BIPEX

The BIPEX transmits torque through the interlocking jaws of the two coupling halves, between which an elastic elastomer cam ring is seated. Under load the jaws press against the elastomer cams, which deform and thus yield torsionally. In this way the coupling damps torsional vibration and torque shocks while also compensating axial, radial and angular misalignment between the shafts.

As a torsionally flexible cam coupling, the BIPEX is fail-safe: even if the elastomer ring fails completely, the interlocking jaws continue to transmit torque by positive engagement, so the drive does not immediately stop. This safety reserve, combined with the vibration-damping and shock-absorbing effect of the elastomer, makes the design suitable for many general drive tasks.

The elastomer cam ring is the elastic wear part of the BIPEX and can be replaced as a spare part, so the coupling can be serviced and reconditioned.