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The steel tape red grid coupling is similar in nature to a steel gear coupling, except the connecting sleeve is replaced by a flexible chrome-vanadium alloy leaf spring grid. The steel hbs are
cut with profiled slots, llowing the grid to engage circumferentially. The grid "springs" deflect
under trque, distributing the peak torque load over a large angle of rotation. The inherent property of torsional softness allows the coupling to absorb shock loads.

Vibration& Shock

INPUT

m
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OUTPUT-

LightLoad
The grid contacts near the outer
edges of the hub teeth: A long
span between the points of contact remains free to flex under
_Ioad.

ADVANTAGES

. Overload conditions cause the

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grid element to shear,
like-a
mechanical fuse.

. Grid can be changed "in-place",

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saving time.
Normal Load

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CID

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. Low maintenance

As the load increases, the distance between the contact

points on the hub teeth is short-

. Quiet operation

ened, but a fre_espan still

remains to cushion the load.

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Allows for parallel/angular mis.,.

alignment and permits end float

Torsional.flexibility
Shock Load
The coupling isflexible within
its rated capacity. Under
extremeoverloads,
the grid

bears fully on the hub teeth and

transmits fullload directly.

. Competitively priced

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STYLE "TG" GRID COUPLING

HORIZONTAL SPLIT COVER
(Vertical Split Cover Available Upon Request)

GUARDEXTM

COVER PROFILES

Aluminum
Split Cover
(Horizontal
Shown)

Rubber Gasket
1020

Steel
Hubs
(2)

1140

1150

SIB1170

Grid Assy

"TG" TAPERED GRID

DIMENSIONAL

1020

0.68

1030

1.93

1040

DATA

4,500

422

4,500

.1,200

1.38

.47 . 4.33

3.86

3.22

4,500

2,000

1.70

.47

4.63

4.12

1050

5.63

4,500

3,500

1.97

.47

5.43

1060

8.85

4,350

5,500

2.17

.75

1070

13

4,125

8,000

2-;56/

1080,

27

3,600

16,500

1090

48

3,600

30,000

1100

81

1110

.....121

1120

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2,400

1.18

50,510
.

.47

4.00

3.86

1.56

2.62

.060

1.94

2.69

.060

,.177

2.00

2.25

2.75

.060

.177

4.87'

2.37

2.63

3.13

'.060

.177

12

5.93

5.12

2.50

3.00

3.62

.060

.177

16

.75

6.37

6.12

3.00

3.44 ~. 3.74

.060

.177

22

3~07

1.06

7.64

7.12.

3.50

4.13

4.57

.060

.177

40

3.75

1.06

8.39,

7.87

4.87

4.80

.060

.236

55

5.59

6.12

.060

.236

93

1.87
."

1.87

3.87

.177

4
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4.21

1.61

9.84

9.67,

4.75

4.61

1.61

10.63

10.18

5.00

6.31

6.36

.060

.375

119

'.

2,250

75,014

177

2,025

110,020

5.35

2.36

12.13

11.98

5.87

7.06

7.54

.060

.375

1130

257

1,800

160,030

6.50

2.64

13.62

12.98

6.37

8.56

7.68

.060

.500

,179
.
267

1140

370

1,650

230,043

7.25

2.64

15.12

14.63

7.20

10.00

7.91

.060

.500

393

1150

515

1,500

320,060

8.00

4.25

17.84

14.64

7.20

10.60

10.68

.060

.500

'

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516

. .

1160

724

1,350

450,084

8.98

4.75

19.74

15.83

7.80

12.00

10.98

.060

.500

1170

965

1,225

600,112

10.98

5.25

22.30

700
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17.24

8.50

14.00

11.98

.060

.500

988

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GUARDEXTM "TG" TAPERED GRID COUPLING

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INSTAlLATION

INSTRUCTIONS
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Clean all metal parts using nonflarruabl~ 501vent. Lightly coat seals whh'grease and place on
shaft before mour;1tinghubo Mount hubsnthe
shafts.

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@ Align so that a straightedge

rests squarely on
both hubs as shown as well as ate-90? inteNa!.
The clearance must not exc:eed"the lim-its'specified on page 3.;

@ After greasing the tooth groove hub, fix thEfGRID

in the same direction. Remember! A~eql;iate
lubrication is 'essential for .satisfaet6ry op.~tion
andlongevity of'co'plirtg. We\JE?commet1di'fhe
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following

lubric:ant$,:

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Gl)lfcrown #2 (G~lf Oil) M4rfak#g;~(T~~~o}

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Alvania!#2
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@ Pack the spaces

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.. Mobilux4f2
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(Shell Oil)

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(MQ'tpUe)
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betweri'" and ., ~t(:>f1d

,

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ithe grid with..fiS much lubric~:mt,aS"pq$ible gnd positlon gaske!~ 0r"ass~~'~J.~d
lower cover so that tbe'~atch' nlitk$,~'q.re
on the sam~ side~New'greas~"~hOl;Jld
b'e applied ever,y 3 months or250 hot:i'rs
.

GUARDIAN Industries"
32010hio Street, P.O. Box 478, Michigan City, IN 46361
219/874-5248.
FAX 219/879-6643.
www.guardiancouplings.com'
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Industries

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FEATURES OF THE GUARDEXCOUPLING

DOUBLE CROWNED TOOTH

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Large contact area to provide low contact pressure and to reduce stress of shaft misalignment.
Load distributed near the center of the tooth for maximum strength.
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Low frition for a smooth flow of power withoutthe need for lubrication-maintenance
free.
Free axial movement of the coupling parts to compensate for shaft thermal changes and future alignment problems.

