COUPLINGS Metal Disc Couplings SERVOFLEX

SFH S Types Single Element Type

Specification (SFH- □ S) Pilot Bore/Key or Set Screw
Misalignment
Rated Max. rotation Torsional
Axial stiffness Moment of inertia Mass
Model torque Angular Axial speed stiffness
[N/mm] [kg·m2] [kg]
[N·m] [°] [mm] [min-1] [N·m/rad]

SFH-150S 1000 1 ± 0.4 5900 1500000 244 12.60 × 10 − 3 4.71

SFH-170S 1300 1 ± 0.5 5100 2840000 224 26.88 × 10 − 3 7.52

SFH-190S 2000 1 ± 0.5 4700 3400000 244 43.82 × 10 − 3 10.57

SFH-210S 4000 1 ± 0.55 4300 4680000 508 68.48 × 10 − 3 13.78

SFH-220S 5000 1 ± 0.6 4000 5940000 448 102.53 × 10 − 3 18.25

SFH-260S 8000 1 ± 0.7 3400 10780000 612 233.86 × 10 − 3 29.66

* Max. rotation speed does not take into account dynamic balance.
* The moment of inertia and mass are measured for the maximum bore diameter.

Dimensions (SFH- □ S) Pilot Bore/Key or Set Screw

F L

LF S LF K
φN
φD

φd1 Reamer bolt M φd2

Unit [mm]
d1･d2
Model D N L LF S F K M
Pilot bore Min. Max.
SFH-150S 20 22 70 152 104 101 45 11 5 94 6-M8 × 36

SFH-170S 25 28 80 178 118 124 55 14 6 108 6-M10 × 45

SFH-190S 30 32 85 190 126 145 65 15 10 116 6-M12 × 54

SFH-210S 35 38 90 210 130 165 75 15 8 124 6-M16 × 60

SFH-220S 45 48 100 225 144 200 90 20 −2 132 6-M16 × 60

SFH-260S 50 55 115 262 166 223 100 23 11 150 6-M20 × 80

* Pilot bores are to be drilled into the part. See the standard hole-drilling standards of P.84 for information on bore drilling.
* The nominal diameter of the reamer bolt is equal to the quantity minus the nominal diameter of the screw threads times the nominal length.

How to Place an SFH-150S-38H-38H

Order Bore diameter: d1 (Small diameter) - d2 (Large diameter)
Type: S Blank: Pilot bore
Size
Single element
Bore specifications
 Blank: Compliant with the old JIS standards (class 2)
H: Compliant with the new JIS standards
N: Compliant with the new motor standards

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Specification (SFH- □ S- □ K- □ K) Frictional Coupling
ETP BUSHINGS
Misalignment
Rated Max. Torsional Axial Moment of
Mass
Model torque Angular Axial rotation speed stiffness stiffness inertia ELECTROMAGNETIC
[kg]
[N·m] [°] [mm] [min-1] [N·m/rad] [N/mm] [kg·m2]
CLUTCHES & BRAKES
SFH-150S 1000 1 ± 0.4 5900 1500000 244 25.14 × 10 ー 3 8.95 SPEED CHANGERS
SFH-170S 1300 1 ± 0.5 5100 2840000 224 47.90 × 10 ー 3 12.53 & REDUCERS
SFH-190S 2000 1 ± 0.5 4700 3400000 244 60.40 × 10 ー 3 14.21
INVERTERS
SFH-210S 4000 1 ± 0.55 4300 4680000 508 80.50 × 10 ー 3 16.12
* Max. rotation speed does not take into account dynamic balance.
* The moment of inertia and mass in the table are measured for the maximum bore diameter. LINEAR SHAFT DRIVES

TORQUE LIMITERS

ROSTA

Dimensions (SFH- □ S- □ K- □ K) Frictional Coupling

SERIES
L
Metal Disc
S
Couplings
K C LF LF C SERVOFLEX
High-rigidity
Couplings
SERVORIGID
Metal Slit

Metal Couplings
φN1

φN2
φd1

φd2
Couplings
φD

HELI-CAL
Metal Coil Spring
Couplings
BAUMANNFLEX
Reamer bolt M
Detachment screw hole M2 Pressure bolt M1 Pin Bushing
Unit [mm] Couplings
Model D L d1・d2 N1・N2 LF S C K M M1 M2 PARAFLEX

