INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING THE FLUID COUPLING,

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS REPORTED IN THIS MANUAL.

ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSURE THAT ALL

THE OPERATORS STANDING BY THE MACHINERY ARE WEARING
ALL THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR THE JOB
TYPE AND APPLICATION BEING PERFORMED.

DO NOT USE THE MACHINERY IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND

THESE INSTRUCTIONS, AND IMMEDIATELY REFER TO THE
MANUFACTURER OR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK FOR
ASSISTANCE.

THE COUPLING MUST BE PROTECTED BY A CONVENIENT COVER

GUARD TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY TO PEOPLE.
AXIAL AND RADIAL VENTILATION OPENINGS SHOULD BE
INCORPORATED IN THE GUARD FOR HEAT EXCHANGE.

IF THE COUPLING IS FITTED WITH FUSIBLE PLUGS, THE SAID

OPENINGS SHOULD NOT BE DIRECTED TOWARDS OPERATORS
OR ANY HOT OR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.

FLUID COUPLINGS
...KDM - ...KCG
FLUID COUPLINGS KDM - KCM - KCG SERIES
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

GENERAL FEATURES
Fluid couplings KDM and KCG series include two disc half
couplings (KDM) or two gear half couplings (KCG) as indicated
in Fig. 3 e 3a. This kind of assembly offers the following
advantages:
a Possible replacement of the fluid coupling without
moving the electric motor and the driven machine (it is
not necessary to perform any further alignment).
b The weight of the fluid coupling can be shared between
the driver and driven shafts.
1. ASSEMBLY OF KDM-CKDM-CCKDM
1.1 The disc half coupling includes: one hub (51), one disc pack
(52), one connecting flange (50), 6 calibrated screws and
relevant nuts (53 and 54), and three washers (59). These
parts are supplied ready to be used (Fig. 1).
1.2 If the half couplings are supplied with rough bores, the bore
and the keyway may be machined without disassembling the
half coupling referring to the surface S of the hub (51) Fig. 2.
The interference between the shaft and the hub must
not exceed 0.0005mm per mm of boring.
1.3 Clean parts accurately. Fit half couplings onto the
relevant shafts, the end of which must correspond with the
end of the hub.
Fig. 1
Z then tighten screws pos. 56 uniformly according to the
1.4 Measure distance B for KDM, B1 for CKDM or B2 for
CCKDM. By adding to them the dimension G, dimensions
M, M1 or M2 (minimum distance between shaft ends) can be
determined. For fluid couplings equipped with brake disc
(KDMBP) or brake drum (KDMB), dimension MB is
obtained with a similar procedure by adding to B, B1 or B2
the value G1 and G/2 (Tab. A).
1.5 Position the electric motor and driven machine according to
said dimensions M, M1, M2 or MB, MB1, MB2.
Align the shafts by using a dial indicator (Fig. 2). The
alignment tolerances, radial X, angular Y-Z, (Fig. 1 and 2) are
shown in Tab. A
1.6 Set the flanges pos. 50 near the hubs pos. 51 (KDM) or pos.
51a (KDMB or KDMBP), acting for each half coupling on the
3 screws a and a1 (Fig. 2a and 2b). Inserting the spacers C,
dimension H=(H1+H2)/2 is reduced to the value H0;
increasing therefore the distance B between the two flanges
pos. 50 from approximately 3 to 7mm. In this way the fitting
of the fluid coupling in the respective centering position W is
made easier.
1.7 Make sure that the connecting flanges of the fluid coupling
and of the half disc coupling are perfectly degreased. Insert
the fluid coupling between the two half couplings and fix with
screws (56) and relevant washers (66).
IMPORTANT! Before locking, remove the 3+3 screws
(pos. a) and relevant spacers (pos. C Fig. 2a and 2b),
locking torque shown in Tab. H.
1.8 Verify alignment once again together with the max H1 and
min H2 between hub (51) and flange (50) according to the
allowable values shown in Tab. A.
Fig. 3
B

...KDM
Y
H1 H1
Fig.2
Fig. 2
66-56 56-66
52 51 54
50 50
53
51
X
G/2
G1 G/2

51a S

M 59
MB
Fig. 2b
Fig.2b Fig. 2a
Fig.2a
H2 H2
51a
W ...KDMB
...KDMBP
0
M -0.4
c a
a1 c MB 0-0.4
Tab. A Max. misalignment (mm) (*) M STANDARD (*) MB for disc brake
..KDM Disc G G1
???????????155_01
Y-Z X H -H H +H Ho KDM CKDM CCKDM KDMB CKDMB CCKDMB
1 2 1 2
coupling KDMB max 2 M M1 M2 MB MB1 MB2
9 180 – 197.5
–
11 1055 19 0.16 7±0.2 5.7 235
3 189 – –
12 0.20 0.10 256 206.5 273.5
???????????155_01
13 1065 23 0.19 9±0.2 7.6 219 279 240.5 300.5
15 1075 27 0.22 10±0.3 8.3 251 319 367 275.5 343.5 391.5
17-19 1085 5 32 0.25 0.15 0.25 13±0.4 11.0 274 354 434 303.5 383.5 463.5
21-24 1110 41 0.30 0.32 15.5±0.5 13.3 320 420 510 358.5 458.5 548.5
27 364 482 582 411.5 529.5 629.5
1140 50.5 0.20 0.40 20±0.5 16.7
29 6 0.40 393 511 611 440.5 558.5 658.5
34 1160 60.5 0.45 20±0.6 16.6 448 579 679 505.5 636.5 736.5

* MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN SHAFTS

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2. ASSEMBLY OF KCG-CKCG-CCKCG
2.1 The gear half coupling includes one connecting flange (50a),
one hub (51b), calibrated screws (53a), one sealing ring OR
(86), and two plugs H (Fig. 2a).
2.2 If the half couplings are supplied with rough bores, the bore
and the keyway may be machined referring to the surface S.
2.3 Clean parts accurately, grease the OR and insert them into
the proper seat in the connecting flange (50a).
2.4 Place the collars on the shafts, avoid damaging the OR.
Install the hubs (51b) on relevant shafts (long part of the hub
towards the shaft end). The hub/shaft ends shall coincide.
2.5 Measure distance C (KCG), C1 (CKCG), C2 (CCKCG). By
adding to them the dimension G (Tab. A1), dimensions M or
M1 or M2 are determined (minimum distance between shaft
ends).
2.6 Position electric motor and driven machine according to M,
M1 or M2 dimension.
2.7 Align the shafts by using a dial indicator (Fig. 2a). The
alignment tolerances angular Y-Z (Fig. 1a), and radial X
(Fig. 2a), depend on the rotational speed (see Tab. A1).
2.8 Grease the teeth of the hubs and connecting flanges and
slide these (50a) on the hubs (51b).
2.9 Apply the sealing paste or the gasket on the connecting
surfaces of the connecting flanges.
2.10 Insert the fluid coupling between the two half couplings. Fix
with the calibrated screws (53a) and nuts pos. 54a (only for
sizes 7÷13 - Fig. 13). Tighten uniformly according to the
locking torque shown in Tab. H.
2.11 Remove the two plugs H of the flange (50a) Fig. 3a, and fill
with grease in one hole until it leaks from the other one.
Both holes should be in the horizontal position. Carry
out the activity on both flanges. Re-assemble the plugs H.
Regarding grease quantity and quality see Tab. A1.

Fig. 3a
C
S Fig. 1a
Fig.1a
Z

G/2 G/2

Fig. 2a
Fig.2a 53a
50a 51b 53a

86

H H
X

M
H S H M

RECOMMENDED GREASE
Tab. A1 NORMAL OPERATION
Speed r.p.m. M std C std Gear Coupling AGIP GR MV/EP1
…KCG G 500-1000 1000-2000 KCG CKCG CCKCG KCG CKCG CCKCG Type Grease CALTEX Coupling Grease
y-z x y-z x M M1 M2 C C1 C2 kg CASTROL Impervia MDX
7 143 140 CHEVRON Polyurea Grease EP0
1"-S 2x0.03
8 148 – 145 – ESSO Fibrax 370
9 192 189 PA G 2 . FINA Marson EPL1 - Lical EPL1
3 – –
11 201 248 198 244 KLUBER Kluberplex GE 11-680
0.25 1"1/2-S 2x0.08
12 201 268 198 265 MOBIL Mobilux EP0
13 226.5 286.5 223.5 289.5 SHELL Alvania Grease EPR-0/EP1
0.25 0.20 0.15
15 256 324 372 251 319 367 TEXACO Coupling Grease
5 2"1/2-E 2x0.3
17-19 280 360 440 275 355 435 TOTAL Specis EPG
21-24 321 421 511 316 416 506 3"-E 2x0.45 HEAVY DUTY
27 414 532 632 408 526 626 CALTEX Coupling Grease
6 0.35 3"1/2-E 2x0.65
29 443 561 661 437 555 655 KLUBER Grafloscon C SG 500 plus
34 509 640 740 503 634 734 4"-E 2x0.98 TEXACO Coupling Grease

