L, CJ, C & H Type Elastomeric Jaw Type

Installation Instructions for the L, AL, LS, CJ, CS, 7. Install the cushions and collar for the C and H hubs at this
C and H type hubs. time.

Jaw hubs and elastomers come in many sizes and types. First, RRS, RRC and LC Type Elastomeric Jaw Type
determine the size and type of the components being used.
Remove all components from their boxes and loosely assemble Determine the size and type of coupling being used. Also check
the coupling on any convenient surface. Also, check maximum maximum RPM values in Tables 3 and 4, against operating
RPM values in Table 3 for L, AL, C & H hubs, Table 5 for LS & speed. Remove all components from their boxes and loosely
CS hubs and Table 6 for CJ hubs, against operating speed. assemble the coupling on any convenient surface.

1. Inspect all coupling components and remove any protective Inspect all coupling components and remove any protective
coatings or lubricants from bores, mating surfaces, and fas- coatings or lubricants from bores, mating surfaces, and fasten-
teners. Remove any existing burrs, etc., from the shafts. ers. Remove any existing burrs, etc., from the shafts.

2. Slide one coupling hub onto each shaft, using keys where Use appropriate section for the type of coupling assembly.
required. Keys should fit snugly.
RRS Type - Styles 1, 2 and 3
3. Position the hubs on the shafts to approximately achieve the
"G" dimension shown in Table 3 for the L, AL, C and H hubs, 1. Slide one hub onto each shaft, using keys where required.
Table 6 for the CJ hubs or Table 5 for the LS and CS hubs. It Keys should fit snugly. Position the hubs on the shafts to
is usually best to have an equal length of shaft extending into achieve spacer gap as shown in Figures 5 and 6. It is usually
each hub. Tighten one hub in its final position using the set best to have an equal length of shaft extending into each hub.
screw tightening torque given in Table 1 for L, AL, LS, C, CS Line up the jaws of both hubs and tighten hubs onto the
and H hubs or Table 2 for the CJ hubs. shafts using the set screw torque from Table 1.

For the L, AL and CJ hubs, if possible, slide the other hub far 2. Check Parallel alignment by placing a straight edge across
enough back on the shaft to install the elastomer. If hub cannot the two hubs and measuring the maximum offset at various
be slid back, or if "blind" assembly is required, tighten second points around the periphery of the hubs without rotating the
hub on shaft and bring equipment together approximately couplings. If the maximum offset exceeds the Parallel value
achieving the "G" dimension shown in Table 3 for the L and AL in Table 4, realign the shafts.
hubs or Table 6 for the CJ hubs.
3. Check Angular alignment with a micrometer, vernier or caliper.
For the LS and CS hubs position second hub onto the shaft Measure the "X" dimension from one hub to the other at inter-
approximately achieving the "G" dimension shown in Table 5, do vals around the hubs. See “X” in Figures 5 and 6. Determine
not install spider and retaining ring at this time. Tighten set the maximum and the minimum dimensions without rotating
screws to the appropriate value shown in Table 1. the coupling. The difference of these two measurements must
be less than the Angular value in Table 4. If a correction is
For the C and H hubs, position second hub on the shaft approxi- necessary, recheck the Parallel alignment.
mately achieving the "G" dimension shown in Table 3, do not
install cushions and collar at this time. Tighten set screws to the 4. Position the spacer between the two hubs with collars either
appropriate value shown in Table 1. loose on the hub or the spacer. Install the snap-wrap
spiders and fasten collars with cap screws.
4. Check Parallel alignment by placing a straight edge across
the two coupling hubs, and measuring the maximum offset at RRC Type - Style 4
various points around the periphery of the coupling without
rotating the coupling. If the maximum offset exceeds the fig- 1. Slide one adapter hub onto each shaft, using keys where
ure shown under "Parallel" in Table 3 for L, AL, C and H hubs, required. Keys should fit snugly. Position the hubs on the
Table 5 for LS and CS hubs, or Table 6 for CJ hubs, realign shaft to achieve a spacer gap as in Figure 7. It is usually best
the shafts. See Figures 1 - 4. to have an equal length of shaft extending into each hub.
Tighten both hubs with the set screw torque from Table 1.
5. Check Angular alignment with a micrometer, vernier, or
caliper. Measure "X" from one hub to the other at intervals 2. Install the spacer section between the two hubs. The spacer
around the coupling. See “X” in Figures 1 - 4. Determine the section includes two jaw rings, the cushions, and a collar.
maximum and minimum dimensions without rotating the Fasten the spacer section to the adapter hub with the axial
coupling, the difference of these two measurements must be mounting screws and torque them to 68 - 76 ft.-lbs.
less than the Angular value in Table 3 for L, AL, C and H
hubs, Table 5 for LS and CS hubs, or Table 6 for CJ hubs. If 3. Slide collar off jaw ring and set on the adapter hub. Some
a correction is necessary, be sure to recheck the Parallel cushions at the bottom side of the coupling can fall out and
alignment. may be set aside while checking shaft alignment.

