened to the torque recommended in the ParaFlex instruction manual. Note: One setscrew is located over the keyway and the other is offset at 65.

Using a torque wrench, tighten both setscrews on each hub to the recommended torque

Element Installation
Loosen clamp ring nuts until the element easily slides between the clamp rings.
Totally removing clamp ring nuts from hub is not necessary to achieve sufficient spacing for element.

Loosen External Clamp Rings in order to insert the Para-Flex element

Wrap element around the flanges and seat it in between the clamp rings.
If necessary, use a small mallet to rap on the outer diameter.

Element Installation (Continued)


Pull element tight to close the split. While holding the elements split closed, tighten both clamp ring nuts by hand. Tighten only to hand tight. Over tightening could result in improper installation. IMPORTANT: Do not use a spanner wrench or hammer & drift to tighten the clamp ring nuts beyond hand tight. Doing so will result in incorrect installation

Hand tighten both clamp ring nuts while holding the element gap closed

Element Installation (Continued)


Using a torque wrench, alternately and evenly tighten the clamp ring bolts to the torque values indicated in the instruction manual.
Use torque wrench to alternately tighten the 4 micro mount bolts on each hub

Check each bolt until the proper torque is achieved without additional bolt rotation.

Element Installation (Continued)


The lock washers should be fully compressed between the head of the bolt and the clamp ring nut.
IMPORTANT: If the torque value of a bolt is reached before the lock washer is fully compressed: Loosen all 4 bolts and turn the clamp ring nut 1/8 of a turn counter-clockwise. Then re-torque the bolts using the torque wrench. Repeat as necessary until the lock washers are fully compressed.

Correct = Lock washer is engaged

Incorrect = Lock washer is not engaged

Element Removal
Loosen the clamp ring bolts until none of them come into contact with the clamp ring. Then loosen the clamp ring nuts until the element can be removed. Note: A spanner wrench or hammer and drift may be necessary to initially release the clamp ring nut. The remainder of the rotations may be achieved by hand.
Loosen the clamp ring nuts on each flange

Using a wrench, loosen micro mount bolts on each flange

Element Removal (Continued)

Peel element apart at the split. Note: It is good practice to clean clamp rings with solvent and dry them before installing new element

Removal of Flanges

Loosen both set screws on each flange

Using an Allen wrench, loosen both set screws on the flange one over the key and the other at 65on the shaft Slide the flange off of the shaft.

Slide PXGFB Flange Assembly off of shaft

Instruction Manual for DODGE Para-Flex GT, GTL, and GFB


WARNING
To ensure that the drive is not unexpectedly started, turn off, lock out, and tag power source before proceeding. Failure to observe these precautions could result in bodily injury. Install in the following sequence: (1) Inspect the shaft to ensure that it is smooth, straight and within commercial shaft tolerances as found in Table 1. Inspect the coupling hub to ensure that the adapter and hub have not been damaged during shipping or storage. (2) Remove any anti-rust lubricants or oil from the shaft. If necessary, clean shaft end Table 1 Shaft Tolerances and shaft seat beneath coupling lightly with emery paper. Shaft Size Recommended Shaft Tolerances (3) Check the axial float of the shafts. Position the shafts at the mid-point of the float. (Inches) (Inches) Where limited end float is required or sleeve bearings are used, consult DODGE for Up to 1-1/2 +0.000 / -0.002 application assistance at 864-284-5700. 1-5/8 2-1/2 +0.000 / -0.003 (4) Referring to Figure 1 and Table 2, observe the B dimension for the coupling size 2-11/16 3 +0.000 / -0.004 being installed. Mount and position the flanges on the shafts so that dimension B is achieved when the shafts are in their final position. (5) For Straight bore hubs mount the hub assembly per Section 1 Straight Bore Hub Installation found below. For Taper-Lock bushings/hubs mount the hub assembly per Section 2 Taper-Lock Hub Installation found below. For Grip-Tight hubs/adaptors, mount the assembly per Section 3 Grip-Tight Hub Installation found below. (6) Align flanges using precision equipment such as dial indicators or laser equipment. If precision equipment is not available, scales, straight edges, and calipers can be used as less accurate means of alignment. To achieve Table 2 maximum coupling performance, align the coupling as accurately as possible during installation. Size B Dimension 50 0.97 60 1.28 80 1.50

