BC68 Series Couplings for Vehicle and Industrial Drive Systems
The BC68 series coupling is used in the vehicle industry and in the same drive systems as our metallurgical couplings: steel making, continuous casting, hot and cold rolling, plus leveler and mill drives in non ferrous plants.
- BC68 series coupling
- High accuracy with constant speed transmission
- Stable movement and long working life
- Substitute for cross joints
Key Benefits
What the series offers.
Constant Speed Transmission
Output speed matches input, which keeps driven equipment running smoothly without pulsation.
Broad Application Range
The same coupling serves vehicle industry drives and metallurgical, metalworking, engineering, mining, chemical and petroleum machinery.
Long Working Life
Construction and materials are chosen for continuous duty rather than light intermittent service.
Where It Is Used
Applications.
- Vehicle industry drive systems
- Steel making and continuous casting
- Hot and cold rolling drives
- Leveler and mill drives in non ferrous plants
Who It Is For
- Vehicle industry manufacturers
- Steel and non ferrous plants
- Engineering and mining machinery builders
- Buyers standardising coupling series across plants
Problems It Solves
- Speed fluctuation in angled drives
- Vibration transmitted into driven equipment
- Short coupling life under continuous duty
- Multiple coupling types across one plant
Technical Features
Series characteristics.
High Accuracy Construction
Manufacturing accuracy is what delivers constant speed and stable movement.
Series Model Range
Fixed and sliding variants exist across the wider series, with operating angles selected per model.
Cross Joint Substitution
The coupling is dimensioned so it can replace cross joints in existing layouts.
Specifications
BC68 is one model in the series. Selection depends on torque, angle and installed length.
| Model | BC68 series coupling |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Constant speed |
| Key Features | High accuracy, stable movement, long working life |
| Substitute For | Cross joints |
| Primary Sector | Vehicle industry |
| Additional Sectors | Metallurgical, metalworking, engineering, mining, chemical and petroleum machinery |
Materials
- Forged alloy steel body
- Hardened contact surfaces
- Sealed and greased assembly
Manufacturing Process
Model Selection
Torque, speed, angle and installed length are reviewed against the series.
Machining
Coupling bodies and interfaces are machined to the drawing.
Heat Treatment
Contact surfaces are hardened for service life.
Assembly And Test
The coupling is assembled, sealed and checked before packing.
Quality Control
- Interface dimensional inspection
- Hardness verification on contact surfaces
- Angular movement test
- Seal and grease confirmation
Customization Options
- Interfaces to your shaft drawing
- Adjacent series models where torque requires
- Sealing for the operating environment
- Spare kits for planned maintenance
Use Guide
- Confirm torque and angle before selecting the model
- Keep the working angle inside the model limit
- Re grease at the interval set for the duty
- Record the model code for repeat orders
How It Compares
Within the coupling range.
| Cross joints | Constant speed transmission with stable movement replaces the speed fluctuation of a cross joint. |
|---|---|
| BJ fixed type joints | The BC series covers vehicle industry applications alongside industrial drives. |
| Rigid couplings | Misalignment is accommodated rather than transferred into shafts and bearings. |
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View DetailsBC68 Series Coupling FAQ
What is the BC68 used for?
Vehicle industry drive systems, and the same industrial drives as our other couplings including steel making, casting, hot and cold rolling and non ferrous leveler and mill drives.
Does it transmit at constant speed?
Yes, constant speed transmission with stable movement is a defining feature of the series.
Can it replace a cross joint?
Yes, it is designed as a cross joint substitute in existing drive layouts.
What working angle is allowed?
Allowable angle depends on the model within the series. Send your layout and we confirm the limit for the selected model.
Can you machine the interfaces to our shaft?
Yes. Send the shaft and flange dimensions with the installed length.
What do you need to quote?
Torque and speed, working angle, installed length, interface data and quantity.
Select A BC68 Coupling
Send your drive data and interface dimensions and our engineers confirm the model.