deliver reliable smooth power
trans mis sion. To consistently deliver,
we select only from the highest quality
materials. Our man u fac tur ing and product
assembly are completed under the most
exacting guidelines and established
procedures. The result is unquestioned
consistent product dependability.
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings are rated for
motors up to 2,500 HP. They have earned a
reputation for providing smooth, soft starts
while reducing current draw on the motor by
33%.
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings are
ideally suited for direct drive
applications between electric
motors and gear boxes.
Typical Applications
Bulk Material Handling Equipment
and Mining Related Industries:
Conveyors of all types
Crushers
Excavators
Fans
Mills
Mixers
Pumps
Screening Plants
Amusement park rides
Construction
Machine tools
Oil Field
Power Generation
Ski resort chair lifts
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Mesur-Fil 7.0 HSD allows
shock-free acceleration on
large inertia loads.
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Mesur-Fil 7.0 HSD on
amusement park ride,
“Speed Boats,” giving
cushioned, smooth starts.
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Design Avantages
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings allow motors to start
unloaded and to reach operating speed with smooth,
controlled accel eration. This makes it ideal for
ap pli ca tions with high inertia loads. They are
available in either constant or delay fill versions.
Runner
All Aluminum
Housing for
Low Rotating
Inertia
Impeller
High Temperature
Viton Seals
Collet
Mounted
For Ease
of Mount ing
Smaller Sizes
Ben e fits
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings offer several
advantages:
• Reduced energy consumption
• Jam/overload protection
• Shock load cushioning
• No metal-to-metal contact
• Wide range of available mount
options
• High
temperature Viton seals
• Available from over 700 Formsprag
Authorized Distributors.
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INPUT
Motor
RunnerFluid
There are three primary com po nents
to Mesur-Fil Fluid Cou plings:
1. Vaned runner
2. Vaned impeller
3. Fluid fill
Torque, produced by the prime mover
(motor) acting on a vaned runner, is
transmitted through the flow of fluid into
One Piece Construction
(smaller sizes)
Eliminates Leaks.
Prin ci ple of Operation
OUTPUT
Load
Impeller
the chambers formed by the two coupling
halves. The oil (fluid) is sub se quent ly
thrown into the vaned impeller connected
to the load causing it to turn. It is
important to note, that as this trans mis sion
of power takes place, there is virtually no
wear on the transmitting parts be cause
there is no mechanical contact between
them.
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Fluid Requirements
Figure 2 reveals a typical NEMA B electric
motor torque curve together with the
particular op er at ing characteristics of a
specific coupling with a designated fill
level. With no power supplied, all of the
fluid is settled at the bottom of the
coupling. Slip rate in this condition is
100% with the input free to turn. With the
motor starting and increasing in speed to
the breakdown point, torque builds in the
coupling. As torque in creas es, the
coupling begins to deliver the load to the
motor, eventually bringing the load up to
speed (refer to the load ac cel er a tion area
in Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Starting Torque
Figure 3 - Start-up Burnout Protection
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings
Figure 1 - Motor Breakdown Points
The area on the chart between
the motor torque curve and the
100% slip curve represents the
excess torque available to the
motor to start itself without also
having to start the load. It is this
op er at ing char ac ter is tic which
permits a soft start with a onethird lower current draw on the
motor (see Figure 3). (It should
be noted that because the
coupling torque can only be de vel oped if the runner is turning at
a slower speed than the impeller,
an ideal small amount of slip of
3% to 5% is nec es sary).
The Mesur-Fil Fluid Coupling
provides for jam load pro tec tion
to the motor and other vital
power system components. It is
designed to allow the motor to
decelerate only to its breakdown
point (see Figure 4). The results
without the fluid coupling could
be a locked rotor con di tion,
resulting in excessive current
draw and potential motor
damage. Ad di tion al ly, the
coupling dis trib utes the shock
of an overload over a longer
time span, thus reducing the
pos si bil i ty of damage.
Delayed Fill
Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings, sizes 15 through 34
(30 to 1500 HP), have an available delayed fill
option restricting starting torque to 140% of
full load while still ensuring low slip at full
speed. The result is a softer, more gradual
start which can be advantageous for
ap pli ca tions such as belt conveyors and
mixers.
The operating principles are simple. With the
idle coupling (see Figure 5) the purpose of the
delayed fill chamber is to isolate a portion of
the fluid from the main cou pling. As the runner
ac cel er ates (see Figure 6), the chamber
attached to the runner gradually releases fluid
into the main coupling through specially
calibrated orifices. The fill increases
proportionally with the output speed. With ac cel er a tion complete (see Figure 7) at the high
speed running position, almost all of the fluid
has been released from the
chamber into the cou pling,
giv ing the cou pling
high fill/low slip char ac ter is tics.