6. Install the spider and retaining ring for the LS and CS hubs at
this time, making sure that the retaining ring locks into place
on the spider.
4. Check Parallel alignment by placing a straight edge Table 1 Tightening Torque for Set Screws For L, AL, C and H Hubs
across the two hubs and measuring the maximum Inch Set Screws Metric Set Screws
Set Screw Tightening Set Screws Tightening
offset at various points around the periphery of the Coupling Size Length Torque Length Torque
hubs without rotating the coupling. If the maximum Size Inch in.-lbs N-m Size mm in.-lbs. N-m
offset exceeds the Parallel value in Table 4, realign L035 6-32 3/32 3-4 0.34-0.45 M3 3 4.4 0.5
1/8 7-8 0.8-0.9 4 & up 5.3 0.6
the shafts. 3/16 & up 9-10 1.0-1.1
L050 1/4-20 3/16 45-50 5-5.6 M4 3 & up 18 2
5. Check Angular alignment with a micrometer, vernier L070 1/4 & up 78-87 9-10 M6 4-6 44 5
or caliper. Measure the "X" dimension from one hub L075 8 & up 58-62 6.6-7
L090
to the other at intervals around the hubs. See “X” in L095 5/16-18 1/4 80-90 9-10 M8 5-8 84-88 9.5-10
Figure 7. Determine the maximum and the minimum L099 5/16 & up 150-165 17-19 10 & up 142-150 16-17
dimensions without rotating the coupling. The differ L100
AL110
ence of these two measurements must be less than AL150
the Angular value in Table 4. If a correction is L110 3/8-16 1/4 135-150 15-17 M10 6-10 168-177 19-20
necessary, recheck the Parallell alignment. L150 5/16 225-250 25-28 12 & up 283-300 32-34
3/8 & up 260-290 29-33
L190 1/2-13 1/2 & up 540-600 61-68 M12 8-12 372-396 42-45
6. Reinstall the cushions and fasten the collar with cap L225 14 & up 504-528 57-60
screws. L276
C226
LC Type C276
C280
For LC Type - Styles 1 and 2 C285 5/8-11 5/8 & up 110-1200 124-136 M16 16 756-792 86-90
C295 18 & up 1260-1320 142-150
C2955
1. Slide one hub onto each shaft, using the keys where H3067
required. Keys should fit snugly. Position the hubs H3567
H3667 3/4-10 3/4 & up 1800-2000 203-226 M20 20 98-103 133-140
on the shafts to approximately achieve the "G" H4067 25 & up 210-221 285-300
dimension shown in Table 3. It is usually best to H4567
have an equal length of shaft extending into each
hub. Tighten both hubs in their final positions using Table 2 Tightening Torque for Set Screws For CJ Hubs
Inch Set Screws Metric Set Screws
the set screw torque from Table 1. Slide the collar to Hub Size and Set Screw Tightening Torque Set Screw Tightening Torque
the edge of the hub and do not install the snap-wrap Material Size Length in-lbs Nm Size Length in-lbs Nm
spider at this time. 14 Sint 8-32 3/16 & up 18-20 2-2.2 M4 3 & up 18 2
19/24 Sint 10-24 3/16 & up 32-36 3.6-4 M5 4-5 26 3
24/38 Sint 6 & up 35 4
2. Check Parallel alignment buy placing a straight edge
28/38 Sint 5/16-18 1/4 80-90 9-10 M6 8 & up 58-62 6.6-7
across the two hubs and measuring the maximum 38/45 Sint 5/16 & up 150-165 17-19 M8 10 & up 142-150 16-17
offset at various points around the periphery of the 42/55 Cl
hubs without rotating the coupling. If the maximum 48/60 Cl
offset exceeds the appropriate Parallel value in Table 55/70 Cl 3/8-16 1/4 133-150 15-17 M10 6-10 168-177 19-20
65/75 Cl 5/16 225-250 25-28 12 & up 283-300 32-34
3, realign the shafts.
75/90 Cl 3/8 & up 260-090 29-33
90/100 Cl
3. Check Angular alignment with a micrometer, vernier 100/110 Cl 1/2-13 1/2 & up 540-600 61-68 M12 8-12 372-396 42-45
or caliper. Measure the "X" dimension from one hub 14 & up 504-528 57-60
to the other at intervals around the hubs. Refer to 110/125 Cl 5/8-11 5/8 & up 1100-1200 124-136 M16 16 756-792 86-90
125/145 Cl 18 & up 1260-1320 142-150
Figures 3 and 4, below for Styles 1 and 2, respective-
ly. Determine the maximum and minimum dimen Table 3 Maximum RPM and Allowable Misalignment for L, AL, LC, C & H Types
sions without rotating the coupling. The difference of Allowable Misalignment, inch ( at 3600 RPM or lower)
these two measurements must be less than the G w/NBR or Urethane w/ Hytrel w/ Bronze
Angular value in Table 3. If a correction is necessary, Size Style RPM1 Diam Parallel Angular2 Parallel Angular2 Parallel Angular2
L035 1 31000 0.281 0.015 0.010 --- -- -- --
recheck the Parallel alignment.
L050 1 18000 0.469 0.015 0.018 0.015 0.012 0.010 0.012
L070 1 14000 0.500 0.015 0.022 0.015 0.012 0.010 0.012
4. Install the snap-wrap spider and fasten the collar with L075 1 11000 0.500 0.015 0.030 0.015 0.015 0.010 0.015
cap screws. L090 1 9000 0.500 0.015 0.035 0.015 0.018 0.010 0.018
L095 1 9000 0.500 0.015 0.035 0.015 0.018 0.010 0.018
L099 1 7000 0.750 0.015 0.040 0.015 0.022 0.010 0.022
Note: Install coupling guards per OSHA or ASME
L100 1 7000 0.750 0.015 0.040 0.015 0.022 0.010 0.022
815.1 requirements. L110 1 5000 0.875 0.015 0.055 0.015 0.030 0.010 0.030
L150 1 5000 1.000 0.015 0.065 0.015 0.033 0.010 0.033
L190 2 5000 1.000 0.015 0.075 0.015 0.040 0.010 0.040
L225 2 4200 1.000 0.015 0.085 0.015 0.044 0.010 0.044
L276 2 1800 1.625 0.015 0.100 -- -- -- --
C226 3 4800 1.500 0.015 0.090 0.015 0.046 0.010 0.046
C276 3 4200 1.625 0.015 0.100 0.015 0.054 0.010 0.054
C280 3 3500 1.625 0.015 0.130 0.015 0.065 0.010 0.065
C285 3 3200 1.625 0.015 0.145 0.015 0.075 0.010 0.075
C295 3 2300 1.875 0.015 0.160 0.015 0.080 0.010 0.080
C2955 3 2300 1.875 0.015 0.160 0.015 0.080 0.010 0.080
H3067 3 2300 2.125 0.015 0.180 0.015 0.090 0.010 0.090
H3567 3 2100 2.375 0.015 0.195 0.015 0.100 0.010 0.100
H3667 3 1900 2.625 0.015 0.210 0.015 0.105 0.010 0.105
H4067 3 1800 2.875 0.015 0.235 0.015 0.120 0.010 0.120
H4567 3 1500 3.125 0.015 0.265 0.015 0.135 0.010 0.135

