Gerwah Metalbellow Couplings Catalog

Backlash-free
Metal Bellow Couplings
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Metal bellows couplings

Product information / Design
Typical characteristics of metal bellows couplings
Backlash-free transmission of
torque
Backlash-free, torsionally stiff metal

bellows couplings are ready to
install when delivered. The metal
bellows are made of anti-corrosive
steel, all other parts are manufactured from aluminum or steel and
partly have an environmental friendly protective coating.
High torsional stiffness, precision

of transmission of rotational angle
Different torsional stiffness
Backlash-free shaft connection
Small dimensions, low moment of
inertia
The contact surfaces must be free

of oil and grease. Types with a
keyway are available. The torques
indicated in the lists of Technical
Data can only be safely transferred
if these points are complied with.
Otherwise it would be necessary to
make compromises.
As a standard, the boreholes are

equipped with a fitting in accordance with ISO-H7. For the shafts, we
recommend an transition, e.g.
H7/g6. When selecting other shaft
fitting, the fitting should not exceed
a maximum of 0.03 mm.
Compensation for radial, axial,

and angular misalignment
Free of wear, maintenance-free,
no standstill period
Not sensitive to temperatures between -30 C and +100 C, higher
temperature ranges available on
demand
The power transmission between

the coupling hub and the shaft
occurs through compression and
friction between the contact surfaces. Special attention must be paid
to the tightening torque of the retaining screws as well as the perfect
condition of the contact surfaces.
Simple and operationally safe

assembly
Economical and user-friendly due
to modular system
Nominal moments between
0.4 - 5000 Nm
The dimensioning in accordance with the torque

Metal bellows couplings are generally designed according to the
nominal torque stated in the lists of
the Technical Data below. The
nominal torque must always be higher than the regularly transferred
torque. This generally applies to the
use of servo motors, whose accele-
ration moment in positive and

negative directions is much higher
than the nominal moment.
The use of metal bellows couplings
which are put in controlled, high
dynamic drives, the following
dimensioning values have proven to
be reliable in practice:
In general, the following relationships apply:

T KN
T AS
JMach
JMot + JMach
[Nm]
K = 1,5
for evenly shaped

movements
K=2
for unevenly shaped

movements
K = 2,5 4
for jerky movements
For Servo drives within tool making

machines, the values for K of 1.5 - 2
should be used.

Design
Design with consideration for dynamic torsional stiffness.
Although metal bellows couplings
are backlash-free and torsion-rigid,
it should not be overlocked that
they link two rotating masses. In
disadvantageous cases like torsion
springs the couplings can effect a
high stiffness. The hunting of the
drives and the harmonic oscillation
in the armature current of the
motor, e.g. thyristor industrial drives
with low pulse number must therefore never be within the range of
the mechanical resonance frequency.
fres = 1
CT dyn x JMot +JMach = [Hz]

JMot x JMach
In practice the resonance frequency

fres must be twice as large as the
excitation frequency of the drive.
For most normal drives, e.g. NCmachine tool, this will be between
150 and 350 Hz.
that it would not be within the

range of clearance diameter from
most applications. Various levels of
torsional stiffness are available as
standard versions.
We would be pleased to design
your metal bellows couplings for
you. Feel free to use our experience
and know-how for your success.
Speak to us.
In the development of metal bellows

couplings this factor was given special consideration. The dynamic torsional stiffness CT dyn was selected so
Sample calculation
Application of a metal bellows coupling in a machine tool drive
Servo motor
Drive related data

Servo motor 1 FT 5104
Maximum torque TAS = 160 Nm
Moment of inertia
J Mot = 18.3 x 10-3 kgm2
Slide
Metall bellows coupling
Output-data
Machine tool
Moment of inertia of ball screw and
slide J Mach = 17 x 10-3 kgm2
Ball screw
The low moment of inertia of the metal bellows coupling is disregarded. K = Load factor, impulse factor
selected for this drive K = 2
Design according to torque:
TKN
TAS
JMach
JMot + JMach
x 160 Nm
17 x 10-3 Kgm2
(18,3 + 17) x 10-3 Kgm2
= 154 Nm
Coupling selection: AKD 200, TKN = 200 Nm, CT dyn = 116 x 103 Nm/rad.
The metal bellows coupling is sufficiently dimensioned, since 200 Nm 154 Nm.
Design according to resonance frequency:
f res =
1
2
CT dyn x JMot + JMach = 1

2
JMot x JMach
116000 Nm/rad x
0,0183 + 0,017 Kgm2

0,0183 x 0,017 Kgm2
= 578 Hz
The arithmetic calculation is clearly much higher than the expected resonance frequency.

