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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 14691:2001
01-junij-2001
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Flexible couplings for mechanical power
transmission - General purpose applications (ISO 14691:1999)
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Flexible couplings for mechanical power
transmission - General purpose applications (ISO 14691:1999)
Erdöl- und Erdgasindustrie - Elastische Kupplungen für mechanische Kraftübertragung -
Allgemeine Anwendungen (ISO 14691:1999)
Industries du pétrole et du gas naturel - Accouplements flexibles pour transmission de
puissance mécanique - Applications d'usage général (ISO 14691:1999)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14691:2000
ICS:
21.120.20 Sklopke Couplings
75.180.20 Predelovalna oprema Processing equipment
SIST EN ISO 14691:2001 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 14691
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2000
ICS 75.180.20
English version
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Flexible couplings for
mechanical power transmission - General purpose applications
(ISO 14691:1999)
Industries du pétrole et du gas naturel - Accouplements Erdöl- und Erdgasindustrie - Elastische Kupplungen für
flexibles pour transmission de puissance mécanique - mechanische Kraftübertragung - Allgemeine Anwendungen
Applications d'usage général (ISO 14691:1999) (ISO 14691:1999)
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Foreword
The text of the International Standard from Technical Committee ISO/TC 67 "Materials, equipment and
offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries" of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) has been taken over as a European Standard by Technical Committee CEN/TC
12 "Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries", the
secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2001, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2001.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 14691:1999 has been approved by CEN as a European
Standard without any modifications.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are listed in annex ZA (normative).

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their relevant European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated
references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
NOTE Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by
(mod.), the relevant EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 286-2 1988 ISO system of limits and fits - Part 2: EN 20286-2 1993
Tables of standard tolerance grades
and limit deviations for holes and
shafts
ISO 10441 1999 Petroleum and natural gas industries EN ISO 10441 1999
- Flexible couplings for mechanical
power transmission - Special
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14691
First edition
1999-11-01
Petroleum and natural gas industries —
Flexible couplings for mechanical power
transmission — General purpose
applications
Industries du pétrole et du gaz naturel — Accouplements flexibles pour
transmission de puissance mécanique — Applications d'usage général
A
Reference number
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Contents
Foreword.iii
Introduction.iv
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Purchaser’s specification .8
5 Coupling selection and rating .9
6 Constructional requirements.11
7 Balance .14
8 Materials .16
9 Accessories.16
10 Manufacturing quality, inspection, testing and preparation for shipment .16
11 Vendor’s data .17
Annex A (informative) Data sheet .19
Annex B (informative) Potential unbalance .21
Annex C (informative) Types of misalignment .24
Bibliography.26
©  ISO 1999
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Printed in Switzerland
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a world-wide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
International Standard ISO 14691 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment and
offshore structures for the petroleum and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 6, Processing equipment and
systems.
Annexes A, B and C of this International Standard are for information only.
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Introduction
This International Standard is based on the accumulated knowledge and experience of manufacturers and users of
power transmission couplings in the petroleum and natural gas industries, but its use is not restricted to these
industries.
Users of this International Standard should be aware that further or differing requirements may be needed for
individual applications. This International Standard is not intended to inhibit a vendor from offering, or the purchaser
from accepting, alternative equipment or engineering solutions for the individual application. This may be particularly
appropriate where there is innovative or developing technology. Where an alternative is offered, the vendor should
identify any variations from this International Standard and provide details.
This International Standard requires the purchaser to specify certain details and features.
A bullet (l) at the beginning of a clause, subclause or paragraph indicates that either a decision is required or
further information is to be provided by the purchaser. This information or decision should be indicated on the data
sheets; otherwise it should be stated in the quotation request (enquiry) or in the order.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD  © ISO 14691:1999(E)
ISO
Petroleum and natural gas industries — Flexible couplings
for mechanical power transmission — General purpose
applications
1 Scope
1.1  This International Standard specifies the requirements for couplings for the transmission of power between the
rotating shafts of two machines for general purpose applications in the petroleum and natural gas industries. Such
applications typically require couplings to transmit power at speeds not exceeding 4 000 r/min, between machines in
which the first lateral critical speed is above the running speed range (stiff-shaft machines). It may, by agreement,
be used for applications outside these limits.
