Limited End
FORM 1900-62
Float Couplings
KOP-FLEX, INC., P.O. BOX 1696, BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21203, 410-768-2000
KOP-FLEX CANADA, LTD., 19 METEOR DRIVE, REXDALE, ONTARIO, CANADA M9W-1A3, 416-675-7144
CAUTION
If assembled
incorrectly,
equipment failure
and personal
injury may result.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note 1: Procedures for determining end float
limitation are contained in Engineering Data
Sheet 21910.
Note 2: These instructions supplement the
following Kop-Flex instruction sheets for the
coupling types listed:
Form 1912-01 FAST’S® Forged Steel,
Cast Steel, and Model B Couplings.
Form 1912-01 Series H and Series HD
Couplings.
INTRODUCTION
Limited end float couplings are employed
where it is desirable to restrict the float of a
sleeve-bearing machine by locating its rotor
axially by means of the fixed thrust bearing in
the other connected machine. A typical ap-
plication is a sleeve-bearing motor driving a
pump, fan, compressor, or similar equipment.
A schematic layout of such a drive system is
shown on Figure 1. The motor bearings of
such a system usually have no appreciable
thrust capacity and the limited end float cou-
pling positions the motor rotor so as to pre-
vent contact between the bearing faces and
the shaft shoulders.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
It is essential to establish the limits of travel
of the floating rotor prior to erecting equip-
ment. If this has not been done prior to set-
ting equipment in place.
Proper function of a limited end float cou-
pling requires that machines be set initially
with the proper shaft separation. To facili-
tate this, always begin with the floating rotor
positioned at its mechanical center, that is
with the rotor located at the midpoint of its
travel.
There are two methods of limiting end
float-use of a button between shaft ends or a
disc placed inside the coupling between shaft
ends
Disconnect all power while adjusting units
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Instructions
NOVEMBER, 1998
Emerson Power Transmission
FIGURE 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
REQUIRING LIMITED END FLOAT COUPLING
CLOSE-COUPLED DESIGNS
A. Button Method
The button (or buttons) should be installed
in shaft ends prior to setting equipment in
position. With the floating rotor at its mid-
point, set machines in place with hubs sepa-
rated by the amount “CM” as shown on Fig.
2a and listed in Table 1. After aligning
shafts, and with equipment doweled or
bolted in position, move the floating rotor
toward the fixed rotor until the shaft end
contacts the button. As illustrated in Fig.2b.
FIGURE 2a
This should take place without contacting
either of the motor sleeve bearings. Lubri-
cate and assemble coupling in accordance
with the appropriate instruction sheet listed
above.
B. Disc Method
With the floating rotor at its midpoint, set
machines in place with hubs separated by
an amount “CM” listed in Table 1. Place the
disc in position between shafts, lubricate
and assemble in accordance with the ap-
propriate instruction sheet listed above.
This condition is illustrated in Fig. 3. FIGURE 2b
NOTE: Discs for cast steel and heavy duty
couplings may have to be field fitted to
the sleeve inside diameter.
Spacers and Floating
Shaft Arrangements
The proper shaft separation for designs involv-
ing spacers or floating shaft
FIGURE 3
Emerson Power Transmission
arrangements depends on the length of the
distance piece. The usual method employed
in spacer designs is to provide end plates in
the spacer which project beyond the spacer
flange faces an amount depending on the
degree of end float limitation. When the but-
ton method is employed, the buttons should
be placed in the shaft ends on which the rigid
hubs are mounted, when in the collapsed
position.
1. Spacers- measure the distance between
end plates. To this figure, add the value CR
from Table 1 for the proper
size coupling. This number is the amount by
which the shafts should be separated with the
floating rotor at its midpoint. After assem-
bling and lubricating coupling, move the float-
ing rotor toward the fixed rotor until the shafts
contact the end plates. This should take
place without contacting either of the motor
sleeve bearings. Note: each coupling half
must be separately lubricated.
2. Floating Shafts- Button Method
(Note: place buttons in shaft ends on which
rigid hubs are mounted). Measure overall
length of FLOATING
SHAFT, including length over button(s) if in-
stalled on floating shaft. Add the value CR
from Table 1 to this measurement; this num-
ber represents the initial dimension between
driving and driven shafts. If a button is in-
stalled on driving and /or driven shafts, mea-
surement should be made from the end of
the button(s). Machines should then be posi-
tioned accordingly, making certain that the
floating rotor is at its midpoint. After assem-
bling and lubricating the coupling, move the
floating rotor toward the fixed rotor until the
buttons contact the shaft ends. NOTE: each
half coupling must be separately lubricated.