Summary of type series
Series DK miniature
To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using

collet clamps. For torques between
0.10 10 Nm.
Page 8
Technical data
and dimensions
Discountinued model
Series DKN miniature

collet clamps. For torques between
0.40 10 Nm.
Page 9
Technical data
and dimensions
Series DK/S miniature
To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using a

collet clamp and an expanding
clamp.
For torques between 0.40 10 Nm.
Page 10
Technical data
and dimensions
Series EK miniature
To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using set

screws.
For torques between 0.10 10 Nm.
Page 11
Technical data
and dimensions
Series AK

conical hubs. For torques between
30 5000 Nm.
Technical data
and dimensions
Inner conical hub
Page 12

Summary of type series
Series AK/SB
To connect two shafts, backlash

free shaft-hub connection using
outer conical hubs, contracting disc,
no releasing screw required, release
during dismantling. For torques
between 18 5000 Nm.
Outer conical hub
Series AKD
Page 13
Technical data
and dimensions
To connect two shafts, backlash

free shaft-hub connection using
collet clamps. For torques
between 18 500 Nm.
Page 14
Technical data
and dimensions
Series AKN
Same as Series AKD but with shorter length and higher torsional
stiffness. For torques between
18 500 Nm.
Page 15
Technical data
and dimensions
Series CK
Variable installation element for

mounting of hubs, flanged shafts,
flanges, etc. For torques between
18 5000 Nm.
Page 16
Technical data
and dimensions
Series AKD-Fanuc
Appropriate coupling for Fanuc AC

motors. Shorter installation models
available. For torques between
18 60 Nm.
Page 17
Technical data
and dimensions
User-friendly solutions
Page 18

Series DK miniature (discontinued model)
L1
B
D1H7
D2H7
A
F
==
D3
G (DIN 912)
;;;;
;;
;;;
;
;
;
Ordering data
DK 20/47
6.35
H7
10 H7
XX
Type
Length (L)
D1
D2
Further details,
e.g. special material, keyway
Keyway according to DIN 68851) on demand
Technical Data, Dimensions

TYPE
DIMENSIONS (mm)
TECHNICAL DATA
D3
G
D1/D2
(H7) Clear- (DIN 912)
from/to ance
8.8
diameter
Nominal- Misalignment Torsio- Moment Weight

(mm)
torque
nal
of
stiffness inertia
TKN
radial axial
C T dyn
J
m
(Nm)
Kr
Ka (Nm/rad) (g cm2)
(g)
L
(1)
DK 1/25
10
10
25
4.5
14
11
M1.6
3.4
0.1
0.12
0.2
65
0.7
DK 4/26
15.5
15
26
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.1
0.2
254
2.6
DK 4/29
15.5
15
29
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.15
0.3
190
2.6
DK 4/32
15.5
15
32
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.2
0.4
152
2.6
DK 9/28
15.5
15
28
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.1
0.2
507
2.6
DK 9/31
15.5
15
31
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.15
0.3
380
2.9
10
DK 9/35
15.5
15
35
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.2
0.4
305
3.2
11
DK15/33
20
19
12
33
3 10
21
M2.5
1.5
0.1
0.25
748
11
22
DK 15/37
20
19
12
37
3 10
21
M2.5
1.5
0.15
0.4
701
12
24
DK 20/37
25
24
13
37
3 12
27
M3
0.1
0.3
1530
25
36
DK 20/43
25
24
13
43
3 12
27
M3
0.2
0.4
1290
27
38
DK 20/47
25
24
13
47
3 12
27
M3
0.25
0.5
1030
28
40
DK 45/47
32
32
15.5
47
10
6 16
34
M4
11.5
4.5
0.1
0.3
6450
98
74
DK 45/55
32
32
15.5
55
10
6 16
34
M4
11.5
4.5
0.2
0.5
4030
103
78
DK 100/53
40
40
17
53
10
6 19
41.5
M4
15.5
10
0.15
0.4
8070
231
120
DK 100/64
40
40
17
64
10
6 19
41.5
M4
15.5
10
0.25
0.5
6720
250
130
(DIN 84)
Angular misalignment:
Hub bores:
Tooling materials:
1.2 to 2, depending on length
Standard quality of fitting H7.

Custom bores on demand.
Hubs made of anodized aluminum, metal

bellows made of stainless steel.
Stainless steel version also available.
Standard bores:
DK
DK
DK
DK
1
4 -15
20
45 -100
03H7
06H7
06H7 und 10H7
10H7
1) Tolerance of keyway: Standard JS9.

