TYPE MHSO/MHSS

M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS

Technical Specification

A – Stainless
Steel Flexible
Membranes C
B – Cartridge
Membrane Unit D
C – Anti-Fly Bearing
D – Anti-Corrosion
Treatment
A
E – Hubs with
Standard Puller E
Holes
F – Robust Hub Bolts
G – Removable
Spacer B

Product Description Design Features

John Crane’s M Series couplings incorporate a unique • 
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
radial spoke, stainless steel, flexible membrane design. • High misalignment capacity
This design provides the most reliable and safe solution
available, and has the added advantage of allowing the • 
Low imposed forces on machinery leading to:reduced
equipment to disconnect if severe torsional overload machinery vibration and longer bearing life
occurs. • 
Stainless steel flexible membranes for longer life
• Easy to fit cartridge membrane units • 
Replaceable cartridge membrane design can be fitted to
• Meets ISO 13709 (API 610) any length spacer to maximize the use of inventory held
• Meets ISO 14691 • Anti-fly retention of the spacer in the unlikely event of
membrane failure
• Can be supplied to meet ISO 10441 (API 671)
• Standard API puller holes incorporated into hubs
• Intrinsic balance meets AGMA class 9
• Ideally suited for electric motors and turbine drives in
critical process industries, marine, and power generation
applications
 TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification

MHSO and MHSS Technical Data (Metric)

Coupling Max Speed RPM Mass (kg) Moment of Inertia (kg.m²) Torsional Stiffness (MNm/rad²)
Nominal
Designation Transmission Unit Hub Transmission Unit Hub Q QS QE
Rating
MHSO MHSS MHSS MHSO MHSS MHSS MHSO MHSS MHSS
MHSO kw/ Balanced Unbalanced
+ min extra per Unbored + min extra per Unbored + min extra per
MHSS 1000rpm
Adaptor DBSE M DBSE Adaptor DBSE M DBSE Adaptor DBSE M DBSE
0003 3 24000 5000 0.6 1 1.4 0.43 0.0004 0.0006 0.0002 0.0002 0.05 0.02 0.0018
0006 6 20000 5000 1 1.6 1.95 1.01 0.0013 0.002 0.0005 0.0007 0.17 0.05 0.0049
0015 15 16000 5000 1.7 2.6 3 1.99 0.0034 0.0051 0.0019 0.0024 0.3 0.12 0.019
0030 30 14000 4500 3.1 5.1 3.9 3.41 0.01 0.015 0.0028 0.0065 0.29 0.12 0.028
0060 60 12000 4200 4.4 7 5 6.52 0.018 0.026 0.0056 0.017 0.64 0.26 0.056
0075 75 11500 4000 5.3 8.5 6.2 7.3 0.023 0.035 0.0079 0.02 0.73 0.28 0.083
0100 100 11000 3900 5.7 8.8 6.8 9.3 0.029 0.043 0.011 0.029 0.68 0.3 0.105
0200 200 10000 3600 8.6 14 11.3 16 0.06 0.92 0.029 0.067 1.4 0.63 0.293
0450 450 8800 3200 13 22 20 25.6 0.131 0.198 0.089 0.015 2.3 1.1 0.898
0600 600 8200 3100 16 26 25 30.4 0.175 0.285 0.127 0.209 3.4 1.6 1.27
0900 900 7800 3000 18 32 35.5 37.7 0.22 0.386 0.224 0.29 5.3 2.5 2.25
1200 1200 7500 2900 25 44 32.5 46.6 0.36 0.597 0.218 0.403 6.4 2.9 2.19
1500 1500 7300 2750 36 60 39 61.7 0.685 1.04 0.299 0.68 6.6 3.1 3
2000 2000 6600 2600 55 84 48 73.9 1.19 1.83 0.452 0.937 11.7 5.3 4.54
3000 3000 6000 2500 68 110 61 104 2.2 2.75 0.65 1.62 8.8 4.2 6.53
4500 4500 4900 2000 105 162 81 169 5.56 6.77 1.49 4.1 14.3 6.8 15
6800 6800 4300 1600 142 217 107 258 9.65 11.6 2.58 8.03 15.8 7.7 25.9
9010 10000 3900 1500 200 319 131 321 16.1 20.4 3.59 11.46 23.1 11.1 36.1
Transmission Unit of non- spacer coupling (MHSO) is membrane unit plus adaptor. Transmission Unit of spacer coupling (MHSS) is coupling without hubs. Weights and Inertias
stated are based on minimum DBSE (E) and standard materials. All Dimentions in mm unless otherwise stated. Maximum bores based on standard ISO/BS rectangular keys.
Torsional Stiffness values are for minimum DBSE (E). For longer DBSE’s the stiffness is calculated by the following equation
Q= Qs Qe
L x Qs + Qe
Where L = DBSE - E (in metres)