This International Standard is applicable to couplings designed to accommodate parallel (or lateral) offset,
1.2
angular misalignment and axial displacement of the shafts without imposing excessive mechanical loading on the
coupled machines. Couplings covered include gear (and other mechanical contact types), metallic flexible-element
and various elastomeric types. Special types such as clutch, hydraulic, eddy-current, rigid, radial spline and
universal joint types, are not covered.
1.3  This International Standard covers design, materials of construction, inspection and testing of couplings and
methods of attachment of the coupling to the shafts (including tapered sleeve and other proprietary devices). This
International Standard does not define criteria for the selection of coupling types for specific applications.
1.4  It is recommended that, when users fit new couplings to existing equipment which are different from those
originally fitted, they consult the manufacturers of the driving or driven equipment.
NOTE 1 In many cases, couplings covered by this International Standard are manufacturer’s catalogue items.
NOTE 2 For the following applications, the use of ISO 10441 is recommended :
 large or high-speed machines that may be required to operate continuously for extended periods, are often unspared and
are critical to the continued operation of the installation (special purpose applications);
 machines in which the first lateral critical speed is less than the maximum required operating speed (flexible-shaft
machines);
 machines where the rotor dynamics are particularly sensitive to coupling unbalance.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid international standards.
ISO 286-2, ISO system of limits and fits — Part 2: Tables of standard tolerance grades, and limit deviations for
holes and shafts.
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ISO 1940-1:1986, Mechanical vibration — Balance quality requirements of rigid rotors — Part 1: Determination of
permissible residual unbalance.
ISO 8821, Mechanical vibration — Balancing — Shaft and fitment key convention.
ISO 10441, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Flexible couplings for mechanical power transmission —
Special purpose applications.
AGMA 9002 - A86, March 1986, Bores and keyways for flexible couplings (Inch series) Annex A.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Definitions of coupling types
3.1.1
mechanical contact coupling
coupling designed to transmit torque by direct mechanical contact between mating parts and accommodate
misalignment and axial displacement by relative rocking and sliding motion between the parts in contact
NOTE 1 The contacting parts may be metallic or may be made of self-lubricating non-metallic material.
NOTE 2 This category includes gear couplings (see 3.1.1.1).
3.1.1.1
gear coupling
coupling designed to transmit torque and accommodate angular misalignment, parallel offset and axial displacement
by relative rocking and sliding motion between mating profiled gears
3.1.2
metallic flexible-element coupling
coupling that obtains its flexibility from the flexing of thin metallic discs, diaphragms or links
NOTE This category includes the two types given in 3.1.2.1 and 3.1.2.2.
3.1.2.1
metallic diaphragm coupling
coupling consisting of one or more metallic flexible elements in the form of thin circular plates that are attached to
one part of the coupling at their outer diameter and the other part at their inner diameter
3.1.2.2
metallic disc coupling
coupling consisting of one or more metallic flexible elements that are alternately attached to the two parts of the
coupling, the attachment points being essentially the same distance from the centreline
3.1.3
elastomeric flexible-element coupling
a coupling in which the torque is transmitted through one or several elastomeric elements
NOTE This category includes elastomeric shear (3.1.3.1) and elastomeric compression (3.1.3.2) couplings.
3.1.3.1
elastomeric shear coupling
coupling in which the torque is transmitted through an elastomeric element which is principally loaded in shear
NOTE The element may be in the form of a tyre, a bellows (with one or more convolutions) or a diaphragm. A single such
elastomeric element is usually able to accommodate angular misalignment, parallel offset and axial displacement.
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elastomeric compression coupling
coupling in which elastomeric inserts, often in the form of bushes or wedges or one single insert, are located
between adjacent parts of the driving and driven halves of the coupling and are principally loaded in compression
NOTE The ability of such couplings to accommodate misalignment, particularly of the parallel offset type, is limited.
3.1.4
double-engagement coupling
coupling with two planes of flexure
NOTE This arrangement enables couplings of certain types, notably gear and metallic flexible-element types, which cannot
normally accommodate parallel (or lateral) offset, to do so.
3.1.5
single-engagement coupling
coupling with only one plane of flexure
NOTE Single-engagement couplings of some types, notably gear and metallic flexible-element types, will not normally
accommodate parallel (or lateral) offset misalignment.
3.2 Terms relating to coupling rating
3.2.1
coupling axial reaction force
axial force developed within the coupling resulting from the imposed operating conditions
NOTE 1 Examples of imposed operating conditions are axial deflection, misalignment, speed, temperature, etc.
