TYPE TSC/TLC

TSC/TLC
T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

A – Stainless Steel
Flexible Discs
B – Overload
Collars
C – Cartridge
Transmission
Unit
D – Anti-Fly Feature
E – Anti-Corrosion B
Treatment

T Series
F – Hubs with
Puller Holes A
G – Externally
Wrenched Bolts I
H – Large Shaft
Diameters
Accommodated D
I – Jacking Bolt
Feature C H

F
E

Product Description Design Features

Metastream® T Series Couplings incorporate scalloped, • Fit
 and Forget: The T Series coupling is designed for
stainless steel, flexible discs. This design gives the infinite life, and with correct machinery alignment, will
most flexible solution for high torque and misalignment often outlast the machines it connects
conditions. This range of couplings has been specifically • Overload
 Protection: The coupling is fitted with overload
designed to meet the exacting standards of API 610, to collars to prevent flexible disc rupture in the event of
all its editions. severe torsional overload
The coupling comes as a cartridge design to maximize • A
 nti-Fly Retention: The spacer is retained by specially
reliability, while also making it very easy to fit on site. designed anti-fly guard rings to ensure safe operation,
This concept ensures the high level of integral balance is even in the unlikely event of flexible disc and bolt failure
maintained when the coupling is installed.
• L ow Imposed Loads: The flexible discs have been
The coupling incorporates many features listed as designed to optimize their torque capability, while
standard, to ensure safe and trouble free operation, minimizing the reaction forces due to misalignment,
giving the user that fit and forget reliability expected of all thus maximizing the life of the machines connected
Metastream products.
• Zero
 Maintenance: The coupling has no relative moving
• Easy to fit parts, and hence requires no lubrication or routine
• M
 eets API 610 (all editions). Can be supplied to API 671, maintenance
if required • Standards
 Features: The coupling hubs are fitted with
• Intrinsic balance exceeds AGMA class 9 puller holes as standard. Self locking feature ensure the
• Ideally suited to pump applications, electric motor and hub bolts remain in place under all vibration conditions.
turbine drives in critical process industry, marine and Compression and jacking features ease assembly and
power generation applications removal

• Coated carbon steel for corrosion protection • No

 Backlash: The coupling design, with fitted bolts,
and torsionally stiff flexible discs ensures there is zero
• Choice of hub configuration to suit shaft diameters backlash. This makes the coupling ideal for drives where
• ATEX compliant constant speed is crucial
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T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

TLC Technical Data (Imperial)

Max Speed Weight - Transmission Unit Weight - Unbored Hub
Max. Peak Per Inch
Large Minimum
Coupling Rating Continuous Overload Standard Extra Standard Large
Hub DBSE
Size Torque Torque Hub DBSE
HP/100 rpm lb. in. lb. in. rpm rpm lb. lb. in. lb. lb.
0300 40 25,350 50,700 15,300 11,500 19.9 0.9 12.9 41.4
0500 67 42,250 84,500 12,900 10,300 30.9 1.2 22.8 51.7
0750 101 63,400 126,800 11,500 9,300 44.2 1.6 35.7 72.3
1050 141 88,750 177,500 10,300 8,200 62.3 1.9 44.9 108
1500 201 126,750 253,500 9,300 7,600 83.3 2.4 62.9 149
2000 268 169,050 338,100 8,200 7,200 114 2.8 94.1 177
2600 349 219,750 439,500 7,600 6,600 150 3.4 133 169
3350 449 283,150 566,300 7,200 5,900 170 3.9 163 348
4250 570 359,250 718,500 6,600 5,900 222 4.6 210 340
6010 806 507,900 1,015,800 5,900 5,100 311 5.7 316 485
8500 1,140 718,400 1,436,800 5,100 4,500 464 6.8 444 749
9013 1,743 1,098,700 2,197,400 4,500 4,100 645 7.7 691 952
9017 2,280 1,436,800 2,873,600 4,100 3,800 875 10.1 896 1,288
9021 2,816 1,774,850 3,549,700 3,800 3,200 1,079 11.5 1,229 2,200
9036 4,828 3,042,450 6,084,900 3,200 2,900 1,749 16.6 2,023 2,818
9049 6,571 4,141,300 8,282,600 2,900 — 2,345 21.2 2,663 —

