Product Details
Flexible Engine Coupler (910-044) by R&D Marine®. R&D Marine has developed a wide range of competitively priced Flexible Couplings to fit all major installations. The R&D Flexible Couplings reduce engine noise, vibration transmission andare designed to accept propeller thrust, a separate thrust bearing and bulk headare not required. The couplings are made from a polyester elastomer which is not affected by saltwater, diesel and lubrication fluids.
Specifications
Capacity (HP/100 RPM): 8 |
Bolt Diameter: 7/16" UNF |
Overall Length: 1.77" |
Outer Diameter: 5.60" |
Features
- Reduces engine noise andvibration transmission
- Fail safe design
- Bolts between existing shaft flanges
- Requires no machining
- Simple to install
- Simple to periodically checkalignment
- Accepts propeller thrust
- Impervious to salt water, diesel and lubrication oils
- Fast installation time
- Electrical continuity available
- Competitively priced
If electrical continuity is required an earthing connector can be fitted in thecentre of most Flexible Couplings. Installation is quick and easy as the R&D Coupling requires no machining andcomes supplied with bolts to connect between the two existing shaft flanges. mChecking alignment on installation and during service checks is quick and easyusing the red cone headed bolt.
To calculate Power of coupling required:
- Multiply engine power in horse power by reduction ratio and by 100
- Divide the value by engine speed
- Now you get the engine power capacity
R&D Marine® has always been considered essential that all products should be easy to use, be fail safe and most of all be readily available at the right price. As a manufacturing company R&D Marine pride in that the company can supply or assemble from stock most products to cover urgent breakdowns. Due to the service provided, the suitability of the products and recommendation of the customers it has been possible to develop the world wide distribution network which R&D Marine has today.