Nylon Sleeve (Nyflex, Mite, and Dentex Types)
- Compact, lightweight couplings
- Low maintenance (no lubrication, retainers required)
- Minimum backlash; High torque, low inertia
- Resistant to dirt, moisture, most chemicals
Nylon Sleeve (Nyflex, Mite, and Dentex Types) Additional Resources
Overview
- Materials: 2 sintered iron flex hubs, 1 nylon sleeve, and 2 Spirolox retaining rings
- Angular Misalignment: Nyflex = 5°, Mite = 3°
- Operating temperature: -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C)
- Minimal Backlash
Speed |
Nyflex |
Mite |
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Torque |
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Torque |
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RPM |
HP |
In-lb |
Nm |
HP |
In-lb |
Nm |
100 |
2.25 |
1420 |
164 |
0.60 |
360 |
40.7 |
500 |
9.50 |
1190 |
135 |
2.40 |
307 |
34.7 |
1,000 |
18.00 |
1125 |
127 |
4.50 |
285 |
32.2 |
1,150 |
20.30 |
1110 |
125 |
5.10 |
282 |
31.9 |
1,500 |
24.00 |
970 |
110 |
6.40 |
274 |
30.9 |
1,750 |
25.00 |
900 |
102 |
7.50 |
270 |
30.5 |
2,000 |
26.60 |
840 |
95 |
8.40 |
267 |
30.2 |
2,500 |
29.80 |
750 |
85 |
11.10 |
262 |
29.6 |
3,000 |
32.50 |
680 |
77 |
12.10 |
256 |
28.9 |
3,500 |
35.30 |
630 |
76 |
13.80 |
254 |
28.7 |
4,000 |
37.50 |
590 |
67 |
17.60 |
251 |
28.3 |
5,000 |
42.00 |
530 |
60 |
19.40 |
243 |
27.4 |
Overview
- Materials: 2 hubs, 1 nylon sleeve, and retaining rings (model dependant)
- Electrically Insulating
- High resistance to water, hydrocarbon based petroleum, and alcohol
- Operating temperature: -13°F to 176°F (-25°C to 80°C), optional: 284°F (140°C)
Dentex B – Series Performance Data
|
Torque Capacity |
Max |
Misalignment |
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|
Nominal |
Maximum |
Speed |
Angular |
Axial |
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Size |
in-lb |
Nm |
in-lb |
Nm |
RPM |
degrees |
in |
mm |
B 14 |
89 |
10 |
177 |
20 |
8,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 19 |
142 |
16 |
283 |
32 |
8,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 24 |
177 |
20 |
354 |
40 |
8,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 28 |
398 |
45 |
797 |
90 |
8,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 32 |
531 |
60 |
1,062 |
120 |
7,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 38 |
708 |
80 |
1,416 |
160 |
6,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 42 |
885 |
100 |
1,770 |
200 |
5,400 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 48 |
1,239 |
140 |
2,478 |
280 |
5,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 55 |
2,213 |
250 |
4,425 |
500 |
4,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 65 |
3,452 |
390 |
6,903 |
780 |
3,800 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 80 |
6,195 |
700 |
12,390 |
1400 |
3,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B 100 |
11,063 |
1250 |
22,125 |
2,500 |
2,400 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
Dentex B4R – Series Performance Data
|
Torque Capacity |
Max |
Misalignment |
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|
Nominal |
Maximum |
Speed |
Angular |
Axial |
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Size |
in-lb |
Nm |
in-lb |
Nm |
RPM |
degrees |
in |
mm |
B4R 32 |
708 |
80 |
1,416 |
160 |
7,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B4R 45 |
1,239 |
140 |
2,478 |
280 |
5,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B4R 65 |
3,452 |
390 |
6,903 |
780 |
3,800 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B4R 80 |
6,195 |
700 |
12,390 |
1400 |
3,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B4R 100 |
11,063 |
1250 |
22,125 |
2400 |
2,400 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
|
Torque Capacity |
Max |
Misalignment |
|||||
|
Nominal |
Maximum |
Speed |
Angular |
Axial |
|||
Size |
in-lb |
Nm |
in-lb |
Nm |
RPM |
degrees |
in |
mm |
B3R 24 |
177 |
20 |
354 |
40 |
10,200 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 28 |
398 |
45 |
797 |
90 |
8,300 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 32 |
708 |
80 |
1,416 |
160 |
7,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 45 |
1,239 |
140 |
2,478 |
280 |
5,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 65 |
3,452 |
390 |
6,903 |
780 |
3,800 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 80 |
6,195 |
700 |
12,390 |
1400 |
3,000 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
B3R 100 |
11,063 |
1250 |
22,125 |
2400 |
2,400 |
1° per hub |
+/-0.039 |
+/-1 |
- For Continuous Sleeve Design: see Continuous Sleeve
- For Flange Sleeve Design: see Flanged Sleeve
- For Jaw Coupling: see L Type
- Or, for other coupling types: see Coupling Preselection Guide