CENTAFLEX-A

CENTAFLEX-AGM

CENTAFLEX-AGM is a highly flexible constant velocity driveshaft ideal for connecting marine gear output flanges to propeller shafts in applications with moderate angular deflections. The CENTAFLEX-AGM offers backlash-free torque transmission with a double cardanic driveshaft, featuring two-highly flexible rubber elements. Ideal for marine use, propeller thrust is transmitted to the boat hull by a self-aligning thrust bearing. The CENTAFLEX-AGM is designed to reduce noise and minimize vibrations, ensuring less wear and tear on surrounding equipment. Built to damp torsional vibrations and shock loads, the CENTAFLEX-AGM tolerates angular deflections of up to 3 degrees. Additionally, the CENTAFLEX-AGM driveshaft offers a significant degree of electrical insulation. The driveshaft can be mounted with minimal effort using the clamping hub. Installation and maintenance are simple, and the product is delivered ready to install.

CENTAFLEX-A

CENTAFLEX-AM

CENTAFLEX-AM is a highly flexible coupling, built for connecting marine gear output flanges with a propeller shaft, while isolating the boat hull from noise and vibration. The CENTAFLEX-AM provides backlash-free transmission of torque and propeller thrust using a highly flexible rubber element and thrust bearing. This coupling is specifically designed to reduce noise and vibrations, prolonging the life of surrounding equipment. The flexible coupling damps torsional vibrations and shock loads while offering a high degree of electrical insulation. Designed to compensate moderate axial, radial, and angular misalignments – a common cause of wear – the CENTAFLEX-AM is available in a wide range of standard sizes covering engine power up to several hundred kW. Easily mounted with a clamping hub, the CENTAFLEX-AM is delivered ready to install.

CENTAFLEX-A

CENTAFLEX-M

CENTAFLEX-M is a highly flexible CENTAFLEX coupling designed to connect gear output flanges to a propeller shaft, specifically in applications where mounting space is limited. Featuring a highly flexible rubber element, the CENTAFLEX-M offers backlash-free transmission of torque and propeller thrust. Designed to reduce noise and vibration under small and confined spaces, the CENTAFLEX-M damps torsional vibrations and shocks while limiting structural noise and providing significant electrical insulation. Built compact, the CENTAFLEX-M reduces handling and maintenance costs by omitting the additional components typically needed, like spacers. The CENTAFLEX-M compensates axial, radial, and angular misalignments for added safety and reduced wear and tear. Easy to mount by using the clamping hub, the CENTAFLEX-M is an ideal solution for limited mounting spaces.

CENTAMAX

CENTAMAX-B

The CENTAMAX-B is specially designed for well aligned independently-mounted generator sets and free-mounted drives, offering backlash-free transmission of medium torques. The fail-safe design of the CENTAMAX-B is characterized by a high torsional flexibility to damp torsional vibrations and minimize shock. The CENTAMAX-B design compensates axial and angular misalignments. Precompressed radial pins are offered for easy mounting, and the CENTAMAX-B features simple radial replacement of rubber elements and a maintenance-free design. Available for SAE flywheel connections as well as non-standard flywheels and shaft-to-shaft connections.  CENTAMAX-B is well suited for diesel-electric locomotive drives where the engine and generator may sit at an unloaded idle speed condition for long periods of time.
Request Information →

CENTAMAX

CENTAMAX-G

The CENTAMAX-G was developed for torsionally-active generator and pump drives. Torque is transmitted to the rubber element through the interlocked outer flywheel flange. Available with CENTALAN-HT elastomer, a high-temperature tolerant, synthetic material developed to meet the dynamic characteristics of natural rubber mixtures. Characterized by high torsional flexibility with linear characteristics, the CENTAMAX-G couplings damp torsional vibrations and shock loads and compensate axial, radial, and angular misalignments. CENTAMAX-G is equipped with an industry standard taper-locking bushing for quick and easy installation. Available for engine and generator connections according to DIN-6281. The CENTAMAX-G is available with flywheel connections according to SAE and offers a plug-in version for easy assembly and mounting.