38・40・42・45・50 108 Link Couplings

SFH-150S 152 157 65 11 8 94 6-M8 × 36 6-M8 × 60 3-M8
55・56・60・65・70 128 SCHMIDT
38・40・42・45・50 108
Dual Rubber
SFH-170S 178 160 55・56・60・65・70 128 65 14 8 108 6-M10 × 45 6-M8 × 60 3-M8 Couplings
75・80 148 STEPFLEX

Rubber and Plastic Couplings

38・40・42・45・50 108 Jaw Couplings
MIKI PULLEY
SFH-190S 190 175 55・56・60・65・70 128 70 15 10 116 6-M12 × 54 6-M10 × 65 3-M10
STARFLEX
75・80・85 148
Jaw Couplings
38・40・42・45・50 108
SPRFLEX
SFH-210S 210 181 55・56・60・65・70 128 73 15 10 124 6-M16 × 60 6-M10 × 65 3-M10

75・80・85・90 148 Plastic Bellows

Couplings
* The nominal diameters of each bolt and tap are equal to the quantity minus the nominal diameter of the screw threads times the nominal length. The quantities for the pressure bolt M1 and detachment screw
hole M2 are quantities for the hub on one side.
BELLOWFLEX
Rubber and Plastic
Couplings
CENTAFLEX
Standard Bore Diameter
MODELS
Standard bore diameter d1, d2 [mm]
Model SFC
38 40 42 45 48 50 55 56 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
SFH-150S ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● SFS
SFH-170S 1100 1200 1250 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFF
SFH-190S 1800 1900 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFH-210S 1800 1900 2000 2150 2300 2400 2600 2650 2850 3100 3350 3600 3800 ● ● SFM

* The bore diameters marked with ● or numbers are supported as standard bore diameter.
SFH
* Bore diameters whose fields contain numbers are restricted in their rated torque by the holding power of the shaft connection component because the bore diameter is small. The numbers indicate the rated
torque value [N·m].

How to Place an SFH-150S-38KK-42KK

Order Bore dia. d1 Bore dia. d2
Size (Small dia.) (Large dia.)
Type
S: Single element Affixing
method Countershaft tolerance
K: Frictional coupling Blank: h7 (h6 or g6)  K: k6  M: m6 J:j6

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SFH G Types Double Element/Floating Shaft Type

Specification (SFH- □ G) Pilot Bore/Key or Set Screw
Misalignment
Rated Max. Torsional Axial
Moment of inertia Mass
Model torque Parallel Angular Axial rotation speed stiffness stiffness
[kg·m2] [kg]
[N·m] [mm] [°] [mm] [min-1] [N·m/rad] [N/mm]

SFH-150G 1000 1.4 1 (On one side) ± 0.8 5900 750000 122 21.87 × 10 − 3 8.72

SFH-170G 1300 1.6 1 (On one side) ± 1.0 5100 1420000 112 51.07 × 10 − 3 13.94

SFH-190G 2000 2.0 1 (On one side) ± 1.0 4700 1700000 122 81.58 × 10 − 3 19.51
SFH-210G 4000 2.1 1 (On one side) ± 1.1 4300 2340000 254 125.50 × 10 − 3 24.26

SFH-220G 5000 2.3 1 (On one side) ± 1.2 4000 2970000 224 176.91 × 10 − 3 30.27
SFH-260G 8000 2.9 1 (On one side) ± 1.4 3400 5390000 306 433.47 × 10 − 3 53.11
* Max. rotation speed does not take into account dynamic balance.
* The moment of inertia and mass are measured for the maximum bore diameter.

Dimensions (SFH- □ G) Pilot Bore/Key or Set Screw

F L

LF S LS S LF K
φN
φD

φd1 φd2
Reamer bolt M
Unit [mm]
d1･d2
Model D N L LF LS S F K M
Pilot bore Min. Max.
SFH-150G 20 22 70 152 104 182 45 70 11 5 94 12-M8 × 36

SFH-170G 25 28 80 178 118 218 55 80 14 6 108 12-M10 × 45

SFH-190G 30 32 85 190 126 260 65 100 15 10 116 12-M12 × 54

SFH-210G 35 38 90 210 130 290 75 110 15 8 124 12-M16 × 60

SFH-220G 45 48 100 225 144 335 90 115 20 −2 132 12-M16 × 60

SFH-260G 50 55 115 262 166 391 100 145 23 11 150 12-M20 × 80
* Pilot bores are to be drilled into the part. See the standard hole-drilling standards of P.84 for information on bore drilling.
* If you require a product with an LS dimension other than that above, contact Miki Pulley with your required dimension [mm]. Please contact Miki Pulley for assistance if LS ≧ 1000.
* The nominal diameter of the reamer bolt is equal to the quantity minus the nominal diameter of the screw threads times the nominal length.

