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Bellows coupling with tapered press-fit connection
15 – 1,500 Nm | Easy installation and removal
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Features
Easy installation and removal
Electrically and thermally isolating
Absolutely backlash free and torsionally stiff
Temperature range
-30 °C to +100 °C (-22 °F to +212 °F)
Design
Two clamping hubs, one of which has a tapered male projection for bind mate connection
Brief overloads of up to 1.5x the rated torque are acceptable
Materials
Bellows: high grade stainless steel
Hubs: up to series 80 – aluminum
Hubs: from series 150 – steel
Tapered male segment: high strength plastic
Service life
R+W bellows couplings are fatigue resistant and wear free for an infinite service life, as long as the technical limits are not exceeded
Fit clearance
Overall shaft / hub clearance of 0.01 – 0.05 mm
Special solutions
Various materials, tolerances, dimensions and performance ratings available for custom applications on request
ATEX (Optional)
For use in hazardous zones 1/21 and 2/22, the metal bellows has been authorized under directive 94/9/EG and is available with certification
Technical Specifications
BK5 15
BK5 30
BK5 60
BK5 80
BK5 150
BK5 300
BK5 500
BK5 800
BK5 1500
Downloads
Catalog data, ordering examples & installation instructions
Ordering examples precision coupling
Installation and operating instructions for R+W metal bellows couplings models BK/MK
Technical data BK1
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Sydney
Unit 23 Block E
Caringbah Business Park
1 Endeavour Road
Caringbah NSW 2229
+61 2 9540 4533
Christchurch
85 Byron Street
Sydenham
Christchurch 8023
+64 3 377 0025
Auckland
13 Spring Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2156
+64 9 278 4059
Palmerston North
243 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North 4414
0800 235 877
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