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

3. FILLING

KDM-KCG SERIES CKDM-CCKDM-CKCM-CCKCM SERIES

Transfluid fluid couplings are not supplied filled with oil. Fluid couplings equipped with delay chamber (CK series) has
Therefore it is necessary achieve the following procedure: the main objective to reduce the starting torque/nominal torque
3.1 Place the coupling axis in the horizontal position (Fig. 4) with ratio to values up to 1.5. This feature is enhanced further by
the letter X (max. filling) vertical (upward), so that the filling increasing the delay chamber (CCK series) and allowing values
plug (pos. 13) be inclined as shown. up to 1.2 of said ratio.
3.2 Fill with the oil until it overflows from the plug seat. Rotate 3.8 The limitation of torque during start-up is obtained by
the coupling by hand, in order to enhance the vent of the air, decreasing the quantity of oil in the working circuit (filling 2-
or, if possible, open also the plug placed correspondingly on 3-4 as per Tab. B2-B3) without a significant increase of the
the other impeller. The quantity of fluid to be added is slip at normal operation. In fact, with fluid coupling stopped,
indicated in Tab. B1. the delay chamber contains part of the filling oil that during
3.3 Screw the plug (or both plugs) with recommended locking start-up is drawn into the working circuit. At normal
torques (Tab. D) and check that no leakage occurs; if operation, all the oil is located in the circuit and torque is
necessary use sealing paste on threads. transmitted with minimum slip.
3.4 Fillings marked with X-1-2-3-4 can be chosen by the 3.9 The transfer of the oil from the delay chamber to the
operator in order to obtain the best results for start-up and working circuit occurs by centrifugal force, through
operating performances. With the maximum filling X, calibrated nozzles (Fig. 5). Starting from size 15CK-CCK,
minimum slip and maximum efficiency are obtained, and the such nozzles can be changed, with the fluid coupling
starting torque/normal torque ratio is higher (values normally already installed, simply by replacing the whole valve (sizes
included between 1.8 and 2.0); decreasing the oil quantity 15, 17 and 19) or the calibrated screw only (pos. b) screwed
inside the coupling (filling 1-2-3-4) the opposite result is into the valve pos. 57 (greater sizes).
obtained. Such a technical solution allows a very simple and easy
3.5 A high slip causes an overheating of the oil included in the operation, practicable in a short time and moreover, with the
working circuit of the coupling, and a respective decrease of fluid coupling already installed.
the efficiency. During the re-installation of the valve, tighten according to
3.6 For normal operating conditions, use oil ISO HM 32 (or the torques indicated in Tab. H; remember to install the soft
equivalent SAE 10W) indicated in Tab. C. copper gasket (pos.58) and make sure that no leakage
For operating conditions at temperatures close to zero the occurs; if necessary use sealing paste on threads.
use of oil ISO FD 10 (or SAE 5W) is recommended. 3.10 For each value of the starting torque/nominal torque ratio,
For temperatures below -10 °C, ask our technicians. Transfluid can supply the required filling level. Fluid
3.7 For fluid couplings installed in a vertical axis position, fill in couplings with delay chambers use filling level 2 (Tab.
the quantities indicated in Tab. B1 (B2 or B3). B2), while those equipped with double delay chambers
use filling level 3 (Tab. B3). In case of fluid couplings
supplied with no oil, proceed as indicated at para. 3.1-3.2-
3.3-3.6.
3.11 For fluid couplings installed with vertical axis, the delay
chamber must be placed downward. Fill with the oil
quantities indicated in Tab. B2 and B3.
Tab. B1 OIL QUANTITY (lt.) Tab. B2 OIL QUANTITY (lt.)
K… X 1 2 3 4 CK… 2 3 4
6 0.505 0.480 0.455 0.425 0.390 11 3.350 3.050 2.750
7 0.920 0.860 0.800 0.730 0.650 12 4.800 4.200 3.600 Tab. B3 OIL QUANTITY (lt.) Fig.
FIG.44
8 1.510 1.405 1.295 1.190 1.080 13 5.800 5.200 4.700
CCK… 3 4 4321 X 13
9 1.950 1.820 1.690 1.550 1.400 15 8.600 7.700 6.400 AIR
15 9.30 8.00
11 2.750 2.550 2.350 2.100 1.850 17 13.60 12.80 11.70 MAX OIL FILL

19 16.50 15.20 14.00 17 16.36 14.86

12 4.100 3.875 3.575 3.250 2.900
21 23.00 21.30 19.30 19 18.76 16.86
13 5.200 4.850 4.450 4.050 3.600
24 31.20 28.60 26.00 21 27.30 24.30
15 7.650 7.150 6.600 6.000 5.400
17 11.70 10.90 10.00 9.100 8.200 27 50.00 46.50 43.00 24 35.43 31.63 12
X

19 14.20 13.30 12.30 11.20 10.00 29 63.00 59.00 54.00 27 59.35 55.15 34

21 19.20 17.80 16.40 15.00 13.50 34 92.50 88.50 83.50 29 70.60 65.20
24 28.40 26.50 24.60 22.60 20.50 34 96.70 86.40
27 42.00 39.00 36.00 33.50 31.50 Tab. C
29 55.00 51.00 47.00 44.00 41.50 RECOMMENDED OIL: CLASSIFICATION ISO HM 32 (SAE 10W)
34 82.50 76.60 70.60 66.20 62.50
AGIP OSO 32 CHEVRON HYDRAULIC OIL32 MOBIL DTE 24
ARAL VITAM GF32 ELF ELFOLNA 32 SHELL TELLUS OIL 32
Tab. D BP ENERGOL HLP 32 ESSO NUTO H 32 TEXACO RANDO OIL HD 32
FUSIBLE PLUG CASTROL HYSPIN AWS 32 IP HYDRUS OIL 32 TOTAL AZOLLA ZS 32
DIM.
N. 7018.. Torque (Nm) D. nom.
6 AB 12 1/8" 57 58
7-8-9 Fig.
FIG.55
BB 23 1/4"
11-12
13-15
PAG.
AG.3
3
17-19 CB 29 3/8"
21-24
27-29
DB 44 1/2"
34
b

PAG.
AG.3
3
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4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

4.1 FLUID COUPLINGS

The standard operating procedures for the coupling shall be
applied controlling stability and temperature. In order not to
damage coupling seals, temperature must not exceed 90 °C. For
higher values, all seals, except the rotating ones in Viton, must
be made of special material.
In Tab. E causes and relevant remedies are indicated for the
most common problems that can appear in case of irregular
operation.
1) Approximately 20 days after installation, check the fluid level
(activity to be carried out with cold oil), and tightening of
screws of the driver and driven side of the machine.
The fluid coupling is supplied with fusible plug calibrated at
140 °C (if requested also calibration at 120 °C, and 198 °C
are available, according to the application).
If the fusible plug melts frequently, check oil level as
indicated in Tab. B1 - B2 - B3.
2) In case of installation of the switching pin, or the electronic
device for speed measurement, check that distances as
indicated in Fig. 6 and 7 are in conformity with the values
foreseen during installation stage.
3) It is recommended to replace the working fluid every 4000
hours of operation.
4.2 DISC COUPLINGS (for KDM series)
No particular maintenance is necessary.
It is recommended to check alignment indicated at para. 1.7
and screw locking torque after the first hours of operation.
Every 3000 hours, check that there is no evidence of fatigue
or failures on external discs, and check alignment as per
para. 1.8.
4.3 GEAR COUPLINGS (for KCG series)
It is recommended to check alignment as indicated at para.
2.7 and locking torque of calibrated screws (53a) or nuts
(54a) after the first operating hours. Every 3000 hours,
replace grease proceeding as indicated in para. 2.10 and
check that there is no evidence of wear on teeth.

