Centaflex Catalogue
Centaflex Catalogue
Centaflex Catalogue
CF-AR-16…600
Contents
2 Safety ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Safety remarks................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Signal words......................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Pictograms ........................................................................... 7
2.2 Qualification of deployed personnel ..................................................... 7
2.3 Intended application.......................................................................... 7
2.4 Application not in compliance with the intended use............................... 9
5 Mounting .............................................................................................. 13
5.1 General assembly instructions .......................................................... 13
5.2 Dismantling the built-in rubber element ............................................. 15
5.3 Checking the alignment of the units being connected ........................... 15
5.4 Positioning the rubber element ......................................................... 16
5.5 Mounting the rubber element............................................................ 17
5.5.1 Mounting the rubber element (CF-AR-16…200) ........................ 18
5.5.2 Mounting the rubber element (CF-A-250) ............................... 20
5.5.3 Mounting the rubber element (CF-A-400…600) ........................ 22
5.6 After completed mounting ................................................................ 24
6 Operation.............................................................................................. 25
6.1 Operating faults, root causes and remedy........................................... 25
6.2 Admissible overall misalignment of the coupling .................................. 25
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8 Dismantling .......................................................................................... 29
8.1 General dismantling instructions ....................................................... 29
8.2 Dismantling the rubber element ........................................................ 30
8.2.1 Dismantling the rubber element type A................................... 30
8.2.2 Dismantling the rubber element type AR................................. 31
8.3 Reassembling the coupling ............................................................... 31
10 Annex ................................................................................................... 33
10.1 CENTA data sheet D13-019 (IP-screw connections).............................. 33
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Index of illustrations
Fig. 5-1 Positioning the rubber element...................................................... 16
Fig. 5-2 Mounting the rubber element (CF-AR-16…200)................................ 18
Fig. 5-3 Mounting the rubber element (CF-A-250) ....................................... 20
Fig. 5-4 Mounting the rubber element (CF-A-400…600)................................ 22
Fig. 7-1 Examples of wear zones at the CF-A rubber element indicated by
arrows....................................................................................... 27
Fig. 8-1 Dismantling the rubber element type A .......................................... 30
Index of tables
Table 2-1 Shape and size of ventilation holes................................................ 8
Table 6-1 Troubleshooting table................................................................ 25
Table 7-1 Permissible crack depth at the CF-A-rubber element
(Sizes 1 to 600) ....................................................................... 27
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1 General remarks
These assembly and operating instructions form a constituent part of the
coupling delivery and must be kept in an easily accessible place at all times.
IMPORTANT
CENTA is unable to accept liability for damage and operating faults caused by failure to
observe the operating instructions.
CENTA Antriebe
Kirschey GmbH
Bergische Strasse 7
42781 Haan
GERMANY
Phone +49-2129-912-0
Fax +49-2129-2790
centa@centa.de
www.centa.info
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2 Safety
The purpose of these operating instructions is to enable users to:
• use the coupling safely and correctly
• maximize efficiency
• ensure that care and maintenance are carried out correctly
For this reason, these operating instructions must be thoroughly read and
understood prior to work on and with the coupling.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Failure to adhere to the safety and accident prevention regulations
valid at the relevant installation site
The safety and accident prevention regulations valid at the installation
site in question must be adhered to when performing any of the tasks
described in these operating instructions.
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2.1.2 Pictograms
Possible pictograms in the safety precautions:
Do not switch
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Work at the coupling which is not described in these instructions
Only carry out work which is described in these operating instructions.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Application not in compliance with the intended use
The couplings are intended exclusively for use in accordance with the
relevant design. They may only be used under the specified conditions.
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WARNING
Injuries can occur as a result of:
Contact with rotating parts
Shield the coupling in accordance with the applicable accident
prevention regulations with an enclosure.
Exception:
The coupling is encased by the driving and driven units.
