Description
Vetus Flexible Couplings – Type Bullflex 1
NOTE – Please call us to check availability & leadtimes prior to ordering as not all Vetus items are carried in stock.
Another strong characteristic is the excellent alignment of the propeller shaft.
Features:
– Very high flexibility
– Secured against shearing off (axially and radially) ensuring safe transmission under all circumstances
– Misalignment of up to 2º permissible
– Excellent centring of the shaft, allowing high shaft revolutions
– Shaft remains centred even in reverse gear
– Possibility to remove the centring ring, in case two or more bearings are applied
– Built-in thrust damper reducing axial vibrations
– Non-tapered clamping hub for perfect centring and easy dismantling of the shaft assembly
Specifications:
– Models 1, 2 and 4 have a 4” gearbox connection
– Models 8, 12 and 16 feature a 4” and 5” gearbox connection
– Model 32 is provided with 6 threaded M16 holes on a pitch circle diameter of Ø 120,65 mm / 4,75” enabling mounting of the couplings to most models of gearboxes (Hurth, Velvet, TD, ZF and P.R.M.)
– VETUS can also supply the required fastenings for installation of the Bullflex onto the gearbox. This coupling is not suitable for V-Drives
Maximum RPM at Zero Misalignment 7000 7000 7000
Maximum RPM at 2º Misalignment 3500 3500 3500
Diameter 100mm 100mm 100mm
Length 85mm 85mm 85mm
Part Number Shaft Diameter
VTS-BULFL011 1″
VTS-BULFL0120 20mm
VTS-BULFL0125 25mm
Type BULLFLEX 1 for shaft D 1" 110x109x173