Rigid mechanical coupling VULKARDAN E

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Torque transmission from the flywheel of the diesel engine to the inlet shaft of the gearbox is achieved through insertion of the elastic torsional coupling between the engine and the gearbox. The coupling’s purpose is to reduce (dampen) torsional vibrations of diesel engines and to reduce torque oscillations. Couplings can also compensate for the geometrical incorrectness of the engine and gearbox joining elements. The coupling consists of the body – plate (which is fixed onto flywheel) and internally splined rotor in which gear shaft is inserted. Plate and rotor are connected with vulcanized rubber sheet. Torque is transmitted from the body to the rotor through vulcanized rubber sheet, which allow a certain torsional angle between body and rotor. Couplings with vulcanized rubber are used for diesel engines of biger power. Areas of application: Main propulsion drives: - between diesel engine of biger power and rigidly mounted gearbox Auxiliary drives of biger power.