Curved Jaw Couplings Installation Guide

1.0 INTRODUCTION:
The following document is intended for the explicit use of Lovejoy customers to aid in the installation of Lovejoy power transmission products. The information may be considered privileged and should only be disseminated as an active part of conducting business with Lovejoy, Inc. Although the coupling may have been properly specified during the design and selection process before the coupling was ordered, operational conditions could possibly have changed prior to installation. Lovejoy, Inc. provides the information and technical support necessary to ensure the appropriate coupling selection was made relative to the product specifications and limitations of Lovejoys power transmission products. The end user is ultimately responsible for verifying the suitability of the final coupling selection based on the actual service conditions at the time of the coupling installation. Correct installation and alignment practices will ensure longer coupling life, trouble free operation, and a safer operating environment for the coupling. Please thoroughly review all of the following instructions prior to installing this coupling and placing it in operation. Proper safety guidelines and practices should always be followed during every phase of the installation. This installation document is considered part of the purchased product and should be retained for future reference.

CJ Style

3.0 PRODUCT INSPECTION:

Prior to installation, the coupling should be examined for signs of damage resulting from shipping or handling. Refer to the following chart to ensure all the ordered parts are present.

2.0 SAFETY:
Accidents involving rotating equipment may result in loss of life, serious bodily harm, or property damage. The purchaser of this equipment must assure that the equipment is properly assembled, installed, safeguarded, operated, and maintained. The coupling or equipment should never be operated under or subjected to conditions that exceed manufacturers specifications. Consult all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations covering the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, including, without limitation, the USDOL-OSHA Lockout / Tag-out procedure set forth in 29 CFR 1910.147. Because of the possible danger to persons or property from accidents which may result from the improper use or unapproved modifications of the product, this product must be installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the procedures, standards, and engineering specifications specified in the product literature. To assure safe operation, this product should be inspected in accordance with the instructions described in this document. Proper guards and any suitable safety equipment or procedures as may be necessary, or as may be specified in safety codes, should be installed by the user. Safety equipment, coupling guards, and shields are not provided by, nor are they the responsibility of Lovejoy, Inc. Symbols and text format used in this document may contain safety information and will appear similar to the following:

Table 1 - Components List

Standard Coupling Type/Size CJ 14 - CJ 180

(Standard CJ Style)
Hubs 2 Spider 1

For maximum protection, the coupling and all components should be stored in the original packaging. All parts should be measured prior to installation to ensure correctness of parts to meet the application requirements; such as the hub bore diameter, shaft diameter, shaft separation, key sizes, etc. The BSE (shaft separation) dimension should be measured from the end of one shaft to the end of the other shaft, not to hub faces or pilots. Lovejoy manufactures couplings based on the shaft details provided by the purchaser. Lovejoy will not be responsible for inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the purchaser. Check all shaft dimensions. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure the interface connections (flanges, bolts, keys, hydraulic fits, etc.) between the coupling and connected equipment are capable of handling the anticipated loads.

Warning!

This symbol indicates safety measures which must be observed to avoid personal injury. This symbol indicates safety measures which must be observed to avoid damage to coupling.

Warning!

Caution!

Before beginning the coupling installation, make sure the machinery is made safe. Disconnect and lock out all power to the equipment. No part of the installation should be performed on moving or unstable equipment.

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4.0 REQUIRED TOOLS:

Calibrated Torque Wrench and Allen sockets Alignment Equipment (dial indicator, laser, straight edge) Appropriate tooling for repositioning equipment