Series DKN miniature
L1
D3
D2H7
A
B
D1H7
C
Keyway according to DIN
;;;
;;
;
K
G (DIN 912)
68851)
on demand
Ordering data
DKN 20/42
6.35 10 XX
H7
H7
Type
Length (L)
D1
D2
Further details,

TYPE
DIMENSIONS (mm)
TECHNICAL DATA
D1/D2
D3
G
(H7) Clear- (DIN 912)
from/to ance
8.8
diameter

(mm)
torque
nal
of
stiffness inertia
radial axial
C T dyn
J
m
TKN
(Nm)
Kr
Ka (Nm/rad) (g cm2)
(g)
L
(1)
DKN 4/21
15.5
15
21
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.1
0.2
254
2.6
DKN 4/24
15.5
15
24
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.15
0.3
190
2.6
DKN 4/28
15.5
15
27
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.4
0.2
0.4
152
2.6
DKN 9/23
15.5
15
23
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.1
0.2
507
2.6
DKN 9/26
15.5
15
26
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.15
0.3
380
2.9
10
DKN 9/30
15.5
15
30
2.4
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
0.9
0.2
0.4
305
3.2
11
DKN 15/26
20
19
26
3 10
21
M2.5
1.5
0.1
0.25
748
11
22
DKN 15/30
20
19
30
3 10
21
M2.5
1.5
0.15
0.4
701
12
24
DKN 20/32
25
24
12
32
3.5
3 12
27
M3
0.1
0.3
1530
25
36
DKN 20/38
25
24
12
38
3.5
3 12
27
M3
0.2
0.4
1290
27
38
DKN 20/42
25
24
12
42
3.5
3 12
27
M3
0.25
0.5
1030
28
40
DKN 45/41
32.5
32
14
41
4.5
6 16
34
M4
11.5
4.5
0.1
0.3
6450
98
74
DKN 45/50
32.5
32
14
50
4.5
6 16
34
M4
11.5
4.5
0.2
0.5
4030
103
78
DKN 100/47
40.5
40
14.5
47
6 19
41.5
M4
15.5
10
0.15
0.4
8070
231
120
DKN 100/57
40.5
40
14.5
57
6 19
41.5
M4
15.5
10
0.25
0.5
6720
250
130
Hub bores:
Tooling materials:


Standard bores:
DKN 4 -15
DKN 20
DKN 45 -100
06H7
06H7 und 10H7
10H7

Series DK/S miniature
;;;
;
;;
;;;;
;;;
;
L1
F
==
D3
A
B
D1H7
D2f7
G1 (DIN 912)
Ordering data
G (DIN 912)
DK/S 20/41
10 H7
XX
Type
Length (L)
D1
Further details,

TYPE
DIMENSIONS (mm)
A B C
L
(1)
TECHNICAL DATA
D2
D1
(H7) (f7)
from/to
D3
G
Clear- (DIN
ance 912)
diameter
G 1 Nominal- Misalignment Torsio- Moment Weight

(DIN torque
(mm)
nal
of
912)
stiffness inertia
TKN
radial axial
C T dyn
J
m
(Nm)
Kr
Ka (Nm/rad) (g cm2)
(g)
DK/S 4/29
15.5 15
29
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.4
0.1
0.2
254
3.0
10.9
DK/S 4/31
15.5 15
31
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.4
0.15
0.3
190
3.0
11.3
DK/S 4/35
15.5 15
35
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.4
0.2
0.4
152
3.0
11.4
DK/S 9/30
15.5 15
30
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.9
0.1
0.2
507
3.0
11.8
DK/S 9/33
15.5 15
33
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.9
0.15
0.3
380
3.0
12.7
DK/S 9/37
15.5 15
37
5.7
3 6.5
17.5
M2
5.6
M3
0.9
0.2
0.4
305
3.0
12.9
DK/S 15/37
20
19
12
37
3 10 10
12
21
M2.5
M4
1.5
0.1
0.25
748
11
23.6
DK/S 15/41
20
19
12
41
3 10 10
12
21
M2.5
M4
1.5
0.15
0.4
701
12
25.0
DK/S 20/41
25
24
13
41
3 12 10
12
27
M3
M4
2.0
0.1
0.3
1530
21
37.8
DK/S 20/47
25
24
13
47
3 12 10
12
27
M3
M4
2.0
0.2
0.4
1290
23
41.4
DK/S 20/51
25
24
13
51
3 12 10
12
27
M3
M4
2.0
0.25
0.5
1030
25
41.7
DK/S 45/52
32
32
16
52
10
6 16 14
16
34
M4
11.5
M5
4.5
0.1
0.3
6450
80
83.4
DK/S 45/61
32
32
16
61
10
6 16 14
16
34
M4
11.5
M5
4.5
0.2
0.5
4030
86
89.6
DK/S 100/61
40
40
16
61
10
6 19 16
20 41.5
M4
15.5
M6
10
0.15
0.4
8070
224
129.8
DK/S 100/71
40
40
16
71
10
6 19 16
20 41.5
M4
15.5
M6
10
0.25
0.5
6720
256
146.7
Hub bores:
Tooling materials:
D2: We recommend an H8 fitting for the

share bore.
Hubs made of anodized aluminum, DK/S 4-9

expanding hubs made of brass, DK/15-100
expanding hubs made of steel, metal bellows
made of stainless steel.
Standard bores:
DK/S 4 -15
DK/S 20
DK/S 45 -100
10
D1 = 06H7
D1 = 06H7 und 10H7
D1 = 10H7
1) Tolerance of keyway: Standard JS9

