Gates PowerGrip® Flexible Coupling is a positive dry coupling that never requires lubrication. The PowerGrip® coupling is recognized as a strong, highly efficient positive coupling for absorbing load pulsations and shocks. It is recommended not only for general use, but for troublesome conditions difficult to handle with other types of couplings. Only three component parts: The flexible sleeve, with axially molded internal teeth. The two end pieces, with grooves to mate with the teeth of the flexible sleeve, one end piece attached to each shaft.

Variation in length: The overall length of the PowerGrip® Flexible Coupling is easily varied - by simply changing the length of the sleeve. Inserts are sometimes required.

Features / Advantages

• High shock resistance: Torsinal resilience sufficiently high to absorb load pulsations and shocks.
• Misalignment: In normal use the coupling will operate with 7-1/2 axial misalignment, with no significant reduction in service life.
• No lubrication: Neoprene teeth of sleeve designed to fit easily, positively with grooves of end fittings, no metal-to-metal contact.
• No end thrust: Construction is designed to prevent transmission of lateral thrusts from one shaft to the other.
• Streamlined Design: Small diameter with high capacity; no protruding parts, affords maximum safety.
• Easy installation: "By Eye" shaft alignment; no precise measurement required.
• Low cost: Low initial cost and low maintenance expenses due to simplified design.