Flexible mounted thrustbearing with super-elastic coupling provides maximum damping of vibrations by double isolation.
Advantages ThrustFlex:
* High degree of isolation of vibrations and noise.
* No play and extremely quiet
* Super-elastic in any direction
* Breakdown protected
* Long lifetime
* Thrustbearing lifetime lubricated
* Compact installation dimensions
* Quick assembly - disassembly
The Aquadrive system solves a problem that's a century old; the fact that marine engines are installed on soft engine mounts and then attached almost rigidly to the propellershaft. The very logic of the Aquadrive is inescapable. An engine that is vibrating on soft mounts needs total freedom of movement from its driveshaft if noise and vibration are not to be transmitted to the hull. The Aquadrive provides just this freedom of movement Add to this the fact that the Aquadrive allows the use of even softer engine mounts and prevents those mounts from pushing the boat along by removing propeller thrust, this eliminates the need for accurate engine alignment to be either achieved or maintained and even allows for deliberate angles between engine and shaft - an Aquadrive becomes a necessity.
Soundown Flexible Shaft Couplings are available for a range of thrust and non-thrust applications. These are very effective at reducing structureborne gear noise. We deliver these couplings for main propulsion systems ranging from 200 hp through 2500 hp. All Flexible Shaft Couplings are delivered with custom mating flanges to adapt specifically to your gearbox installation. All coupling specifications are reviewed for high performance and long life based on the unique criteria of each installation.
Poly Flex flexible disc couplings are manufactured from high strength engineering polymers that are resistant to fuels and oils.
For further information and specifications on Poly Flex disc couplings please complete the following form, we will establish the coupling which is suitable for your application from the information supplied and fax/email information to you.
It should be noted that if your gearbox has any obstructions such as oil pumps, etc, near the output flange it may be necessary to fit an adaptor between the gearbox flange and the coupling.
It may be necessary that we contact you for more detailed information to make the most suitable coupling selection.
The Evolution Flexible Shaft Coupling (EFSC) solves misalignment, absorbs and dampens shock loads and shaft vibrations, prolongs the life of machinery, and isolates metal-to-metal for quietness.
The EFSC is comprised of four major components: 1) a spool flange machined to bolt directly to the reduction flange; 2) a large circular rubber flex joint that's replaceable; 3) a split flange coupling for the shaft with pinch bolts, set bolts, and keyway; 4) a retainer cover that serves to protect the rubber flex joint, capture all bolts, and improve overall strength of the unit.
The Evolution Flexible Shaft Coupling uses quality construction and few parts and is easily installed.