Figure 5
Standstill
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Figure 4 - Jam Load Burnout Protection
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Figure 6
Accelerating
Figure 7
Running
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Mounting Types per Size
Size
Mounting
7.0* 9.4* 12.4* 15 17 19 21 24 27 29 34
Type
Mounting
Ap pli ca tion
HC
• • •
(page 168)
HCM
• • • • • • • • • • •
(pages 170-171)
HBM
• • •
(page 169)
HSD
• • • • • • • •
(pages 172-173)
* Modular design (See page 167)
Basic coupling for custom input & output
For use with flexible gear couplings
Shaft to shaft applications
For stub shaft input/output sizes 7-12.4
Parallel, QD sheave application
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HC Sizes 7.0-12.4 Input and Output customer supplied.
(page 168)
This is a basic coupling with an input bore for direct
mounting on the motor shaft end and a convenient bolt
circle for customer-designed output configurations.
HBM Sizes 7–12.4
(page 169)
HCM
(pages 170-171)
The Model HCM Fluid Coupling is a complete unit with both
input and output flanges. It is intended for in stal la tion between
two halves of a double en gage ment gear tooth flexible
coupling which is customer supplied. This ar range ment
provides for a wide range of input and output configurations
for ease of installation.
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This coupling is a complete unit with straight input and
output shaft. It is installed between two piloting type flexible
couplings supplied by the customer.
HSD
(pages 172-173 )
Hydro-sheave couplings are mounted to the motor shaft end
and provide minimal overhung loads for parallel (belt-driven)
shaft applications. The smaller sizes (7-12.4) are installed very
quickly and easily utilizing a slotted collet in which no drilling or
tapping is required. The slotted collet is finished bored to fit
standard NEMA B motor shaft dimensions. The larger sizes
(15-24) are installed with a center locating bolt that does
require drilling and tapping to ensure proper mounting.
The Model HSD Fluid Coupling consists of a basic fluid
coupling, input and output group, and a standard customer
supplied QD type sheave. The sheave is mount ed on a coupling
that has been installed on the end of a driveshaft.
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Selection and Sizing
Fill Levels (NEMA B Motors)
The Quick Selection Chart (see Figure
8) provides the correct size coupling
and fill level for any standard NEMA B
motor within the Mesur-Fil range. It
also provides the slip rate that can be
anticipated at normal operating
speed. Having the correct amount of
oil in the coupling is extremely critical
to ensure safe and proper op er a tion.
Figure 9 shows the effects of either
too much or too little fluid. With an
optimum amount of fluid, the
breakdown point of the motor with
the 100% slip line of the coupling
provide the best com bi na tion of soft
start with slip rate at normal speed.
With too much fluid (red area), the
slip rate is lower and the start is
harder. With too little fluid (blue area),
the start will be softer but the slip rate
will be much higher. This can cause
heat dis si pa tion problems, and, in
extreme situations, the coupling may
completely fail to move the load.
A choice of fluids is also avail able. In
a normal environment, petroleum oil
is the best fluid to use. For
hazardous con di tions such as those
encountering dust, paint spray, etc., a
special fire-resistant fluid may be
required.
Delay chamber is recommended
for the following applications:
In overload conditions, as the slip
increases and the oil tem per a ture rises,
seals become damaged and begin to leak.
In order to avoid this damage, in critical
applications, it is advisable to install a
fusible plug instead of a solid plug.
Overload protection. For sizes 7.0 to 12.4
a 250° F fusible plug is available only as
an option. For sizes 15 to 34 a 290° F
fusible plug is standard. (A 250° F or 350°
F fusible plug is available as an option.)
Fusible pin
For sizes 15–34
It's possible to avoid loss of oil from
the unit by fitting a fusible pin. When
tem per a ture increases, reaching melting
point of fusible element, a pin is released
and touches a cam mounted on a relay
which gives an alarm or switches off the
electric motor. Like the fusible plug there
are three different fusible elements. This
solution needs only the replacing of the
fusible element or fusible pin.
