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Floating Drive Shaft Type A
The Floating Drive Shaft Model “A” consists of two Single Engagement Couplings placed one on each end of a tubular Drive Shaft. This arrangement can accommodate Parallel, Axial and Angular Misalignment.
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Available Options
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| Series | Coupling Size | D1 | D2 | L1 | L2 | L3 (MIN) | GAP | OAL (MIN) | MAX BORE |
| 1 | FC-1-200 | 6.00 | 3.625 | 1.63 | 0.75 | 6.25 | 0.250 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| 1 | FC-1-300 | 7.00 | 4.595 | 2.19 | 0.75 | 7.38 | 0.250 | 12.26 | 3.00 |
| 1 | FC-1-400 | 8.00 | 5.595 | 2.75 | 0.75 | 8.50 | 0.250 | 14.50 | 4.00 |
| 1 | FC-1-500 | 11.00 | 8.595 | 3.00 | 0.75 | 9.00 | 0.250 | 15.50 | 5.00 |
| 2 | FC-2-400 | 10.00 | 6.95 | 4.00 | 1.13 | 11.00 | 0.375 | 19.75 | 4.00 |
| 2 | FC-2-500 | 11.00 | 7.95 | 4.25 | 1.13 | 11.50 | 0.375 | 20.75 | 5.00 |
| 2 | FC-2-600 | 12.00 | 8.95 | 4.50 | 1.13 | 12.00 | 0.375 | 21.75 | 6.00 |
| 2 | FC-2-700 | 14.00 | 10.95 | 5.00 | 1.13 | 13.00 | 0.375 | 23.75 | 7.00 |
| 3 | FC-3-600 | 15.00 | 10.775 | 5.50 | 1.50 | 14.00 | 0.563 | 26.13 | 6.00 |
| 3 | FC-3-700 | 16.00 | 11.775 | 6.38 | 1.50 | 15.75 | 0.563 | 29.63 | 7.00 |
| 3 | FC-3-800 | 18.00 | 13.775 | 7.25 | 1.50 | 17.50 | 0.563 | 33.13 | 8.00 |
| 3 | FC-3-900 | 20.00 | 15.775 | 8.50 | 1.50 | 20.00 | 0.563 | 38.13 | 9.00 |
| 3 | FC-3-1000 | 22.00 | 17.775 | 9.25 | 1.50 | 21.50 | 0.563 | 41.13 | 10.00 |
| 4 | FC-4-800 | 20.00 | 14.312 | 7.25 | 1.75 | 17.50 | 0.750 | 33.50 | 8.00 |
| 4 | FC-4-900 | 22.00 | 16.312 | 8.50 | 1.75 | 20.00 | 0.750 | 38.50 | 9.00 |
| 4 | FC-4-1000 | 24.00 | 18.312 | 9.25 | 1.75 | 21.50 | 0.750 | 41.50 | 10.00 |
| 4 | FC-4-1100 | 26.00 | 20.312 | 9.75 | 1.75 | 22.50 | 0.750 | 43.50 | 11.00 |
| 5 | FC-5-1100 | 24.00 | 17.312 | 9.75 | 2.00 | 22.50 | 0.875 | 43.75 | 11.00 |
| 5 | FC-5-1400 | 29.00 | 22.332 | 11.13 | 2.00 | 25.25 | 0.875 | 49.25 | 14.00 |
| 5 | FC-5-1600 | 32.00 | 25.5 | 12.25 | 2.00 | 27.50 | 0.875 | 53.75 | 16.00 |
COMMON APPLICATIONS
The Spacer Model is normally used when there is a need to bridge a gap between shaft ends or with End Suction Pumps to facilitate the removal of the “pull out” section without having to move the motor.
- All types of Fans
- All types of Jack Shafts
- Centrifugal Blowers
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Compressors
- Mixers
- Pulp Grinders
- Winders
- Generators
- Extruders
Model FD-A Ordering Example
For any questions related to sizing and models, please contact Frontline Industries, Inc.
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Notes
- Only Model SE (Single engagement) Coupling has hubs fitted for both Pins & Bushings. For all other model couplings. Hubs are fitted for Bushings Only.
- Model FDS (Floating Drive Shaft), Model VPT (Vacuum Pump Train) and Model FLW (Flywheel) are quoted and manufactured on a “per application” basis
- For tapered bore couplings please see diagram “xyz” and provide dimensions via phone, email or fax.
This Coupling Model has additional Order Examples
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FDS-A Installation Guide – Clearance Fit
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Floating Drive Shaft Type A