CENTAMAX

CENTAMAX-HTC

The CENTAMAX-HTC is optimized for higher allowable power loss for drives subject to extreme torsional vibration. The CENTAMAX-HTC enables torque transmission via a toothed outer ring onto a rubber-in-shear element divided into slim sections. The highly reliable design is axially compact yet ideal for high-torque applications. With optimized higher allowable energy loss due to increased surface area, improved heat dissipation, and more effective ventilation, the CENTAMAX-HTC is a robust coupling solution for modern low emission diesel engines. Available with CENTALAN-HT elastomer for superior heat-resistance. Built to damp torsional vibrations and shock loads, the CENTAMAX-HTC compensates significant axial, radial, and angular misalignments. The compact, economic design proves superior when compared to standard double element couplings, making this a high-performance solution. Available for SAE and non-standard flywheel connections, the CENTAMAX-HTC offers plug-in blind assembly and minimal mounting effort.

CENTAMAX

CENTAMAX-S

The CENTAMAX-S is a highly reliable rubber-in-shear solution for the transmission of high torques. Thanks to compact dimensions, the CENTAMAX-S is ideal for tight spaces. The CENTAMAX-S transmits torque to the rubber element through an interlocked, toothed outer ring. This offers reliable, high-torque transmission, a high torsional flexibility with linear characteristics. The CENTAMAX-S damps torsional vibrations and shock loads. Built to compensate axial, radial, and angular misalignments, the CENTAMAX-S coupling is also available with an oil-resistant silicone design option or CENTALAN-HT for improved heat resistance. Available plug-in version offers easy assembly and minimal mounting effort.

CENTAX-SEC

CENTAX-K

Built for diesel-driven compressor and pump drives, the CENTAX-K is a torsionally soft coupling based on a rubber-in-shear element vulcanized to a glass-fiber reinforced plastic flange.  CENTAX-K’s reliable compensation of misalignments has been endurance-tested (type-tested), and proven. The CENTAX-K features a compact design and is available with a silicone elastomer for high-temperature applications. Plug-in features are available for simple equipment mounting. All standard flywheel connections are realized with the CENTAX-K for efficient, fast, and easily-customized solutions.

CENTAX-SEC

CENTAX-KK

Under the CENTAX-K product line, the CENTAX-KK features a two-piece connection to the driven units. Using an additional hubstar from the CENTAFLEX-K series, an axial blind mount is achieved. The design allows for keyed connections, conical clamping, or the CENTALOC-clamping. The positive locking of the hub with an integrated rubber bumper provides additional innovation and customization, ensuring that the fixed rotating direction coupling is free of backlash. The innovative design ensures reduced noise during operation. Excellent for marine and energy applications, the CENTAX-KK has the quality features of the CENTAX-K, available customization, and superior adaptability for each application.

CENTAX-SEC

CENTAX-KS

Part of the CENTAX-K line, the CENTAX-KS features a hub integrated into the plastic flange on the driven-side. The driving unit of this one-piece coupling is then plugged onto the splined shaft of your driven equipment for ease of assembly. The CENTAX-KS is available in variations to suit many different applications. Able to damp torsional vibrations and impacts to reduce wear and tear on your gear or pump, the CENTAX-KS compensates for axial and radial misalignment that may result during operation. The series covers torques ranging from 400 to 800 Nm. Tested and proven, CENTA products can withstand the toughest applications.

CENTAX-SEC

CENTAX-TT

Ideal for heavy-duty and high-speed applications, the CENTAX-TT is a compact twin torque coupling with high performance. Designed with two concentrically arranged, pre-compressed “twin” rubber segments to jointly transmit torque, the CENTAX-TT is a high-performing design specifically built for a high torque range. Used for ship propulsion, generator sets, and similar applications, the CENTAX-TT is characterized by medium torsional stiffness. Torsional adaptation can be achieved by adjusting the number and arrangement of the rubber segments to allow for many different configurations. The CENTAX-TT damps torsional vibrations and shock loads. Able to compensate axial and radial misalignments, this flexible coupling is an ideal solution. Effectively ventilated for high admissible energy loss, the CENTAX-TT can hold up under many tough environments. Mounted with minimal effort and replaceable without movement of surrounding coupled components, the CENTAX-TT is a compact, low-maintenance coupling solution.

