RENK Couplings
RENK Couplings
Intelligent coupling
solutions for
all applications.
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Highest requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                reliability of the coupling play a
                                                                                                                                                                particularly important role on the ocean.
a long-term connection.
                                                                                                                                                                on-deck applications: RENK offers
                                                                                                                                                                customized coupling solutions for any
                                                                                                                                                                situation. Application experience and
                                                                                                                                                                our commitment to set new innovative
                                                                                                                                                                technological standards ensure
                                                                                                                                                                development advances in this industry.
                              Designed for individual targets. Innovative components achieve
    ■ Maximizing torque       We are passionate about designing the    Uncompromising expertise and
      transmission            best products and quality commitment     our focus on holistic solutions
    ■ Optimization of the     in manufacturing:                        ensure success in every project.
      drivetrain                                                                                                  Oil, gas and petrochemical industries:
    ■ Reducing service cost   This makes RENK a leading specialist     RENK is available for you with world-      RENK couplings are suitable for use
                              in solutions for controlling extreme     wide commitment and dedication,            under extreme operating conditions
    ■ Precise interaction
                              requirements in the drive-train in:      creativity, and expert knowledge.          in special environments. Typical
      of the components
                              industrial applications, power genera-   Our service portfolio is complete from    applications are pumps, turbines,
                              tion, demanding maritime applications    innovative services throughout the         and compressors.
                              and in tracked vehicles.                 entire life-cycle, from consultation and
                                                                       development to maintenance, condition
                              The results are innovative products      monitoring.
                              and solutions that set standards when
                              it comes to quality, precision, and
                              reliability. We provide cutting edge
                              technology for the global industry.
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                                                                                                                              Gear            Safety         Maintenance-free    Flexible    Overrunning
                                                                                                                            couplings        couplings          couplings       couplings     clutches
Gear couplings from RENK impress with a high power density and a
variety of possible combinations. They are particularly suitable for
compensating axial, radial and angular misalignments as torsionally
rigid shaft connections for torque transmissions. Their absolute
reliability is also guaranteed in harsh environments or potentially
explosive areas such as in mining.
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RENK gear couplings.                                                                                                           / 1939                                       / > 40,000 rpm                   / > 8,300 kNm
Sturdy and powerful.                                                                                                               Patent for the first                         Speed range                      Nominal torque
                                                                                                                                   gear coupling
RENK gear couplings have a long service life and high power density.
     Advantages at a glance
                                        Our customers focus on their business      Gear couplings from RENK work
     ■ More than 1 million             and success. Focus on what matters         across a multitude of applications.         High speed gear coupling
       couplings sold worldwide         to you.                                                                                Type ZTKH
     ■ Self-lubrication with oil                                                  Successful operators benefit from           ■ For high and maximum speeds
       or grease filling or             Solutions from RENK ensure absolute        a variety of possible combinations.         ■ Hardened and ground internal
       continuous oil lubrication       functionality and smooth operation –       Variations include brake disks or             and external toothing
     ■ Misalignment of up to           even in a demanding environment.           spacers shafts, as well as switchgears      ■ API 671 compliant
       ±1.5° for each half of the                                                  for versions that can be disengaged         ■ Different sizes upon request
       coupling, up to ±3° in           The basis for this is our unique ex       during stops as well as those with our
       special versions                 perience in developing and operating       HYGUARD ® safety coupling.
                                        gear couplings. This results in ultimate
     ■ Different toothing
                                        performance in every application           We also equip RENK’s high speed series
       versions: normalized,
                                        while offering a long service life and     with our hardened external and internal
       hardened, or hardened
                                        excellent flexibility.                     gearing. This creates lightweight and
       and ground
                                                                                   high-performance couplings that
     ■ Special requirements
                                                                                   work efficiently and reliably, especially
       such as class approvals,
                                                                                   in systems with demanding rotor
       API conformity or ATEX
                                                                                   dynamics.
       are possible
                                                                                                                               Basic series (Type SB, SBk, LBk)                               High speed series (Type ZTKH, TF, TSBL)
                                                                                                                               Uncompromising freedom to choose: The range                    The gear couplings of RENK's high speed series are
                                                                                                                               of gear couplings from RENK has become the most                ideal and high-quality solutions for the transmission
                                                                                                                               comprehensive in the world since it was patented               of high torques at maximum speeds.
                                                                                                                               in 1939. This opens up countless possibilities
                                                                                                                               for the design of the shaft connection, ensuring that
                                                                                                                               the optimum solution can be found for even the
                                                                                                                               most complex drive applications.
