{"title":"Vetus Flexible Propeller Shaft Coupling UNIFLEX 13-16 — Installation Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eMounting, bolt sequence and torques, technical data, bores and adapter flanges for the Vetus UNIFLEX 13 and UNIFLEX 16 flexible propeller shaft couplings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVetus Flexible Propeller Shaft Coupling UNIFLEX 13-16 Installation Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 24 pages · 4.2 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-Uniflex-13-16-Flexible-Propeller-Shaft-Coupling-Installation-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/vtsunifl1325\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-flanges\"\u003eAdapter Flanges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Vetus-Uniflex-13-16-Flexible-Propeller-Shaft-Coupling-Installation-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Vetus Flexible Propeller Shaft Coupling UNIFLEX 13-16 — Installation Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a minimum free space between outer bearing and propeller hub for axial shaft movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailing forward the rubber part must be compressed. Not allowed with a V-drive gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversize shaft: reduce it over taper length A to the coupling bore d (see overall dimensions); radius r minimal 2 mm (0.08\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum allowable misalignment: 2°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp joint and shaft free of grease and dirt; keep solvents off the rubber; grease the outside of the taper and the bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBolts and Torques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp bolts: Uniflex 13 M8 x 25, 23 Nm (2.3 kgm, 17 lbs.ft); Uniflex 16 M12 x 35, 79 Nm (7.9 kgm, 58 lbs.ft). Tighten in the numbered sequence 1–6 and re-tighten if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupling-to-gearbox flange: M10 x 25 with M10 self-locking nuts and LOCTITE 222 Screwlock, 45 Nm (4.5 kg.m, 33 lbf.ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembly thread: Uniflex 13 M10, Uniflex 16 M12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft end position in the hub: min. 10 mm (3\/8\"), max. 13 mm (1\/2\") \/ max. 10.5 mm (7\/16\") as drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a torque wrench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUniflex\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e13\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e16\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. torque DIN6270B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 N.m (184.4 lbs.ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 N.m (368.8 lbs.ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. torque DIN6270A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212 N.m (156.3 lbs.ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425 N.m (313.5 lbs.ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. power DIN6270B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 kW\/100 min-1 (3.6 pk\/100 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2 kW\/100 min-1 (7.1 pk\/100 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. power DIN6270A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 kW\/100 min-1 (3.0 pk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kW\/100 min-1 (6.0 pk\/100 RPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass moment of inertia J \/ GD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e364 . 10-5 kg.m2 \/ 0.015 kgf.m2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1728 . 10-5 kg.m2 \/ 0.069 kgf.m2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDyn. torsional stiffness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 N.m\/rad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1900 N.m\/rad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxial pull \/ push stiffness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 \/ 2.8 kN\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 \/ 5.3 kN\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. rpm at 2° \/ 0°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 \/ 4500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 \/ 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 kg (15.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBores d\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20, 25, 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30, 35, 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain dimensions (drawing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 (5 1\/8\"), 98 (3 7\/8\"), 57 (2 1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199 (7 13\/16\"), 131 (5 5\/32\"), 108 (4 1\/4\"), 81.5 (3 7\/32\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eMaximum angular displacement for both models 2°. Both have an M10 flange pattern on 82.5 (3 1\/4\") and a 63.5 (2 1\/2\") spigot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-flanges\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAdapter Flanges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoupling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFor gearbox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLANGE1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNIFLEX13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKANZAKI KC30, KC45, KC100; YANMAR KM2C, KM2P, KM3A, KM3P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLANGE2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNIFLEX13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOLVO MS10A, MS10L, MS15A, MS15L, MS25A, MS25L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLANGE2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNIFLEX13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOLVO MS, MSB, MS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLANGE3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUNIFLEX16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKANZAKI KC180; YANMAR KM4A, KM4A1, KMH4A, KBW20-1, KBW21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vtsunifl1630","title":"Vetus Flexible coupling type Uniflex 16, shaft Ø 30 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnsure a smooth and quiet ride with the **Vetus Flexible coupling type Uniflex 16, shaft  30 mm**. 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