Tab. E
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
INSUFFICIENT OIL LEVEL Check oil level and restore if necessary
TOO HIGH
TEMPERATURE TOO MANY START-UPS REPEATED IN SEQUENCE Wait for cooling before next start-up, or decrease start-up number
ABSORPTIONS GREATER THAN RATED VALUES Eliminate causes and/or check coupling/motor design
HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Improve coupling ventilation
FUSIBLE TRIP OR OVERLOAD OF THE DRIVEN MACHINE Eliminate causes
PLUG INTERVENTION
HEAT SOURCE TOO CLOSE Move away the source or place a shield in between
PROTECTIVE COVER WITHOUT SUFFICIENT VENTILATION Make air paths for proper heat exchange
OIL LEVEL Check level and restore with proper type if necessary
PERFORMANCES Replace if necessary (Tab. C page 3)
OIL TYPE
DECREASE Check compliance with recommended oil specifications
TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN OR CLOSE TO 0°C Use proper oil (see par. 3.6 page 3)
DEFECTIVE MOTOR Check motor rpm (if electric, check connections)
OPERATING SPEED NOT
REACHED AND/OR STAR / DELTA INSERTION TIME If time is too long, reduce it to 3 sec. max
EXCESSIVE SLIP
LOCKED OR BRAKE DRIVEN MACHINE Eliminate causes
ALIGNMENT Check alignment par. 1.5 and 1.8 (KDM) – par. 2.7 (KCG)
NOISE AND BEARING FAILURE Disassembling, inspection, replacement of bearing (and relevant sealing devices)
VIBRATIONS
ALIGNMENT COUPLING WITH WORN OUT PARTS Replace the worn out parts
SIBILATIONS/WHISTLE PROTECTION CRANKCASE Eliminate small dimension air paths
Fig. 6
5. ACCESSORIES
The fluid coupling can be equipped, in addition to the normal
fusible plug, with similar safety devices that avoid the expulsion
of oil and in case of an electronic system, can handle different
parameters.
The fusible plug is installed as a component for additional safety, Tab. E1
being however calibrated at a higher temperature value.
Dim. X1 X2 Y Z
7 128 262
–
5.1 SWITCHING PIN (Fig. 6) Z 8 137 272 –
This device is made of a fusible plug equipped with a 9 166.5 156 287.5
metallic pin inserted in the fusible alloy material of the plug. Y
11 173.5 163 300.5
In case the intervention temperature is reached, the alloy 16.5 12 183.5 173 323 15
material melts making the pin free so that it escapes due to 13 195.5 190 335 16
the centrifugal force, intercepting the cam of the switch, 15 220 219 358 16
activating it and supplying the relevant output signal, that 17 240 228 382 12
can be used as alarm or motor trip. 90
30° 19 232 230 400.5 9
Install firmly the switch to the base unit according to 2.5 10 21 281 280 423 8
dimensions indicated in Tab. E1, taking into account that the 24 282 281 460 4
pin of the fusible plug, in case of intervention, extends by Ø9 50 70 27 331 297 491 9
16.5 mm and it shall move the cam of the switch (Fig. 6). 29 356 322 524 8
10 34 413 373 584 4
30 X1 (..KCG)
X2 (..KDM)
Indicative dimensions

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

It is possible to install this system on all couplings starting 5.4 RESTORING OF THE SWITCHING PIN (Fig. 9)
from size 13K, even in case it has been not included as initial 5.4.1 Screw off the teflon cover and remove the small pin A with
supply. The package includes: switching pin complete with the residuals of melted material.
conical plug, switch complete with support, counterweight 5.4.2 Drive the fusible ring B on the small pin, paying attention
for balancing, glue and instruction for a correct installation to the choice for the correct value of the temperature for
and operation. the fusible alloy material.
The electrical connection of the switch shall be realized 5.4.3 Put the small pin with the fusible ring in the housing C.
with voltage not greater than 230 V and current 6 A max. 5.4.4 Using the tool D similar to that indicated, rivet the fusible
N.B. Regarding dimension and further details, refer to ring at bottom.
the relevant supplied instructions. 5.4.5 Make sure that the pin is blocked.
5.4.6 Screw the teflon cover on the plug body.
N.B.: Such activities must be carried out with fluid
5.2 ELECTRONIC DEVICE (Fig. 7a – 7b – 7c) coupling at ambient temperature.
The electronic device for the control of overload is made by
a proximity switch and an electronic speed controller (Fig. Fig. 7a Fig. 7 Fig. 7d
7a). It reads the coupling output speed. When the resistant M18x1.5
torque increases the coupling slip increases, as a RPM 1490 15-20
consequence the output speed decreases. If this output 1
2
78.50
speed decreases below the controller set point for a time AT

