{"id":8939,"date":"2021-07-20T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=8939"},"modified":"2022-05-08T01:24:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T09:24:08","slug":"types-of-pump-couplings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-pump-couplings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cheat Sheet For The Types of Pump Couplings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When selecting a new pump, the selection of the coupling is one of the most crucial parts. Like everything else on the pump, selecting the right coupling for the application can have a positive or negative impact on the pump&#8217;s lifetime performance. The different types of these couplings are important components in keeping your pump equipment functioning as efficiently as it should be. In this article, we discuss the various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of pump couplings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Follow this new blog in Linquip to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Different Types of Pump Couplings?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rigid Couplings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flexible Couplings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Magnetic Couplings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Rigid Couplings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As their name suggests, rigid couplings connect the pump and motor shafts very firmly, which allows them to transmit more power to the pump than flexible couplings of comparable size. They also benefit from a simpler, more cost-effective design. However, rigid couplings can\u2019t handle any shaft misalignment without high stress on the bearings and seals as are unable to absorb any vibrations from the pump running, or thermal expansion. They are usually used for applications where misalignment is not a concern, for example where the shafts have been precisely positioned in a perfect lateral and angular alignment at installation. The vertical clap couplings are an example of rigid types of pump couplings.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100.jpg\" alt=\"types of pump couplings\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/XZS-rigid-100-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Vertical Clamp Couplings<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertical clamp couplings adjust the pump runout to maximize seal and bearing life is a rigid coupling. These rigid couplings are designed for vertical pumps where an adjustable pump lift is needed. These couplings give the user the ability to easily change the position on the shaft as well as the amount of pump rotor lift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the keyless connection, there is no need for the vertical key to carrying torque or for the split horizontal key to holding the weight of the pump rotor. One-half of the clamp coupling slides onto the driving shaft and clamps into place while the other half clamps onto the vertical pump shaft. The two halves are positioned in such a way that the gap between the two is equal to the amount of lift needed on the pump rotor. Once each half is tight, the connecting bolts are installed, and as they are tightened, the bottom half of the clamp coupling, along with the pump rotor, is lifted the correct amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capable of handling an enormous amount of thrust load, perfect for heavyweight pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces maintenance time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases the overall performance of the system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Flexible couplings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike rigid couplings, flexible couplings can accommodate some movement e.g. vibrations and thermal expansion without damage. This makes them ideal for applications where there is a degree of unavoidable misalignment between the drive and pump shafts. As they can absorb vibrations well, they can also be used to reduce excessive operating noise. With these benefits come a more complex, expensive design. However, as flexible couplings protect the shaft and bearings from damage and premature wear, there are maintenance savings to be had in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The followings are four common types of flexible couplings each better suited to different applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coupling-sec-1.png\" alt=\"types of pump couplings\" width=\"800\" height=\"361\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coupling-sec-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coupling-sec-1-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coupling-sec-1-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coupling-sec-1-696x314.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4>Gear Couplings<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gear Couplings are a much older design, and although no longer as popular as their counterparts, but are still found in large-sized pumps.\u00a0 Gear couplings have the advantage of being mechanically flexible, meaning there can be a degree of misalignment between the pump and the motor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of pump couplings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are constructed with a sleeve containing internal teeth that mesh with teeth on the outside of the hubs.\u00a0 The fit of the teeth in a gear coupling allows for misalignment, but the degree of angular misalignment compensation depends on the contour of the gear teeth and the clearance between them. Because of their design, these torsionally stiff couplings can withstand some shock loading, but they cannot absorb significant amounts of it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for applications that require torsional rigidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular for both high-speed, high-horsepower, and high-torque, low-speed applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires special lubrication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires periodic inspection (pump must be shut down)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires a fair amount of maintenance and care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not good for high-temperature applications, 350\u00baF maximum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vulnerable to axial misalignment failures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fails without warning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a03 to 5 years of life expectancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4>Grid Couplings<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grid couplings allow for flexibility and efficiency at high speeds or low speeds with high torque. These couplings consist of two grooved flanged hubs connected by a tapered steel spring in the form of a grid. Grid couplings are most likely found on big pumps with large motors and high torque applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their misalignment capabilities are not as great as elastomeric couplings, so the alignment of the pump shafts is more critical. They cannot accommodate misalignment without imparting high radial loads on the bearings. Replacing these types of couplings requires moving the equipment, replacing, and realigning. These pump couplings require more maintenance hours and lost production time than the elastomeric coupling.