Section 1 Straight Bore Hub Installation


Figure 1: PXGFB Assembly

Locknut

Elastomeric Element

Hub

Hex-Head MicroMount Screw

External Clamp Ring


(1) (2)

Lockwasher

Slide coupling hub onto shaft so that the hub and end of the shaft are even. Tighten set screws to torque values given in Table 3. (Note: Set screws are located on coupling hub beneath clamp ring, and must be tightened prior to installing the flexible element.) Table 3 Set Screw Torque (in-lb) 87 87 290

Series 50 60 80 Section 1a-Straight Bore Uninstallation (1) (2)

Loosen set screws. (Note: Set screws are located on coupling hub beneath clamp ring, and must be loosened after uninstalling flexible element .) Slide coupling hub off of shaft.

WARNING
Because of the possible Danger to persons or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is important that correct procedures be followed: Products must be used in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper installation, maintenance and operational procedures must be observed. The instructions in the instruction manual must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary to assure safe operation under prevailing conditions. Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes should be provided, and are neither provided by Baldor Electric Company nor are the responsibility of Baldor Electric Company . This unit and its associated equipment must be installed, adjusted and maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property may be involved, a holding device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer and output shaft.

Section 2 - Taper-Lock Hub Installation


Figure 2: PXGTL Assembly External Clamp Ring Locknut Elastomeric Element

Hub

Hex-Head MicroMount Screw

Taper-Lock Bushing

Lockwasher

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Insert bushing into hub. Match the hole pattern, not threaded holes (each complete hole will be threaded on one side only). Lightly oil setscrews and thread into those half-threaded holes with the threads in the hub. Do not lubricate the bushing taper, bushing bore, hub taper or shaft. Doing so could be harmful to the product. Position assembly onto shaft allowing for mild axial movement of hub that will occur during tightening procedure. Alternately torque setscrews to recommended torque setting as shown in Table 4 below. Be careful to avoid using worn hex key wrenches as they tend to result in a loose assembly or may damage the setscrews. Series 50 60 80 Table 4 Bushing 1215 2012 2517 Wrench Torque (in-lb) 175 280 430

(5) (6)

To increase gripping force, hammer face of bushing using a brass drift or sleeve. Do not hit bushing directly with hammer. Re-torque screws after hammering.

Section 2a Dismounting Taperlock Bushing Assembly (1) Remove all setscrews. (2) Insert one setscrew into any half-threaded hole that is threaded on the bushing. (3) Loosen bushing by tightening the setscrew.

WARNING
Because of the possible Danger to persons or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is important that correct procedures be followed: Products must be used in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper installation, maintenance and operational procedures must be observed. The instructions in the instruction manual must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary to assure safe operation under prevailing conditions. Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes should be provided, and are neither provided by Baldor Electric Company nor are the responsibility of Baldor Electric Company . This unit and its associated equipment must be installed, adjusted and maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property may be involved, a holding device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer and output shaft.

Section 3 - Grip-Tight Hub Installation


The DODGE Grip-Tight adapter mounted Para-Flex coupling incorporates a unique way of mounting and dismounting a coupling to and from the shaft. The patented feature pushes the coupling hub onto the tapered adapter sleeve and locks it into place as the locknut is given a predetermined clockwise rotation. The locknut pushes against the coupling hub face ensuring a positive uniform engagement of the coupling hub and adapter. Dismounting is accomplished by rotating the locknut in a counter-clockwise direction pulling the coupling from the adapter and releasing it from the shaft. Figure 3: PXGT Assembly Elastomeric Element

Locknut

Coupling Hub Grip Tight Locknut

Hex-Head MicroMount Screw Tapered Adaptor Sleeve

Lockwasher

Clamp Ring

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5)