Series EK miniature
Ordering data
L1
B
D1H7
D2H7
A
;;
;;
EK 20/23
10 H7
XX
Length (L)
0
12
H7
Type
D1
D2
G (DIN 916)
6.35
Keyway according to DIN
68851)
Further details,
on demand

TYPE
DIMENSIONS (mm)
TECHNICAL DATA
G
I
D1/D2
(H7) (DIN 916) (mm)
from/to

torque
(mm)
nal
of
stiffness inertia
radial axial
C T dyn
J
m
TKN
(Nm)
Kr
Ka (Nm/rad) (g cm2)
(g)
L
(1)
EK 1/22
10
10
22
14
M3
0.1
0.12
0.2
65
0.7
EK 4/20
13
15
20
38
M3
0.4
0.1
0.2
254
2.0
EK 4/23
13
15
23
38
M3
0.4
0.15
0.3
190
2.0
EK 4/26
13
15
26
38
M3
0.4
0.2
0.4
152
2.0
EK 9/21
13
15
21
38
M3
0.9
0.1
0.2
507
2.0
EK 9/25
13
15
25
38
M3
0.9
0.15
0.3
380
2.3
EK 9/28
13
15
28
38
M3
0.9
0.2
0.4
305
2.6
EK 15/25
19
19
12
25
3 10
2 x M4
1.5
0.1
0.25
748
7.5
17
EK 15/30
19
19
12
30
3 10
2 x M4
1.5
0.15
0.4
701
19
EK 20/23
21
24
12
23
3 12
2 x M4
0.1
0.3
1530
14
22
EK 20/29
21
24
12
29
3 12
2 x M4
0.2
0.4
1290
16
24
EK 20/33
21
24
12
33
3 12
2 x M4
0.25
0.5
1030
17
26
EK 45/39
29
32
16
39
6 15
2 x M6
4.5
0.1
0.3
6450
68
54
EK 45/48
29
32
16
48
6 15
2 x M6
4.5
0.2
0.5
4030
73
58
EK 100/44
36
40
20
44
6 19
2 x M6
10
0.15
0.4
8070
200
104
EK 100/54
36
40
20
54
6 19
2 x M6
10
0.25
0.5
6720
220
114
Hub bores:
Tooling materials:


Standard bores:
EK
EK
EK
EK
1
4 -15
20
45 -100
1) Tolerance of keyway: Standard JS9
03H7
06H7
06H7 und 10H7
10H7
11

Series AK with conical hubs
L2
1)
Ordering data
I (DIN 933)
;;;;
;;
;;
;;;
;
;;
AK 150/80
H7
H7
Type
D2H7
B
A
D1H7
30 35 XX
Length (L)
Bore diameter D1
Bore diameter D2
Further details,
e.g. special material 3)
H
G
F
Technical Data Series AK

TYPE
Nominal moment
(Nm)
TKN
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
Torsional stiffness (10 Nm/rad) CT dyn
36 / 26
73 / 49 126 / 74 151 / 101 173 / 116 499 / 280
310
758
1266
2800
4800
Radial spring
(N/mm)
Cr
718 / 222 1125 / 333 1218 / 403 2030 / 601 2531/ 450 6328 /1470
972
512
706
2950
4920
Axial spring
(N/mm)
Ca
48 / 27
91 / 53
84 / 53
86
186
278
310
510
Moment of inertia (10-3 Kgm2)
0.15
0.4
0.8
0.8
1.5
4.0
7.2
26.1
26.1
48
62
Tightening torque of
retaining screws
(Nm)
MA
4.5
8.5
10
14
14
18
26
45
80
85
210
Weight
0.4
0.8
1.3
1.3
1.6
3.4
4.2
8.5
8.5
15
21
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
(ca. kg)
147 / 86 147 / 85 284 /153
Max. approved misalignment

- radial
(mm)
- axial
(mm)
- angular
(degree)
Kr
Ka
Kw
0.1 / 0.2 0.1 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2
0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5
1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5
Max. rotating speed at