Notes: 1. Maximum RPM for bronze spiders and cushions is 250 RPM regardless. Maximum speed for
hytrel spiders size L070 - L100 is 3600 RPM.
2. Angular misalignment is the difference between X and X(max).
Table 4 Maximum RPM and Allowable Misalignment for RRS & RRC Types
Allowable Misalignment, inch (at 3600 RPM or lower)
Max. G Combined Parallel with zero angular
Size Style RPM Dim. Parallel Angular1 3.5" spcr.2 5" spcr. 7" spcr.
RRS090 1 3600 0.50 0.030 0.070 0.050 0.080 0.110
RRS095 1 3600 0.50 0.030 0.070 0.050 0.080 0.110
RRS099 1 3600 0.75 0.030 0.080 0.050 0.075 0.110
RRS100 1 3600 0.75 0.030 0.080 0.050 0.075 0.110
RRS110 1 3600 0.88 0.030 0.110 0.045 0.070 0.105
RRS150 2 3600 1.00 0.030 0.130 0.045 0.070 0.105
RRS190 3 3600 1.00 0.030 0.150 0.045 0.070 0.105
RRS225 3 3600 1.00 0.030 0.170 0.045 0.070 0.105
RRC226 4 3600 1.50 0.015 0.090 0.015 0.015 0.015 LS in Style 1
RRC276 4 3600 1.63 0.015 0.100 0.015 0.015 0.015 Figure 1
RRC280 4 3500 1.63 0.015 0.130 0.015 0.015 0.015
RRC285 4 3200 1.62 0.015 0.145 0.015 0.015 0.015
RRC295 4 2300 1.88 0.015 0.160 0.015 0.015 0.015
RRC2955 4 2300 1.88 0.015 0.160 0.015 0.015 0.015