TLC Typical Arrangement

J K L
DBSE
Ø D

Ø H
Ø B
Ø C

Ø G
Ø A

Ø E

Ø F

Standard Large
TLC
Hub Hub

TLC Dimensional Data (Inches)

Coupling (1) (1) K - DBSE

Size A b C d E F G H J L
(Max) (Max) Min. (4) Standard
0300 6.08 4.58 3 4.25 6.01 4.31 6.39 8.05 2.63 4.06 7 3.63
0500 7.18 5.58 3.69 5.25 6.55 4.5 6.99 9.03 3 4.69 7 3.75
0750 8.05 6.39 4.31 6.01 7.22 5 7.74 10.02 3.63 5.44 8 4.25
1050 9.03 6.99 4.5 6.55 8.35 5.88 8.87 11.25 3.75 5.94 9 4.94
1500 10.02 7.74 5 7.22 8.98 6.63 9.56 12.25 4.38 6.69 9 6
2000 11.25 8.87 5.88 8.35 10.22 7.5 10.8 12.85 4.94 7.13 10 6
2600 12.25 9.56 6.63 8.98 10.22 7.5 10.8 12.85 6 7.88 11 6
3350 12.85 10.8 7.5 10.22 12.69 9.5 13.37 15.65 6 8 11 7.63
4250 13.92 11.62 8.25 10.98 12.69 9.5 13.37 15.65 6.63 8.88 12 7.63
6010 15.65 13.37 9.5 12.69 14.16 10.63 14.93 18.1 7.63 9.94 13 8.5
8500 18.1 14.93 10.63 14.16 16.5 12.38 17.37 20.56 8.5 11.38 15 9.88
9013 20.56 17.37 12.38 16.5 17.97 13.5 18.93 22.54 9.88 12.75 — 10.75
9017 22.54 18.93 13.5 17.97 20.18 15 21.12 24.27 10.75 14.19 — 12
9021 24.27 21.12 15 20.18 23.77 17.75 24.93 28.54 12 15.25 — 14.19
9036 28.54 24.93 17.75 23.77 25.98 19.5 27.3 31.34 14.19 18.25 — 15.56
9049 31.34 27.3 19.5 25.98 — — — — 15.56 20.25 — —
All dimensions in inches unless otherwise stated, and should not be used for construction. Certified dimensions furnished upon request.

Notes:
1 Maximum bores shown are based on standard AGMA square key dimensions.
4 These Distance Between Shaft End (DBSE) sizes are standard. Other lengths to suit specific shaft separations are available.
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T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

TSC Technical Data (Imperial)

Weight - Transmission Unit Weight - Unbored Hub
Max. Peak Max. Minimum Per Inch Extra
Coupling Rating Continuous Overload Standard Large Long
Speed DBSE DBSE
Size Torque Torque
HP/100 rpm lb. in. lb. in. rpm lb. lb. lb. lb. lb.
0013 1.7 1,068 2,670 25,500 3 0.2 1.9 4 —
0033 4.4 2,770 6,920 20,000 5.9 0.3 3.4 6.7 —
0075 10 6,300 15,750 16,500 11.2 0.4 7.5 12.6 8.2
0135 18 11,340 28,350 14,400 19.5 0.6 12.2 19.4 14.8
0230 31 19,520 48,800 12,000 28.1 0.7 19.4 30.6 24.4
0350 47 29,600 74,000 10,500 35.2 0.7 35.9 — 41.4
0500 67 42,200 105,000 9,500 44.2 0.9 46.2 — 57.6
0740 99 62,360 155,900 8,000 55.9 1.1 66.4 — 81.9
0930 125 78,740 196,850 7,000 71.7 1.3 85 — 111
1400 188 118,440 296,100 6,000 102 1.8 116 — 160
Note that for the complete coupling, weights of two appropriate hubs plus a transmission unit are required.
Hubs will be supplied unbored unless specified. Consult your local sales office regarding standard bore and keyway tolerances.

