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Design of Coupling
A coupling can be defined as a mechanical device that

permanently joins two rotating shafts to each other.
Application:
For example, a coupling is used to join the output shaft of
an engine to the input shaft of a hydraulic pump to raise
water from well.
A coupling is used to join the output shaft of an electric

motor to the input shaft of a gearbox in machine tools.
A coupling is also used to join the output shaft of an

electric motor to the input shaft of a compressor.
Types of Couplings
The shafts to be connected by the coupling may
have
collinear axes,
intersecting axes
parallel axes with a small distance in between.
When the axes are collinear or in the same line,

rigid or flexible couplings are used. While the
flexible coupling is capable of tolerating
Oldham coupling is used to connect two parallel shafts
when they are at a small distance apart.
Hooke’s
coupling is used to connect two shafts having
intersecting axes.
Rigid couplings
Flexible couplings
The difference between rigid and
flexible couplings
A rigid coupling cannot tolerate misalignment
between the axes of the shafts. It can be used
only when there is precise alignment between
two shafts. On the other hand, the flexible
coupling, due to provision of flexible elements
like bush or disk, can tolerate 0.5° of angular
misalignment and 5 mm of axial displacement
between the shafts.
The flexible elements provided in the flexible
coupling absorb shocks and vibrations. There is no
such provision in rigid coupling. It can be used only
where the motion is free from shocks and
vibrations.
Rigid coupling is simple and inexpensive. Flexible
coupling is comparatively costlier due to additional
parts
The coupling should be capable of transmitting
torque from the driving shaft to the driven shaft.
The coupling should keep the two shafts in
proper alignment.
The coupling should be easy to assemble and
disassemble for the purpose of repairs and
alterations.
The failure of revolving bolt heads, nuts, key
heads and other projecting parts may cause
accidents. They should be covered by giving
suitable shape to the flanges or by providing
guards
RIGID FLANGE COUPLINGS
Advantages
(i) Rigid coupling has high torque transmitting
capacity.
(ii) Rigid coupling is easy to assemble and
dismantle.
(iii) Rigid coupling has simple construction. It is
easy to design and manufacture.
Disadvantages
(i) It is a rigid type of coupling. It cannot tolerate
misalignment between the axes of two shafts.
(ii) It can be used only where the motion is free
from shocks and vibrations.
(iii) It requires more radial space.
The number of bolts (N) is also decided from the
aft diameter in the following way:
N = 3 for shafts up to 40 mm diameter
N = 4 for shafts from 40 to 100 mm diameter
N = 6 for shafts from 100 to 180 mm diameter.
DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR RIGID
FLANGE COUPLING
II. Dimensions of Flanges
The inner and outer diameters of the
hub
(iii) Diameter of Bolts
The compressive stress in the bolt
IV. Key Design
Example
It is required to design a rigid type of flange
coupling to connect two shafts. The input shaft
transmits 37.5 kW power at 180 rpm to the output
shaft through the coupling. The service factor for
the application is 1.5, i.e., the design torque is 1.5
times of the rated torque. Select suitable materials
for various parts of the coupling, design the
coupling and specify the dimensions of its
components.
The shafts are subjected to torsional shear
stress. On the basis of strength, plain carbon
steel of grade 40C8 (Syt = 380 N/mm2) is
used for the shaft. The factor of safety for
the shafts is assumed to be 2.5.
The keys and bolts are subjected to shear
and compressive stresses. On the basis of
strength criterion, plain carbon steel of grade
30C8 (Syt = 400 N/mm2) is selected for the
keys and the bolts. It is assumed that the
compressive yield strength is 150% of the
tensile yield strength. The factor of safety
for the keys and the bolts is taken as 2.5.
Flanges have complex shape and the easiest
method to make the flanges is casting. Grey
cast iron FG 200 (Sut = 200 N/mm2) is
selected as the material for the flanges from
manufacturing considerations. It is assumed
that ultimate shear strength is one half of the
ultimate tensile strength. The factor of safety
for the flanges is assumed as 6.

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Design of Coupling

A coupling can be deﬁned as a mechanical device that

A coupling is used to join the output shaft of an electric

A coupling is also used to join the output shaft of an

When the axes are collinear or in the same line,

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