period greater than the period of non-intervention time set,

the switching of the internal relay occurs. 5
It is possible to install this electronic system on all fluid
couplings where it has not been included as initial supply.
For couplings size 7K÷13K, it is sufficient to replace the two
screws placed at 180° along the external rim (as indicated in 56-66
Fig. 7c). For couplings size 15K÷34K KDM series it is
necessary to prepare two fixing holders as indicated in Fig.
8 – Tab. F, and insert them below two screws and relevant
washers (pos. 56-66) at 180° (Fig. 7a). Fig. 7b
For coupling KCG series It is necessary to install two screws
M10x16 and relevant nuts (Fig. 7b) into the proper threaded
holes at 180° on part 27 or 63 (reverse mounting).
It is necessary that the proximity switch be in line with the 27 63
two fixing holders (KDM) or screws (KCG), at a distance not
greater than 5 mm, while the controller can be installed in
the most suitable place as chosen by the operator, within a Fig. 7c (only for 7÷13)
max. wiring length of 20 m increasing properly the cable of
the proximity switch. Before cabling the wiring
connections always check the voltage supply.
N.B. For further details regarding electronic functions
and connections, refer to the relevant supplied
instructions.
Tab. F
Fig.8
Fig. 8
5.3 INFRARED TEMPERATURE (Fig. 7d) Dim. A B C D F
The electronic controller (Fig. 7d) is used for the
DIM. A detection
B C D of E
the temperature in operation. A device is equipped 15-17-19 21 31 11 8 D
15-17-19 21 31 1with
1 9 R.1
infrared sensor that, properly placed21-24 close to the fluid 21-24 B
coupling, allows an extremely accurate 27-29
25temperature
36 18 15 11 25 36 18 15 11
measurement without contact. 27-29 E
34 28 38 17 12
Temperature is shown on a proper display that allows the
setting of 2 alarm values (logic alarm on the first, relay alarm 34 28 38 17 12 1.5
on the second). The sensor should be positioned close to A C
= =
the external impeller or the cover of the fluid coupling,
choosing, for instance, the solution as shown in Fig. 7d.
The distance between the sensor and the fluid coupling
should be approx. 15 - 20 mm (the cooling ribs don’t disturb
the correct operation of the sensor itself).
In order to avoid that the shining surface of the fluid coupling
can produce reflexes that can distort the correct reading of Fig. 9
the temperature, it is necessary to paint opaque black the
surface of the coupling directly exposed to the sensor (a 6-7
cm stripe is sufficient). Sensor cable has a standard length A C B
of 90 cm. In case, it can be extended only with twisted and
shielded wire for thermocouples type “K”.
N.B. For further details regarding electronic functions
60
and connections, refer to the relevant supplied
instructions. 2.5
30
Ø7

D 25 Ø 3.25

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6. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS (Fig. 10-11-12-13)

When ordering spare parts, always mention the type of coupling Fig. 10
and specification number marked on the external impeller in the
positions indicated in Fig. 10 or on the opposite side (cover) (27K,
29K, and 34K have a name plate showing the serial number also).
6.1 Gasket kit pos. 4-5 (5a for versions C../CC..)-6-15-20-41
(pos. 41 only for 27, 29 and 34) O-rings and sealing rings
in viton.
6.2 Fusible plug pos. 13a.
6.3 Disc pack kit pos. 52-53-54.
6.4 Gear half coupling kit pos. 50a-51b-53a-86.

7. REPLACEMENT OF SEALING RINGS, BEARINGS AND

DISC PACKS (Fig 11-12-13-14)
NB: To operate on the surfaces described as follows, always
A
3-B
78
03
10
Specifica
Bom
use a mallet in teflon, and not a metal hammer. 328

7.1 Remove screws pos. 56 (KDM) or 53a (KCG) Date (month+ +

Data (mese year)
anno)
7.2 Remove the fluid coupling proceeding as indicated at page
1 pos. 1.6 (KDM) and page 2 (KCG) Data di produzione
Production date
7.3 Remove the oil from the coupling removing plugs pos. 13 on (settimana
(week ++ year)
anno)
cover and delay chamber and pos. 13a
7.4 If the coupling is equipped with delay chamber, remove it
after removal of screws pos. 34. Together with it, the flange
pos. 27 or 27a (not to be removed) and seal ring pos. 15 will Tab. G
remain
7.5 Remove nuts pos. 11, insert two screwdrivers into the gap GASKET KIT FUSIBLE PLUG ..KDM ..KCG
between bearing carrier pos. 14 or 14a and cover pos. 3 or ...KDM (Viton)
3a and lever up to the extraction of the bearing carrier and ...KCG 2395 N 7018
(*) Disc (**) Gear
seal ring pos. 15 pack half
7.6 Remove screws pos. 8-10, and remove cover pos. 3 by the K.. CK.. CCK.. 120 °C 140 °C 198 °C kit coupling kit
help of the mallet in teflon 7 W
– 1" S
7.7 Remove the bearing pos. 16 with a puller and recover the 8 X –
screen pos. 47 9 D BA BB BC
Remove the flange pos. 63. For couplings from 9..K up to 11 EA EB 1055
1" 1/2 S
19..K, remove the screw pos. 25, insert a small threaded 12 FA FB
bar into the hole for extraction Q (dimensions in Tab. L), so 13 HA HB 1065
that pushing against the end of the flange, allows the 15 KA KB 1075
removal of the flange itself. For couplings from 21..K up to 17 LA LB 2" 1/2 E
34..K, remove screws pos. 64 and washer pos. 65. CA CB CC 1085
19 MA MB
7.8 Remove the elastic ring pos. 18 and remove the impeller
21 NA NB
pos. 1 1110 3" E
7.9 Remove the screws pos. 9 and the screen pos. 17 24 OA OB
(11K÷24K) or the closing disc pos. 40 (27K÷34K). Hitting on 27 PA PB
1140 3" 1/2 E
surface B of shaft pos. 24, take off the bearing carrier pos. 29 QA QB DA DB DC
23 or the seal carrier pos. 19 (only for 27K÷34K) with 34 RA RB 1160 4" E
sealing ring pos. 20.
(*) the kit includes: disc pack, calibrated screws, nuts
7.10 During re-installation, proceed in the reverse sequence,
replacing the bearings and all seals. Interpose sealing (**) the kit includes: hub, calibrated screws and o-ring
paste between surfaces of disc pos. 17 and impeller pos. 2, Tab. L
screwing the screw with a thread restrainer Loctite 243
type. DIM. Q
7.11 For the replacement of the disc pack pos. 52, remove the 7-8 M12
flange pos. 50, removing the nut pos. 54 and the calibrated 9-11-12 M20
screw pos. 53.
13-15-17-19 M27
NB: For the tightening of nuts, screws and plugs, refer to 21-24 M36
the tightening torques indicated in the following tables:
27-29-34 M45
Tab. D for plugs pos. 13-13a
Tab. H for other pos.

