Flexible Coupling
high
10 models total
Torsionally flexible coupling between engine and shaft line
8000h
Service Interval
20 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Vulkan
Geislinger
2 manufacturers · 10 models
Vulkan
9
RATO S
15000 kW
· N/A (mechanical)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Rubber element ageing/cracking
- Bolt loosening
- Torsional vibration damage
- Misalignment wear
Service: Rubber-in-shear type; inspect rubber elements for cracks every 2 years.
Spare Parts: Vulkan: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.
VULKARDAN L
8000 kW
· N/A (mechanical)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Elastomer wear
- Hub keyway fretting
- Vibration increase over time
Service: Highly elastic coupling; replace elastomer elements per Vulkan schedule.
Spare Parts: Vulkan: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.
Vulkan RATO R 150
unverified
· 500.0 kW
· torsionally resilient marine coupling
Coupling type
torsionally resilient marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
500
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan RATO R 250
unverified
· 1500.0 kW
· torsionally resilient marine coupling
Coupling type
torsionally resilient marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
1500
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan RATO R 400
unverified
· 3000.0 kW
· torsionally resilient marine coupling
Coupling type
torsionally resilient marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
3000
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan RATO R 600
unverified
· 6000.0 kW
· torsionally resilient marine coupling
Coupling type
torsionally resilient marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
6000
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan VULASTIK L 200
unverified
· 1000.0 kW
· highly flexible marine coupling
Coupling type
highly flexible marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
1000
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan VULASTIK L 350
unverified
· 2500.0 kW
· highly flexible marine coupling
Coupling type
highly flexible marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
2500
Application
marine flexible coupling
Vulkan VULASTIK L 500
unverified
· 5000.0 kW
· highly flexible marine coupling
Coupling type
highly flexible marine coupling
Rated power (kW)
5000
Application
marine flexible coupling
Geislinger
1
Gesilco D
20000 kW
· N/A (mechanical)
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Leaf spring fatigue
- Oil leakage from damper
- Damping characteristic change
Service: Steel-spring damping coupling; check oil level in damper chamber.
Spare Parts: Geislinger: Dichtungs-Elemente und Verschleißmesswerkzeuge an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 4-8 Wochen.