TSC Typical Arrangement

G G H H G G
J J
DBSE DBSE

Ø F

Ø F
‡ ‡
Ø C

Ø D
Ø C
Ø B

Ø D
Ø A

Ø B
Ø A

Ø E

Ø E

StandardStandard Large Large Long Long

Hub Hub Hub Hub Hub Hub
‡ To Suit ‡Specific
To SuitApplications
Specific Applications

TSC Dimensional Data (Inches)

(1) (1) (2) (3) H - DBSE
Coupling A B C D E F G J
Size Min. 3.5 4.375 5 7 8 9 10
(Max) (Max) (Max)
0013 3.39 2.13 1.56 2.06 1.57 2.5 x x x x
0033 4.13 2.72 1.88 2.75 1.77 3 x x x x
0075 5.12 3.54 2.31 3.5 2.25 3.12 2.16 3.68 x x x 2.44
0135 5.98 4.41 3 4.44 2.88 4 2.44 4.56 x 3.03
0230 7.05 5.16 3.44 5.19 3.38 4.75 2.76 4.81 x 3.59
0350 8.04 6.42 4.5 4.38 6 3.59 5.06 x 4.19
0500 9.02 7.13 5 4.63 6.62 3.74 5.12 x 4.75
0740 10 8.11 5.63 5.5 7.56 4.25 5.29 x 5.31
0930 10.99 8.78 6.19 5.75 8.12 4.53 5.66 x 6.03
1400 11.97 9.76 6.94 6.5 9 5.12 6.47 x 7.19
All dimensions in inches, and should not be used for construction. Certified dimensions furnished upon request.

Notes:
1 Maximum bores shown are based on standard AGMA square key dimensions.
2 Accommodates NEMA standards for taper bores.
3 These Distance Between Shaft End (DBSE) sizes are stocked. Other lengths to suit specific shaft separations are available.
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T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

Selection Procedure
1. Select appropriate service factor (SF) from table Example:
2. Calculate the coupling rating from: 150 HP electric motor to centrifugal pump at 3600 rpm
R = HP x 100 x SF
R = 150 x 1000 x 1.0
N
3600
Where:
HP = driver rated power (horsepower) R = 4.17 HP per 100 rpm
N = speed (rev./min)
Selection: TSC – 0033
3. Select a coupling with the same or higher rating Standard hub bore up to 1.875”
4. Check the hub bore capacity is suitable Large hub bore up to 2.75”
5. Check peak torque capability is suitable for application Peak torque capability: 6920 lb. in.
6. Check speed capability
7. Check whether additional dynamic balancing is required Additional dynamic balancing should not be required.
8. Specify Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE)

Service Factor (SF)

Suggested service factors for electric motor, steam turbine, The examples given are for typical machines and are
and gas turbine drivers are given below. empirically based guidelines. Knowledge of actual torque
characteristics may indicate a different service factor.
Torque Typical Service Consult John Crane for advice.
Variation Application Factor
Constant Torque Centrifugal Pump 1.0*
Centrifugal Compressor
Axial Compressor
Centrifugal Blower
Slight Torque Screw Compressor Gear, 1.5
Fluctuation Lobe and Vane Pumps
Forced Draft Fan KSelect is an internet based selection program for the
Medium Duty Mixer TSC/TLC. This selection program provides all necessary
Lobe Blower technical data including inertias and torsional stiffness.
Substantial Torque Reciprocating Pumps 2.0 Visit www.metastreamcouplings.com
Fluctuations Heavy Duty Mixers
Induced Draft Fans
*Use a minimum service factor of 1.25 on electric motor drives through a gearbox.

Available Options
• Spark-resistant couplings for hazardous zone operation • C
 onsult John Crane for any other special requirements.
• S
 pecial materials for low temperature applications and/or Metastream couplings can be adapted to suit virtually all
higher corrosion resistance power transmission coupling needs.

• Electrical insulation
• Torque limiting and shear pin designs
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T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

Coupling Alignment
Correct installation and alignment of couplings is essential John Crane supplies a variety of shaft alignment equipment
for reliaible machinery performance. and offers alignment training courses. Lase-A-Lign Ex
The angular and axial restoring forces in the table below is one of the toughest and most robust measurement
are given at maximum deflections. The chart can be used and alignment systems available. For alignment work in
to determine forces across the full deflection range. The potentially explosive environments, equipment needs to
nonlinear characteristics can detune a system to prevent be explosion-protected. Lase-A-Lign Ex complies with the
high amplitude axial vibration. latest ATEX standards for work in such environments.