MHSO and MHSS Dimensional Data (mm)

Coupling
E
Designation
A B C D
MHSO DBSE
MHSS MHSO MHSS
0003 73 25 44 25.0 26.2 70
0006 98 45 63 32.0 26.2 75
0015 123 56 81 39.8 27.0 80
0030 148 75 107 39.8 35.7 110
0060 170 90 130 54.8 37.7 114
0075 180 95 135 59.8 38.1 115
0100 189 100 144 64.8 38.5 121
0200 218 120 172 80.0 47.6 143
0450 262 140 200 91.7 52.4 170
0600 281 150 215 94.7 52.4 170
0900 297 160 228 104.7 54.8 175
1200 316 170 242 115.2 62.7 203
1500 354 180 260 124.9 76.2 229
2000 392 195 280 129.9 92.0 242
3000 431 215 320 144.9 96.8 280
4500 532 250 370 160.0 108.0 292
6800 608 280 420 190.1 111.0 323
9010 659 300 470 200.0 127.0 363
 TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification

MHSO Non Spacer Coupling

'D' 'E' 'D'

'A' DBSE

'C'
'B'
Ø

Ø
Ø

MHSO NON SPACER

MHSS Spacer Coupling
COUPLING

'D' 'E' 'D'

DBSE

'C'
'B'
'A'

Ø
Ø

MHSS SPACER

COUPLING
 TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification

Coupling Alignment
Correct installation and alignment of couplings is essential These values are maximums for each type of misalignment.
for reliaible machinery performance. It is recommended that the coupling is initially aligned to 10
The angular and axial restoring forces in the table below percent of these values to allow for inevitable movements
are given at maximum deflections. The chart can be used during the life of the machines.
to determine forces across the full deflection range. The John Crane supplies a variety of shaft alignment equipment
nonlinear characteristics can detune a system to prevent and offers alignment training courses. LASE-A-LIGN™ EX
high amplitude axial vibration. Shaft Alignment System is one of the toughest and most
robust measurement and alignment systems available.
MHSO / MHSS - Metric Misalignment Capabilities (1)
(2) (2) Restoring
For alignment work in potentially explosive environments,
MHSO MHSS (3) Moment (4) equipment needs to be explosion-protected. LASE-A-LIGN™
Max. Max. Equivalent Max. at Max. Max. EX Shaft Alignment System complies with the latest ATEX
Coupling Axial Axial Thrust Angular Angle Parallel
Size ± mm ± mm kN Degrees Nm mm standards for work in such environments.
0003 0.4 0.8 0.33 0.5 5 0.46
0006 0.6 1.2 0.45 0.5 7 0.52
0015 0.6 1.2 0.78 0.5 23 0.56
0030 1 2 0.67 0.5 16 0.76
0060 1.1 2.2 1 0.5 26 0.76
0075 1.1 2.2 1.25 0.5 28 0.8
0100 1.1 2.2 1.25 0.5 30 0.85
0200 1.1 2.2 1.65 0.5 37 0.98
0450 1.3 2.6 2.5 0.5 86 1.19
0600 1.3 2.6 3.5 0.5 100 1.19
0900 1.3 2.6 4.7 0.5 220 1.21
1200 1.4 2.8 5 0.5 225 1.41
1500 1.8 3.6 6 0.5 240 1.57
2000 2 4 6.75 0.5 280 1.59
3000 2.4 4.8 7.5 0.5 250 1.91
4500 2.8 5.6 12 0.5 410 1.94
6800 3.3 6.6 12.5 0.5 580 2.24
9010 3.4 6.8 18 0.5 780 2.42