6.0 CURVED JAW COUPLING INSTALLATION:

6.1 Before beginning the coupling installation, make sure the machinery is made safe. Disconnect and lock out all power to the equipment. No part of the installation should be performed on moving or unstable equipment. 6.2 Prior to mounting the hubs, place the keys in the shaft keyways. The key should fit snuggly in the keyway with minimal side to side movement. Standard keys should be the same length or slightly longer than the keyway in the hub. Woodruff keys are usually shorter and may not transmit the same amount of torque. For hubs with splines and the L-LOC spline clamping feature, see section 7.0 for instructions on installing hubs with splines. 6.3 Slide the appropriate hub on each of the shafts over the keys and align the face of the hub with the end of the shaft. Lovejoy curved jaw coupling hubs are manufactured with a clearance, or slip fit and should slide onto the shaft with little or no difficulty. Using a calibrated torque wrench, tighten the set screw in one hub to the torque value specified in Table-2. Lightly tighten the second set screw to allow for possible axial adjustments after the equipment has been moved. Note: Hubs must be mounted on the driver and driven shafts with the jaws facing each other. 6.3 Insert the spider into one hub at this time. If either shaft needs to extend into the center of the spider, the hub may not align with the end of the shaft. Check Table-5 to ensure the shaft will fit in the open center in the spider. 6.4 Move the equipment into the proper location to achieve the G gap dimension between hub faces as specified in Table-4. The hubs could be moved back on the shafts or overhung slightly to compensate for discrepancies in shaft separation. Ideally, the amount of hub engagement on the shaft should be equal to or greater than the diameter of the shaft. When the hubs are tightened in place, the hubs should be touching the raised dots on the side of the spider without any excess pressure. If the hubs are pressed too tightly against the spider, the coupling could lose some of its capability to accommodate misalignment. 6.5 Check alignment using either straight edge method or a dial indicator taking measurements at four locations 90 apart to ensure alignment does not exceed the allowable misalignment as specified in Table-4. 6.6 Using a calibrated torque wrench tighten the set screws to the torque specified in Table-2. If one or both of the hubs contain a spline with the Lovejoy L-LOC feature, see section 7.0 regarding Splined Hub Installation for the specified set screw torque. 6.7 Recheck axial, parallel, and angular alignment for accuracy. 6.8 Remove any tooling and material away from the shafting and coupling. Install the appropriate coupling guard per OSHA requirements and remove the Lockout / Tagout kit from the power supply. The equipment can then be started up and tested. The coupling and equipment should run smoothly. If vibration is detected it could indicate there is an issue with alignment or other problems. These problems could point to problems related to the motor, coupling, or driven equipment and should be resolved prior to placing this coupling into operation.

5.0 COUPLING AND COMPONENT PREPARATION:

5.1 All exposed surfaces of the coupling and components, including hubs, spiders, spacers, collars, and any other Lovejoy supplied subassemblies should be thoroughly cleaned prior to installation to remove any protective coatings that may have been applied by Lovejoy as corrosion protection for the coupling surfaces during shipping. All coupling parts, equipment components, shafts, and keyways must be clean and free of any foreign materials prior to attempting assembly or installation. A clean cloth dampened with a nonflammable solvent should be sufficient for this cleaning. 5.2 All hub bores, shafts, keys, and keyways must be checked for raised metal, nicks, burrs, dents, gouges, etc., and should be dressed or repaired accordingly prior to installation. 5.3 Prior to removing any existing coupling, establish and record the Distance Between Shaft Ends (BSE), or Gap (G) between the driver and driven and compare this value with the G dimension for Lovejoy Curved Jaw Couplings in Table-4 to verify fit of the coupling. 5.4 Once all necessary measurements have been taken and all components are verified as correct, remove any existing coupling and dress the shafts on the driver and driven equipment. 5.5 If the actual shaft BSE is the same as the specified gap for the Lovejoy Curved Jaw coupling (see Table-4), then the hubs can be mounted flush with the ends of the driver and driven shafts. 5.6 If the actual shaft BSE is different than the specified gap for the Lovejoy Curved Jaw coupling, then the hubs must be mounted on the driver and driven shafts so that the dimension between the hub faces matches the G dimension, or gap as specified in Table-4. 5.7 Lovejoy machines the bore in all Lovejoy Curved Jaw style hubs with inch dimensioned straight bores and keyways to meet the industry accepted ANSI/AGMA 9002-B04 Standards tolerance for common keyways and clearance fit bores unless otherwise specified. Tapered and spline bores may require special manufacturing and installation consideration. 5.8 Lovejoy machines the bore in all Lovejoy Curved Jaw style hubs with metric dimensioned straight bores and keyways to meet the industry accepted ANSI/AGMA 9112-A04 Standards tolerance for common keyways and clearance fit bores unless otherwise specified. Tapered and spline bores may require special manufacturing and installation consideration. 5.9 Lovejoy machines the bore in all Lovejoy Curved Jaw style hubs with splines, based on information provided by the customer. Standard spline meet specifications set forth in ANSI B92.1A for Class 5 fits, and DIN 5480 for metric splines. If the spline utilizes the L-LOC shaft locking feature, see section 7.0 for assistance in installing hubs with this feature. 5.10 For all Lovejoy Curved Jaw style hubs with taper bores and taper bores with keyways, Lovejoy manufactures these hubs with bores using tolerances and specifications as supplied by the customer. Taper bores will be tested with plug gauges usually supplied by the customer or included in the cost of the coupling.