ALlGNIVIENTTOLERANCES

AXIAL DISPLACEMENT

*Kupplungstechnik

GmbH

P ARALLEL

OFFSET

ANGULAR MISALlGNMENT

GUARDEX
COUPLlNG

M-STYLE

SELECTION

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86
138
173
390
520
694
868
1,215
3,298
6,000
10,600

M-14
M-19
M-24
M-28
M-32
M-38
M-42
M-48
M-65
M-80
M-100

173
277
347
781
1,041
1,388
1,736
2,430
6,596
12,000
21,000

2.5
3.7
4.5
10.5
14.5
22.0
24.0
30.0
90.0
165.0
294.0

14,000
11,800
10,600
8,500
7,500
6,700
6,000
5,600
4,000
3,150
3,000

1.5
2.5
3.2
7.0
9.5
12.5
16.0
22.0
60.0
110.0
191.0

1. Nominal torque ratings allow tor 180F ambient, tull misalignment

and/or maximum RPM.
2. Starting torque and braking loads should not exceed listed maximum
torque.
3. Intermittent,
transient peak loads should not exceed three times
nominal torque.
4. Applications
with unitorm loading, well-aligned
shafts, and low speeds
will allow tor operation at maximum torque levels.

M-STYLE COUPLlNG
Nylon'Sleeve, Steel Hubs
Three-Piece Construction

NYLON SLEEVE
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3/a to 112
5/a to 71a
15/16 to 11/4
15/16 to 13/a
1'/16 to 13/4
113/16 to 21/4
25/16 to 23/4
213/16 to 31/4
35/16 to 33/4
313/16 to 41/2.

STEEL HUBS

1/a X
3/16 X
1/4 X
5/16 X
3/a X
112 X
5/a X
3/4 X
71a X

2MM.
3MM
4MM
5MM
6MM
8MM
10MryI
12 MM
14 MM
16 MM
18MM
20MM
22MM
25MM

6-7-8
9-10
11-12
13 thru 17
18 thru 22
23 thru 30
31 thru 38
39 thru 44
45 thru 50
51 thru 58
"59 thru 65
66 thru 75
76 thru 85
86 thru 95

1/16
3/32
1/a
5/32
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/a
7/16

1 x 112

Woodruff and special keyways available.

DIMENSIONS

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M-14
M-19
M.24
M-28
M-32
--M-38
M-42
M-48
M-65
M-80
M-100
Notes:

1.77"
1.96"
2.07"
3.17"
3.15"
3.15"
3.36"
3.91"
5.51"
7.g2"
8.98"

1.57"
1.90"
2.05"
2.58"
3.00"
3.25"
3.63"
3.88"
5.58"
6.89"
8.26"

.14"
.25"
.25"
.69"
.63"
.65"
.73"
1.20"
1.38"
1.8-3"
2.48"

1.30"
1.53"
1.76"
2.12"
2.47"
2.70"
3.06"
3.06"
4.33"
5.70"
6.93"

.78"
.86"
.84"
1.40"
1.40"
1.40"
1.50"
1.80"
2.76"
3.54"
4.33"

1.45"
1.45"
1.60"
1.80"
1.92"
1.90"
1.97"
1.93"
2.83"
3.66"
4.02"

.19"
.28"
.39"
.37"
.35"
.35"
.36"
.31
"
.48"
N/A
N/A

20
24
28
34
40
44
50
50
42
46
48

10-24
1/4.20
1/4-20
1/4-20
5/16-18
5/16-18
5/16-8
3/8-16
3/8-16
3/8-16
112-13

.4
.6
,8
1.8
3.2
4.0..
4.4
5.4
15
25
45

.187"/.625"
.375" 1.750"
.375"/.945"
.250"/1.125"
.437" /1 .26"
c._437.. /-1-.50'"

.437"/1.65"
.437" /1.89"
.500" /2.56"
.98"/3.15"
1.38"/3.94"

1/4,3/8,7/16,1/2,5/8

7/16,1/2,5/8,3/4
1/2,5/8,3/4,7/8,11/8

7/16.1/2
7/16,1/2

1/2,5/8,3/4,7/8,11/8,11/4
~.1/2,5/8,3/4,7/8,11/8,13/8,11/2
5/8,3/4,7/8,11/8,13/8,11/2,15/8
5/8,3/4,7/8,11/8,13/8,11/2,15/8,13/4

1,11/8,13/8,15/8,17/8,21/8,23/8
17/8,21/8,23/8,27/8,31/8

As Requested

1. Dimension "A" is "fully compressed", For best misalignment characteristics, 1116" gap per hub is recommended.
2. M-80/M-100 sleeves have internal snap ring provisions.

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Sleeve held to O(le 'hub with!?"mip ffr.igs.t+:Z.:<.

Opposite hub ha~ free a)<ialtr~v~1 ofl!p!",.

to .500".
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70'~ M10
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2.76 :3/8-16

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ASSEMBlV NOTE~:
Dimensions A, E, & F aremea~ur~Q
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fUlly'com":ji,e,ssed:

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For best misalignmentcharacte~istics,'aV16"g~'p

Hubs should be mountedflush

with the enQ ofth.~ s'~ati wlien p()~$ibl.

P.O. Box 478, Michigan City, IN 46361

Fax 219/879-6643"
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Sleeve should move freely inan:axial dir~ctioriafter&ssmbly.

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