Baldor FLEXIDYNE 11C Instruction Manual

Summary of FLEXIDYNE 11C

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    Instruction manual for flexidyne ® couplings sizes 9c and 11c warning : because of the possible danger to persons(s) or property from accidents which may result from the improper use of products, it is important that correct procedures be followed. Products must be used in accordance with the engine...

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    Description flexidyne dry fluid couplings are a unique concept to provide soft start and momentary overload protection for all types of driven equipment. Standard nema-b motors with rpm base speeds of 1750, 1160 or 860 are commonly used with a flexidyne, yet other available power sources may be used...

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    4 maintenance for average industrial applications involving 3 or 4 starts a day of not more than 6 seconds acceleration time each, the flow charge should be changed every 10,000 hours of operation. For more severe conditions, visually inspect flow charge at more frequent intervals; it should be chan...

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    Table 1 – flow charge recommendations (cont.) based on % of starting torque for 1175 rpm nema design b motors 100% @ 1175 rpm 125% @ 1160 rpm 150% @ 1150 rpm 175% @ 1130 rpm 200% @ 1100 rpm flow charge flow charge flow charge flow charge flow charge rated motor hp flexi- dyne size start- ing hp lbs....

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    Reassembly : 1. Install new seal felt and replace seal shield in drive housing. 2. Install housing seal (red in color) on rotor retainer and set rotor retainer in place in drive housing. Make certain housing seal does not twist and that it is properly seated in the drive housing. 3. Press ball beari...

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    Flexidyne trouble analysis symptom cause cure vibration 1. Misalignment 1. Realign drive or coupling. 2. Bent shaft 2. Replace or straighten. 3. Excess flow charge 3. Remove small amount of flow charge. 4. Fused flow charge 4. Correct the overload. 5. Improper installation – output shaft jammed agai...