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WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Inadmissibly high torque
Inadmissibly high or low speeds
Exceeding the specified ambient temperature
Inadmissible ambient medium
Inadmissible coupling enclosure
Exceeding the admissible overall misalignment values
Only use the coupling for the specified application.
CENTA bears no liability for damage resulting from application not in compliance
with the intended use of the equipment.
Should there be a change of plant parameters, the coupling design must be
reviewed by CENTA (address see chapter 1).
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3.2 Transport
CAUTION
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Incorrect transportation of couplings
Ensure that the coupling is correctly transported.
CAUTION
Material damage to coupling components can occur as a result
of:
Contact with sharp-edged objects
Protect coupling components for transportation.
Only hoist coupling components with nylon belts or ropes.
Always cushion parts when supporting them from below.
3.3 Storage
CAUTION
Material damage to elastic elements and rubber parts can occur
as a result of:
Incorrect storage
These parts must be stored laid flat and so they cannot distort, and
protected from ozone, heat, light, moisture and solvents.
IMPORTANT
Rubber parts are marked where possible with their production date. From this date,
they may only be stored for a maximum of 5 years.
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3.4 Disposal
RECYCLING
Ensure safe, environmentally responsible disposal of operating supplies
and exchange parts. For this, locally provided recycling facilities and
regulations must be utilized.
For disposal, the coupling parts must be separated where possible and sorted
according to material type.
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4 Technical description
4.1 Characteristics
CENTAFLEX-A couplings are proven, extremely simple, versatile and offer good
torsional flexibility.
4.2 Specifications
The specifications can be found in the catalogue and the dimensions in the
installation drawing.
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5 Mounting
5.1 General assembly instructions
Any work method which impairs the safety of the coupling is prohibited.
The user undertakes to notify the manufacturer immediately of any changes
occurring at the coupling which could impair safety (address see chapter 1).
WARNING
Injuries can occur as a result of:
Contact with rotating parts
Before starting work at the coupling, switch off the plant and secure
against unintentional start-up.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Assembly of the coupling in the wrong sequence
Only ever assemble the coupling in the described sequence.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Falling coupling components
Secure coupling components against falling to the floor.
CAUTION
Material damage to coupling components can occur as a result
of:
Contact with sharp-edged objects
Protect coupling components for transportation.
Only hoist coupling components with nylon belts or ropes.
Always cushion parts when supporting them from below.
CAUTION
Material damage can occur as a result of:
Soiled joint surfaces
The surfaces that are to be joined must be free of dirt, preservatives
and lubricants.
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CAUTION
Material damage to coupling components can occur as a result
of:
Anaerobic adhesives (e.g. Loctite) used for screw locking
This type of screw locking medium may not be in contact with rubber
parts.
IMPORTANT
• Screw preparation and tightening torque levels in accordance with CENTA data
sheet D13-019 (see chapter 10.1).
• Use suitable lifting devices for assembly .
• Elements for connection of the coupling to customer components do not form part
of the delivery.
• The following assembly stages are described for coupling CF-AR-30, -250, -400.
• Part illustration and marking may slightly differ from installation drawing and
delivery state.
IMPORTANT
Use exclusively new screws supplied by CENTA.
These are coated with microencapsulated adhesive INBUS PLUS IP which serves as a
screw locking medium.
IMPORTANT
To ensure optimum screw locking, after tightening the curing time for the
microencapsulated adhesive must be observed:
• Appr. 4-5 hours at room temperature (20°C)
• Higher temperatures will accelerate the curing time
(e.g. 15 minutes at 70°C created by a hot air blower)
After 24 hours, the adhesive is completely cured.
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1 Rubber element
2 Hub
5 Spring pin
B Flange
v Split-line
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CAUTION
Material damages to the AR- rubber element can occur by:
Excessive pulling apart during mounting/dismantling
Only pull the AR-rubber element until you can push it onto/off the hub.
¾ Check the correct fit of the spring pins (5) in flange/flange hub and if
necessary (B/9/6) strike again.
¾ Pull the rubber element (1) towards the illustrated direction (F/F1) until you
can push it onto the hub (2/C).
