FALK STEELFLEX^®  coupling

Falk originated the tapered grid design as well as shot peening to increase fatigue strength and torque ratings. Falk Steelflex redefines total coupling value up to 7.5 million in-lb, 932 000 Nm torque. Steelflex offers simpler initial installation than gear couplings. The unique "replace in place" design eliminates the need to move hubs or re-align shafts, reducing element change-out time. When you look at the overall savings in initial costs, spare parts costs, and labor costs for installation, alignment and replacement - plus improved ratings and a 5 Year Heavy-Duty Warranty - it's easy to see what Falk's Steelflex Grid Couplings have over the competition. No other coupling in the torque range can touch Steelflex for cost-effective performance and reliability.

Features that give Steelflex lifetime operating cost

Longer Life Tapered grids, made of high strength alloy steel, are quenched and tempered to spring hardness. The grid surface is then precision shot peened to compress the surface molecules. The effect is a dramatic increase in rating, providing reserve strength for longer life or allowing a smaller size coupling to be selected. This precision technology was originally used in the production of sophisticated aircraft components.