TSC - Imperial Misalignment Capabilities

(5) Restoring (6)
Max. Equivalent Max. Moment at Max.
Coupling Axial Thrust Angular Max. Angle Parallel
Size ± in lbf Degrees lb.in. in.
0013 0.04 47 0.5 36 0.02
0033 0.05 63 0.5 54 0.02
0075 0.06 81 0.5 78 0.022
0135 0.08 126 0.5 104 0.024
0230 0.1 166 0.5 130 0.04
0350 0.11 175 0.5 300 0.04
0500 0.13 243 0.5 360 0.04
0740 0.15 286 0.5 420 0.048
0930 0.17 331 0.5 480 0.055
1400 0.2 608 0.5 540 0.06

TLC - Imperial Misalignment Capabilities

(5) Restoring (7)
Max. Equivalent Max. Moment at Max.
Coupling Axial Thrust Angular Max. Angle Parallel
Size ± in lbf Degrees lb.in. in.
0300 0.055 270 0.33 220 0.011
0500 0.066 500 0.33 360 0.013
0750 0.075 630 0.33 580 0.015
1050 0.087 900 0.33 890 0.016
1500 0.094 1130 0.33 1330 0.018
2000 0.106 1350 0.33 1950 0.019
2600 0.118 1600 0.33 2480 0.021
3350 0.126 1870 0.33 3100 0.022
4250 0.138 2140 0.33 3980 0.023
6010 0.154 2570 0.33 5670 0.026
8500 0.182 3040 0.33 7940 0.03
9013 Notes
0.218 3800 0.33 11900 0.033
5 Meets NEMA end float specifications without modification.
9017 0.242 4390 0.33 15500 0.036
6 Values based on angular deflection of 1/2° per end and minimum DBSE.
9021 0.268 5040 0.33 19500 0.039
Greater misalignment accommodation is possible by increasing dimension H.
9036 0.343 6570 0.33 34200 0.047 7 Values based on angular deflecton of 1/3° per end and minimum DBSE.
9049 0.391 7650 0.33 46400 0.052 Greater misalignment accommodation is possible by increasing dimension K.

Balance Condition
BALANCE LIMITS
These couplings are designed with a high inherent balance,
due to the precision of the manufacturing process. It is 100,000
important that all parts are carefully stored and fitted to Balance
improvement
maintain this integrity. 10,000 may be
required
This inherent balance of the T Series meets AGMA standard TLC
Coupling Rating

9000-C90 class 9. The adjacent chart relates the T Series 1,000

rating to operating speeds on the basis of the AGMA class

Balance
9 characteristic to provide a general guide to determine if 100
improvement
dynamic balance improvement is necessary. not generally TSC
10 required
When balancing improvement is requested, John Crane will
dynamically balance the transmission unit. Hubs may also
be dynamically balanced, and this will be carried out after 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
machining the bore but before cutting single keyways. Operating Speed (thousand rpm)
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T Series Metal Membrane Couplings

Alternative Coupling Designs

TSE Series
The Metastream® TSE range of membrane couplings has been
specifically designed to provide a solution for close coupled machinery.
The key benefit of this coupling is the ability to replace membranes
without the need to move either of the connected machines.

ZMH Series
Metastream® ZMH Series Couplings is a non-lubricated, non-wearing,
flexible coupling which has been designed to connect remote machines
in the humid atmosphere of cooling towers. Incorporating a radial spoke,
stainless steel, flexible membrane design, this design gives the most
reliable and safe solution available, and has the added advantage of
allowing the machines to disconnect if severe torsional overload occurs.

H Series
Metastream® H-FE couplings feature a factory assembled transmission
unit, providing high torque capacity with low weight. The hub bores
possible with the design make this range particularly suitable for use on
electric motor or generator drive applicartions, where larger shaft sizes
are generally in use.

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