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Engine components

Type 6: coupling 60Hz

Rubber tyre
Plate pack
Plate pack Coupling hub
(clamped)
Flywheel Coupling hub Coupling hub

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A coupling guard is fitted to the frame to prevent contact The engine is flexibly mounted on rubber rails.
with rotating parts. The generator set must never be operated (Make sure the rubber rails are correctly positioned when
without the coupling guard (even briefly). Flexible torsionally aligning the coupling). The generator is aligned with the
rigid double-joint all-metal coupling. The generator is bolted engine and bolted directly to the frame.
directly to the frame and aligned to the gearbox.
The highly-flexible coupling is designed to accommodate
A defined slip torque can be set when clamping the hub on the minor radial and angular misalignments. Axial misalignments
generator shaft. If this torque is exceeded, the coupling hub slips impose heavy loads on the engine thrust bearing, however.
on the generator shaft thereby protecting the engine, gearbox The flexible coupling is designed to transmit power up to a
and generator against temporary overloads. Temporary certain rated torque. Overloads can cause the coupling to shear.
overloads can be caused by incorrect synchronisation or short
circuits.

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