NOTE 2 The force is a function of the shape and stiffness of the flexible-elements or the sliding friction between the elements
of a mechanical contact coupling.
3.2.2
coupling continuous rated torque
T
c
coupling manufacturer's declared maximum torque that the coupling will transmit continuously for not less than
25 000 h
NOTE 1 It is expressed either as a single value at the coupling rated speed, when simultaneously subjected to the coupling
rated maximum continuous misalignment (both angular misalignment and parallel or lateral offset) and the coupling rated
maximum continuous axial displacement, or as an interrelated function of speed, misalignment and axial displacement.
NOTE 2 For certain types of coupling, particularly those with elastomeric elements or inserts, the coupling continuous rated
torque may also be a function of the operating temperature.
3.2.3
coupling rated maximum continuous misalignment
maximum misalignment (both angular misalignment and parallel or lateral offset) the coupling is able to tolerate
continuously for not less than 25 000 h at the coupling rated speed, when transmitting the coupling continuous rated
torque and simultaneously subjected to the coupling rated maximum continuous axial displacement
3.2.4
coupling rated maximum continuous axial displacement
maximum axial displacement the coupling is able to tolerate continuously for not less than 25 000 h at the coupling
rated speed, when transmitting the coupling continuous rated torque and simultaneously subjected to the coupling
rated maximum continuous misalignment
3.2.5
coupling rated speed
maximum speed at which the coupling is capable of continuously transmitting the coupling continuous rated torque
when simultaneously subjected to the coupling rated maximum continuous misalignment and the coupling rated
maximum continuous axial displacement
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maximum allowable speed
highest rotational speed at which the coupling design will permit transient operation
3.3 Terms relating to coupling duty
3.3.1
application factor
K
a
factor by which the machine rated torque is increased to allow for the fact that the torque required to be transmitted
with certain types of driving or driven machines is not constant but varies in a cyclic manner
NOTE Examples of application are with reciprocating engines or compressors.
3.3.2
confidence factor
K
c
factor by which the machine rated torque is increased to allow for uncertainties in the determination of the machine
rated torque and possible future changes to the application
3.3.3
machine rated torque
T
m
maximum mean torque required to be transmitted continuously by the coupling
NOTE Mean torque is the short-time average torque and does not include cyclic variations such as those associated with
reciprocating machines.
3.3.4
machine rated speed
highest rotational speed at which the machine rated torque is required to be transmitted continuously by the
coupling
3.3.5
maximum continuous speed
maximum rotational speed at which the coupling is required to operate continuously but not necessarily transmitting
the machine rated torque
NOTE In most cases, the machine rated speed and the maximum continuous speed are the same. In some applications,
however, the coupling may be required to operate at speeds above the speed at which it is required to transmit its rated torque.
3.3.6
trip speed
rotational speed of the coupling corresponding to the speed at which the independent emergency overspeed device
operates to shut down a variable-speed prime mover
NOTE Where the term is used in relation to a machine train driven by a constant-speed, alternating-current electric motor,
the trip speed is assumed to be the coupling speed corresponding to the motor synchronous speed at the maximum supply
frequency.
3.4 General terms
3.4.1
angular misalignment
minor angle between the centrelines of two shafts that intersect at a point or, where the shafts do not intersect, the
minor angle between the centreline of one shaft and an intersecting line parallel to the centreline of the other shaft
See Figure C.2.
NOTE With double-engagement couplings, the term also applies to the minor angle between the centreline of one shaft
and the effective centreline of the floating shaft (3.4.6).
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axial displacement
change in the relative axial position of the adjacent shaft ends of two coupled machines
3.4.3
axial reference point
axial position on the shaft of the driving or driven machine (normally the extreme end of the shaft) from which axial
distances are measured
3.4.4
electrically insulated coupling
coupling designed to prevent the flow of electrical current from one shaft to the other through the coupling
3.4.5
flexing length
axial distance between the effective flexing planes of a double-engagement coupling
3.4.6
floating shaft
floating part, or assembly, of a double-engagement coupling that connects and is flexibly supported from the shaft
mounted assemblies and through which the power is transmitted
NOTE The floating shaft may include the spacer or may be only part of the spacer.
3.4.7
hub
part of a coupling mounted directly onto the shaft of the driving or driven machine
3.4.8
lateral offset
lateral distance between the centrelines of two coupled shafts that are not parallel, measured at the axial reference
point of the driving machine shaft
See Figures C.3 and C.4.
