The Timken Company
The Timken Company
4500 Mt Pleasant St. NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (234) 262-3000
E-Mail: CustomerCAD@timken.com • Web site: www.timken.com
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    The Lovejoy Mini Soft coupling provides protection from misalignment, vibration and shock loads. The simple design of the coupling ensures ease of assembly, installation and reliable performance. No special tools are needed for installation or removal. No lubrication is needed, and once installed and aligned correctly, no maintenance is required.

    The Mini Soft coupling design is comprised of three parts. Two hubs with internal teeth engage an elastomeric flexible center, or sleeve, with external teeth. Misalignment and torsional shock loads are absorbed by shear deflection in the center sleeve element.

    The shear characteristic of the coupling is very well suited to absorb impact. The Lovejoy Mini Soft coupling is designed with tooth contact which provides more surfaces carrying the load resulting in less wear at any one point, and torque that flows more smoothly. Additionally, the coupling allows for axial freedom which results in easier assembly and spacing of shafts. This feature is particularly useful in reducing thrust loads on bearings.

    When operating within its rating, the coupling is torsionally stiff and will not react with twist during operation. The Polyurethane center member sleeve is known for its toughness and resistance to abrasion, and also provides for good damping and shock load capabilities. The MSF coupling consists of two hubs and one center member.
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MSF Series - Mini Soft Coupling Center Sleeves
Description  N/A MSF16-CENTER MEMBER N/A MSF20-CENTER MEMBER N/A MSF25-CENTER MEMBER N/A MSF32-CENTER MEMBER
Set Screw Size N/A M3 N/A M3 N/A M4 N/A M4
Type N/A Mini Soft
Coupling Size N/A MSF16 N/A MSF20 N/A MSF25 N/A MSF32
Material N/A Polyurethane
Length thru Bore N/A 0.315 in8.00 mm N/A 0.394 in10.00 mm N/A 0.472 in12.00 mm N/A 0.551 in14.00 mm
Overall Coupling Length N/A 1.063 in27.00 mm N/A 1.339 in34.00 mm N/A 1.614 in41.00 mm N/A 1.890 in48.00 mm
Insert Style N/A Sleeve Type
Outside Diameter N/A 0.63 in16.00 mm N/A 0.787 in20.00 mm N/A 0.984 in25.00 mm N/A 1.260 in32.00 mm
Color N/A Orange
Min. Bore (Dimensions ID1/ID2) N/A 0.118 in3.00 mm N/A 0.197 in5.00 mm N/A 0.197 in5.00 mm N/A 0.315 in8.00 mm
Max. Bore (Dimensions ID1/ID2) N/A 0.315 in8.00 mm N/A 0.394 in10.00 mm N/A 0.472 in12.00 mm N/A 0.551 in14.00 mm
Cubic inches N/A 0.42190 in³ N/A 0.82934 in³ N/A 1.56277 in³ N/A 3.00056 in³
Nominal Torque N/A 4.40 in·lb N/A 8.90 in·lb N/A 13.30 in·lb N/A 26.60 in·lb
Max Speed N/A 2400.00 rpm N/A 1900.00 rpm N/A 1500.00 rpm N/A 1200.00 rpm
Max. Angular Misalignment N/A 2.00 º
Max. Parallel Misalignment N/A 0.010 in
Torsional Stiffness N/A 27.00 in·lb/rad N/A 80.00 in·lb/rad N/A 106.00 in·lb/rad N/A 266.00 in·lb/rad
Moment of Inertia N/A 0.0030 lb·in² N/A 0.0100 lb·in² N/A 0.0280 lb·in² N/A 0.0920 lb·in²
Weight N/A 0.01 oz N/A 0.02 oz N/A 0.02 oz N/A 0.02 oz
Weight (Complete Coupling w/ Min. Bores) N/A 0.80 oz22.00 g N/A 1.50 oz43.00 g N/A 3.00 oz84.00 g N/A 5.60 oz160.00 g