How to Place an
Order
SFH-150G-38H-38H LS=500 ■ Maximum LS Dimension
Spacer length
*Use mm units for LS dimensions.
When Used Vertically
Size *Leave blank for standard spacers.
Model LS [mm]
Bore diameter: d1 (Small diameter) - d2 (Large diameter)
Type: G Blank: Pilot bore SFH-150G 1100
Double element Bore specifications
Floating shaft SFH-170G 800
Blank: Compliant with the old JIS standards (class 2)
H: Compliant with the new JIS standards SFH-190G 900
N: Compliant with the new motor standards
SFH-210G 2000
SFH-220G 1900

SFH-260G 2500
* When considering vertical use and the LS dimension is
greater than that in the above table, consult Miki Pulley.

LS = 198 mm

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Specification (SFH- □ G- □ K- □ K) Frictional Coupling
ETP BUSHINGS
Misalignment
Rated Max. Torsional Axial Moment of
Mass
Model torque Parallel Angular Axial rotation speed stiffness stiffness inertia ELECTROMAGNETIC
[kg]
[N·m] [mm] [°] [mm] [min-1] [N·m/rad] [N/mm] [kg·m2]
CLUTCHES & BRAKES
SFH-150G 1000 1.4 1 (On one side) ± 0.8 5900 750000 122 34.41 × 10 ー 3 12.96 SPEED CHANGERS
SFH-170G 1300 1.6 1 (On one side) ± 1.0 5100 1420000 112 72.09 × 10 ー 3 18.95 & REDUCERS
SFH-190G 2000 2.0 1 (On one side) ± 1.0 4700 1700000 122 98.15 × 10 ー 3 23.14
INVERTERS
SFH-210G 4000 2.1 1 (On one side) ± 1.1 4300 2340000 254 137.53 × 10 ー 3 26.61
* Max. rotation speed does not take into account dynamic balance.
* The moment of inertia and mass in the table are measured for the maximum bore diameter. LINEAR SHAFT DRIVES

TORQUE LIMITERS
Dimensions (SFH- □ G- □ K- □ K) Frictional Coupling
ROSTA
L
S S
K C LF LS LF C SERIES

Metal Disc
Couplings
SERVOFLEX
High-rigidity
φN1

φN2
φd1

φd2
φD

Couplings
SERVORIGID
Metal Slit

Metal Couplings
Couplings
HELI-CAL
Detachment screw hole M2 Pressure bolt M1 Reamer bolt M Metal Coil Spring
Unit [mm]
Couplings
Model D L d1・d2 N1・N2 LF LS S C K M M1 M2 BAUMANNFLEX
38・40・42・45・50 108 Pin Bushing
SFH-150G 152 238 65 70 11 8 94 12-M8 × 36 6-M8 × 60 3-M8
55・56・60・65・70 128 Couplings
PARAFLEX
38・40・42・45・50 108

SFH-170G 178 254 55・56・60・65・70 128 65 80 14 8 108 12-M10 × 45 6-M8 × 60 3-M8 Link Couplings
SCHMIDT
75・80 148
38・40・42・45・50 108 Dual Rubber
SFH-190G 190 290 55・56・60・65・70 128 70 100 15 10 116 12-M12 × 54 6-M10 × 65 3-M10 Couplings
STEPFLEX
75・80・85 148

