Product Description

GR-25×37 High Quality GR Series Aluminum Alloy Spring Shaft Bellow Set Screw Coupling

Description of GR-25×37 High Quality GR Series Aluminum Alloy Spring Shaft Bellow Set Screw Coupling
>The material is aluminum alloy, and the middle bellows is made of stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance
>Laser welding is used between bellows and shaft sleeve, with zero rotation clearance, suitable for CHINAMFG and reverse rotation
>Bellows structure can effectively compensate radial, angular and axial deviation
>Designed for servo motor stepper motor
>Fastening method of setscrew

 

Catalogue of GR-25×37 High Quality GR Series Aluminum Alloy Spring Shaft Bellow Set Screw Coupling

model parameter	common bore diameter d1,d2	ΦD	L	LI	L2	L3	N	F	tightening screw torque (N.M)
GR-16×27	4,5,6,6.35,7,8	16	27	7.5	2	8	13.5	3	0.7
GR-20×32	5,6,6.35,7,8,9,9.525,10,11,12	20	32	7.2	2.8	12	18	3.5	0.7
GR-22.5×34	5,6,6.35,7,8,9,9.525,10,11,12	22.5	34	8.05	2.8	12.3	20.2	4.5	1.7
GR-25×37	6,6.35,7,8,9,9.525,10,11,12	25	37	9.5	3	12	20.2	4.5	1.7
GR-32×42	8,9,10,11,12,12.7,14,15	32	42	8	4	18	27.2	5.5	4
GR-40×51	8,9,9.525,10,11,12,12.7,14,15,16,17,18,19,20	40	51	9.5	6	20	34.5	5.5	4
GR-55×57	10,11,12,12.7,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,24,25	55	57	9	6	27	51.9	6.25	7
GR-65×81	10,11,12,12.7,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,28,30,32,35,38	65	81	19.5	7	28	60.5	8.9	7

model parameter	Rated torque(N.m)	allowable eccentricity (mm)	allowable deflection angle (°)	allowable axial deviation (mm)	maximum speed (rpm)	static torsional stiffness (N.M/rad)	weight (g)
GR-16×27	0.8	0.1	2	-0.8	20000	150	8
GR-20×32	1.5	0.1	2	-1.2	18000	220	13
GR-22.5×34	1.8	0.15	2	-1.2	16000	300	22
GR-25×37	2	0.15	2	-1.2	15000	330	30
GR-32×42	2.5	0.2	2	-1.7	11000	490	53
GR-40×51	6.4	0.3	2	-1.7	10000	530	85
GR-55×57	12	0.3	2	-1.7	9000	860	170
GR-65×81	18	0.2	2	-1.8	4500	900	280

 

 

 

 

 

Are there Specific Temperature and Torque Limits for Different Bellows Coupling Materials?

Bellows couplings are available in a variety of materials, each with its own temperature and torque limits. The choice of material depends on the specific application requirements, including environmental conditions, operating temperatures, and torque demands. Here are some commonly used bellows coupling materials and their respective temperature and torque limits:

1. Stainless Steel: Stainless steel bellows couplings are widely used due to their excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. They can operate in a wide temperature range, typically from -40°C to 400°C (-40°F to 752°F). The torque limits for stainless steel bellows couplings vary based on their size and construction but can range from a few Nm to several hundred Nm.
2. Aluminum: Aluminum bellows couplings are lightweight and offer good corrosion resistance. They are suitable for applications with lower torque requirements. The temperature limits for aluminum couplings range from -30°C to 150°C (-22°F to 302°F), and the torque limits generally range from a few Nm to around 50 Nm.
3. Brass: Brass bellows couplings are known for their electrical conductivity and are often used in applications where electrical isolation is required. They have temperature limits similar to aluminum couplings, ranging from -30°C to 150°C (-22°F to 302°F), and torque limits comparable to aluminum couplings.
4. Titanium: Titanium bellows couplings offer exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for demanding applications. They can operate in a temperature range of -50°C to 300°C (-58°F to 572°F), and their torque limits range from a few Nm to several hundred Nm.
5. Inconel: Inconel is a high-temperature alloy that provides excellent performance in extreme heat and corrosive environments. Inconel bellows couplings can operate in temperatures from -60°C to 600°C (-76°F to 1112°F) and have high torque capacities, ranging from a few Nm to over a thousand Nm.
6. Plastics: Certain plastic materials, such as PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), are used for bellows couplings in specialized applications. Plastic couplings offer lower torque capacities compared to metal couplings but can operate in a temperature range of -30°C to 250°C (-22°F to 482°F).