¾ Push the rubber element (1) onto the hub (2/C). The contact surfaces of the
rubber element (c) must be on the side of face of flange hub/flange (b).
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1 Rubber element
2 Hub
3 Washer
5 Spring pin
7 Screw
50 Washer
51 Washer
u Drilling
v Split-line
¾ Lock the rubber element (1) at the split-line (v) using the washers (50 and
51):
¾ Push the washer (51) into the groove (s) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Push the washer (50) into the drilling (u) of the rubber element (1). The
conical surface (t) of the washer (50) must be on the side of conical
surface (t) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Turn the rubber element (1) towards the flange hub/ flange (6/9/B) until the
drillings (d) and the spring pins (5) are aligned.
¾ Screw the rubber element (1) with screws (3) to the flange hub/ flange
(6/9/B).
¾ Push the screws (7) into the rubber elements (1) and turn them first two to
three threads into the hub (2/C).
¾ Tighten all screws (7) until the prescribed tightening torque (see chapter
11.1) has been achieved.
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1 Rubber element
2 Hub
3 Screw
5 Spring pin
7 Screw
50 Washer
51 Washer
u Drilling
v Split-line
I - IV Sequences of mounting
¾ Lock the rubber element (1) at the split-line (v) using the washers (50 and
51):
¾ Push the washer (51) into the groove (s) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Push the washer (50) into the drilling (u) of the rubber element (1). The
conical surface (t) of the washer (50) must be on the side of conical
surface (t) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Turn the rubber element (1) towards the flange hub/ flange (6/9/B) until the
drillings (d) and the spring pins (5) are aligned.
¾ Screw the rubber element (1) with screws (3) to the flange hub/ flange
(6/9/B).
¾ Repeat the following mounting section in sequence I – IV until all screws (7)
are screwed in two to three threads:
¾ Pull up the rubber element (1) with screw (99) to the hub (2/C) and
screw in next to this a screw (7) two to three threads.
¾ Remove the screw (99) and replace it by another screw (7), at first
screw it two to three threads in the hub (2/C).
¾ Tighten in sequence I – IV all screws (7) until the prescribed tightening
torque (see chapter 11.1) has been achieved.
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1 Rubber element
2 Hub
3 Screw
4 Washer
5 Spring pin
7 Screw
8 Washer
50 Washer
51 Washer
u Drilling
v Split-line
¾ Lock the rubber element (1) at the split-line (v) using the washers (50 and
51):
¾ Push the washer (51) into the groove (s) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Push the washer (50) into the drilling (u) of the rubber element (1). The
conical surface (t) of the washer (50) must be on the side of conical
surface (t) of the rubber element (1).
¾ Turn the rubber element (1) towards the flange hub/ flange (6/9/B) until the
drillings (d) and the spring pins (5) are aligned.
¾ Screw the rubber element (1) with screws (3) and washers (4) to the flange
hub/ flange (6/9/B).
¾ Push the screws (7) and the washers (8) into the rubber elements (1) and
turn them first two to three threads into the hub (2/C).
¾ Tighten crosswise all screws (7) until the prescribed tightening torque (see
chapter 11.1) has been achieved.
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WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Loose screw connections
Before commissioning, the tightening torque levels of all screws must
be checked and corrected if necessary.
IMPORTANT
• After completion of assembly, check the alignment of the coupling again and if
necessary correct.
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6 Operation
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Worn coupling components
If the running noises change and/or vibrations occur turn the plant off
immediately.
In case of uncertainty or if you have questions, please contact our head office
(address see chapter 1).
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WARNING
Injuries can occur as a result of:
Contact with rotating parts
Before starting work at the coupling, switch off the plant and secure
against unintentional start-up.
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Fig. 7-1 Examples of wear zones at the CF-A rubber element indicated by arrows
In the event of cracks, deeper than permissible (see table below) or rubber-to-
metal connections have become detached, the rubber parts must be exchanged.
