N-ARPEX plate packs

Compact assembly instructions M4281-02en

Edition 09/2022

ARN-8, ARN-10
Compact assembly instructions

M4281-02
Edition 09/2022 V3
13/01/2023
Copyright (©2022 Flender GmbH) 11:50:40
Table of contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Legal information ....................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Superordinate operating instructions ......................................................................................... 6

1.3 General information ................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Protective coating ...................................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Marking of the coupling parts in accordance with Explosion Protection Directive ..................... 7

2 Assembly .................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Construction of a screw-connection point .................................................................................. 9

2.2 Detailed view of the tapered joint............................................................................................. 10

2.3 Assembling the plate pack ....................................................................................................... 11

2.3.1 Structure of a bolting point with axial play limiting ................................................................... 12

2.4 Aligning the coupling................................................................................................................ 16

2.4.1 Purpose of alignment ............................................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Aligning .................................................................................................................................... 17

3 Disassembling .......................................................................................................................................... 19

3.1 Removing the plate pack ......................................................................................................... 19

3.2 Disassembly set....................................................................................................................... 19

A Technical specifications.......................................................................................................................... 23

A.1 Tightening torques and widths A/F .......................................................................................... 23

A.2 Tightening procedure ............................................................................................................... 24

A.3 Lubricant .................................................................................................................................. 24

A.4 Alignment values...................................................................................................................... 24

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1.1 Legal information 1.1 Legal information

Warning system
These instructions contain information you must observe for your own personal safety as
well as to avoid damage to property and persons. The information regarding your personal
safety is highlighted with a warning triangle. Information exclusively regarding property dam-
age alone is not marked with a warning triangle. Depending on the hazard class, the warn-
ings shall be depicted as follows, in descending order.

DANGER
means that death or severe physical injury will occur if the relevant precautionary meas-
ures are not taken.

WARNING
means that death or severe physical injury may occur if the relevant precautionary meas-
ures are not taken.

CAUTION
means that mild physical injury may occur if the relevant precautionary measures are not
taken.

NOTICE
means that damage to property may occur if the relevant precautionary measures are not
taken.

If multiple hazard classes come into play, the warning for the highest level in question shall
always be used. If a warning containing the warning triangle warns of harm to individuals, the
same warning may also include a warning regarding damage to property.

Information

Information
Information offers additional notes, assistance and tips for handling the product.

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1.2 Superordinate operating instructions

Qualified personnel
The product/system associated with this documentation may only be used by qualified per-
sonnel trained to perform the relevant tasks, taking into account the associated documenta-
tion for the relevant tasks, particularly the safety information and warnings included therein.
Due to their qualification and experience, qualified personnel are capable of detecting risks
and avoiding potential hazards when dealing with these products/systems.

Intended use of Flender products

Please note the following:

WARNING
Flender products are only suitable for the uses set out in the catalogue and associated
technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, these must be
recommended and/or authorised by Flender. Safe and flawless operation of the products
requires proper transport, proper storage, setup, assembly, installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance. The permissible environmental conditions must be adhered
to. Instructions in the associated documentation must be followed.

Trademarks
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GmbH. Other designations in this document may be trademarks whose use by third parties
for their own purposes may violate the rights of the owner.

Liability disclaimer
We have assessed the contents of these instructions for compliance with the hardware and
software described. However, deviations cannot be ruled out, so we are unable to accept li-
ability for full compliance. The details in these instructions are regularly reviewed and neces-
sary corrections are contained in subsequent editions.

1.2 Superordinate operating instructions 1.2 Superordinate operating instructions

These assembly instructions are only valid in connection with operating instructions
M8714-02.

1.3 General information 1.3 General information

These instructions are part of the delivery. Always keep these instructions close to the coup-
ling.
Observe the notes and regulations in these assembly instructions and in the superordinate
operating instructions.
Make sure that every person who is commissioned to work on the coupling has read and un-
derstood these instructions and the superordinate operating instructions prior to handling the
coupling and observes all of the points.

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1.4 Protective coating

Only the knowledge of these instructions can avoid faults on the coupling and ensure fault-
free and safe operation. Non-adherence to the instructions can cause product or property
damage or personal injury. Flender does not accept any liability for damage or operating fail-
ures that are due to non-adherence to these instructions.

1.4 Protective coating 1.4 Protective coating

The parts delivered with these instructions are preserved. Please observe the notes and reg-
ulations in the superordinate operating instructions (Page 6).

