The PROPFLEX coupling is a flexible displacement coupling for different application areas. Torque transmission with simultaneous compensation of displacement occurs through rubber bushes. Through these specially developed rubber bushes, noise-reducing properties are achieved that are clearly superior to those of conventional displacement couplings. Thus the PROPLEX coupling satisfies the most rigorous comfort requirements by isolating […]

The PROPFLEX flexible marine propeller shaft coupling is a flexible displacement anti-vibration coupling for different application areas. Torque transmission with simultaneous compensation of displacement occurs through rubber bushes. Through these specially developed rubber bushes, noise-reducing properties are achieved that are clearly superior to those of conventional displacement couplings. Thus the PROPLEX coupling satisfies the most […]

The METAFLEX joint shaft metal and stainless steel coupling is a torsionally stiff link-style coupling. Due to the all-metal design the coupling is widely dirt and temperature resistant. The bending flexible link element of the coupling consists of layered rings which are made from stainless steel. The coupling is maintenance-free. It is based on a […]

The DISCFLEX is a disc pack-type coupling suitable for demanding industrial applications. The torque is transmitted through the coupling by means of tension and compression of the high-strength stainless steel flexible disc elements. High rotational speeds and high torque capacity within a small, lightweight package are major advantages of this product. In addition, the DISCFLEX […]

The DISCFLEX couplings are suitable for miscellaneous industrial applications, in which the torque is transmitted from the input shaft to the output shaft by means of alternate traction and compression of the elastic element. High rotational speed and torque transmission capacity within limited dimensions and weight are the major advantages of this product, together with […]

Torsional flexible coupling equipped with elastic element working in compression. Suitable for motion reversals and multidirectional flexibility. Technical Data Torque Range TKN [kNm] 0.025 kNm – 48.6 kNm Speed range [1/min] 1200 RPM – 12500 RPM Application High-Speed Shaft of machinery driven by electric motors. Efficiency Allows for compensating axial, radial, and angular misalignments Limited […]

Nominal Torque Range 153 Nm – 660000 Nm The DISCFLEX is a disc pack type coupling suitable for demanding industrial applications. The torque is transmitted through the coupling by means of tension and compression of the high-strength stainless steel flexible disc elements. High rotational speeds and high torque capacity within a small, lightweight package are […]

Nominal Torque Range 1000 Nm – 560000 Nm Rotational Speed 1200 RPM – 8000 RPM Product Key Facts Product Description Torsional rigid coupling, the flexibility of which is guaranteed by crowned gear teeth profile Applications High-Speed shaft — low-speed shaft of machinery requiring synchronous transmission of high torque values Efficiency High torque transmission within limited […]

Nominal Torque range 0.013 kNm – 4.000 kNm Applications Flexible and rigidly mounted engines in the low power range The MEGIFLEX B is a versatile, highly flexible coupling. With its modular design in combination with a compression-loaded element, the MEGIFLEX B complements the VULKAN product portfolio encompassing the torque range of small VULKARDAN E and […]

Propeller Shaft Couplings – PROPFLEX T Torque range 2.80 kNm – 53.20 kNm Double-cardanic displacement coupling with thrust mounts For structure-borne sound insulation and for compensation of high radial and angular transmission movements. Absorbs the propeller thrust and offloads the transmission. Applications Elastically set-up drives with the highest level of comfort characteristics The PROPFLEX coupling […]

Torque range 8.0 kNm – 315.0 kNm Applications Specific data on request only The VULKAN MESLU clutch is a pneumatically operated double-cone friction clutch for dry running. It is backlash-free, possesses no rubbing surfaces in its internal construction that could be subject to wear and tear, and thanks to the external friction sheaths, features high […]

Torque range 2.80 kNm – 53.20 kNm Double-cardanic displacement coupling For structure-borne sound insulation and for compensation of radial, axial and angular transmission movements. Applications Elastically set-up drives with the highest level of comfort characteristics The PROPFLEX coupling is a flexible displacement coupling for different application areas. Torque transmission with simultaneous compensation of displacement occurs […]

Torque range 0.16 kNm – 12.5 kNm Applications Flexibly mounted engines When the driven machine is not in line with the prime mover or when long distances have to be bridged, cardan shafts are used. With a diesel engine as the prime mover, a highly flexible coupling will be required for shifting resonances and damping […]

Currently, there is one dominant topic worldwide: COVID-19, which is of course also important for VULKAN at the moment. Vulkan states they plan to do everything to minimize the virus spread to protect our global community. They have already implemented measures to minimize the risk of infection. Their crisis team meets daily and advises on […]

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In 2016, Inai Kenanga, with 33,356 m3 hopper volume the largest suction dredger in Asia and the third largest worldwide, was put into operation. At that time VULKAN supplied a whole range of couplings for the drive train and the sand pump gearboxes, including RATO R and S couplings for the propeller drive and the […]

The highly-flexible RATO S coupling is a torsionally flexible rubber coupling that compensates radial, axial and angular shaft displacements of the connected machinery. The torque is transmitted by elements loaded in shear. The different torsional stiffnesses and damping factors available provide the possibility to satisfactorily tune the torsional vibration behaviour of the drive system. The […]

American VULKAN Corporation (AVC) attained the Caterpillar Inc. Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) platinum-level certification. Certification levels include bronze, silver, gold and platinum and reflect an order of increasing difficulty. AVC is the only platinum-level supplier for Caterpillar globally. Suppliers are certified through SQEP by meeting or exceeding Caterpillar’s stringent supplier performance standards, such as […]