The TEX-O-flex coupling consists of 3 parts: the female part is made of cast iron and is provided with resilient flexible elements made of EPDM. The hub is also made of cast iron and is connected with the claw ring, again made of high quality spheroidal graphite cast iron. The flexible elements are loaded in compression and shear simultaneously, providing high elasticity of up to 5° at nominal torque and +20° C.
The way in which the resilient flexible elements are located into the driven coupling half, in addition to their special design, provides elasticity and flexibility to the coupling. This results in a reduction of the induced load acting upon the supporting bearings and absorption of radial, axial and angular misalignment.
DS version: with spacer
A spacer is situated between the two parts and of the male half. This allows is the mantling of the driven centrifugal pump without shaft displacement.
D2 version: two piece
This version uses the same female hub as in the standard version. The hub and adapter are replaced by one piece reducing the overall length.