1.5 Marking of the coupling parts in accordance with Explosion

Protection Directive 1.5 Marking of the coupling parts in accordance with Explosion Protection Directive

DANGER
Risk of explosion when using coupling parts without Ex marking according to the
Explosion Protection Directive
Coupling parts without marking have not been approved for use in potentially explosive at-
mospheres. These coupling parts can lead to an explosion during operation.
• Only use couplings with marking in accordance with the Explosion Protection Directive
in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The marking of the coupling and information about the usage conditions can be found in the
superordinate operating instructions (Page 6).

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DANGER
Danger due to bursting of the coupling
If you do not carefully observe the assembly specifications, then this can cause the coup-
ling to fracture in operation. There is a risk of fatal injury from flying fragments. Bursting of
the coupling can lead to an explosion in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Carefully observe all of the specifications relating to assembly.

Notes regarding assembly of the coupling

• Only use undamaged components when assembling the coupling.
• Follow the assembly sequence.
• Please ensure that there is sufficient space at the assembly location and that the loca-
tion is tidy and clean in order to be able to assemble and maintain the coupling without
any risk.
• If a dimension drawing has been created for the coupling, please follow the information it
contains as a matter of priority.

WARNING
Risk of chemical burns from chemical substances
There is a risk of chemical burns when handling corrosive cleaning agents.
• Please follow the manufacturer's guidelines on how to handle cleaning agents and
solvents.
• Wear suitable protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles).

2.1 Construction of a screw-connection point 2.1 Construction of a screw-connection point

The bolt connection point varies depending on the size:

• Model ARN-8, sizes 219-8 to 354-8: Tapered bolt with threaded stem (1) and nut (6)
• Type ARN-8, sizes 387-8 to 631-8 and type ARN-10, sizes 495-10 to 988-10: Tapered
bolt with threaded hole (1) and tensioning screw (6)

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Figure 2-1: Structure of a bolt connection point

Model ARN-8, sizes 219-8 to 354-8 Model ARN-8, sizes 387-8 to 631-8
Model ARN-10, sizes 495-10 to 988-10
① Tapered bolt ① Tapered bolt
② Flange ② Flange
③ Plate pack ③ Plate pack
④ Flange ④ Flange
⑤ Guard ring ⑤ Guard ring
⑥ Nut ⑥ Tensioning screw
⑦ Hexagon bolt ⑦ Hexagon bolt

2.2 Detailed view of the tapered joint 2.2 Detailed view of the tapered joint

             

Figure 2-2: Detailed view of the tapered connection

Model ARN-8, sizes 219-8 to 354-8 Model ARN-8, sizes 387-8 to 631-8
Model ARN-10, sizes 495-10 to 988-10
① Tapered bolt ① Tapered bolt
② Flange ② Flange
③ Plate pack ③ Plate pack
④ Flange ④ Flange
⑤ Guard ring ⑤ Guard ring
⑥ Nut ⑥ Tensioning screw
⑦ Hexagon bolt ⑦ Hexagon bolt

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2.3 Assembling the plate pack 2.3 Assembling the plate pack

WARNING
Danger of explosion and risk of injury
Improper operation of the coupling can result in injuries and in an explosion in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
• Insert the bolts in the delivery condition. Do not use additional grease on the bolt con-
nections.
• Secure the tensioning screws (6) and the bolts (7) with liquid screw locking agent (e.g.
Loctite 243 medium strength).
• The fourth time assembly is performed, replace the lock nuts (6) with new lock nuts.
• The fourth time assembly is performed, grease the tapered bolts (1) in the region of
the tapered surface. You will find recommended lubricants in Section Lubricant
(Page 24).

Procedure
1. Clean the tapered holes of the flanges (2) and (4).
2. A tapered connection comprises the following components:
• Tapered bolts (1)
• Nut (6) / tensioning screw (6)
• Guard ring (5)
• Hexagon bolt (7)

Information
The tapered connections are usually supplied firmly bolted to each other. Detach these con-
nections.

3. The tapered bolts (1) must be greased in the region of the tapered surface during as-
sembly. If you have cleaned the tapered surface, grease it with the corresponding lubric-
ant (Page 24).
The tapered surface is greased in the delivery condition.
4. Clean the contact surfaces for the tapered bolts (1), nuts (6), tensioning screws (6),
guard rings (5) and the plate pack (3).
5. Secure the bolts (7) with liquid screw locking agent (e.g. Loctite 243 medium strength).
Apply a small quantity of screw locking agent to the thread. Screw the bolt (7) into the
tapered bolt (1) until the bolt head contacts the surface.
6. Screw the plate pack (3) to the flanges (2; 4) on alternating sides. Arrange the bolt con-
nection as follows:
• The plate pack (3) is located between the flanges (2; 4).
• The collars of the tapered bolts (1) contact the flange (2) or (4).
• The nuts (6) / tensioning screw (6) are in contact with the guard rings (5).

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7. Screw the nuts (6) on or bolt the tensioning screws (6) in. The nuts are self-locking. Se-
cure the tensioning screws (6) with liquid screw locking agent (e.g. Loctite 243 medium
strength). Apply a small quantity of screw locking agent to the thread. Turn the tension-
ing screws (6) in until the bolt head makes contact.
8. Preload the nuts (6) / tensioning screws (6). Stop the tapered bolt (1) from turning by
holding the hexagon bolt (7). Brace the anti-rotation device (counter holder) on the
flange to which the plate pack is screwed.
9. In the 1st pass, tighten the nuts (6) / tensioning screws (6) one after the other with half
the tightening torque. The tightening torques are listed in Section Tightening torques and
widths A/F (Page 23).
10.In the 2nd pass, tighten the nuts (6) / tensioning screws (6) one after the other with the
full tightening torque. The tightening torques are listed in Section Tightening torques and
widths A/F (Page 23).
11.Tighten the bolts (7) with the specified tightening torque TA stated in Section Tightening
torques and widths A/F (Page 23).

2.3.1 Structure of a bolting point with axial play limiting 2.3 Assembling the plate pack

For mounting the plate packs with axial backlash limitation, the same procedure applies as
was described in Section Assembling the plate pack (Page 11). Observe the following:
Model ARN-8, sizes 219-8 to 354-8
• For each plate pack, axial backlash limitation comprises four special nuts (8) and four
spacer rings (9).
• The four special nuts (8) replace the four nuts (6) at the flange of the intermediate sleeve
(4).
• Mount the spacer rings (9) on the side of the plate pack (3) which is in contact with the
flange of the intermediate sleeve (4). Position the plate pack (3) between the flanges (2;
4).
The axial backlash limitation will only function correctly in this mounting position.

NOTICE
An incorrectly mounted axial backlash limitation will result in coupling damage in
operation.
Carefully note the position of the special nuts (8) and the spacer rings (9) to the flange of
the intermediate sleeve (4).

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Figure 2-3: Structure of a bolt connection point with axial backlash limitation, size 219-8 to 354-8
① Tapered bolt ② Flange
③ Plate pack ④ Flange of the intermediate sleeve
⑤ Guard ring ⑦ Hexagon bolt
⑧ Special nut ⑨ Spacer ring

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Figure 2-4: Detailed view of the fitting bolt connection with axial backlash limitation, size 219-8 to
354-8
① Tapered bolt ② Flange
③ Plate pack ④ Flange of the intermediate sleeve
⑤ Guard ring ⑥ Nut
⑦ Hexagon bolt ⑧ Special nut
⑨ Spacer ring

Model ARN-8, sizes 387-8 to 631-8 and

Model ARN-10, sizes 495-10 to 988-10
• For model ARN-8, sizes 387-8 to 631-8, the axial backlash limitation comprises four
special guard rings (8) and four spacer rings (9) for each plate pack.
• For model ARN-10, sizes 495-10 to 988-10, the axial backlash limitation comprises five
special guard rings (8) and five spacer rings (9) for each plate pack.

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• The special guard rings (8) replace the guard rings (5) at the flange of the intermediate
sleeve (4).
• Mount the spacer rings (9) on the side of the plate pack (3) which is in contact with the
flange of the intermediate sleeve (4). Position the plate pack (3) between the flanges (2;
4).
The axial backlash limitation will only function correctly in this mounting position.

NOTICE
An incorrectly mounted axial backlash limitation will result in coupling damage in
operation.
Carefully note the position of the special guard rings (8) and the spacer rings (9) to the
flange of the intermediate sleeve (4).










