Voith Fluid Couplings - End in XG
Voith Fluid Couplings - End in XG
Voith Fluid Couplings - End in XG
Table of Contents
3. Maintenance......................................................................................................................…6
4. Spare Parts…....................................................................................................................…7
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1. Introduction
Voith XG mount style fluid couplings provide for a radially removable mount style arrangement
while at the same time providing a generous misalignment tolerance. This mount style also
reduces the overhung load on the reducer or driven shaft.
The gear couplings are designed to provide trouble free operation provided the couplings are
installed and maintained according to the attached instructions and periodic maintenance and
inspections are implemented to assure the original installed conditions are maintained,
(alignment, lubrication, and bolt torque).
The four most important factors in achieving good service life on the XG mount style are:
1. Proper assembly i.e., proper bolt torque, o-ring and gasket installation.
2. Input and output shafts are aligned within the tolerances listed.
3. The "gap" between the face of the motor side coupling half and the reducer (or
output) shaft coupling half is properly set at installation.
4. Regular lubrication intervals. The gear couplings must be lubricated regularly using
any of the listed lubricants or equivalents.
1. Determine which hubs match the motor shaft diameter and reducer (or output) shaft
diameter. The motor and reducer side coupling halves are supplied with an
interference fit.
2. Place one gear coupling sleeve, complete with o-ring seal, on each shaft. Coat the
o-ring seals lightly with grease. Do not allow o-ring seals to contact heated hubs.
3. Both the motor side and reducer side coupling halves may be heated to 250°F or
300°F to facilitate installation onto the shafts. Use a torch with a rosebud tip, an oil
bath or other method to assure uniform heating. Cooling of the shafts with dry ice is
also acceptable. Do not spot heat the hubs or distortion may occur! Do not apply
heat directly to the gears. Never use excessive force or "hammer” the hubs onto the
shafts. Improper installation practices could seriously damage the drive components
and result in premature failure. It is recommended that the face of the coupling half
be mounted flush with the end of the shaft to facilitate radial removal of the fluid
coupling. Be sure to remove all "burrs" from shaft and bore surfaces. Application of
an anti-seize compound is recommended.
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1. Adjust the shaft gap of the motor and reducer hubs to the appropriate dimension in
TABLE 1. (Face to face between the coupling halves.)
TABLE 1
“Shaft Gap“
TYPE 274 274 D 366 422 487 SIZE
The large shaft gap required for XG mount style couplings makes alignment by
conventional means (dial indicators) difficult. VTI highly recommends the use of an
optical alignment tool. Otherwise, use a bridge arrangement and dial indicators. Be
sure the bridge has adequate stiffness to obtain good alignment.
Proceed by installing the alignment equipment onto the shafts as recommended by the
manufacturer.
The alignment values in TABLE 2 should be used when checking alignment prior to the
installation of the fluid coupling.
TABLE 2
”Angular and Parallel Misalignment Tolerances”
SIZE MAX ANGULAR T.I.R. MAX PARALLEL T.I.R.
Verify that the existing gap between the hub faces is no shorter than the values listed in
TABLE 1. The use of a torque wrench is necessary for the following steps.
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Mount the input adapter flange, position 1900 as shown on page 7, with the paper
gasket onto the motor side gear coupling half and install the bolts with high collar lock
washers until they are finger tight.
The fluid coupling assembly can now be positioned between the motor and reducer.
See the certified drawing or TABLE 3 to determine the weight of the particular coupling
unit you are installing.
Before installing the output side gear coupling bolts, position the paper gasket in
between the mating flange. Then, install the bolts with high collar lock washers finger
tight.
Install the input adapter flange bolts with wave washers finger tight.
Now begin to torque all of the bolts in a "criss-cross" pattern to one half the value listed
on the certified drawing or TABLE 4. Proceed to torque the bolts to the full torque value
utilizing the previously stated method
TABLE 3
“Coupling Weights“
TYPE 274 274 D 366 422 487
TABLE 4
“Bolt Torques”
SIZE GEAR COUPLING BOLTS ADAPTER FLANGE BOLTS
(oil lubricated) (oil lubricated)
Remove both dryseal lubrication plugs from each gear coupling sleeve. Insert the tip of
the grease gun into the top most opening and pump grease into the gear coupling until
old grease comes out the other open fitting. Clean both of the plugs, replace and
retighten in the gear coupling sleeve.
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The lubricants in TABLE 5 below are recommended by their manufacturers for the
conditions indicated. This listing is for the convenience of gear coupling users and does
not constitute endorsement. This list is not complete and does not restrict the use of
equivalent lubricants developed by continuous research by various manufacturers.
TABLE 5
“Recommended Lubricants and Conditions of Use“
Trade Normal Operation Moist or Wet High Temperature 150° to 300° F
Name
Exxon Ronex WB
Gulf Gulf High Temp Grease or Gulf Crown EP2 Gulf High Temp Grease
3. Maintenance
At regular intervals, check the tightness of all flange bolts and lube plugs. Every six months,
change the lubricant. The approximate quantity of lubricant needed is shown in TABLE 6.
Conditions such as high temperature and severe environments may require lubrication at
shorter intervals.
Every three years, remove the fluid coupling and clean all grease from the gear couplings.
Check all components for wear and replace any and all components if necessary. Check the
alignment between the coupling halves, and replace the fluid coupling.
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TABLE 6
”Approximate Lubricant Quantities”
SIZE WEIGHT VOLUME
4. Spare Parts
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS fluid coupling parts, see “Installation & Operating Instructions for Turbo
Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual 3626-011000 en.
Page 8 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
For T, TV, & TVV Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for Turbo
Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 9 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
For T, TV, & TVV Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for Turbo
Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 10 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for
Turbo Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 11 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for
Turbo Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 12 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for
Turbo Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
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1900 C032680 1 Input Flange 8.375” DIA. Pilot; 422 Old Design
2000 C032670 1 Output Flange 8.375” DIA. Pilot; Old Design 422
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for
Turbo Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 14 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
1900 C032670 1 Input Flange 8.375” DIA. Pilot; 422 Old Design
2001 304005748 6 Socket Head Cap Screw; 5/8” UNC 11 x 2.5” Long
For T, TV, TVV, & TVVS Fluid Coupling Parts, see ”Installation & Operating Instructions for
Turbo Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Page 15 Voith Gear Coupling (-XG) Installation & Alignment Instructions
2001 304005748 8 Socket Head Cap Screw; 5/8” UNC 11 x 2.5” Long
For T, TV, & TVV Fluid Coupling Parts, see “Installation & Operating Instructions for Turbo
Couplings with Constant Filling”, manual number 3626 - 011000 en.
Voith Turbo, Inc. (U.S.A.)
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York, PA 17402
Phone: (717) 767-3200
Fax: (717) 767-3210
E-Mail: [email protected]
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