It is essential to consult the manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines to select the appropriate bellows coupling material for your specific application. Choosing the right material ensures that the coupling can withstand the operating conditions and delivers reliable performance throughout its service life.

How do bellows couplings ensure torque transmission and minimize backlash in precision systems?

Bellows couplings are used in precision systems to transmit torque between two shafts while minimizing backlash, which is crucial for maintaining accurate positioning and reducing vibrations. Here’s how they achieve these functions:

1. Torsional Rigidity: Bellows couplings are designed with a series of flexible metal convolutions (bellows) that allow angular misalignment between the shafts. The metal bellows provide high torsional rigidity, ensuring efficient torque transmission from one shaft to the other with minimal power loss.
2. Backlash Elimination: Backlash is the play or movement that occurs when reversing the direction of rotation in a mechanical system. Bellows couplings are ideal for precision applications because they have virtually zero backlash. The absence of backlash helps maintain accurate positioning and prevents undesired movements in precision machinery.
3. Compensation for Misalignment: In precision systems, shaft misalignments can occur due to manufacturing tolerances, thermal expansion, or other factors. Bellows couplings can accommodate angular, axial, and parallel misalignments, ensuring smooth operation and preventing excessive stress on the shafts and connected components.
4. Vibration Damping: The flexible nature of bellows couplings also provides some level of vibration damping. This feature helps reduce vibrations and shocks in the system, which is especially important in sensitive precision equipment to maintain stability and accuracy.
5. Compact Design: Bellows couplings are compact and lightweight compared to some other coupling types, making them suitable for applications where space and weight restrictions are important considerations.

In summary, bellows couplings play a crucial role in precision systems by ensuring efficient torque transmission, minimizing backlash, compensating for misalignments, dampening vibrations, and providing a compact design. These features make them an excellent choice for high-precision machinery and applications where accuracy and reliability are paramount.

How do Bellows Couplings Accommodate Misalignment and Axial Motion between Shafts?

Bellows couplings are designed to accommodate misalignment and axial motion between shafts while maintaining accurate torque transmission. The key features that enable this flexibility are the bellows element and the coupling’s construction.

1. Bellows Element: The bellows element is a thin-walled, corrugated metal tube with deep convolutions. When torque is applied to the coupling, the bellows element flexes, allowing for angular misalignment between the driving and driven shafts. The corrugations in the bellows provide the necessary flexibility while maintaining the overall structural integrity of the coupling.

2. Axial Motion Compensation: Bellows couplings can also accommodate axial motion between shafts. When there is axial displacement, the bellows compresses or extends, effectively compensating for the relative movement of the shafts along the axial direction. This feature is particularly beneficial in applications where shafts experience thermal expansion or contraction during operation.

3. Single and Multi-Bellows Designs: Bellows couplings are available in both single and multi-bellows designs. Single-bellows couplings offer greater flexibility and are suitable for applications with relatively low misalignments and axial motion. On the other hand, multi-bellows couplings provide enhanced flexibility and can accommodate higher levels of misalignment and axial motion.

4. Zero Backlash: Bellows couplings are designed to have minimal or zero backlash. Backlash refers to the play or clearance between the coupling’s components. Zero backlash ensures that there is no lost motion when reversing the direction of rotation, making bellows couplings ideal for precision motion control applications.

5. Reducing Side Loads: To ensure optimal performance and longevity, it is essential to minimize side loads on bellows couplings. Excessive side loads can cause premature wear and fatigue in the bellows element, leading to reduced coupling life.

Overall, bellows couplings provide excellent flexibility and compensatory capabilities, making them a preferred choice in applications where misalignment and axial motion are expected. The ability to handle these factors without compromising torque transmission or introducing backlash makes bellows couplings suitable for various industries, including robotics, automation, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.

editor by CX 2023-11-27