V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
n max
11000
9100
7000
7000
6700
5200
4600
3700
3700
2800
2800
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
L 2
52 / 60
63 / 73
80 / 91
113
170
170
206
206
56
66
82
82
90
110
122
157
157
157
208
52
63
80
80
85
110
122
152
152
152
190
12
20
15
25
20
35
20
35
20
40
25
50
35
55
50
702)
50
702)
55
752)
60
852)
45 / 53
55 / 65
72 / 83
72 / 84 72 / 85
80 / 93
102
150
150
190
186
29 / 37
37 / 47
50 / 61
50 / 62 50 / 63
54 / 67
72
110
110
150
146
16/24
21/31
24/36
24/36
29/40
40
84
84
84
94
I (DIN 933)
6 x M5 6 x M6 6 x M6 6 x M6 6 x M6 6 x M8 6 x M8 6 x M16 6 x M16 6 x M12 6 x M16
Dimensions (mm) Series AK

TYPE
80 / 92 80 / 93 91 / 104
D1H7 / D2H7
- min.
- max.
1) Keep space for the releasing screws.
12
2) Larger bores on request.
25/37
3) Stainless steel version also available.

Series AK/SB with outer conical hubs release during dismantling
L2
1)
Ordering data
I (DIN 933)
;;;
;;;
;;
;;;;;
;
AK/SB 150/98
H7
H7
Type
D2H7
B
A
D1H7
30 35 XX
Length (L)
Bore diameter D1
Bore diameter D2
Further details,
e.g. special material 2)
H
G
F
Technical Data Series AK/SB

TYPE
Nominal moment
(Nm)
TKN
Torsional stiffness
(10 Nm/rad) CT dyn
Radial spring
(N/mm)
Axial spring
(N/mm)
18
30
60
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
18
30
60
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
8 /6
36 / 26
73 / 49 151 / 101 173 / 116 499 / 280
310
758
1266
2800
4800
Cr
204 / 86 718 / 222 1125 / 333 2030 / 601 2531 / 450 6328 /1470
972
512
706
2950
4920
Ca
52 /39
48 / 27
91 / 53
86
186
278
310
510
0.1
0.15
0.4
0.8
1.5
14
48
48
54
136
retaining screws
(Nm)
MA
5.9
5.9
8.7
15
15
25
36
85
115
125
210
Weight
0.3
0.4
0.8
1.3
1.6
3.4
7.5
7.5
16
27
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
(ca. kg)
147 / 86 147 / 85 284 /153

- radial
(mm)
- axial
(mm)
- angular
(degree)
Kr
Ka
Kw
0.1 / 0.2 0.1 / 0.2 0.1 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2 0.2 / 0.2
0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4 / 0.5
1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0 / 1.5

V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
n max
12700
1100
9100
7000
6700
5200
4600
3700
3700
2800
2800
18
30
60
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
65 / 73
60 / 68
135
180
180
220
245
Dimensions (mm) Series AK/SB

TYPE
L 2
80 / 90 98 /110 98 /110 111/122
45
56
66
82
90
110
122
157
157
157
208
45
52
65
80
85
110
122
152
152
152
190
09
15
12
20
15
32
20
35
20
42
25
50
35
55
50
70
50
70
55
75
60
85
58 / 66
53 / 61
73 / 83 90 /102 90 /102 100 /111
124
164
164
204
225
38 / 46
31 /39
37 / 47
50 / 62 51 / 63
56 / 67
72
110
110
146
146
24 / 32
16 / 24
21 / 31
24 / 36 25 / 37
29 / 40
40
84
84
84
94
I (DIN 933)
4 x M5 6 x M5 6 x M5 6 x M6 6 x M6 6 x M8 6 x M8 6 x M12 6 x M12 6 x M12 6 x M16
D1H7 / D2H7
- min.
- max.
1) Keep space for the releasing screws.
13

Series AKD with collet clamp
;;;;
;;;;
;
Ordering data
L2
A
D1H7
D2H7
B
I (DIN 912)
AKD 150
30 35 XX
H7
H7
Type
Bore diameter D1
Bore diameter D2
Further details,
e.g. special material, keyway 3)
Technical Data Series AKD

TYPE
TKN
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
Nominal moment
(Nm)
Torsional stiffness
(10 Nm/rad) CT dyn
26
49
74
101
116
280
310
Radial spring
(N/mm)
86
222
333
403
601
450
1470
972
Axial spring
(N/mm)
53
86
Cr
Ca
39
27
53
85
153
86
0.08
0.1 / 0.16
0.3 / 0.5
1.4 / 2.3 / 2.8 1.4 / 2.3 / 2.8
2.6 / 4.2
4.6 / 6.2
retaining screws
(Nm)
MA
6/6
15 / 12
40 / 30
60 / 55 / 50 80 / 70 / 50
100 / 80
110 / 90
145
Weight
1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3 1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3
2.5 / 3.3
3.4 / 4.1
4.9
0.2
0.2 / 0.3
0.5 / 0.6