Rubber and Plastic Couplings

Jaw Couplings
38・40・42・45・50 108
MIKI PULLEY
SFH-210G 210 306 55・56・60・65・70 128 73 110 15 10 124 12-M16 × 60 6-M10 × 65 3-M10 STARFLEX
75・80・85・90 148
Jaw Couplings
* If you require a product with an LS dimension other than that above, contact Miki Pulley with your required dimension [mm]. Please contact Miki Pulley for assistance if LS ≧ 1000.
SPRFLEX
* The nominal diameters of each bolt and tap are equal to the quantity minus the nominal diameter of the screw threads times the nominal length. The quantities for the pressure bolt M1 and detachment screw
hole M2 are quantities for the hub on one side.
Plastic Bellows
Couplings
Standard Bore Diameter BELLOWFLEX
Rubber and Plastic
Couplings
Standard bore diameter d1, d2 [mm]
Model CENTAFLEX
38 40 42 45 48 50 55 56 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
SFH-150G ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
MODELS
SFH-170G 1100 1200 1250 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
SFC
SFH-190G 1800 1900 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

SFH-210G 1800 1900 2000 2150 2300 2400 2600 2650 2850 3100 3350 3600 3800 ● ● SFS
* The bore diameters marked with ● or numbers are supported as standard bore diameter.
* Bore diameters whose fields contain numbers are restricted in their rated torque by the holding power of the shaft connection component because the bore diameter is small. The numbers indicate the rated SFF
torque value [N·m].
SFM

How to Place an SFH

Order
SFH-150G-38KK-42KK LS=500 ■ Maximum LS Dimension
Bore dia. d1 Bore dia. d2 Spacer length
When Used Vertically
Size (Small dia.) (Large dia.) *Use mm units for LS dimensions. Model LS [mm]
*Leave blank for standard spacers.
Type: G SFH-150G 1100
Double element Countershaft tolerance
Floating shaft Blank: h7 (h6 or g6)  K: k6  M: m6 J:j6 SFH-170G 800
Affixing method
K: Frictional coupling SFH-190G 900
SFH-210G 2000
* When considering vertical use and the LS dimension is
greater than that in the above table, consult Miki Pulley.

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SFH Models
Standard Hole-Drilling Standards
● Positioning precision for keyway milling is determined by sight, so contact Miki Pulley when the keyway requires a positioning precision for a
particular flange hub.
● Set screw positions are not on the same plane.
● The set screws are included with the product.
● Consult the technical documentation at the end of this volume for standard dimensions for bore processing other than those given here.

■ SFH S ■ SFH G
Ｗ１ Ｗ１ Ｗ２
Ｔ２

Ｗ２
Ｔ１

Ｔ１

Ｔ２
φｄ
２

Ｍ Ｍ Ｍ
φｄ１ Ｍ φｄ１ φｄ２

Unit [mm]
Models compliant with the old JIS standards (class 2) Models compliant with the new JIS standards Models compliant with the new motor standards
diameter

diameter

diameter
Nominal

Nominal

Nominal
Bore Keyway Keyway Set Bore Keyway Keyway Set Bore Keyway Keyway Set
bore

bore

bore
diameter width height screw hole diameter width height screw hole diameter width height screw hole
[d1・d2] [W1･W2] [T1･T2] [M] [d1・d2] [W1･W2] [T1･T2] [M] [d1・d2] [W1･W2] [T1･T2] [M]

Tolerance H7 E9 − − Tolerance H7 H9 − − Tolerance G7, F7 H9 − −

22 22 ＋
 0
0.021
7＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 25.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 22H 22 ＋
 0
0.021
6＋
 0
0.030
24.8 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M5 − − − − −

24 24 ＋
 0
0.021
7＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 27.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 24H 24 ＋
 0
0.021
8＋
 0
0.036
27.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 24N 24 ＋ 0.028
＋ 0.007 8＋
 0
0.036
27.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6

25 25 ＋
 0
0.021
7＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 28.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 25H 25 ＋
 0
0.021
8＋
 0
0.036
28.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 − − − − −
28 28 ＋
 0
0.021
7＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 31.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 28H 28 ＋
 0
0.021
8＋
 0
0.036
31.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 28N 28 ＋ 0.028
＋ 0.007 8＋
 0
0.036
31.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6

30 30 ＋
 0
0.021
7＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 33.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 30H 30 ＋
 0
0.021
8＋
 0
0.036
33.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M6 − − − − −
＋ 0.025 ＋ 0.061 ＋ 0.3 ＋ 0.025 ＋ 0.036
32 32  0 10 ＋ 0.025 35.5  0 2-M8 32H 32  0 10  0 35.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 − − − − −