Tab. H
Pag.6
LOCKING TORQUE
..KDM Screw Nut Nut Screw Screw Nut Screw Screw Nut Nut Screw Valve Screw
..KCG pos. 9 pos. 10 pos.11 pos. 25 pos. 34 pos. 37 pos. 48 pos. 53a pos. 54 pos. 54a pos. 56 pos. 57 pos. 64
dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm dia Nm
1/4"
7-8 M6 10 M6 10 M7 16 M10 50 – – – – 28 UNF 12 – –
9-11 3/8" –
M8 24 M16 205 M8 24 – – M8 34 42 M8 41
12 M8 24 M8 24 M8 24 24 UNF – –
13 M10 67 84
15 M10 50 M10 50 M10 50 M20 400 M10 50 – M12 114 M10 143 M10 15
17-19 84 5/8" 203 M14 180
M10 50
21 M12 85 11 UNC – –
M14 135 M14 135 M18 380 M12 143
24 M14 135 M14 115 M14 228
27 135 – M12 20
3/4" 339 M22 725
29 M16 205 M16 205 M14 135 M16 205 M16 346
10 UNC
34 M16 205 M20 300 M16 174 M24 930 M16 346

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Fig.1
Fig.
Fig.111
1 (9 -: 24... KDM)
(9÷24...KDM)

5 3 13 1 4 8 10 39 2 13a 17 9

27

12

54 66 11

53 52 50 56 7
56 66
59 14

51 16 6
15 63
26 20
Q
25 21
14a 24
38
37 B

36

27

only for 13
15-17-19-21-24
33
KDMB
7a
11
12

34 35 5a 3a 47 18 22 23

57 58

51a

POS. NAME POS. NAME

1 Internal impeller 26 Washer KDMBP
2 External impeller 27 Flange motor side
3-3a Cover 33 Delay chamber
4 O-ring 34 Screw only for 21 - 24
5-5a O-ring or Gasket 35 Washer
6 O-ring or Gasket 36 Screw
7-7a Screw 37 Nut
8 Screw 38 Washer
9 Screw 39 Washer
10 Nut 47* Oil retainer
11 Nut 50 Connecting flange
12 Washer 51-51a Hub
13 Taper plug 52 Disc pack
13a Fusible taper plug 53 Calibrated screw
14-14a Bearing carrier 54 Nut
15 Sealing ring 56 Screw
16 Ball bearing 57 Complete valve
17 Shield 58 Gasket
18 Elastic ring 59 Washer
20 Sealing ring 63 Flange for shaft
21 Ball bearing 64 Screw
22 Elastic ring 65 Washer 65 64 63
23 Bearing carrier 66 Washer
24 Shaft
25 Tie rod (except 21 – 24) PAG.
AG.7
7
* only for 15÷34

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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Fig.12Fig.
(2712-: (27÷34...KDM)
34... KDM)

5 3 13 1 4 8 10 39 2 13a 9

27

12

54 66 11

53 52 50 56 7
40 50 56 66
59 14
41
51 16
63
15
19

20
Q
24
14a

38 B

37
64
36
65
27
21
only for 13
15-17-19-21-24
33

7a
11
..KDMB
12

34 35 5a 3a 47 18 22 23 6

57 58

51a
POS. NAME POS. NAME
1 Internal impeller 33 Delay chamber
2 External impeller 34 Screw ..KDMBP
3-3a Cover 35 Washer
4 O-ring 36 Screw
5-5a Gasket or O-ring 37 Nut
6 Gasket or O-ring 38 Washer
7-7a Screw 39 Washer
8 Screw 40 Closing disc only for 34
9 Screw 41 O-ring
10 Nut 47* Oil retainer
11 Nut 48 Screw
12 Washer 49 Washer
13 Taper plug 50 Connecting flange
13a Fusible taper plug 51-51a Hub
14-14a Bearing carrier 52 Disc pack
15 Sealing ring 53 Calibrated screw
16 Ball bearing 54 Nut
18 Elastic ring 56 Screw
19 Seal carrier 57 Complete valve 48 49 27a
20 Sealing ring 58 Gasket
21 Ball bearing 59 Washer
22 Elastic ring 63 Flange for shaft
23 Bearing carrier 64 Screw
24 Shaft 65 Washer
27-27a Flange 66 Washer
* only for 15÷34