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     ■ Engagement and                Complete flexibility: The gear coupling       Consistency leads to success:               Vertical shifting gear coupling
       disengagement of toothed       from RENK has always been available in        The running and switching behavior          Type VHBA
       parts, also in synchronous      a connectable design.                         of couplings always remains the same.       ■ Easy engagement from any position
       operation                                                                                                                   due to pre-selection teeth technology
     ■ Connection or discon          The geared components can be                  The system automatically compensates        ■ Maintenance-free due to continuous
       nection of drives on            engaged or disengaged at a standstill         for any change in the coupling align-         lubrication of the toothing
       demand                          as well as during the synchronous             ment (e.g. caused by a sagging
                                       operation of connected units. If neces-     foundation). In the process, an injection
     ■ Smart oil lubrication cools
                                       sary, operators can thus temporarily          lubrication system ensures the constant
       and cleans the system
                                       disconnect certain machines of a drive        supply of oil and thus cooling
     ■ Custom solutions for
                                       train and connect auxiliary or alternative    of the component. It also enables dirt
       every need
                                       drives.                                       particles to be filtered out when
                                                                                     changing the oil.
                                       Tailor-made couplings from RENK are
                                       available in both horizontal and vertical     The individual switchgear is either
                                       designs. Shifting gear couplings are          pneumatic or hydraulic while the control
                                       usually structured in a double cardanic       system of the clutch coupling is inte-
                                       design. This structure allows for the         grated into the entire system’s existing
                                       compensation of radial, axial and             control unit. It takes over and controls
                                       angular misalignments of machine              the optimal engagement and disen-
                                       shafts.                                       gagement of the coupling – always as
                                                                                     part of a customer-specific solution in
                                                                                     accordance with the system’s individual
                                                                                     requirements.                                                                                   Horizontal shifting gear coupling
                                                                                                                                                                                     Type HBA
                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ Engagement and disengagement
                                                                                                                                                                                        at synchronous speeds
                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ Hydraulic switchgear
                                                                                                                                                                                     ■ Maintenance-free due to
                                                                                                                                                                                        continuous lubrication
                                                                     Shifting gear coupling
                                                                     Type HAW
                                                                     ■ Engagement and disen-
                                                                        gagement at a standstill
                                                                     ■ Manual or hydraulic
                                                                        switchgear
                                                                     ■ Self-lubrication with
                                                                        grease
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                                       RENK gear joint and gear spindle. Completely interlocking. For complete control
                                       under extreme forces.
     Advantages at a glance
■ High transmission RENK gear joints connect the drive unit The RENK gear spindle is completely RENK gear joint
       of torque                       and lifting device. Nevertheless, the joint   interlocking and contributes to an           Type FS
                                       connection remains flexible on all sides.     extremely high performance capability        RENK gear joints serve as connecting
     ■ Compact design
                                                                                     and reliability.                             elements between the drive unit
     ■ Large angular                  As a connecting element between                                                            and lifting device. The RENK gear joint
       misalignment                    the drive unit and lifting device,            RENK gear spindles are a logical             is torsionally rigid, yet flexible to all
     ■ Misalignment values ±3°        RENK gear joints perform an important         addition in the product portfolio to        directions, which offers significant
       valid only for gear spindle     dual function for efficient and               the globally well recognized gear            advantages in comparison with a rigid
     ■ Lubrication with choice        successful systems.                           couplings. This shaft connection,            coupling. RENK gear joints are primarily
       of grease or oil for the                                                      which is torsionally rigid yet flexible in   used in applications of hoisting and
       gear spindle                    In addition to transmitting torque, the       all directions, does not contain any         conveyor technology in crane hoists
                                       joint supports the forces acting radial       flexible transmission elements and is        and hoisting drum drive systems.
                                       on the drum. A significant advantage          therefore the ideal form lock fixing.
                                       compared to a rigid coupling: The joint       The purely mechanical flexibility of the
                                       connection is torsionally rigid, but          RENK gear spindle can be attributed to
                                       flexible to all sides.                        the special shape of the curved tooths.
HYGUARD® safety couplings.                                                                                                    / > 1,600 mm                                 / > 7,500 rpm                    / > 10,000 kNm
Perfect system protection and                                                                                                     External diameter                             Speed range                      Nominal torque
quick recommissioning.