- radial
(mm)
- axial
(mm)
- angular
(degree)
(ca. kg)
Kr
Ka
Kw
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.2
1
1.5

V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
n max
12700
10200
8600
6800
6800
6300
5900
4900
TYPE
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
L 2
71
73
89
103
104
113
115
122
82
82
Dimensions (mm) Series AKD
45
56
66
45
47 / 56
57 / 66
12
15
19.5
10 / 20
20 / 25
10 / 20
20 / 25
14 / 23
23 / 35
C
D1 / D2
- min.
- max.
H7
H7
68 / 80 / 84 68 / 80 / 84
21.5
21.5
90
110
112
80 / 90
90 / 96
110
25.5
28
29.5
25 / 32
32 / 42
32 / 40
40 / 45
40
60
2)
20 / 28 / 35 20 / 28 / 35
28 / 35 / 40 28 / 35 / 40
32
24
31
35
36
37
40
40
M5
M6
M8
M10
M10
M12
M12
M12
17.5
16 / 20
20 / 24
26 / 31
32 / 35
40
48
56
70
93
102
108
H (parasitic disturbance)
Hubs 18 to 60 made of aluminum,
Hubs 80 to 500 made of steel, other
materials available on request.
14
24 / 27 / 28 24 / 27 / 28
84
84
2) Smaller possible for lower torque of

transmission.

Series AKN with retaining hub and increased torsional stiffness
;;;;
;;;;
;
L2
Ordering data
A
D1H7
D2H7
B
I (DIN 912)
AKN 150
30 35 XX
H7
H7
Type
Bore diameter D1
Bore diameter D2
Further details,
Technical Data Series AKN

TYPE
Nominal moment
(Nm)
TKN
Torsional stiffness
(10 Nm/rad) CT dyn
Radial spring
(N/mm)
Axial spring
(N/mm)
Cr
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
36
73
126
151
173
499
680
204
718
1125
1218
2030
2531
6328
8800
84
147
Ca
52
48
91
147
284
105
0.08
0.1 / 0.16
0.3 / 0.5
1.4 / 2.3 / 2.8 1.4 / 2.3 / 2.8
2.6 / 4.2
4.6 / 6.2
retaining screws
(Nm)
MA
6/6
15 / 12
40 / 30
60 / 55 / 50 80 / 70 / 50
100 / 80
110 / 90
145
Weight
1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3 1.7 / 2.1 / 2.3
2.5 / 3.3
3.4 / 4.1
4.8
0.2
0.2 / 0.3
0.5 / 0.6

- radial
(mm)
- axial
(mm)
- angular
(degree)
(ca. kg)
Kr
Ka
Kw
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.1
0.4
1.0
0.1
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.4
1.0
0.2
0.5
1.0

V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
n max
12700
10200
8600
6800
6800
6300
5900
4900
TYPE
18
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
L 2
63
65
78
91
91
100
102
110
45
56
66
82
82
45
47 / 56
57 / 66
12
15
19.5
10 / 20
20 / 25
10 / 20
20 / 25
14 / 23
23 / 35
Dimensions (mm) Series AKN
68 / 80 / 84 68 / 80 / 84
21.5
21.5
90
110
122
80 / 90
90 / 96
110
25.5
28
29.5
25 / 32
32 / 42
32 / 40
40 / 45
40
60
D1H7 / D2H7
- min.
- max.
20 / 28 / 35 20 / 28 / 35
28 / 35 / 40 28 / 35 / 40
24
16
20
24
24
24
27
28
M5
M6
M8
M10
M10
M12
M12
M12
17.5
16 / 20
20 / 24
26 / 31
32 / 35
40
48
56
70
93
102
108
H (clearance diameter)
Hubs 18 to 60 made of aluminum,
Hubs 80 to 500 made of steel, other
materials available on request.
24 / 27 / 28 24 / 27 / 28
84
84
2) Smaller possible for lower torque of

transmission.
15
;;
;
;;
;
Series CK for flange mounting

L2
CK 150/ 52
50 50 XX
H7
H7
Type
Length (L)
D2H7
A
B
C0,15
D1H7
Ordering data
Bore diameter D1
Bore diameter D2
Further details,
Technical Data Series CK

TYPE
18
Nominal moment (Nm)
TKN
Torsional stiffness(103 Nm/rad) CT dyn
18
8/6
30
60
80
150
200
300
30
60
80
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
500
800
1400
3000
5000
39 / 26 73 / 49 126 / 74 150 / 101 173 / 116 499 / 280
310
758
1266
2800
4800
Radial spring
(N/mm)
Cr
204 / 86 718 / 222 1125 / 330 1218 / 403 2030 / 601 2531 / 450 6328/1470
972
512
706
2950
4920
Axial spring
(N/mm)
Ca
52 / 39 48 / 27
86
186
278
310
510
5.1
10.6
10.6
10.6
62
1.8
2.9
2.9
2.9
16
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
0.2
1.0
1.5
Weight
(ca. kg)