35 35 ＋
 0
0.025
10 ＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 38.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 35H 35 ＋
 0
0.025
10 ＋
 0
0.036
38.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 − − − − −
38 38 ＋
 0
0.025
10 ＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 41.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 38H 38 ＋
 0
0.025
10 ＋
 0
0.036
41.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 38N 38 ＋ 0.050
＋ 0.025 10 ＋
 0
0.036
41.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8

40 40 ＋
 0
0.025
10 ＋ 0.061
＋ 0.025 43.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 40H 40 ＋
 0
0.025
12 ＋
 0
0.043
43.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 − − − − −

42 42 ＋
 0
0.025
12 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 45.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 42H 42 ＋
 0
0.025
12 ＋
 0
0.043
45.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 42N 42 ＋ 0.050
＋ 0.025 12 ＋
 0
0.043
45.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8
45 45 ＋
 0
0.025
12 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 48.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 45H 45 ＋
 0
0.025
14 ＋
 0
0.043
48.8 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 − − − − −
＋ 0.025 ＋ 0.075 ＋ 0.3 ＋ 0.025 ＋ 0.043
48 48  0 12 ＋ 0.032 51.5  0 2-M8 48H 48  0 14  0 51.8 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 48N 48 ＋ 0.050
＋ 0.025 14 ＋
 0
0.043
51.8 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10
50 50 ＋
 0
0.025
12 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 53.5 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M8 50H 50 ＋
 0
0.025
14 ＋
 0
0.043
53.8 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 − − − − −

55 55 ＋
 0
0.030
15 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 60.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 55H 55 ＋
 0
0.030
16 ＋
 0
0.043
59.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 55N 55 ＋ 0.060
＋ 0.030 16 ＋
 0
0.043
59.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10
56 56 ＋
 0
0.030
15 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 61.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 56H 56 ＋
 0
0.030
16 ＋
 0
0.043
60.3 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 − − − − −

60 60 ＋
 0
0.030
15 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 65.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 60H 60 ＋
 0
0.030
18 ＋
 0
0.043
64.4 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 60N 60 ＋ 0.060
＋ 0.030 18 ＋
 0
0.043
64.4 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10

65 65 ＋
 0
0.030
18 ＋ 0.075
＋ 0.032 71.0 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 65H 65 ＋
 0
0.030
18 ＋
 0
0.043
69.4 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10 65N 65 ＋ 0.060
＋ 0.030 18 ＋
 0
0.043
69.4 ＋
 0
0.3
2-M10
＋ 0.030 ＋ 0.075 ＋ 0.3 ＋ 0.030 ＋ 0.052 ＋ 0.5
70 70  0 18 ＋ 0.032 76.0  0 2-M10 70H 70  0 20  0 74.9  0 2-M10 − − − − −

75 75 ＋
 0
0.030
20 ＋ 0.092
＋ 0.040 81.0 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M10 75H 75 ＋
 0
0.030
20 ＋
 0
0.052
79.9 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M10 75N 75 ＋ 0.060
＋ 0.030 20 ＋
 0
0.052
79.9 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M10
80 80 ＋
 0
0.030
20 ＋ 0.092
＋ 0.040 86.0 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M10 80H 80 ＋
 0
0.030
22 ＋
 0
0.052
85.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 − − − − −

85 85 ＋
 0
0.035
24 ＋ 0.092
＋ 0.040 93.0 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 85H 85 ＋
 0
0.035
22 ＋
 0
0.052
90.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 85N 85 ＋ 0.071
＋ 0.036 22 ＋
 0
0.052
90.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12
90 90 ＋
 0
0.035
24 ＋ 0.092
＋ 0.040 98.0 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 90H 90 ＋
 0
0.035
25 ＋
 0
0.052
95.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 − − − − −
＋ 0.035 ＋ 0.092 ＋ 0.5 ＋ 0.035 ＋ 0.052
95 95  0 24 ＋ 0.040 103.0  0 2-M12 95H 95  0 25  0 100.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 95N 95 ＋ 0.071
＋ 0.036 25 ＋
 0
0.052
100.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12

100 100 ＋
 0
0.035
28 ＋ 0.092
＋ 0.040 109.0 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 100H 100 ＋
 0
0.035
28 ＋
 0
0.052
106.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 − − − − −
＋ 0.035 ＋ 0.112 ＋ 0.5 ＋ 0.035 ＋ 0.062
115 115  0 32 ＋ 0.050 125.0  0 2-M12 115H 115  0 32  0 122.4 ＋
 0
0.5
2-M12 − − − − −

■ Distance from Set Screw Edge

Model SFH-150 SFH-170 SFH-190 SFH-210 SFH-220 SFH-260
Distance from set screw edge [mm] 15 20 25 30 35 40

■ Centering and Finishing when Drilling

0.02
Bores in Flange Hubs 0.02
SFH models are delivered in component form. When processing bore
diameters in pilot-bore products in particular, adjust the chuck so that
φd

runout of each flange hub is no more than the precision of the figure
at right, and then finish the inner diameter.