Place the locknut into the groove on the coupling hub, THEN insert the adapter sleeve into the coupling hub in the direction of the taper. Rotate the locknut clockwise to engage the adapter sleeve. Do not use lubricants on the shaft or any surfaces of the coupling assembly. Slide the hub assembly into position onto the shaft. If the unit will not slip onto the shaft, turn locknut counter-clockwise to expand adapter sleeve. Wearing gloves, rotate locknut clockwise, by hand, as tight as possible until the adapter sleeve grips and does not spin on the shaft. If needed, tap on the locknut outer diameter while turning locknut to assist with this step. At this point you should not be able to rotate the locknut by hand and you should not be able to move the hub assembly axially along the shaft by hand. If the hub assembly can be moved axially along the shaft then continue tightening the locknut until assembly is unable to move axially by hand. Scribe a line on the locknut above the adapter sleeve slot. This scribe line will be used in step 5 to verify proper locknut rotation.

Series 50 60 80

Table 5 Locknut Rotation 2/3 Turn 1 Turn 1 Turn

(6) (7)

Lock hub assembly to shaft by rotating locknut, with a spanner wrench or brass drift and hammer, clockwise by amount shown in Table 5. Tighten locknut setscrew until 3/32 Allen key bends (25 in-lbs).

Section 3a Dismounting GT Adapter Assembly (1) Completely remove the setscrew in the adapter locknut. (2) Rotate the locknut counter-clockwise with a spanner wrench or brass drift pin and hammer. (3) The locknut will alternate between spinning easily and becoming snug. When the locknut becomes snug strike, while rotating counter-clockwise, the backside of the flange with a soft mallet around the entire face as shown to reduce resistance.

(4)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until flange assembly becomes loose.

WARNING
Because of the possible Danger to persons or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is important that correct procedures be followed: Products must be used in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper installation, maintenance and operational procedures must be observed. The instructions in the instruction manual must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary to assure safe operation under prevailing conditions. Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes should be provided, and are neither provided by Baldor Electric Company nor are the responsibility of Baldor Electric Company . This unit and its associated equipment must be installed, adjusted and maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property may be involved, a holding device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer and output shaft.

Section 4 Flexible Element Installation


(1) (2) If flanges are being re-used, clean flange mounting area as well as flexible element seats with a solvent, such as Xylene (Xylol), to remove grease, oil, and dirt from surfaces. A diluted soapy water solution may be applied to aid with element installation. Loosen clamp ring nut so the element toe can seat within the clamp ring faces. Wrap flexible element around flanges as shown. Make sure the toe of the element is fully worked down into the flange and seats on the hub. To ensure proper seating, rap around the tires outside diameter with a small mallet until split is closed. Make sure element is evenly centered on the flanges.

(3) (4)

Hold split closed and tighten clamp ring nuts by hand. Using both hands, knead the tire pulling it toward the split and tighten clamp ring nuts further to hand-tight. Tighten hex-head micro-mount screws to the torque shown in Table 6. NOTE: The bottom of the hex-head cap screws should compress the lockwasher beneath the head. If the lockwasher is not compressed then the locknuts should be loosened 1/8 turn. To accomplish this, loosen hex-head cap screws and rotate locknut(s) 1/8 turn in the counterclockwise direction. Repeat item 4 above. Table 6 Micro-mount Screw Size Torque M6 x 18mm 130 in-lbs 1/4-20 x 7/8 140 in-lbs 5/16-18 x 1-1/8 290 in-lbs

Size 50 60 80

Section 4a Flexible Element Replacement (1) Loosen hex-head micro mount screws. (2) Loosen clamp ring nuts by rotating counter clockwise. (3) Grasp one end of flexible element at the split and peel it off the flanges. (4) Clean clamping parts with a solvent, such as Xylene (Xylol), to remove grease, oil, wax and dirt from surfaces. (5) Realign coupling and install new flexible element according to Section 4.

