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Flexible coupling GYRO FLEX
By tting a exible coupling between the gearbox and the propeller shaft, vibrations in the boat are largely eliminated. The exible coupling ensures fewer vibrations and less noise to a great extent. The average noise reduction amounts to about 5 dBa, or up to 30%. Misalignment of the propeller shaft can also be compensated, with the result that gearbox and shaft bearing are less subjected to wear and tear.
- High elasticity and free from lateral and axial clearance are the characteristics that dampen the engine vibrations. The effect is even more noticeable at lower engine revolutions.
- Contact noise is insulated to around 5 dBa, or up to 30%.
- The exible coupling compensates small misalignments, especially angular misalignments, thus ensuring less wear and tear on the gearbox and the shaft bearings.
- The axial thrust of the propeller shaft, both forward and backwards, is transmitted to the thrust bearing inside the gearbox.
- The connection with the propeller shaft is made by a cylindrical clamping box, so that further machining of the propeller shaft is not required.
- The coupling is electrically insulating, therefore offering good protection against electrolysis.
- Maximum misalignment error of the propeller shaft is permitted up to 2°.
| Article code | For shaft | Diameter | For gearbox | Weight | Max. axial thrust | Torque (pleasure craft) | Torque (commercial vessels) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI.030.22025 | ø25 | 101 mm | ZF and PRM | 2.1 kg | 2.1 kN | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
| AI.030.22030 | ø30 | 101 mm | ZF and PRM | 2.1 kg | 2.1 kN | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
| AI.030.24030 | ø30 | 132 mm | ZF and PRM | 3.9 kg | 4.2 kN | 560 Nm | 350 Nm |
| AI.030.24035 | ø35 | 132 mm | ZF and PRM | 3.9 kg | 3 | 560 Nm | 350 Nm |