N-BIPEX

The N-BIPEX transmits torque through interlocking jaws, between which an elastic elastomer cam ring is located. Under load this cam ring deforms and makes the coupling torsionally flexible: torsional vibration and torque shocks are damped and axial, radial and angular misalignment between the shafts is compensated. In the current generation the cam ring is designed to be pluggable, which simplifies installation and replacement.

As a torsionally flexible jaw coupling, the N-BIPEX is fail-safe: if the elastomer ring fails, the jaws continue to transmit torque by positive engagement, so an emergency running capability is retained. The vibration-damping and shock-absorbing characteristic protects the connected units and bearings and makes the design suitable for many general drive tasks.

The pluggable elastomer cam ring is the wear part of the N-BIPEX and can be replaced without axially moving the coupling halves, which eases maintenance and spare-part supply.