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 KRD

FLUID COUPLINGS KDM - KCM - KCG SERIES

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
CKRD - CCKRD EK
Fig.(713-: (7÷24...KCG)
Fig.13 24... KCG)
KCM KCG KDM KDMB

5 3 13 1 4 8 10 39 2 13a 17 9 only for 7 ÷13

27

12
CKCM - CCKCM CKCG - CCKCG CKDM - CCKDM CKDMBP- CCKDMBP
11
54a 53a
7
86 51b 53a 50a 50a 53a 51b 86
14

16 6
15 63
26 20
Q
25 21
14a 24
38
B
37
36
Fig. A Fig. B
27

only for 13
15-17-19-21-24
33
..KCGB
7a
Fig. C
11 Fig. D

12

34 35 5a 3a 47 18 22 23

57 58
Fig. E

1 2

POS. DENOMINAZIONE POS. DENOMINAZIONE 51c

1 Girante interna 24 Albero
POS. 2 NAME
Girante esterna POS.25 NAME
Tirante (escluso 21 - 24)
..KCGBP
1 3-3a impeller
Internal Coperchio 24 26 Rondella (escluso 21 - 24)
Shaft
2 4
External Gommino
impeller OR 25 27 Flangia
Tie rod (21-24 excluded) only for 21 -24
3-3a 5-5a
Cover Gommino OR o Guarnizione 26 33 Camera di
Washer ritardoexcluded)
(21-24
4 6
O-ring Gommino OR o Guarnizione 27 34 Vite
Flange
5-5a 7-7a Vite
Gasket or O-ring 33 35 Rondella
Delay chamber
6 8
Gasket Vite
or O-ring 34 36 Vite
Screw
7-7a 9
Screw Vite 35 37 Dado
Washer
8 10
Screw Dado 36 38 Rondella
Screw
9 11
Screw Dado 37 39 Rondella
Nut
10 Nut12 Rondella 38 47 Paraolio
Washer
11 Nut13 Tappo conico 39 50a Manicotto
Washer
13a Tappo conico fusibile 51b-51c Mozzo
12 Washer 47 * Oil retainer
14-14a Portacuscinetto
13 Taper plug 50a53a Vite calibrata
Sleeve
15 Anello di tenuta 54a Dado (solo per 7-13)
13a Fusible taper plug 51b-51c Hub
16 Cuscinetto a sfere 57 Valvola completa
14-14a Bearing carrier 53a Calibrated screw
17 Disco di schermo 58 Guarnizione
15 Sealing ring 54a Nut (only for 7-13)
18 Anello elastico 63 Flangia per albero
16 Ball bearing 57 Complete valve
20 Anello di tenuta 64 Vite
17 Shield 58 Gasket
21 Cuscinetto a sfere 65 Rondella
18 Elastic ring 63 Flange for shaft
22 Anello elastico 86 Gommino OR
20 Sealing
23
ring 64 Screw 65 64 63
Portacuscinetto
21 Ball bearing 65 Washer
22 Elastic ring 86 O-ring
23 Bearing carrier PAG 9
PAG.9
* only for 15÷34

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FLUID COUPLINGS KDM - KCM - KCG SERIES

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
CKRD - CCKRD EK
Fig. 14(27
Fig.14 (27÷34...KCG)
-: 34... KCG)
KCM KCG KDM KDMB

5 3 13 1 4 8 10 39 2 13a 9

27

CKCM - CCKCM CKCG - CCKCG

12
CKDM - CCKDM CKDMBP- CCKDMBP
11
7
40
86 51b 53a 50a 50a 53a 51b 86
14
41
16
63
15
19

Q 20

24
14a
B
38
37
64
36
Fig. A Fig. B 65
27
21
only for 13
15-17-19-21-24
33

7a
Fig. C ..KCGB
11 Fig. D

12

34 35 5a 3a 47 18 22 23 6

57 58
Fig. E

1 2

POS. NAME POS. NAME

51c
1 Internal impeller 27-27a Flange
2 External impeller 33 Delay chamber ..KCGBP
3-3a Cover 34 Screw
4 O-ring 35 Washer
5-5a Gasket or O-ring 36 Screw
6 Gasket or O-ring 37 Nut
7-7a Screw 38 Washer
only for 34
8 Screw 39 Washer
9 Screw 40 Closing disc
10 Nut 41 O-ring
11 Nut 47* Oil retainer
12 Washer 48 Screw
13 Taper plug 49 Washer
13a Fusible taper plug 50a Sleeve
14-14a Bearing carrier 51b-51c Hub
15 Sealing ring 53a Calibrated screw
16 Ball bearing 54a Nut
18 Elastic ring 57 Complete valve
48 49 27a
19 Seal carrier 58 Gasket
20 Sealing ring 63 Flange for shaft
21 Ball bearing 64 Screw
22 Elastic ring 65 Washer
23 Bearing carrie 86 O-ring
24 Shaft