1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 12 1.5
16 / 22 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 50 2.0
Table 7-1 Permissible crack depth at the CF-A-rubber element (Sizes 1 to 600)
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IMPORTANT
Exchange the rubber elements in the event of damage.
IMPORTANT
Use exclusively new screws supplied by CENTA.
These are coated with microencapsulated adhesive INBUS PLUS IP which serves as a
screw locking medium.
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8 Dismantling
8.1 General dismantling instructions
Any work method which impairs the safety of the coupling is prohibited.
The user undertakes to notify the manufacturer immediately of any changes
occurring at the coupling which could impair safety (address see chapter 1).
WARNING
Injuries can occur as a result of:
Contact with rotating parts
Before starting work at the coupling, switch off the plant and secure
against unintentional start-up.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Dismantling of the coupling in the wrong sequence
Only ever dismantle the coupling in the described sequence.
WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Falling coupling components
Secure coupling components against falling to the floor.
CAUTION
Material damage to coupling components can occur as a result
of:
Contact with sharp-edged objects
Protect coupling components for transportation.
Only hoist coupling components with nylon belts or ropes.
Always cushion parts when supporting them from below.
IMPORTANT
Use suitable lifting devices for dismantling.
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1 Rubber element
2 Hub
3 Screw
7 Screw
w Cutting area
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¾ Loosen the screws (7) of the connection rubber element (1) and hub (2/C)
and remove together with washers (8, coupling size 400 and larger).
¾ Loosen the screws (3) of the connection rubber element (1) and flange
hub/flange (6/9/B) and remove together with washers (4, coupling size 400
and larger).
¾ Cut through the rubber element (1) at the cutting area (w).
¾ Remove the rubber element (1) off the hub (2/C).
¾ Loosen the screws (7) of the connection rubber element (1) and hub (2/C)
and remove together with washers (8, coupling size 400 and larger).
¾ Loosen the screws (3) of the connection rubber element (1) and flange
hub/flange (6/9/B) and remove together with washers (4, coupling size 400
and larger).
¾ Pull the rubber element (1) off the spring pins (5).
¾ Loosen and remove the washers (50 and 51) off the rubber element (1).
CAUTION
Material damages to the AR- rubber element can occur by:
Excessive pulling apart during mounting/dismantling
Only pull the AR-rubber element until you can push it onto/off the hub.
¾ Pull the rubber element (1) towards the illustrated direction (F/F1) until you
can pull it off the hub (2/C).
¾ Remove the rubber element (1) off the hub (2/C).
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WARNING
Injury and material damage can occur as a result of:
Mounting and/or utilization of non-original CENTA parts
Never use parts from other manufacturers.
A stock of the most important wearing and spare parts is the most important
condition to ensure that the coupling is functional and ready for operation at all
times.
IMPORTANT
When exchanging, all screw connections of the rubber elements must be renewed.
These must be ordered separately.
IMPORTANT
Use exclusively new screws supplied by CENTA.
These are coated with microencapsulated adhesive INBUS PLUS IP which serves as a
screw locking medium.
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10 Annex
10.1 CENTA data sheet D13-019 (IP-screw connections)
Validity:
For all non-dynamically stressed screw connections with IP*-screws in
accordance with ISO 4014, ISO 4017 and ISO 4762 (DIN 912) with metric
standard thread in accordance with DIN ISO 262 and IP*-socket bolts with
metric standard thread in accordance with DIN ISO 262, unless other
specifications are given on CENTA documents.
*
The threads are coated with microencapsulated adhesive INBUS-PLUS (IP)
which serves as a screw locking medium.
Preparation of parts that are to be screwed together:
The joining areas must be free of dirt, preservatives and lubricants.
Preparation of IP-screws:
Give the IP-screws extra lubrication with grease under the screw head.
Screw tightening method:
Screw in (by hand with torque wrench).
Curing time for the microencapsulated adhesive:
To ensure optimum screw locking, after tightening the curing time for the
microencapsulated adhesive must be observed: