Ameridrives (Zurn) Couplings
Ameriflex®
HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTIPLE-CONVOLUTED DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS

Ameriflex RR Series Coupling

Ameriflex RR Series Coupling

Diaphragm Pack Profile

Diaphragm Pack Profile

Ameriflex Couplings

Designed specifically for the rigorous demands of the turbo-machinery industry, the Ameriflex multiple convoluted diaphragm coupling was introduced in 1971. Since that time, rotating equipment has continued to demand lighter weight and more powerful couplings. Ameriflex couplings are able to satisfy these demands and continue to set new standards for performance and reliability.

The patented multiple convoluted diaphragm design offers the lowest axial and bending stiffness of any diaphragm coupling available. This results in lower forces imposed from misalignment and axial travel on connected equipment's bearings, seals, and shafts. The maintenance free design requires no lubrication, making it the ideal choice for continuous duty critical applications.

The type of balance (component, assembly check, assembly balance or any combination) is completely the customer's choice. The absense of radial clearances means extremely low, repeatable unbalance regardless of the type of balance chosen.

Advantages and Features
  • Maximum 6,000,000 in.-lbs. torque
  • Axial travel to ± .875 inch
  • Angular misalignment to 1/2°
  • Speeds to 30,000 RPM
  • Shaft sizes to 21 inches
  • High torque to diameter ratio
  • High torque to weight ratio
  • Low windage and horsepower loss
  • Diaphragms designed for infinite life using Finite Element Analysis
  • R Series integral filler diaphragm maintains diaphragm flex area separation with optimized convolution form
  • Manufactured to API-671 requirements
  • Low Bending Moment and axial force while maintaining high torque capacity, resulting in lower bearing loads
  • Symmetrical diaphragm does not subject connected equipment to an alternating moment
  • Large axial travel capability with constant axial stiffness
  • Low repeatable unbalance
  • Multiple separated diaphragms provide a built-in, fail safe feature
  • Diaphragms are 15-5 PH stainless steel
  • Shot-peened diaphragms for improved fatigue strength and stress corrosion resistance
  • Diaphragms capable of operating in extreme environments without protective coatings
  • Black oxided, heat treated alloy steel torque transmitting components are standard
  • Field replaceable sub-assemblies
  • Maintenance-free
  • Customized designs
Styles
  • RR Series (Reduced Ratio) offers high torque and large bore capacity, with a light weight, low moment assembly.
  • RM Series (Reduced Moment) provides a large bore and high torque capacity with the lowest overhung moment.
  • RS Series (Reduced Ratio Short) maintains the high torque to bore ratio and the large axial travel capacity of the RR Series with a one piece center section.
  • HP Series (High Performance) offers a longer flexing area and is used where large axial travel, angular misalignment or low stiffness are required.
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Specializing in:
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Flexible Mill Spindles
Metal Labyrinth Seal Couplings
High Performance Class I Gear Couplings
High Performance Multiple-convoluted Diaphragm Couplings
Repair and Maintenance