Based on the proven and patented steel membrane design of the CENTAX series M coupling, and compensating for all kinds of misalignment. The tube is made either from steel or lightweight carbon fibre composite in length up to 10m. Using intermediate bearings and additional membranes any length of shaft can be provided.
High axial and angular flexibility. The single tandem membrane is radially stiff, however as a double cardanic system it is also radially flexible, because all radial misalignments are converted into angular misalignments. The allowable radial displacement is in proportion to the distance between the membranes.
Compensation for substantial misalignments, displacements and alignment errors of all kind with low reacting forces.
Economical design with compact dimensions, low weight, low inertias, high grade of balance and temperature resistance.
Free of wear and maintenance, easy to assemble, all components can be radially assembled and disassembled without disturbing the connected shafts. All parts are safely clamped for reliable transmission of the torque by friction.
The spacer is radially secured by positive engagement, therefore it can not fly away in case of a membrane failure. Furthermore as an option a fail safe device is available.
Ship propulsion especially between gear and water jet in fast ships
pump drives
cooling tower drives
printing machines
paper mills
general engineering