Figure 2-5: Structure of a bolt connection point with axial backlash limitation, size 387-8 to 631-8
① Tapered bolt ② Flange
③ Plate pack ④ Flange of the intermediate sleeve
⑥ Tensioning screw ⑦ Hexagon bolt
⑧ Special guard ring ⑨ Spacer ring

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Figure 2-6: Detailed view of the fitting bolt connection with axial backlash limitation, size 387-8 to
631-8
① Tapered bolt ② Flange
③ Plate pack ④ Flange of the intermediate sleeve
⑤ Guard ring ⑥ Tensioning screw
⑦ Hexagon bolt ⑧ Special guard ring
⑨ Spacer ring

2.4 Aligning the coupling 2.4 Aligning the coupling

2.4.1 Purpose of alignment 2.4 Aligning the coupling

The shafts that are joined by the coupling are never on an ideal precise axis but have a cer-
tain amount of misalignment.

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Misalignment in the coupling leads to restoring forces that can stress adjacent machine parts
(e.g. the bearings) to an unacceptable extent.
The misalignment values in operation result from the following:
• Misalignment due to assembly
Incorrect position due to a lack of precision when aligning
• Misalignment due to operation
Example: Load-related deformation, thermal expansion
You can minimise misalignment by aligning after assembly. A lower misalignment in the
coupling has the following advantages:
• Reduced wear
• Reduced restoring forces
• Misalignment reserves for operation of the coupling
Alignment values can be found in Section Alignment values (Page 24).

2.4.2 Aligning 2.4 Aligning the coupling

N‑ARPEX couplings with two plate packs absorb axial, radial and angular misalignment.
N‑ARPEX couplings with a plate pack only absorb axial and angular misalignment.

Procedure
At several locations along the outer diameter, measure the clearance S1 between the coup-
ling parts.
If the measured clearances lie between the value range of S1min and S1max, then the ma-
chines are adequately aligned.
You can find the values for S1min and S1max in Section Alignment values (Page 24).

4 NBY 4 NJO
 

 

 
4 NJO 4 NBY

Figure 2-7: Aligning the machine parts

① Measuring point

If you fit the coupling axially preloaded, increase the alignment values S1max and S1min from
table A-3 by 50% of the axial preload for the coupling. Do not exceed the maximum permiss-
ible offset of the coupling.

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Example
• Size 411-8
• Required axial preloading of the coupling: 1.2 mm
• Resulting alignment values
– S1min: 29.0 mm + 50% x 1.2 mm = 29.6 mm
– S1max: 30.2 mm + 50% x 1.2 mm = 30.8 mm

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3.1 Removing the plate pack 3.1 Removing the plate pack

Procedure
1. Remove all nuts (6) / tensioning bolts (6) and hexagon bolts (7).
2. Use a plastic mallet. Push the tapered bolt (1) out onto the face side with light knocks.
During reassembly, follow the instructions in Chapter Assembling the plate pack (Page 11).

Information
If the tapered bolts (1) are especially firmly seated, Flender can provide a disassembly set.
You will find information on this in Section Disassembly set (Page 19).

3.2 Disassembly set 3.2 Disassembly set

Information
You must order the disassembly set separately.

The disassembly set consists of the following components:

• 1 x hexagon bolt (8)
• 1 x nut (9)
• 1 x removal plate (10)

Releasing tapered bolts

1. Remove all nuts (6) / clamping bolts (6) and hexagon bolts (7).

Information
The nuts (6) /clamping bolt (6) cannot be removed.
If a tapered bolt fastening has released from the flange before the nuts (6) / clamping bolts
(6) were removed, the self-locking prevents the nuts (6) / clamping bolts (6) from being re-
moved. Follow the instructions in Section Removing nuts (6) /clamping bolts (7).

2. Screw the nut (9) onto the hexagon head screw (8).
3. Attach the removal plate (10) with bolt fastening (8; 9) to the tapered bolts (1) as shown
in the following diagram.
4. Tighten the nut (9) until the tapered bolt (1) releases from the tapered hole.
5. Repeat the operation for all tapered bolts (1) still mounted.

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Figure 3-1: Releasing tapered bolts (1)

1 Tapered bolt
8 Hexagon head screw
9 Nut
10 Removal plate

During reassembly, follow the instructions in Chapter Assembling the plate pack (Page 11).