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IM499389

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

PARA-FLEX Spacer Couplings

INSTALLATION 1. 2. Install hubs on shaft per instruction packaged with bushings (#499645). Shaft ends must not project beyond hub ends.

Place shafts into position. If shaft end float is to occur, locate the shafts at the mid-position of the end float.* Dimension A, see drawing, should be the same as the figure stamped on the end of the flange after the coupling number. Check shaft angular misalignment by measuring dimension A at four places 90 apart. Adjust the equipment until the four measurements do not vary more than value B per the table. Check the parallel offset by laying a straight edge across the O.D. of shaft hubs in four places 90 apart. The gap between the flange and straight edge should not exceed #fr1/32>. To realize maximum coupling life, align the coupling as accurately as possible at initial installation.

3.

opposite the split in the element. Using both hands, knead the tire pulling it toward the split. Hold split closed and tighten (by half turns) next two screws farthest from split. Repeat this procedure on all remaining clamp screws. Retighten (by half turns) all clamp ring screws repeatedly, stopping when metalto-metal contact is felt upon bottoming of the clamp ring to the flange. With the clamp ring thus bottomed to the flange and the rubber element thus compressed to its limitation, retighten each screw with a torque wrench to the torque specified in the table for clamp ring screws. Turn the assembly over and using the procedure specified above, tighten the screws in the remaining flange. 5. Replace center assembly per Step 4 of Installation.

4.

Check the torque on the clamp ring screws per the table. Tighten if necessary. Compress the center assembly (using C clamps if necessary) and slip between the hubs until pilots engage. Install hub screws and tighten with a torque wrench to the torque specified in the table for hub screws. FLEXIBLE ELEMENT REPLACEMENT Remove hub screws. Compress the center assembly (using C clamps if necessary) and remove from place. Loosen all clamp ring screws. Grasp one end of flexible element at the split and peel off of flanges.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Check to see that only 2 or 3 threads of each clamp ring screw are engaged.

Holding the replacement flexible element upright with the split open and up, slip each flange into the element. Place this assembly on one end and work the element down on the flange seats, using a small mallet if necessary, until the split of the element is closed. Holding the split closed, tighten (by half turns) two screws in the top flange which are directly

If replacing clamp ring screws and washers use only SAE Grade 8 screws and hardened washers. * If limited end float is required or sleeve bearings are used consult DODGE.

COUPLING SIZE PS40 PS50 PS60 PS70 PS80 PS90 PS100 PS110 PS120 PS140 PS160 PS200

Wrench Torque (Pound-Inches) Clamp Ring Hub Screws Screws B 130 130 1/64 130 180 1/64 240 180 1/64 290 180 1/64 290 300 1/64 480 300 1/32 480 300 1/32 480 300 1/32 1080 720 1/32 1080 720 1/32 2160 1296 1/16 2160 1296 1/16

WARNING: Because of the possible danger to persons(s) or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is important that correct procedures be followed. Products must be used in accordance with the engineering information specified in the catalog. Proper installation, maintenance and operation procedures must be observed. The instructions in the instruction manuals must be followed. Inspections should be made as necessary to assure safe operation under prevailing conditions. Proper guards and other suitable safety devices or procedures as may be desirable or as may be specified in safety codes should be provided, and are neither provided by Baldor Electric Company nor are the responsibility of Baldor Electric Company. This unit and its associated equipment must be installed, adjusted and maintained by qualified personnel who are familiar with the construction and operation of all equipment in the system and the potential hazards involved. When risk to persons or property may be involved, a failsafe device must be an integral part of the driven equipment beyond the speed reducer output shaft.

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Baldor Electric Company Headquarters P.O. Box 2400, Fort Smith, AR 72902-2400 U.S.A., Ph: (1) 479.648.5792, Fax (1) 479.648.5792, International Fax (1) 479.648.5895 DODGE/Reliance Division 6040 Ponders Court, Greenville, SC 29615-4617 U.S.A., Ph: (1) 864.297.4800, FAX: (1) 864.281.2433
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