     Advantages at a glance
                                         The HYGUARD ® safety coupling extends      The tripping torque is generated          HYGUARD® safety coupling
     ■ Can be combined with             the service life of machines and           by oil-hydraulic pressure and             Type HEW
       all types of couplings            protects drivetrains and its systems       remains constant throughout the           ■ Transmission of high torques
     ■ Constant trigger torque          from damage.                               operating period.                           in a small space
       throughout the entire                                                                                                  ■ Torsionally rigid/articulated
       period of operation               Specially equipped for continuous          If the torque exceeds the individually      shaft connections in con-
     ■ No operation interruption        use with high torque applications and      adjusted value, the HYGUARD ® safety        junction with gear couplings
       due to material fatigue,          for the torsionally rigid connection       coupling triggers instantly and the oil   ■ Overload protection with
       therefore low downtime            of shafts. The torque is transmitted       pressure drops. Recommissioning             adjustable torque limitation,
       costs                             exclusively by frictional engagement.      requires little time. The system simply     trigger accuracy of ±7-10%
                                         The individually adjustable torque         needs to be re-pressurized.               ■ < 20 msec for a torque trigger
     ■ Quick availability
                                         limitation protects against overload,
     ■ No cost-intensive stocking
                                         thereby increasing productivity
       of spare parts
                                         in operation.
RAFLEX® flexible disk couplings.                                                                                                        / – 20 ºC to                         / > 36,000 rpm    / > 350,000 kNm
                                                                                                                                          + 200 ºC
Reliable. In any application.
                                                                                                                                            Temperature range                 Speed range            Nominal torque
     ■ Minimal wear therefore                      A long service life, even in the            The couplings fulfill the requirements   RAFLEX® flexible disk coupling
       high uptime and low                         most demanding environmental                of API 610 or 671, depending on the      Type DTL
       maintenance demand                          conditions – and complete control over      product family. Use in potentially       ■ API 671 compliant
     ■ Torsionally rigid and                      restoring forces in operation.              explosive atmospheres is also possible   ■ High power density
       compensating for offset                                                                 according to ATEX.
     ■ High power density                         The alternating bolted disk packs are
                                                   made of stainless spring steel. Due         RAFLEX® couplings are specially
     ■ 3 – 4 – 5 standard bolt
                                                   to the layered structure of the specially   designed for high-speed applications
       designs
                                                   shaped disks, these couplings com          such as turbines, compressors or
     ■ API 610 and 671 compliant
                                                   pensate for axial, radial, and angular      generators.
                                                   misalignments between the drive and
                                                   working machines without generating
                                                   high restoring forces. High-quality
                                                   materials ensure a long service life even
                                                   under the toughest of environmental
                                                   conditions.
Superior control and long service life. Even at extremely high torques.
     Advantages at a glance.
                                                   A unique diaphragm secures misalign-         Diaphragm couplings from RENK               Diaphragm coupling
     ■ Maintenance-free                           ments, even under load. A long service       impress for every custom made               Type MCM
       operation                                   life and freedom from maintenance            solution with the highest production        ■ API 610 and 671 compliant
     ■ Compensation of axial and                  ensure a high level of availability.         quality.                                    ■ up to 0.33° misalignment
       angular misalignments                                                                                                                ■ Temperature range
     ■ High temperature-                         A profiled single-disk diaphragm trans-     The production process of our                 – 60 ºC to +200 ºC
       resistance                                  mits the highest torques at the highest      diaphragm couplings forms the basis        ■ up to 200 m/s
                                                   speeds safely, reliably and always           for their outstanding availability. Every     circumferential speed
     ■ Low restoring and bending
                                                   without any problems – even in per-         single component is characterized
       moments
                                                   formance ranges of up to 150 MW –            by absolute concentricity and axial
     ■ Lightweight
                                                   making it suitable for our high speed        run-out accuracy. A final overall
     ■ Very high balance quality                  series. The individually shaped dia-         balancing enables low-vibration
     ■ High concentricity and                     phragm for every application gives the       operation of the system.
       axial run-out accuracy                      coupling its flexibility to compensate for
                                                   axial, radial, and angular misalignments,    Every diaphragm coupling is designed
                                                   even under load, without generating          for the specified application using
                                                   high restoring forces in the process.        FEM calculation method. This results
                                                                                                in customer-specific solutions for the
                                                   The basic design consists of just a          maximum success of each system.