Removing nuts / clamping bolts

1. Screw the nut (9) onto the hexagon head screw (8).
2. Attach the bolt fastening (8; 9) to the tapered bolts (1) as shown in the following diagram.
3. Tighten the bolts (7) with the specified tightening torque TA specified in Section Tighten-
ing torques and widths A/F (Page 23).
4. Release and remove nut (6) /clamping bolt (6), using hexagon head screw (8) to hold.
5. Continue with the instructions in Section Releasing tapered bolts.

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Figure 3-2: Removing nuts (6) / clamping bolts (6)

1 Tapered bolt
6 Nut / clamping bolt
8 Hexagon head screw
9 Nut

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A.1 Tightening torques and widths A/F Tightening torques and widths A/F

Apply the specified tightening torques as listed in Section Tightening procedure (Page 24).

N-ARPEX Nut (6) Tensioning screw (6) Hexagon bolt (7)

Size Thread Width A/F Tightening Thread Width A/F Tightening Thread Width A/F Tightening
SW torque SW torque SW torque

[mm] TA [mm] TA [mm] TA

[Nm] [Nm] [Nm]

219-8 M18 27 430 M8 13 20

241-8 M20 30 620 M10 17 41

262-8 M22 32 830 M10 17 41

285-8 M24 36 1,000 M12 19 70

302-8 M24 36 1,000 M12 19 70

321-8 M24 36 1,000 M12 19 70

354-8 M24 36 1,000 M16 24 170

387-8 M24 36 1,000 M16 24 170

411-8 M24 36 1,000 M18 27 240

447-8 M24 36 1,000 M20 30 330

495-8 M27 41 1550 M20 30 330

546-8 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

587-8 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

631-8 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

495-10 M27 41 1550 M20 30 330

546-10 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

587-10 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

631-10 M27 41 1550 M24 36 570

694-10 M33 50 2800 M27 41 840

734-10 M36 55 3700 M27 41 840

790-10 M36 55 3700 M27 41 840

887-10 M39 60 4800 M33 50 1550

988-10 M42 65 5700 M33 50 1550

Table A-1: Tightening torques and widths A/F

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A.2 Tightening procedure Tightening procedure

Tightening torques must be observed taking into account the following table:

Scatter of the torque ap- Tightening procedure

plied at the tool (As a rule, the tightening procedures listed are within the spe-
cified tool torque scatter)

±5 % • Hydraulic tightening with mechanical screwdriver

• Torque-controlled tightening with a torque wrench or a torque

wrench that gives a signal

• Tightening with a precision mechanical screwdriver with dynamic

torque measurement

Table A-2: Tightening procedure

The tightening torques apply to screws/bolts with untreated surfaces that are not oiled or are
only lightly oiled, and for screws/bolts that are used with a liquid screw locking agent in ac-
cordance with these instructions. Use with lubricant paint or lubricant is not permitted.

A.3 Lubricant Lubricant

Lubricant paste Manufacturer

OPTIMOL OPTIMOLY PASTE PL Castrol Industrie GmbH

41179 Mönchengladbach
Germany

LP 430 Microgleit GmbH

74357 Bönnigheim
Germany

Klüberpaste ALTEMP QNB 50 Klüber Lubrication KG

81379 Munich
Germany

Klüberpaste 46 MR 401 Klüber Lubrication KG

81379 Munich
Germany

MOLYCOTE G-RAPID PLUS PASTE Dow Corning Europe S.A.

7180 Seneffe
Belgium

A.4 Alignment values Alignment values

N-ARPEX S1 S1 min S1max

Size [mm] [mm] [mm]

219-8 12.2 11.8 12.6

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N-ARPEX S1 S1 min S1max

Size [mm] [mm] [mm]

241-8 12.6 12.2 13

262-8 13.8 13.4 14.2

285-8 15.2 14.7 15.7

302-8 17.2 16.7 17.7

321-8 21 20.5 21.5

354-8 23.6 23 24.2

387-8 26 25.4 26.6

411-8 29.6 29 30.2

447-8 32.6 31.9 33.3

495-8 33.8 33.1 34.5

546-8 40 39.3 40.7

587-8 45 44.2 45.8

631-8 48.8 48 49.6

495-10 33.8 33.3 34.3

546-10 40 39.5 40.5

587-10 45 44.4 45.6

631-10 48.8 48.2 49.4

694-10 58 57.3 58.7

734-10 63 62.3 63.7

790-10 66 65.2 66.8

887-10 78 77.2 78.8

988-10 86 85.1 86.9

Table A-3: Alignment values

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