* only for 15÷34

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BASIC GUARANTEE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1) Preamble
TRANSFLUID guarantees that at the time of dispatch, its products
comply with the specifications published in its catalogues or
technical documents, which were valid at the time of dispatch,
and that the products are free from defects in material and
workmanship. These terms of guarantee substitute all other
guarantees, including legal, expressed or implicit guarantees,
including but not limited to, guarantees of saleability and
suitability for a particular use (and any other implicit guarantee
arising during the course of the services, negotiations or
commercial use). Except in the event of serious negligence and
fraud, under no circumstances will TRANSFLUID be held liable for
direct, indirect, consequential, fortuitous or extra contractual
damage based upon claims for compensation by the Buyer for
violation of the guarantee, contract or objective responsibility.
Under no circumstances can the compensation by TRANSFLUID
exceed the amount paid by the Buyer for the product supplied by
TRANSFLUID.
2) Duration and limits of the guarantee
a) The duration of the guarantee is equal to eighteen (18)
months from the time the product supplied by TRANSFLUID
is commissioned, and nonetheless, no more than twenty-four
(24) months from the date of dispatch of the original product
from TRANSFLUID’s plant.
b) Product that are not used and stored for a long period must be
kept and handled in keeping with the guidelines, which are
available upon request, drawn up by TRANSFLUID according
to product type.
c) The wear or tear of parts, which is particularly due to
conditions of use (tension of the belts, environmental
conditions, unforeseen knocks and overloading), or to the
sensitivity of the operator (use within the approved limits) or to
external circumstances (jamming of the machine), is not
covered by the guarantee if these parts have been used (are
not new), unless the Buyer can clearly prove the
manufacturing defect, which is ascribable to Transfluid.
Typical parts subject to wear or tear include:
- Filters, seals and gaskets
- Springs, screws, plugs
- Switches and fuses
- Material and friction surfaces
- Belts and chains
- Lubricants in general
d) Installation and maintenance of TRANSFLUID products must
be carried out following the installation, use and maintenance
manual, which is always supplied with each product.
e) With regard to the supply of loose/disassembled parts, the
guarantee solely and exclusively covers faults of the
components themselves, related to the material or
mechanical workmanship carried out by TRANSFLUID.
f) The guarantee is no longer valid when:
- the product is used exceeding the limits stated in the
catalogues or installation manuals, or in applications that are
not approved by TRANSFLUID;
- breakage results from abuse, negligence, omission or
inadequate maintenance, failed connection or control of the
protection devices or as a result of accidents;
- the product is modified or disassembled without
TRANSFLUID’S written approval.
3) Services included/excluded in the guarantee
a) In TRANSFLUID’S final decision, products or components,
whose faults are covered by the guarantee, will be repaired or
replaced at no extra cost, with the exception of the
subsequent points. The replaced parts will be covered from
the remaining period of the original guarantee, which stays in
force for the product initially supplied (a new guarantee period
will therefore not come into effect).
TRANSFLUID s.r.l. Via Guido Rossa, 4 21013 Gallarate (VA) Italy Tel. +39-0331.28421 Fax +39-0331.2842911 e-mail: info@transfluid.it www.transfluid.eu
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b) Excluded from the guarantee and remaining at the Buyer’s
expense are the costs resulting from:
- Removal of the TRANSFLUID product from the machinery
onto which it is fitted, and recommissioning;
- Suitable packing and charges resulting from the return
transport of the material;
- Restoration of lubricants in general, piping, sound proof
canopies, guards, etc.
- All other costs not expressly approved in writing by
TRANSFLUID.
c) The Buyer can request the support of a specialised technician
to disassemble/re-install/recommission the product by
sending a standard purchase order. TRANSFLUID will invoice
the work, applying the current ASSIOT rates (Italian
Association of Gears and Transmission Elements
Manufacturers, a member of EUROTRANS).
d) TRANSFLUID cannot be held liable for lost or reduced profit,
costs for replaced machinery, still machinery, damage to
equipment or property caused by failure of its products.
4) Conditions for requesting services under guarantee
a) If the Buyer intends to take advantage of the guarantee, he
must inform TRANSFLUID in writing within 7 (seven) days of
discovering a fault, stating:
- Product description;
- Series number (where foreseen), specification number or
article code;
- Reference to the date and document of purchase or delivery;
- Reasonable proof that the fault falls within the conditions of
guarantee, together with a detailed description of the
irregularity or failure and where possible, supported by
photographs.
In the event of failure after commissioning the product, the
following must also be communicated:
- Type of application;
- Power and engine rpm (stating also the make and model for
endothermic engines);
- Diameter, type, number of races and position of pulley (if
foreseen by the application);
- Hours of operation.
b) TRANSFLUID will indicate whether the product must be
delivered or sent free port to an authorised centre or directly
to its own plant depending on the product concerned, the
failure indicated and the urgency of the intervention.
c) On receiving the product, TRANSFLUID or the authorised
distributor will carry out a thorough analysis; if the product is
deemed to be covered by the guarantee:
- TRANSFLUID will repair or replace the parts needed to
restore full and safe working at no cost;
If the product is NOT deemed to be covered by the guarantee,
TRANSFLUID:
- will send a technical report explaining its decision;
- will draw up an estimate for the repair;
- will carry out the repair upon receipt of the order from the
Buyer.
d) The repaired products will be returned to the Buyer freight
collect, by the same means of transport that was used for the
arrival (unless stated otherwise).
e) Should the Buyer decide not to accept the estimate for the
repair, he must communicate his decision in writing, explicitly
asking for the parts to be scrapped or returned; the parts will
be sent in their current state.
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