CENTAX-SEC

CENTAX-V

CENTAX-V series includes torsionally soft intermediate couplings and bearing support for universal joint shafts designed for construction equipment, ship propulsion drives, and locomotives. This versatile, highly torsionally flexible intermediate coupling has linear characteristics. For cardan driveshafts, the CENTAX-V series provides the safe transmission of torque via a highly flexible, pre-compressed rubber-in-shear element with precision-centered bearings built in. A highly flexible intermediate coupling like the CENTAX-V assures damping of the vibrations and noise for smooth operation and a longer service life for connected units and gear. The CENTAX-V is ventilated with a high allowable energy loss to ensure good heat dissipation and prevent overheating during operation. The couplings are economically priced, and readily available with several standard SAE flywheel connections and hubs to suit a variety of shaft flanges. CENTA-FH flange housings are recommended for larger deflection angles.

Rexnord Euroflex

Compressor applications

  • Pipeline compressor: gas turbine to compressor, 38,874 hp (29,000 kW) at 7,700 rpm
  • Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant: steam turbine to compressor, 71,662 hp (53,460 kW) at 3,021 rpm
  • LNG ship: gearbox to compressor, 22,015 hp (16,423 kW) at 8,242 rpm

Universal Joints

F315 Universal Joints

Designed for high-horsepower hydraulic fracturing applications. An economical solution to meet the demands of greener, next generation fracking processes. Ameridrives engineers have developed a new U-joint based on the proven design of the popular Ameridrives U3315 model. The economical shaft, with a peak torque rating of 1,100,000 lb.in., can handle the environmentally-friendly, higher horsepower diesel engine and gas turbine drives being utilized on newer trailer- mounted pump packages. The Ameridrives team of highly experienced application and U Joint engineers is always available to design a modified solution to meet specific customer requirements.

Shaft guards help protect workers from rotating hazards and help protect rotating equipment from external and environmental damage.

Gear Couplings

Falk Gear Couplings

Falk Lifelign gear couplings are well-suited for general industrial applications. Triple-crowned teeth minimize wear caused by misalignment. By eliminating tip-loading while reducing backlash and radial clearances, Lifelign can help protect connected equipment from damaging loads.

Fluid Couplings

Falk True Torque

The True Torque system uses a mechanical release mechanism that disengages the coupling when the torque limit is exceeded, preventing damage to the equipment and minimizing downtime. The disengagement torque is adjustable and can be set to match the specific requirements of the application. The Falk True Torque coupling is a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting valuable equipment from damage caused by torque overload.

Rexnord Euroflex

Gas turbine applications

  • Fertilizer plant: gas turbine to compressor, 23,767 hp (17,730 kW) at 10,973 rpm
  • Floating production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) ship: gas turbine to generator, 30,161 hp (22,500 kW) at 13,192 rpm
  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG) upstream facility: gas turbine to gearbox, 18,633 hp (13,900 kW) at 9,500 rpm

Barrel Couplings

Jaure Barflex

Jaure® BARFLEX TCBR barrel coupling is specially designed for installation in cranes & hoisting applications to connect the cable drum with the gear box output shaft. This coupling is also used in steel mills, winch and conveying applications, as well as in stackers and reclaimers. The BARFLEX® TCBR barrel coupling is an upgraded version of the original barrel coupling. It is 100% interchangeable with the TCB and TCB-HD coupling ranges.

Gear Couplings

Jaure Gear Couplings

Jaure MT gear couplings are frequently selected by international OEMs due to their reputation for innovation, reliability, and problem solving. Numerous styles and sizes are available, including engineered-to-order designs developed in close collaboration with customers.