- radial
(mm)
Kr
- axial
(mm)
Ka
- angular
(degree)
Kw
V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
0.05
0.09
91 / 53
0.3
84 / 53 147 / 86 147 / 85 284 /153

0.67
0.84
1.48
3.75
0.2 /0.25 0.2 / 0.3 0.3 / 0.4 0.6 / 0.7 0.65 / 0.75 1.0 / 1.15 1.6 / 1.8
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.1/ 0.2 0.1/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.2
0.4/ 0.5 0.4/ 0.50 0.4/ 0.5 0.4/ 0.5 0.4 / 0.5 0.4/ 0.5
1.0/ 1.5 1.0/ 1.5 1.0/ 1.5 1.0/ 1.5 1.0 / 1.5 1.0/ 1.5
n max 13900 11000
9000
7100
7100
6600
5200
4600
3700
3700
3700
3000
60
80
150
200
300
500
800
1400
3000
5000
Dimensions (mm) Series CK

TYPE
18
L 2
30
41 / 51
51 / 61
52 / 62
51 / 63
47 / 67
73
130
130
135
145
36 / 44 30 / 37
45
56
66
82
82
90
110
122
157
157
157
208
41
52
63
80
80
86
110
122
152
152
152
208
C
D1H7 / D2H7
1)
31
37
46
62
62
62
80
94
110
110
110
130
22
28
38
50
50
50
65
70
85
85
85
100
41
87
87
84
94
24 / 32 16 / 24 21 / 31
24 / 35 24 / 36 24 / 37
28 / 41
6 x M5 6 x M5
6 x M6
6 x M6
6 x M6
6 x M6
6 x M8
10
13
13
13
13
Thread depth
1) Other bore diameters available on request.
16
6 x M8 6 x M16 6 x M16 6 x M16 6 x M16

16
18
18
22
25

Series AKD-Fanuc
;;
;;
;;
;;
;
;
;;;
;;
;
;
;
;;
Series 18
L1
F
G (DIN 933)
Pfn. b = 4; t = 1,5
Length
1:10
G (DIN 933)
18 H XFII XX
Type
XF
H1
K
A
1:10
AKD 18/54
M10 P=1,25
B
DH7
M6 P=0,75
XF
H1
K
A
B
DH7
L1
F
Ordering data
Series 30 60
D
Taper type
Further details,
Pfn. b = 5; t = 2,3
Technical Data Series AKD-Fanuc

TYPE
18/54 XF11 18/62 XF11 30/70 XF16 30/78 XF16 60/78 XF16 60/89 XF16
45
45
56
56
66
66
45
45
56
56
66
66
from/to
12
12
15
15
19
19
from/to
10 20
10 20
14 25
14 25
14 28
14 28
54
62
70
78
78
89
24
32
16
24
20
31
16
16
29
29
29
29
D H7
2)
31
31
37
37
46
46
G (DIN 912)
M5
M5
M6
M6
M8
M8
45
45
52
52
63
63
XF
11
11
16
16
16
16
Nominal moment (Nm)
TKN
Moment of inertia (kg cm2)
Weight
(Kg)
18
18
30
30
60
60
0.75
0.75
2.35
2.35
4.85
4.85
0.25
0.25
0.5
0.5
0.75
0.75
Torsional stiffness (Nm/rad)
CT dyn
7.5 x 103
5.5 x 103
36 x 103
26 x 103
73 x 103
49 x 103

- radial
(mm)
- axial
(mm)
- angular
(degree)
Kr
Ka
Kw
0.1
0.4
1
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.1
0.4
1
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.1
0.4
1
0.2
0.5
1.5

V = 30 m/s
(rpm)
n max
13900
13900
11000
11000
9000
9000
Selection table Series AKD-Fanuc

Motortyp 1) Fanuc
Model 2-OS Model 1-OS
Coupling type
AKD18/54XF11 AKD18/62XF11 AKD30/78XF16 AKD60/89XF16 AKD30/70XF16 AKD30/70XF16 AKD60/78XF16
Bores D1 (mm)
from/to
Model OS
Model 5S
Model OL
Model 5L
Model 6L
10 20
10 20
14 25
14 28
14 25
14 25
14 25
MRAT-T
2.9
2.9
5.9
8.8
MMAX-T
7.8
16
26
53
11.8
24
47
1) Other motor types on demand.
2) Keyway according to DIN 6885 alternatively on demand.

