SMART-LINK flexible coupling
The Rubber Design SMART-LINK Flexible Coupling (Stable Movement, Axial, Radial, Torsional) is a newly developed coupling system that combines rubber link elements with synthetic cord inlays. The high degree of allowable displacements and associated low stiffness enhances the effectiveness of the SMART-LINK flexible coupling when applied with soft mounted flexible systems.
The single and dubble row torque-link design has an optimal torque capacity versus the smallest possible outside diameter. The SMART design of the coupling results in the smallest possible built-in length with maximum flexibility.
Marine Couplings type ERD
Pre-compressed rubber blocks form the basis of all ERD coupling designs. Natural rubber of 55˚-60˚Sh.A hardness is the standard material, but alternative mixes are available and neoprene blocks are used where additional damping is required. The blocks accommodate movement in all directions, making ERD couplings exceptionally tolerant of relative propeller shaft displacements in combination with flexible mounted propulsion engine and providing controlled torsional vibration excitation.