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmits high levels of torque through a spring set<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can operate up to 400 hp\/100 rpm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires regular lubrication to avoid wear, and this means shutting down the pump and disassembling the coupling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces vibrations and cushions shock loads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pump must be shut down for disassembling the coupling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4>Disc couplings<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disc couplings are extremely uniform in design and can rotate at high speeds. Pumps operating at high RPMs are good applications for these well-balanced, smooth operating devices. These couplings are quite complex designs and are extremely sensitive to misalignment and axial movement. They are ideal for medium to high torque applications in marine, power generation, API, and critical process industries. These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of pump couplings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are best applied where some torsional rigidity is needed, but some allowance for misalignment is also required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disc couplings are more accepting of high torque than elastomeric couplings and are generally more expensive. If these couplings need repair, they can be rebuilt on-site without removing the shaft hubs. Rebuilding can often be done for less than 20% of replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Able to perform at high temperatures, up to 750\u00baF<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not need lubrication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires minimal maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be inspected whilst running<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 20 years of life expectancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Elastomeric Couplings<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elastomeric couplings are the most common coupling used today. They&#8217;re found on almost every small to a mid-sized pump installed due to their quick and easy installation and their innate ability to absorb all types of shock, misalignment, and end float. The shear jaw and bonded tire couplings are examples of elastomeric <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of pump couplings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They consist of two metal hubs that connect to the motor and the pump shaft and between them is hard rubber. Spacer designs are sometimes needed depending on the distance. If a large distance between shaft ends exists spacers are incorporated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes the only piece that fails is the insert, which is relatively inexpensive to replace. The elastomeric coupling is a great choice for many applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires no maintenance and no lubrication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for very high torque applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitive to chemicals and high temperatures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault.jpg\" alt=\"types of pump couplings\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/discsdefault-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Magnetic Couplings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic couplings differ to rigid and flexible as rather than a mechanical shaft, the motor is coupled to the pump by a magnet. Like all other couplings, these couplings are designed to transfer torque from one shaft to another. But what sets magnetic couplings apart, is that they do this without a physical mechanical connection. This makes them suitable for fluid pumping applications since the connection can be made through thin barriers, which help maintain a hermetically sealed rotary feedthrough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With magnetically coupled pumps there is a small air gap between the magnet and the motor and pump. As there is no physical contact, misalignment and thermal expansion are not a problem. The absence of a mechanical seal also eliminates the chance of leakages, making a magnetic drive pump ideal for handling aggressive or hazardous fluids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic couplings are only suited for clean liquids as the presence of any particles can be problematic as they stick to the magnet. They are also sensitive to extreme operating conditions; if excessive torque exceeds the capabilities of a magnetic coupling, the magnetics may decouple, and the pump shaft will slip causing stoppages. Therefore, when selecting a magnetic coupling, you need to be sure that is aligned with the power of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Some notes on magnetic coupling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used to transfer power to centrifugal pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of energy at the coupling interface due to magnetic resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides thermal isolation so no transfer of heat can take place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No contacting parts in the coupling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has a built-in safety feature (in the event of an overload on the coupling, it will shift to the next position and keep going)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When heavy loads or load spiking occurs, the overload protection of the coupling can be dangerous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No external power source is needed due to using permanent magnets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only handles light torque loads and applications with either gradual starts or very low rotational inertia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large in diameter, considering relatively light torque load<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has moderate radial loads on support bearings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors to evaluate when selecting a coupling. In addition to the application conditions, system designers and users should consider other factors including duty cycles, environmental conditions, degree of maintenance, overall cost, and expected service life. Familiarity and availability of a given coupling may also impact your final decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed this article in Linquip, let us know by leaving a reply in the comment section. Is there any question we can help you through? 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Like everything else on the pump, selecting the right coupling for the application can have a positive or negative impact on the pump&#8217;s lifetime performance. 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