Flange hub
Chuck

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COUPLINGS
Items Checked for Design Purposes
ETP BUSHINGS
■ Special Items to Take Note of ■ Axial displacement (S)
You should note the following to prevent any problems. In addition, restrict the dimension between flange hub faces (S in the ELECTROMAGNETIC
diagram) within the allowable error range for axial displacement with CLUTCHES & BRAKES
(1) Always be careful of parallel, angular, and axial misalignment. respect to a reference value. Note that the tolerance values were SPEED CHANGERS
(2) Always tighten bolts with the specified torque. calculated based on the assumption that both the level of parallel & REDUCERS
misalignment and angular deflection are zero. Adjust to keep this value
as low as possible. INVERTERS

■ Precautions for Handling * On the SFH S, this is the dimension of the gap between two flange hubs. On the SFH G,
dimension S is the gap between the flange hub and the spacer.
SFH models are delivered in component form. This mounts a flange LINEAR SHAFT DRIVES
hub on each shaft and couples both shafts by mounting the element
(spacer) last, while centering. Also, the SFH S types can first mount an
element on the flange hub, then center, and then complete the ■ Mounting TORQUE LIMITERS

coupling before inserting it onto the shaft. This assembly method mounts a flange hub on each shaft of the SFH
When using the assembly method that completes coupling first, take models and couples both shafts by mounting the element (spacer) ROSTA
extra precautions when handling couplings. Subjecting assembled
last, while centering.
couplings to strong shocks may affect mounting accuracy and cause
the parts to break during use. Reamer bolt SERIES
Flange hub
(1) Couplings are designed for use within an operating temperature Metal Disc
range of -30°C to 120℃ . Although the couplings are designed to be Couplings
waterproof and oilproof, do not subject them to excessive amounts SERVOFLEX
of water and oil as it may cause part deterioration.
High-rigidity
(2) Handle the element with care as it is made of a thin stainless steel Couplings
metal disc, also making sure to be careful so as not to injure yourself. SERVORIGID

(3) For frictional coupling types, do not tighten up pressure bolts until Metal Slit

Metal Couplings
after inserting the mounting shaft. Collar
Couplings
HELI-CAL
Element Spacer
Metal Coil Spring
Hexagonal nut
■ Centering Couplings
BAUMANNFLEX
■ Parallel misalignment ( ε ) (1) Remove any rust, dust, oil or the like from the inner diameter
surfaces of the shaft and flange hubs. In particular, never allow oil or Pin Bushing
Lock the dial gauge in place on one shaft and then measure the runout Couplings
grease containing antifriction or other agent (molybdenum-,
of the paired flange hub's outer periphery while rotating that shaft. PARAFLEX
silicon-, or fluorine-based), which would dramatically affect the
Since couplings on which the elements (discs) are a set (SFH S types) friction coefficient, to contact the surface. Link Couplings
do not allow parallel misalignment, get as close to zero as possible. For SCHMIDT
For types that use frictional coupling, loosen the flange hub s
couplings that allow the entire length to be freely set (SFH G types),
pressure bolt and check that the sleeve can move freely. Dual Rubber
use the following formula to calculate allowable parallel misalignment.
(2) Insert the flange hub onto the paired mounting shaft. Insert each Couplings

shaft far enough into the coupling so that the paired mounting STEPFLEX

shaft touches the shaft along the entire length of the flange hub (LF

Rubber and Plastic Couplings

Jaw Couplings
ε = tan θ × LG dimension) as shown in the diagram below, and does not interfere MIKI PULLEY
ε with the elements, spacers or the other shaft. STARFLEX
ε : Allowable parallel
misalignment Jaw Couplings
■ SFH S types ■ SFH G types SPRFLEX
θ : 1°
LF LF LF LF
θ Plastic Bellows
Couplings
BELLOWFLEX
LG = LS + S
Rubber and Plastic
θ LS: Total length of spacer Couplings
ε CENTAFLEX
S: Dimension of gap
between flange hub
MODELS
and spacer
LG
SFC