1)
17

Sample applications
Series DKN
Application Linear actuator
Series AK
Application Gantry robot
Series AKN
Application servo-drive / milling machine
Variable Series
;;
;
;;;;; ;;;;;
;;
;;
;;
;
;
;;; ;;;;;
;
;;
;;
;
;;
;;
;
;
;
;;
;;
;; ;;
;;
;;
;;
;;
;;
;;;;
;;;;
Series AK/AKD
Model with collet clamp and inner conical hub
Series AKD/AK/SB
Model with collet clamp and outer conical hub
Series AKN/S
Model with collet and expanding clamps
Series CK
With special flange
Series AKD/CK
Model with collet clamp and flange
Series AKN-XX
Model with special hub on both sides
18

Assembly instructions
Assembly
The fitted metal bellows coupling

must now be aligned. Please check
the values indicated in the lists of
Technical Data.
Clean shaft ends and bores in hubs,

degrease and check the tolerances.
Insert both shaft trunks into the
hubs of the metal bellows coupling,
and firmly tighten the screws, after
examining the axial installation
dimensions.
If several types of misalignment

appear simultaneously, then each of
the individual values should not be
exceeded. Moreover, they should
be aligned.
The tightening torque of the screws

and the maximum approved misalignment should not be exceeded
(refer to list of Technical Data).
Alignment
Figure 10 illustrates the individual
types of misalignment.
effect on the service life, balance

quality, and the accuracy of transmission.
If several types of misalignment
occur at once, then the values must
be lower than each of the maximum values.
Dismantling
The total of the real misalignments in

percentage of the maximum value
should not exceed 100%. Figure 9
shows how to regulate.
After loosening the backlash-free

shaft-hub connections, the drive
can be pulled apart and the metal
bellows coupling can be removed.
The more precise the alignment, the

more reserves are available to handle
additional misalignments for operation. This will have an advantageous
Conical bushings for Series AK are

forced off with a hexagonal socket
screw.
Please ask for our detailed assembly
instructions.
Figure 9: Compensating for misalignment
Kw angular misalignment (%)
80
60
0%
%
25
40
50
Kr radial misalignment (%)
100
20
75
0
20
30
40
60
80
100
Ka axial misalignment (%)
Figure 10: Types of misalignment
axial
radial
angular
19
SALES PROGRAMME
Metal Bellow Couplings Miniature Couplings

Backlash-free torque transfer,
torsional stiffness for synchronous operation, universal
misalignment capacity, suitable
also for high torque values.
Magnetic Clutches
Servo Insert Couplings Safety Couplings
Backlash-free torque transfer, Backlash-free torque transfer,

torsional stiffness for synchro- torsionally elastic damping, uninous operation, universal misa- versal misalignment capacity.
lignment capacity, for lowest
torque values.
Locking
No-contact torque transmission Elements
Locking
Assemblies
Exact torque limitation by

positive-locking body, backlashfree, overload is indicated by
signals.
Shrink Discs
Externally clamping connection,

combined with jerk- and abra- Internally clamping connection Internally clamping connection also suitable for very high torfor high torque values; also self- ques, the concentricity is not
sion-free overload protection. universally applicable on account of small locating space. centering with large tolerances. affected by the clamping
system.
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for evenly shaped

for unevenly shaped

for jerky movements

For Servo drives within tool making

Metal bellows couplings

CT dyn x JMot +JMach = [Hz]

In practice the resonance frequency

that it would not be within the

In the development of metal bellows

Drive related data

Metall bellows coupling

CT dyn x JMot + JMach = 1

0,0183 + 0,017 Kgm2

Metal bellows couplings

To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using

To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using

Series DK/S miniature

To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using a

To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using set

To connect two shafts, backlashfree shaft-hub connection using

Metal bellows couplings

To connect two shafts, backlash

To connect two shafts, backlash

Variable installation element for

Appropriate coupling for Fanuc AC

Metal bellows couplings

Keyway according to DIN 68851) on demand

Technical Data, Dimensions

Nominal- Misalignment Torsio- Moment Weight

1.2 to 2, depending on length

Standard quality of fitting H7.

Hubs made of anodized aluminum, metal

1) Tolerance of keyway: Standard JS9.

Metal bellows couplings

Technical Data, Dimensions

Nominal- Misalignment Torsio- Moment Weight

1.2 to 2, depending on length

Standard quality of fitting H7.

Hubs made of anodized aluminum, metal

1) Tolerance of keyway: Standard JS9.

Metal bellows couplings

Keyway according to DIN 68851) on demand

Technical Data, Dimensions

G 1 Nominal- Misalignment Torsio- Moment Weight

1.2 to 2, depending on length

D2: We recommend an H8 fitting for the

Hubs made of anodized aluminum, DK/S 4-9