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Flexible Shaft Coupling - 5x5mm Bore, 20x25mm OD

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This aluminum flexible shaft coupling efficiently connects driving and driven shafts, minimizing misalignment and backlash. Designed with a 5x5mm bore and 20x25mm dimensions, it ensures precise power transmission for various mechanical applications.

Features

  • Precision-machined aluminum construction for durability and light weight.
  • Designed for 5x5mm bore shafts, ensuring broad compatibility.
  • Minimizes shaft misalignment and reduces backlash for accurate motion control.
  • Flexible helical cut design compensates for minor axis deviations.
  • High-speed rating of 20,000 RPM for demanding applications.

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Description

This flexible type motor coupling is engineered to create a robust and precise connection between your driving and driven shafts. Its primary advantage lies in its efficiency in eliminating shaft misalignment to the greatest possible extent, a common issue in many mechanical setups. The coupling’s design also ensures minimal backlash, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high precision.

Constructed from machined aluminum, this coupling features an outer diameter of 20mm and a length of 25mm. A distinctive spiral cut along its length provides the necessary flexibility, allowing it to accommodate minor misalignments between shafts. This design characteristic helps reduce binding effects and extends the lifespan of connected components. Often referred to as a Beam coupling or helical coupling, its unique structure allows it to behave flexibly in linear axes while maintaining rigidity in the rotational axis, crucial for precise torque transmission without introducing additional play.

Key Features

  • Helical cut design provides flexibility for angular, parallel, and axial misalignments.
  • Maintains rotational rigidity to prevent backlash, essential for precision applications.
  • Clamping mechanism secures shafts without causing damage.
  • Lightweight aluminum construction reduces inertia and stress on components.
  • Rated for high speeds up to 20,000 RPM for versatile use.
  • Effective power and torque transmission between connected shafts.
  • Durable metal alloy ensures long-term performance in demanding environments.

Applications

  • Connecting stepper motors to lead screws or ball screws in 3D printers.
  • Joining motor shafts in small-scale CNC routers and laser engravers.
  • Robotics and automation projects requiring precise shaft alignment.
  • General mechanical prototypes and DIY projects needing flexible shaft connections.

Technical Specifications

Item TypeFlexible Shaft Coupling
MaterialAluminium Metal Alloy
Bore Diameter [d1]5mm
Bore Diameter [d2]5mm
Length25mm
Outer Diameter20mm
Rated Speed20000 RPM
Rated Torque1 N-m
Screws2 x M4
Catch Shaft TypeTighten
Weight20g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary benefit of a flexible shaft coupling?

Flexible shaft couplings are designed to accommodate angular, parallel, and axial misalignments between connected shafts. This reduces stress on bearings and components, minimizes vibration, and extends the lifespan of your mechanical system by ensuring smoother, more efficient power transmission.

What bore sizes does this coupling support?

This specific coupling is designed to connect two shafts with a 5mm diameter each. Both bore diameters (d1 and d2) are 5mm, making it suitable for standard NEMA 17 stepper motors often found in 3D printers and small CNC machines.

Can this coupling be used for high-speed applications?

Yes, this flexible coupling has a rated maximum speed of 20,000 RPM. Its aluminum construction and precision manufacturing ensure reliable performance under high rotational velocities, making it suitable for various demanding motion control setups.

How does the helical cut design work to prevent backlash?

The helical cut provides flexibility in the linear (X, Y, Z) axes to absorb misalignment without causing binding. Crucially, it maintains stiffness in the rotational axis. This design prevents rotational play or "backlash," which is vital for maintaining accuracy in precision applications like 3D printing and CNC machining.

Package Includes

  • 1x Flexible Shaft Coupling (5x5mm Bore, 20x25mm OD)
  • 2x M4 Set Screws

Additional Information

Weight 0.022 kg
Dimensions 3 × 3 × 2 cm