BS 3170:1972
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Specification for flexible couplings for power transmission
Hardcopy , PDF
English
30-03-1972
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Performance under operating conditions
4 Specification of operating conditions
5 Balancing of couplings
6 Alignment of driving and driven shafts
7 Dimensions of bores, limits and fits
8 Components
9 Marking for assembly
10 Guarding
Appendix
A Notes on methods of checking angular and parallel
alignment of couplings
Figures
1 Displacement of forces
2 Method of checking angular and parallel misalignment
Defines the performance characteristics of flexible couplings for shafts and specifies the dimensions and limits for bore and keyway sizes. It does not apply to flexible shafts or universal joints.
| Committee |
MCE/5
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| DevelopmentNote |
Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard specifies some of the requirements for flexible couplings for power transmission and includes definitions; performance under operating conditions; dimensions of bores; references to necessary components, such as bolts, screws, keys and guarding. An appendix on alignment is included. This standard does not apply to flexible shafts or universal joints.
NOTE The titles of the British Standards referred to in this standard are listed on page ii.
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