SFS
■ Angular deflection( θ ) Coupling size 150 170 190 210 220 260

Lock the dial gauge in place on one shaft and then measure the runout LF (key or set screw) [mm] 45 55 65 75 90 100 SFF

of the end surface near the paired flange hub's outer periphery while LF (frictional coupling) [mm] 65 65 70 73 − −
SFM
rotating that shaft.
Adjust runout B so that θ ≦ 1°in the following formula. (3) Mount the other flange hub on the paired mounting shaft as SFH
described in steps (1) and (2).

(4) With the flange hub inserted, center (parallel misalignment and
B = D × tan θ angular deflection), and the adjust the distance between shafts.
B: Runout
D

(5) For SFH S types, translate the flange hubs on the shaft, insert the
D: Flange hub outer element between the two flange hubs, and provisionally assemble
diameter with the reamer bolt, collar, and hexagonal nut. For SFH G types,
S θ : 1° insert reamer bolts from the flange side for both flanges,
provisionally fasten the element and collar with a hexagonal nut,
and then translate the flange hubs on the shaft, insert the spacer
between the flange hubs, and provisionally assemble with the
reamer bolt, collar and hexagonal nut.

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COUPLINGS Metal Disc Couplings SERVOFLEX

SFH Models
Items Checked for Design Purposes
■ Mounting (3) Pull out three of the pressure bolts loosened in step (2), insert them into detachment
screw holes at three locations on the sleeve, and tighten them alternately, a little at a
(6) Keep the width of the dimension between flange faces (S dimension in the
time. The link between the flange hub and shaft will be released.
diagram) within the allowable error range for axial misalignment with
respect to the reference value. Note that the tolerance values were
X
calculated based on the assumption that both the level of parallel
misalignment and angular deflection are zero. Adjust to keep this value as
low as possible.

■ SFH S types ■ SFH G types

S S S

X N

Detachment screw hole X-X

Coupling size 150 170 190 210

Nominal diameter of pressure bolt × Length M8 × 60 M8 × 60 M10 × 65 M10 × 65

Recommended N dimension [mm] 108 108 121 121

Coupling size 150 170 190 210 220 260

■ Limit Rotation Speed
S [mm] 11 14 15 15 20 23
For SFH G long spacer types, the speeds at which the coupling can be used
will vary with the length of spacer selected. Use the following table to
(7) Check that the element is not deformed. If it is, it may be under an confirm that the speed you will use is at or below the limit rotation speed.
axial force or there may be insufficient lubrication between the
collar, bolt, and disc, so adjust to bring it to normal. The situation 10000
9000
may be improved by applying a small amount of machine oil to the
8000
bearing surface of the reamer bolt. However, never use any oil or
7000
grease containing antifriction or other agent (molybdenum-,
silicon-, or fluorine-based) which would dramatically affect the 6000 SFH-150G SFH-170G
friction coefficient. 5000 SFH-190G
SFH-210G
(8) Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten all the reamer bolts to 4000 SFH-220G
the appropriate tightening torques.
SFH-260G

Coupling size 150 170 190 210 220 260 3000

Usage rotation speed [min-1]

Reamer bolt size M8 M10 M12 M16 M16 M20

Tightening torque [N·m] 34 68 118 300 300 570 2000

(9) When selecting a key system for the mounting on the shaft, lock the flange
hub to the shaft with a set screw.
For frictional coupling types, tighten the pressure bolts evenly, a little at a time,
on the diagonal, guided by the tightening procedure of the figure below. 1000
900
800
700
6 Pressure Tightening
600
1 Type bolt torque
4 size [N·m] 500

