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5 — Pack With Grease And Assemble Covers

Pack the spaces between and around the grid with as much

lubricant as possible and wipe off excess flush with top of grid.

Position seals on hubs to line up with grooves in cover. Move

lower cover half into position and block-up in place.

Sizes 1150 thru 1230 —

Position gaskets on flange split and

assemble upper cover half with the match mark on the same

side as the lower half (see above). If shafts are not level

(horizontal) or coupling is to be used vertically, assemble cover

halves with the lug and match mark UP or on the high side.
Push gaskets in until they stop against the seals and secure

cover halves with fasteners, tighten to torque specified in 

Table

2.

 Make sure gaskets stay in position during tightening of

fasteners.

CAUTION:

Make certain lube plugs are installed

before operating.

Sizes 1240 thru 1260 —

Check all

flange faces for burrs and coat either

half with Permatex #2 or equivalent.

Assemble cover half with the internal pin

(see drawing at right) on the same side

as the lower half. Secure cover with

fasteners and tighten to torque specified

in 

Table 2.

 Assemble split seal retainers

so the split is 90° from the cover split.

Secure with fasteners.

CAUTION:

Make certain lube plugs are installed before

operating.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

For extreme or unusual operating conditions, check coupling

more frequently.

1. Check alignment per steps on 

Page 3.

 

I

f the maximum

operating misalignment limits are exceeded, realign the

coupling to the recommended installation limits. 

See Table

2

 for installation and operating alignment limits.

2. Check tightening torques of all fasteners.
3. Inspect seal ring and gasket to determine if replacement is

required. If leaking grease, replace.

4. When connected equipment is serviced, disassemble the

coupling and inspect for wear. Replace worn parts. Clean

grease from coupling and repack with new grease. Install

coupling using new gasket as instructed in this manual.

Periodic Lubrication

The required frequency of lubrication is directly related to the type

of lubricant chosen, and the operating conditions. Steelflex

couplings lubricated with common industrial lubricants, such as

those shown in

 Table 1,

 should be relubed annually. The use of

Falk Long Term Grease (LTG) will allow relube intervals to be

extended to beyond five years. When relubing, remove both lube

plugs and insert lube fitting. Fill with recommended lubricant until

an excess appears at the opposite hole.

CAUTION:

Make certain

all plugs have been inserted after lubricating.

Coupling Disassembly And Grid Removal

Whenever it is necessary to disconnect the coupling, remove

the cover halves and grid. A round rod or screwdriver that will

conveniently fit into the open loop ends of the grid is required.

Begin at the open end of the grid section and insert the rod or

screwdriver into the loop ends. Use the teeth adjacent to each

loop as a fulcrum and pry the grid out radially in even, gradual

stages, proceeding alternately from side to side.

®

The Falk Corporation, P.O. Box 492, Zip 53201-0492

428-112

3001 W. Canal St., Zip 53208-4200, Milwaukee, WI USA Telephone: 414-342-3131

May 2000

Fax: 414-937-4359 e-mail: falkinfo@falkcorp.com web: www.falkcorp.com

Supersedes 12-98

Installation and Maintenance

Steelflex

®

Couplings

(Page 4 of 6)

Sizes 1150–1260 & 150–260

Types T10

MATCH MARK

MATCH MARK

VERTICAL COUPLINGS

MATCH MARK

LUG UP

INTERNAL

PIN

Summary of Contents for Steelflex T10

Page 1: ... specifications for general purpose and long term greases Because of its superior lubricating characteristics and low centrifuge properties Falk Long Term Grease LTG is highly recommended The use of general purpose grease requires re lubrication of the coupling at least annually Long Term Grease LTG The high centrifugal forces encountered in couplings separate the base oil and thickener of general...

Page 2: ...C using an oven torch induction heater or an oil bath To prevent damage DO NOT heat hubs beyond a maximum temperature of 400 F 205 C When an oxy acetylene or blow torch is used use an excess acetylene mixture Mark hubs near the center of their length in several places on hub body with a temperature sensitive crayon 275 F 135 C melt temperature Direct flame towards hub bore using constant motion to...

Page 3: ...ss to the gap specified in Table 2 Page 5 Insert bar as shown above to same depth at 90 intervals and measure clearance between bar and hub face with feelers The difference in minimum and maximum measurements must not exceed the ANGULAR INSTALLATION limits specified in Table 2 3 Offset Alignment Align so that a straight edge rests squarely or within the limits specified in Table 2 on both hubs as ...

Page 4: ... tightening torques of all fasteners 3 Inspect seal ring and gasket to determine if replacement is required If leaking grease replace 4 When connected equipment is serviced disassemble the coupling and inspect for wear Replace worn parts Clean grease from coupling and repack with new grease Install coupling using new gasket as instructed in this manual Periodic Lubrication The required frequency o...

Page 5: ...nd Float CPLG SIZE Installation Limits Operating Limits Cover Fastener Tightening Torque Values Allow Speed rpm Lube Wt Parallel Offset P Angular x y Normal Gap 10 Parallel Offset P Angular x y End Float Physical Limit Min 2 x F Max In Max mm Max In Max mm In mm Max In Max mm Max In Max mm In mm lb in Nm lb kg 1150T 012 305 016 406 250 6 024 610 062 1 57 620 15 7 650 73 4 1500 4 3 1 95 1160T 012 3...

Page 6: ...may cause premature failure and personal or property damage from flying debris The Falk Corporation P O Box 492 Zip 53201 0492 428 112 3001 W Canal St Zip 53208 4200 Milwaukee WI USA Telephone 414 342 3131 May 2000 Fax 414 937 4359 e mail falkinfo falkcorp com web www falkcorp com Supersedes 12 98 Installation and Maintenance Steelflex Couplings Page 6 of 6 Sizes 1150 1260 150 260 Types T10 PART N...

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