Total
Cplg. Coupling Size CR CS CT T CM End
Type Float
Inches 1/16 1/32 1/8 1/8 3/16 1/8
1, 11/2, 2, 21/2
MM 1.6 0.8 3.2 3.2 4.8 3.2
Model B
Inches 3/32 3/64 3/16 3/16 9/32 3/16
3, 31/2
MM 2.4 1.2 4.8 4.8 7.1 4.8
Inches 1/16 1/32 1/8 1/8 3/16 1/8
11/2, 2
MM 1.6 0.8 3.2 3.2 4.8 3.2
Inches 3/32 3/64 3/16 3/16 9/32 3/16
21/2, 3
MM 2.4 1.2 4.8 4.8 7.1 4.8
Inches 3/32 3/64 5/16 5/16 13/32 3/16
Forged Steel 31/2, 4
MM 2.4 1.2 7.9 7.9 10.3 4.8
Inches 3/32 3/64 7/16 7/16 17/32 3/16
41/2, 5, 51/2,6
MM 2.4 1.2 11.1 11.1 13.5 4.8
Inches 3/32 1/16 9/16 1/2 5/8 1/4
7
MM 2.4 1.6 14.3 12.7 15.9 6.4
Inches 1/16 1/32 1/8 1/8 3/16 1/8
1, 11/2, 2
MM 1.6 0.8 3.2 3.2 4.8 3.2
Inches 3/32 3/64 3/16 3/16 9/32 3/16
21/2, 3
MM 2.4 1.2 4.8 4.8 7.1 4.8
Inches 3/32 3/64 5/16 5/16 13/32 3/16
31/2, 4
MM 2.4 1.2 7.9 7.9 10.3 4.8
Series H
Inches 3/32 3/64 7/16 7/16 17/32 3/16
41/2, 5
MM 2.4 1.2 11.1 11.1 13.5 4.8
Inches 3/32 3/64 1/2 1/2 19/32 3/16
51/2, 6
MM 2.4 1.2 12.7 12.7 15.1 4.8
Inches 3/32 1/16 11/16 5/8 3/4 1/4
7
MM 2.4 1.6 17.5 15.9 19.1 6.4
Inches 3/32 3/64 9/16 9/16 21/32 3/16
8
Cast Steel MM 2.4 1.2 14.3 14.3 16.7 4.8
&Heavy Duty Inches 3/32 3/64 13/16 13/16 29/32 3/16
9, 10, 11, 12
MM 2.4 1.2 20.6 20.6 23.0 4.8

Important Safety Instructions

Before start-up . . . for reasons of safety and to extend shaft coupling life, follow these requirements.
1. Coupling guards protect personnel. ALL COUPLINGS MUST BE COVERED WITH A GUARD AS PER OSHA REQUIRE-
MENTS.
2. Recheck alignment after all foundation bolts and mechanical connections are tightened.
3. Make sure all fasteners are properly installed and tightened.
4. Take the time to double check your work.
5. Only authorized Kop-Flex replacement parts are to be used.
6. Call Kop-Flex for any clarification or questions.

KOP-FLEX, INC.
EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION
P. O. Box 1696
Baltimore, MD 21203-1696

Form 1900-62 11/10/98 © Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing, L. P. 1998. All Rights Reserved.
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