Coupling (Shaft Coupling )

Coupling (shaft coupling) is a mechanical element used to connect a drive shaft and a driven shaft to transmit the motor's power to a device.

Couplings also play various roles in the connection between the drive and driven shafts, such as absorbing shaft misalignment (mounting error), softening motor vibration, suppressing heat transfer from the motor to the equipment, and preventing motor or equipment failure by damaging the coupling in the event of some problem.

What is a coupling (shaft coupling)?

・It is a part for connecting the shaft (driving unit side) and the shaft (driven unit side).

Coupling is used to connect the drive shaft (e.g. motor) to the driven machine such as a pump opposed. It is also called a shaft coupling.

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Role of coupling (shaft coupling)

Roles ①:Transmits rotational force (torque) to the opposit shaft.

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Roles ②:Absorbs mounting misalignment.

Structural drawing

Coupling products list

Wrapped type coupling (Chain Coupling ):Easy coupling and decoupling, Large size is also available.

Chain Coupling is a flexible coupling consisting of two sprockets provided wrapped with robust two-strand chains specially designed for couplings.

It has excellent durability, can absorb large misalignments, and can be connected and disconnected by simply inserting and extracting a single joint pin.

Can be used for general transmission, and also available an economical couplings with polyacetal or other resin chain wrapped to sprockets.

Roller chain coupling

Model No.  Main unit :CR□□□□H Housing :CR□□□□K

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Flexible couplings consisting of two sprockets provided with robust two-strand chains specially designed for couplings.

  • ・Constructed of two-strand chains and two sprockets. Can be connected and separated without moving the equipment by winding the chains over and removing them from the sprockets.
  • ・Excellent Durability :
    The coupling provides outstanding durability with the torque distributed to the strong roller chains and surface-hardened sprocket teeth.
  • ・Absorption of Large Misalignment :
    The clearance between the components absorbs large misalignment of both shafts.
  • ・Wide variety of products available. :
    A total of 24 models, including 15 models compliant with JIS standards and 9 other models, are standardized.
  • ・Housing :
    Prevent lubricant spatter and dust infiltration, ensuring longer life of couplings. (Selling seperately )
Applicable shaft diameter

Φ9.5mm~Φ700mm

Torque range

99.9~717000N・m

Housing

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A case is always required in the following cases.

・Use at high rotation speeds
・Use in an abrasive condions
・Use in a corrosive atmosphere

Roller chain coupling  Stainless steel series

Model No.  Main unit :CR□□□□H-SS Housing :CR□□□□K-SS

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Uses austenitic stainless steel for the roller chain and sprocket.

  • ・Excellent corrosion resistance :
    Ideal for use outdoors or in acidic, alkaline, or other corrosive environments.
  • ・Operating Temperature Range :
    Without case :-20~200℃ With case :-10~80℃
    ※Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding using the Stainless Steel Series with case over 80℃.
  • ・Clean quality :
    This high anti-rust performance coupling has excellent compatibility with fluorine grease for clean room.
  • ・Added 5 large sizes :
    Added 5 sizes from CR8018 to CR12022.
  • ・Quick delivery :
    CR4012~CR6022:2 weeks for plain bore and 3 weeks for shaft bore machining products.
    CR8018~CR12022:Large size products in a short delivery time, with both plain bore products and shaft bore machining products in 4 weeks.
Applicable shaft diameter

Φ11mm~Φ140mm

Torque range

74~5883N・m

Housing

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A case is always required in the following cases.

・Use at high rotation speeds
・Use in an abrasive condions
・Use in a corrosive atmosphere

Nylon Chain Coupling  Standard type

Model No.  CN□□□

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Economical, flexible couplings consisting of sprockets and typical engineering plastic chains made of polyacetal.

  • ・Compatible with short inter-shaft distance :
    This coupling consists of two sprockets that are connected with nylon chains, so it can be installed even when the distance between the shafts is short, allowing for more compact design of your equipment.
  • ・Easy to install and remove :
    Can be installed by simply winding the nylon chains over the sprockets, and inserting a joint pin. Also, you can cut the edge without moving the drive unit and driven unit for maintenance of your equipment.
  • ・Higher torque available with no length change :
    The coupling transmissible torque can be raised by increasing the number of sprocket teeth. Without changing the inter-shaft distance of your equipment, you can increase the coupling size.
Applicable shaft diameter

10Φmm~Φ55mm

Torque range

6.9~255N・m

Nylon Chain

Material :Polyacetal

Joint pin material :Carbon steel

Color :White

Nylon Chain Coupling  EType

Model No.  CNE□□□

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Nylon chain coupling that uses extra-super duralumin as the body material.

  • ・High torque :
    The newly developed tooth configuration contributed to the increased transmissible torque by about 30%. (comparison with the standard type )
  • ・Longevity :
    Delivers more than 3 times the standard type service life.
  • ・Super-lightweight :
    The body uses extra super duralumin, allowing for 50% lighter weight than the standard type.
  • ・Easy mounting :
    Capable of allowing almost 2 times the standard type misalignment at the time of installation.
Applicable shaft diameter

Φ11mm~Φ39.5mm

Torque range

36.3~118N・m

Nylon Chain

Material :Polyacetal

Joint pin material :Polyacetal

Color :Yellow

Nylon Chain Coupling  HType

Model No.  CNH□□□

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Nylon chain coupling with superior environmental and chemical resistance.

  • ・Environment resistance :
    Employs Hytrel® for the chain material. Can be used in a wide temperature range from -20℃ to +110℃.
  • ・Super-lightweight :
    The body uses extra super duralumin, allowing for 50% lighter weight than the standard type.
  • ・Easy mounting :
    Can accommodate nearly twice as much mounting misalignment as the standard type.
  • ・Eco-friendly :
    The chain is entirely made of plastic and easy to dispose of after use.
Applicable shaft diameter

Φ11mm~Φ39.5mm

Torque range

12.7~45.3N・m

Nylon Chain

Material :Hytrel

Joint pin material :Hytrel

Color :Ivory