3.4.9
limited-end-float coupling
coupling designed to limit the axial movement of the coupled shaft ends with respect to each other and transmit an
axial force of a prescribed magnitude
3.4.10
manufacturer
body responsible for the design and manufacture of the coupling
NOTE The manufacturer is not necessarily the vendor.
3.4.11
maximum allowable temperature
maximum temperature, in the immediate vicinity of the coupling, for which the manufacturer has designed the
coupling
3.4.12
maximum continuous temperature
maximum temperature, in the immediate vicinity of the coupling, at which the coupling will continuously transmit the
coupling continuous rated torque at the specified operating conditions of speed and misalignment
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minimum operating temperature
lowest temperature, in the immediate vicinity of the coupling, at which the coupling is required to transmit torque
and/or accommodate misalignment or axial displacement
3.4.14
parallel offset
lateral distance between the centrelines of two coupled shafts that are parallel but not in the same straight line
See Figure C.1.
3.4.15
purchaser
body that issues the order and the specification to the vendor
NOTE The purchaser may be the end user or the end user’s agent or the vendor of the driving or driven machine.
3.4.16
potential unbalance
maximum probable net unbalance of a complete coupling after installation
NOTE 1 Potential unbalance results from a combination of the residual unbalance of individual components and
subassemblies and possible eccentricity of the components and subassemblies due to run-out and tolerances of the various
locating surfaces and registers.
NOTE 2 The numerical value of the potential unbalance is the square root of the sum of the squares of all the contributory
unbalances. Typical contributory unbalances are:
 the measured residual unbalance of each component or subassembly;
 errors in the balance of each component or subassembly resulting from eccentricity in the fixture used to mount the
component or subassembly in the balancing machine;
 the unbalance of each component or subassembly due to eccentricity resulting from clearance or run-out of the relevant
registers or fits.
NOTE 3 The concept of potential unbalance is explained more fully and a worked example is given in annex B.
3.4.17
residual unbalance
level of unbalance remaining in a component or assembly after it has been balanced either to the limit of the
capability of the balancing machine or in accordance with the relevant standard
3.4.18
shaft-mounted assembly
total assembly of parts rigidly connected to the shaft of the driving or driven machine, including the hub, where
supplied, and all other components up to the flexible-element(s) of a metallic or elastomeric flexible-element
coupling or one of the pair of contacting parts in a mechanical contact type coupling
3.4.19
spacer
part of a coupling that is removable to provide space and give access for the use of tools to remove the coupling
hubs or for other purposes
NOTE The spacer may be a single component or an assembly.
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3.4.20
spacer gap length
axial length of the free gap, after the removal of the spacer assembly, that is available for the use of tools to remove
the hubs or for other purposes
NOTE The spacer gap length may be less than the distance between the shaft ends.
3.4.21
torsional stiffness
torque required to produce unit angular displacement between the coupled shafts
NOTE Couplings with elastomeric flexible-elements may exhibit a dynamic torsional stiffness which is significantly different
from the static value.
3.4.22
unit responsibility
responsibility for coordinating the technical aspects of the complete machine train and the associated auxiliary
systems
NOTE 1 The technical aspects to be considered include, but are not limited to, such factors as the power requirements,
speed, rotation, general arrangement, couplings and coupling guards, dynamics, noise, lubrication, sealing system,
instrumentation, piping, conformance to specifications and testing of components.
NOTE 2 Unit responsibility normally resides with the vendor of the driven machine.
3.4.23
vendor
body that supplies the coupling in reponse to an order from the purchaser
NOTE The vendor may be the manufacturer of the coupling or the manufacturer’s agent and is normally responsible for
service support.
3.5 Terms relating to gear couplings
The terms defined in 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 are applicable only to gear-type couplings.
3.5.1
batch-lubricated coupling
coupling designed to be lubricated by a periodically changed charge of oil or grease
3.5.2
neutral state
state when the meshing pairs of gear teeth are axially centrally located with respect to each other,
that is with equal scope for axial displacement in each direction
3.6 Terms relating to flexible-element couplings
The terms defined in 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 are applicable to metallic flexible-element couplings and elastomeric flexible-
element couplings.
3.6.1
axial natural frequency
natural frequency of the mass of the spacer assembly supported by the flexible e
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