SFH-150S/G M8 34 400
3
SFH-170S/G M8 34
2
300
5 SFH-190S/G M10 68
SFH-210S/G M10 68

200

■ Removal 200 500 1000 2000 3000

Spacer length [mm]
(1) Check to confirm that there is no torque or axial load being applied
to the coupling. There may be cases where a torque is applied to ■ Points to Consider Regarding the Feed
the coupling, particularly when the safety brake is being used. Make Screw System
sure to verify that this is not occurring before removing parts.
■ Servo motor oscillation
(2) Loosen all the pressure bolts About 2 mm Gain adjustment on the servo motor may cause the servo motor to
placing pressure on the sleeve
oscillate.
until the gap between bearing
Oscillation in the servo motor during operation can cause problems
seat and sleeve is about 2 mm.
particularly with the overall natural frequency and electrical control
For a tapered coupling system that systems of the feed screw system.
tightens pressure bolts from the In order for these issues to be resolved, the torsional stiffness for the
axial direction, the sleeve will be self-locking, so the coupling coupling and feed screw section and the moment of inertia and other
between flange hub and shaft cannot be released simply by characteristics for the system overall will need to be adjusted and the
loosening the pressure bolt. (Note that in some cases, a coupling torsional natural frequency for the mechanical system raised or the
can be released by loosening a pressure bolt.) For that reason, tuning function (filter function) for the electrical control system in the
when designing devices, a space must be installed for inserting a servo motor adjusted during the design stage.
detachment screw.
Please contact Miki Pulley with any questions regarding servo motor
If there is no space in the axial direction, consult Miki Pulley. oscillation.

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■ How to Find the Natural Frequency of a ■ Mounting Example COUPLINGS

Feed Screw System ■ SFH G

ETP BUSHINGS
(1) Select a coupling based on the nominal and maximum torque of This is a combination of multiple standard bore-drilled couplings.
the servo motor. Either Miki Pulley can do the processing, or you can drill pilot bores ELECTROMAGNETIC

(2) Find the overall natural frequency, Nf, from the torsional stiffness of however you like. CLUTCHES & BRAKES

the coupling and feed screw, κ , the moment of inertia of driving SPEED CHANGERS
side, J1, and the moment of inertia of driven side, J2, for the feed & REDUCERS
screw system shown below.
INVERTERS
Motor Coupling Table

Feed screw
LINEAR SHAFT DRIVES

TORQUE LIMITERS

ROSTA

Bearing
■ SFH S SERIES
This example combines a frictional-coupling type flange and a
Metal Disc
standard bore-drilled flange hub. Couplings
SERVOFLEX
Nf: Overall natural frequency of a feed screw system [Hz]
High-rigidity
κ : Torsional stiffness of the coupling and feed screw [N·m/rad]
Couplings
J1: Moment of inertia of driving SERVORIGID
J1 J2
side [kg·m2 ] Metal Slit

Metal Couplings
J2: Moment of inertia of driven Couplings
side [kg·m2 ] HELI-CAL
Metal Coil Spring
Couplings
BAUMANNFLEX

■ Selection Procedures Pin Bushing

Couplings
(1) Find the torque, Ta, applied to the coupling using the output PARAFLEX
capacity, P, of the driver and the usage rotation speed, n.
Link Couplings
P [kW] SCHMIDT
Ta [N·m] = 9550 × ■ SFH S special
n[min − 1] This combines a flange hub processed for the tapered shaft of a servo Dual Rubber
Couplings
motor with a flange hub processed for a Miki Pulley shaft lock PSL-G.
(2) Determine the factor κ from the load properties, and find the STEPFLEX
corrected torque, Td, applied to the coupling. POSI-LOCK PSL-G

Rubber and Plastic Couplings

Jaw Couplings
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Td = Ta × K (Refer to the table below for values) STARFLEX

Constant Vibrations: Small Vibrations: Medium Vibrations: Large Jaw Couplings

Load SPRFLEX
properties
Plastic Bellows
Couplings
K 1.0 1.25 1.75 2.25 BELLOWFLEX
Rubber and Plastic
For servo motor drive, multiply the maximum torque, Ts, by the Couplings
usage factor K = 1.2 to 1.5. CENTAFLEX

Td = Ts × (1.2 to 1.5) MODELS

(3) Set the size so that the rated coupling torque, Tn, is higher than the SFC
corrected torque, Td.
SFS
Tn ≧ Td
SFF
(4) The rated torque of the coupling may be limited by the bore
SFM
diameter of the coupling. See the table showing the bore diameters
that limit rated torque. SFH

(5) Check that the mount shaft is no larger than the maximum bore
diameter of the coupling.

Contact Miki Pulley for assistance with any device experiencing

extreme periodic vibrations.

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