                                                   few structural elements. This makes
                                                   assembly and handling much easier
                                                   for the operator.
       properties                          speed shocks and protects systems           in many industries.                     ■ Design: Standard design
     ■ Reduction of torque                from damage and consequential costs.                                                  with one-sided or alternately
       and speed shocks                                                                The coupling flanges of the adaptable     arranged transmission
     ■ Reduction of torsional             The spring and damping properties of        ELCO coupling consist of steel or a       elements, special designs
       vibrations                          the profiled coupling sleeves effectively   special material. The standard design   ■ Sleeve material: Modified
                                           limit torsional vibrations. The special     has one-sided or alternately arranged     natural rubber, chloroprene
     ■ Failsafe and consistent
                                           design of the ELCO coupling ensures         transmission elements. Of course,         polymer or nitrile rubber
       transmission of torque
                                           the failsafe and consistent transmission    custom designs are also possible
     ■ Compensation of radial             of torque. It permits limited radial        upon request. The sleeve material is
       and angular misalign-               and angular misalignments of the            usually made from a modified Natural
       ments                               shafts being connected and absorbs          Rubber (NR), alternatively from
     ■ Compensation of longi             longitudinal displacements.                 Chloroprene Polymer (CP) or Nitrile
       tudinal displacements                                                           Rubber (NR).
     ■ Easy axial removal of the
       profile sleeves and bolts
                                                                                                                                      Adaptable design
                                                                                                                                      of the coupling flanges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 disengage at full
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 speed < 10% load
     RENK is a driver                 control: Custom solutions                             maintenance – ensuring economic                                         On-site service, upgrades and               services for maximum
                                                                                                                                       RENK takes global respon
     of innovation and                from the start.                                       efficiency.                                                             genuine parts.                              system availability.
                                                                                                                                       sibility for efficient and
     a strong partner.                                                                                                                 sustainable systems. We do
                                      Expertise and experience – always                     Intelligent maintenance strategies                                      Maintenance from RENK means service         On-site service: Many repairs
                                                                                                                                       everything to ensure the
     The unique RENK life-cycle       applied appropriately and with commit-                create space for savings and                                            without compromise – anywhere,             can be carried out on-site at our
                                                                                                                                       availability of components
     makes us the ideal one-          ment: The perfect basis for reliable and              increased efficiency.                                                   anytime. RENK takes care of planning        customers. Our competent service
                                                                                                                                       and the competitiveness of
     solution provider for holistic   profitable systems.                                                                                                           and executing all the tasks involved in     techs have the necessary skills and
                                                                                                                                       the system.
     and reliable solutions from                                                            Highest production resources availab                                   new assemblies, commissioning,              certifications to be able to provide
     a single source.                 The RENK life-cycle ensures success                   ility. Always and in every environment.                                 inspection, and maintenance work. Our       actual field service.
                                      and efficiency – for every system.                    The RENK life-cycle creates the ideal                                   qualified assembly and commissioning
                                      Operators benefit from our unique                     prerequisites for this before the first                                 personnel also carry out standard           Examination and repair: If it is not
                                      expertise. Experts accompany every                    work cycle even begins. It forms                                        upgrades and overhauls. In this way,        possible to repair the system directly,
                                      project step-by-step. They advise, plan,               the solid basis for individual systems                                 RENK guarantees the operational             then we will analyze the issue and
                                      produce and optimize with modern                      that analyze and continuously optimize                                  reliability of all systems.                 optimize our products at our local
                                      testing systems. This results in superior             ongoing operations in real-time.                                                                                    service sites or at the manufacturing
                                      system solutions. Application-specific.                                                                                       Optimal planning, the availability of       plant. Then it is like new.
                                      Innovative. Future-proof.                             The longer service life of the compo-                                   qualified personnel, and the necessary
                                                                                            nents and the longer maintenance                                        parts and tools ensure that all work runs   Upgrades: Upgrades can increase the
                                                                                            intervals ensure maximum utilization                                    smoothly. You can depend on the work        efficiency and thus the value of existing
                                                                                            of system performance.                                                  being performed professionally and          systems – they can often be carried
                                                                                                                                                                    on time. You will receive a transparent     out on site by our specialized personnel.
                                                                                                                                                                    cost breakdown from RENK. Thanks to         This saves money and reduces
                                                                                                                                                                    our expertise, we offer quick service to    down time.
                                                                                            Production
                                                                                                                                                                    guarantee the maximum availability of
                                                                             Consulting –
                                                                     Execution planning –                                                                           your systems.                               Genuine parts: RENK parts are
                                                                             Production –
                                                                             Test bench –                                                                                                                       unmatched in terms of their perfor-
                                                                        Commissioning –
                                                                   Condition monitoring –                                                                                                                       mance, functionality and quality.
                                                                           Maintenance –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Genuine parts ensure decisive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                advantages in efficiency and success.
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