Note: 1. Angular misalignment is the difference between X and X(max).

2. RRC295 and RRC2955 are the standard with minimum 4 inch spacers.

Table 5 Maximum RPM and Allowable Misalignment for LS & CS Types

Max. G Allowable Misalignment, inch
Size RPM Dim Parallel Angular Axial
LS090 9200 1.00 0.030 0.074 0.031
LS095 9200 1.00 0.030 0.074 0.031
LS099 7700 1.40 0.030 0.089 0.031
LS100 7700 1.40 0.030 0.089 0.031
LS110 5900 1.64 0.030 0.116 0.031 LS & CS in Style 2
LS150 5200 1.94 0.030 0.131 0.047
LS190 4300 1.94 0.047 0.157 0.047
Figure 2
LS276 3100 3.19 0.047 0.216 0.063
CS280 2600 3.19 0.047 0.262 0.063
CS285 2300 3.19 0.047 0.297 0.063

Table 6 Maximum RPM and Allowable Misalignment for CJ Types

Max G Allowable Misalignment, inch Allowable Misalignment, mm
Size RPM DIM Parallel Angular Axial Parallel Angular Axial
CJ 14 19000 0.51 0.008 0.031 0.023 0.2 0.8 0.6
CJ 19/24 14000 0.63 0.016 0.041 0.047 0.4 1.0 1.2
CJ 24/32 10600 0.71 0.029 0.057 0.059 0.7 1.4 1.5
CJ 28/38 8500 0.79 0.039 0.067 0.059 1.0 1.7 1.5
CJ 38/45 7100 0.94 0.039 0.083 0.071 1.0 2.1 1.8
CJ 42/55 6000 1.02 0.039 0.098 0.079 1.0 2.5 2.0
CJ 48/60 5600 1.10 0.051 0.108 0.082 1.3 2.7 2.1
CJ 55/70 4750 1.18 0.051 0.124 0.090 1.3 3.1 2.3 L, AL,CJ & LC in Style 1 L,LC,C,CJ & H in Styles 2 & 3
CJ 65/75 4250 1.38 0.051 0.139 0.102 1.3 3.5 2.6
Figure 3 Figure 4
CJ 75/90 3550 1.57 0.067 0.165 0.118 1.7 4.2 3.0
CJ 90/100 2800 1.77 0.067 0.206 0.134 1.7 5.2 3.4
CJ 100/110 2500 1.97 0.067 0.232 0.149 1.7 5.9 3.8
CJ 110/125 2240 2.17 0.086 0.263 0.165 2.2 6.7 4.2
CJ 125/145 2000 2.36 0.086 0.299 0.181 2.2 7.6 4.6

Note: These values are valid for an operating temperature of -13° to +86°F (-25° to +30°C).
If the temperature is higher, multiply the permissible misalignment value by the temperature factor.

Temperature +86° to +104°F(+30° to +40°C) +104° to +140°F (+40° to +60°C) +140° to +212°F (+60° to +100°C)
Factor 0.8 0.7 0.6

RRS-type in Styles 1 & 2 RRS-type in Style 3 RRC-type in Style 4

Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7