Notes:
1 Misalignment data provided is given for an MHSS spacer coupling. The MHSO non spacer coupling
will have half the axial displacement shown and no parallel misalignment capability.
2 Meets National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) end float specification without
modification.
3 Per membrane unit.
4 Values based on Stainless Steel and a angular deflection of 1/2° per end and minimum DBSE. For
Monel® multiple by 0.8. Greater misalignment accommodation is possibly increasing dimension E.

Balance Condition

The inherent balance of the M Series range meets AGMA

standard 9000-C90 class 9. The adjacent chart relates the
M series sizes to operating speeds on the basis of this
AGMA class 9 characteristic to provide a general guide to
determine if dynamic balance improvement is necessary.
When balancing improvement is requested, John Crane will
dynamically balance the transmission unit. Hubs may also
be dynamically balance, and this will usually be carried out
after machining the bore but before cutting single keyways.
 TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification

Selection Procedure
1. Select appropriate service factor (SF). Example:
2. Calculate coupling rating R from 600 kW electric motor to centrifugal pump at 1500 rpm
R = kW x 1000 x SF SF = 1.0
N R = 600 x 1000 x 1.0
Where: 1500
kW = driver rater power
N = speed (rpm) R= 400 kW per 100 rpm

3. Select a coupling with the same or higher rating. Selection: MHSS - 0450

4. Check the hub bore capacity is suitable. Hub bore up to 140mm

5. Check peak torque capability is suitable for application. Peak torque capability – 11 kNm

6. Check speed capability. Max. Speed Capability - 8,800 rpm

7. Check whether additional dynamic balancing is required. Additional dynamic balancing should not be required

8. Specify Distance Between Shaft Ends (DBSE). Minimum DBSE 170mm

Service Factor (SF)

Suggested service factors for electric motor, steam turbine, The examples given are for typical machines and are
and gas turbine drivers are given below. empirically based guidelines. Knowledge of actual torque
characteristics may indicate a different service factor.
Torque Typical Service Consult John Crane for advice.
Variation Application Factor
Constant Torque Centrifugal Pump 1.0*#
Centrifugal Compressor KSelect is an internet based selection program for the MHS
Axial Compressor This selection program provides all necessary technical data
Centrifugal Blower including inertias and torsional stiffness.
Slight Torque Screw Compressor Gear, 1.5 Visit www.johncrane.com
Fluctuation Lobe and Vane Pumps
Forced Draft Fan
Medium Duty Mixer
Lobe Blower
Substantial Torque Reciprocating Pumps 2.0
Fluctuations Heavy Duty Mixers
Induced Draft Fans
*Use a minimum service factor of 1.25 on electric motor drives through a gearbox.
With Monel® Membranes use’s a minimum service factor of 1.3 or ensure that any
#

angular misalignment is reduced to below 0.4° per membrane bank.

Monel® is a registered trademark of the INCO family of companies.

Available Options
• Spark-resistant couplings for hazardous zone operation • Electrical insulation can be incorporated without changing
• Special materials for low temperature applications, and/or the couplings characteristics
higher corrosion resistance • The ZMH coupling can be fitted with a composite spacer,
• Overload protection which with the cartridge design membrane unit, makes it
ideal for cooling tower fans, and long vertical shafts
• Limited end float and axially adjustable designs
• Consult John Crane for any other special requirements. M
• Torsional tuning Series Couplings can be adapted to suit virtually all power
transmission coupling needs.
TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification
TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification
TYPE MHSO/MHSS
M SERIES DIAPHRAGM COUPLINGS
Technical Specification

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