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Table 2 - Set Screw Size and Tightening Torque

Inch Set Screws CPLG Size 14 (PM) 19/24 (PM) 24/38 (PM) 28/38 (PM) 38/45 (PM) 42/55 (CI) 48/60 (CI) 55/70 (CI) 65/75 (CI) 75/90 (CI) 90/100 (CI) 100/110 (CI) 110/125 (CI) 125/145 (CI) Notes 1. In some countries, set screws may be referred to as "Grub screws" 1/2-13 5/8-11 1/2 & up 5/8 & up 540-600 1100-1200 61-68 124-136 M12 M16 3/8-16 1/4 5/16 3/8 & up 133-150 225-250 260-290 15-17 25-28 29-33 M10 5/16-18 5/16 & up 150-160 17-19 M8 1/4 80-90 9-10 M6 Set Screw - inch Size 8-32 10-24 Length 3/16 & up 3/16 & up Tightening Torque in-lbs 18-20 32-36 Nm 2 - 2.2 3.6 - 4

(for Standard Curved Jaw Hubs)

Metric Set Screws Set Screw - mm Size M4 M5 Length 3 & up 4-5 6 & up 8 & up 10 & up
1

Tightening Torque in-lbs 18 26 35 58-62 142-150 Nm 2 3 4 6.6-7 16-17

6-10 12 & up

168-177 283-300

19-20 32-34

8-12 14 & up 16 18 & up

372-396 504-528 756-792 1260-1320

42-45 57-60 86-90 142-150

7.0 SPLINE HUB INSTALLATION (Curved Jaw):

7.1 When installing a hub with a spline and L-LOC (see holes next to the spline in the photo to the right), ensure the spline shaft is fully engaged and extends completely under BOTH L-LOC set screws. Some hubs may only have a single set screw and the spline MUST extend completely under that set screw.

Warning!

If the spline shaft does not extend fully under one of the L-LOC set screws, DO NOT tighten that set screw.

7.2 Identify if the hub is a standard powder metal hub, cast iron, or a hub manufactured from steel (1045, 1018, or equivalent) and tighten the set screws as specified in Table-3 below. If assistance is required to confirm the hub type for the appropriate tightening torque, feel free to contact Lovejoy Customer Service.

Table 3 - LLOC Set Screw Tightening Torque

CJ CPLG Size 24/38 (PM) 28/38 (PM) 38/45 (PM) 42/55 (CI) 48/60 (CI) 55/70 (CI) 65/75 (CI) 75/90 (CI) Notes: 1. Contact Lovejoy Technical Support for Metric LLOC set screws. 1/2 - 13 48 576 65 5/16 - 18 3/8 - 16 13 23 156 276 18 31 Screw Size (inch) in ft-lbs in-lbs Nm Inch L-LOC Set Screws
1

Tightening Torque

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Table 4. Curved Jaw Allowable Misalignment

Size Spider 'G' Gap in 14 19/24 24/32 28/38 38/45 42/55 48/60 55/70 65/75 75/90 90/100 100 110 125 140 160 180 Notes: 0.51 0.63 0.70 0.79 0.94 1.02 1.10 1.18 1.38 1.57 1.77 1.97 2.17 2.36 2.56 2.95 3.35 mm 13.0 16.0 17.8 20.1 23.9 25.9 27.9 30.0 35.1 39.9 45.0 50.0 55.1 59.9 65.0 74.9 85.1 in 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.35 0.41 Angular Degrees CL
1

(Standard CJ Style)
Misalignment Maximum Displacement (offset) Axial in Parallel in (+/-)

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

-0.0 / +0.040 -0.0 / +0.047 -0.0 / +0.055 -0.0 / +0.060 -0.0 / +0.070 -0.0 / +0.079 -0.0 / +0.082 -0.0 / +0.087 -0.0 / +0.102 -0.0 / +0.120 -0.0 / +0.133 -0.0 / +0.150 -0.0 / +0.165 -0.0 / +0.180 -0.0 / +0.190 -0.0 / +0.220 -0.0 / +0.250

0.007 0.008 0.009 0.010 0.011 0.012 0.014 0.014 0.016 0.018 0.019 0.020 0.021 0.024 0.024 0.025 0.027

1. CL (Clearance) is the distance between the jaws on one hub and the face of the second hub

Table 5 - Curved Jaw Spider Dimensions

CPLG Spider Outside Diameter Size CJ 14 CJ 19/24 CJ24/32 CJ 28/38 CJ 38/45 CJ 42/55 CJ 48/60 CJ55/70 CJ 65/75 CJ 75/90 CJ 90/100 CJ 100/110 CJ 110/125 CJ 125/145 CJ 140 CJ 160 CJ 180 in 1.18 1.57 2.16 2.56 3.15 3.74 4.13 4.72 5.31 6.30 7.87 8.86 10.04 11.42 12.60 14.57 16.54 mm 30 40 55 65 80 95 105 120 135 160 200 225 255 290 320 370 420 in 0.39 0.47 0.55 0.59 0.71 0.79 0.83 0.87 1.02 1.18 1.34 1.50 1.65 1.81 1.97 2.24 2.52 Open Center Spiders Spider Width mm 10 12 14 15 18 20 21 22 26 30 34 38 42 46 50 57 64 Center Opening Diameter in 0.39 0.71 1.06 1.15 1.50 1.81 2.01 2.36 2.68 3.15 3.94 4.45 5.00 5.79 6.50 7.48 8.66 mm 10 18 27 29 38 46 51 60 68 80 100 113 127 147 165 190 220

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