Torsionally soft, mechanical power transmission coupling suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Complies with the current ATEX Directive for:
II 2GEx h IICT4 ... T3Gb
XII 2DEx h IIICT120 °C ... 160 °CDb X
I M2 Ex hMb X
(Type EST is not available in Ex version.)
ELPEX-S couplings are highly torsionally flexible and because of their low torsional stiffness and damping capacity are especially suitable for coupling machines with a highly non uniform torque pattern. Standard ELPEX-S coupling types are designed as flange to shaft connections or shaft to shaft connections. Application-related types can be implemented on request.
The ELPEX-S coupling is available as a catalog standard in 12 sizes with rated torques of between 330 Nm and 63000 Nm. The coupling is suitable for ambient temperatures of between -40 °C and +120 °C.The ELPEX-S coupling is frequently used for diesel motor drives or reciprocating compressor drives.