Fluid Recommendation
OIL: SAE 10W(Spec. MIL-L-2104 B)
Chevron: Hydraulic Oil EP 32 Shell: Tellus 32
Esso: Nuto H 32 Texaco: Rando HD 32
Mobil: DTE 24 Total: Azolla ZS 32
FIRE RESISTANT FLUID
Fyrquel: 220
Electronic overload controller
(Torque limiter)
For sizes 15–34
This device measures the speed of the
coupling, stopping the motor or giving a
signal when the preselected limit is
exceeded. With this device nothing has
to be replaced, and after having
elim i nat ed the cause of the overload,
the transmission can run normally.
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Slip Curves
Size 7.0
Maximum speed 3,600 RPM (All con fig u ra tions)
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Slip Curves
Size 9.4
Maximum speed 3,600 RPM Except HSD-Max. 2,600 RPM
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Slip Curves
Size 12.4
Maximum speed 2,400 RPM Except HSD-Max. 1,800 RPM
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Slip Curves
Size 15
Maximum speed 2,600 RPM (All configurations)
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Selection Example:
7.5 HP at 1,750 RPM
Normal running torque =
7.5 HP * 5,250
1,750
Pullout torque is obtained at approximately
85% full motor speed and for NEMA B motors,
this is approximately 200% normal rated
torque.
If the pullout torque is unknown, then assume
200% of normal rating occuring at a speed
of 1,540 RPM, with full motor speed of
1,750 RPM.
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= 22.5 lb.ft.
Pullout torque = 2 * 22.5 lb.ft. = 45 lb.ft.
Locate the pullout torque against RPM curve
to insure the point is slightly above the drag
torque line.
Locate the normal torque against RPM curve
to insure the point is below the 7% slip line.
Ideally, plot the point between 3% and 5%
slip line.
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Mesur-Fil Fluid Couplings
Modular Design Concept
Sizes 7.0, 9.4, 12.4
Configuration
HCF
HCM
Consists of Model HC and input group. The input group is finish
bored to fit standard NEMA B motor shafts. The optional output
groups available (HCM, HBM) are shown on this page or the HCF
output group must be supplied by the customer. Consult
engineering for details.
The Model HCM Fluid Coupling is a complete unit with both input
and output flanges. It is intended for in stal la tion between two
halves of a double en gage ment gear tooth flexible coupling which
is customer supplied.
HBM
HSD
This coupling is a complete unit with a straight input and output
shaft. It is installed between two piloting type flexible couplings
supplied by the customer.
The Model HSD Fluid Coupling consists of a basic fluid coupling,
input and output group, and a standard customer supplied QD type
sheave. Hydro-sheave cou plings provide minimal overhung loads
for parallel (belt-driven) ap pli ca tions. The sheave is mount ed on a
coupling installed on the end of a drive shaft.
Mesur-Fil Couplings can be installed very quickly and easily
utilizing a slotted collet for mount ing on the motor shaft instead of
the center bolt that is most com mon ly used with other sheave
drives. Unlike the center bolt, the slotted collet requires no drilling
and tapping of the end of the motor shaft. The slotted collet is
finished bored to fit standard NEMA B motor shaft di men sions.
Available bore sizes are found elsewhere in this bro chure.
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InputOutput
Note: HCF does not provide an output group.
Output group is customer supplied.
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HC Fluid coupling with
bearing carrier group
HC
The model HC Fluid Coupling consists of
the basic coupling with bearing carrier
group and seals installed. Optional output
and input groups are available as ahown
on these pages or customer supplied. This
arrangement provides for a wide range of
input and output configurations for ease of
installation.
The Model HCM Fluid Coupling is a complete unit with both input
and output flanges. It is intended for installation between two
halves of a double engagement gear tooth flexible coupling which
is customer supplied.
Diameter of
Maximum Shrouded Bolt
Size Manufacturer Model Bore Circle
7.0 Waldron 1W 1.63 3.750
Poole MXB 1 1.63 3.750
TB Woods 1.5F 2.25 4.812
9.4 and 12.4
Waldron 1.5 W 2.19 4.812
Poole MXB 1.5 2.19 4.812
Note: Gear couplings must be with Shrouded Bolts!
Amerigear 201.5 2.38 4.812
TB Woods 1F 1.75 3.75
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Standard (non-delayed)
Model HCM (Flexible Gear Couplings with Shrouded Bolts)
Do not use Eaton QD sheaves.
Bolt pattern is not the same.
Vertical Mounting For HSD
When mounting the 7.0, 9.4 or 12.4 HSD on
a vertical shaft, the motor and collet should
be mounted above the sheave and fluid
coupling. This position insures even the
smallest oil fill will react with the motor.
Furthermore, order the unit with the standard
and optional fill plugs on both sides of the
unit. This allows for the addition and
maintenance of the oil level within the fluid
coupling.