
Instruction 2111.80B 04/058
C. UNIVERSAL JOINT / INTERMEDIATE INDUSTRIAL SHAFTING
NOTE: The following instructions apply when flexible type shafting with universal joints and spliced slip joint is
furnished as intermediate shafting between the pump and motor. If special shafting is supplied, manufacturer's
specific instructions will be provided. If questions arise as to the type of shafting supplied with the pump, contact
your CHICAGO PUMP representative.
Although universal joints will compensate for considerable misalignment, working angle must be held to
within 6°on standard shafting, and 4° on short coupled shafting. An offset of 1/8" to 3/16" per foot of shafting is
recommended to provide needle bearing roller action. UseTable 2 to approximate offset and/or working angle.
After the pump and motor support have been set
into position, install the companion flanges on the
motor shaft and pump shaft. Stock bored flanges
are a slip fit over the mating shaft. Align keyways
in both the flange and shaft and gently tap on
flange. Tighten set screw. Interference or shrink-fits
require heating the flange uniformly (preferably
submerged in ac oil bath not exceeding 180°C) to
expand the bore. Align the keyways in both the shaft
and flange, slide flange onto shaft and allow to
cool. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
HAMMER AN UNDERSIZED FLANGE ON.
The shaft must be recessed 1/16" below the
indexed mounting face of the flange. Once the flanges are installed, set the motor on its support and measure
the distance from the motor flange to the pump flange. Compare that distance to the overall shafting dimension
shown on the specific installation drawing, and make any necessary adjustments by placing shims under the
motor.
If no intermediate guide beings are furnished, the shafting may be bolted directly to the motor and to the pump. Bolt
the upper portion of the flexible shafting to the motor making sure that the pilot is firmly seated and bolt holes in
flanges line up. Insert bolts or studs, nuts and lockwashers and tighten to the specified torque indicated on Table 3.
Insert lower end of flexible shaft slip joint into splined section making sure that yoke and ears are uniformly aligned
and bolt holes are in line. Insert bolts or studs, nuts and lockwashers and tighten to torque specified in Table 3.
When multiple sections of shafting are used and intermediate guide bearings are furnished, rigid supports are
required for the bearings. The natural frequency of the bearing support must be no less than four times the pump
excitation frequency. A plumb line hung from the motor shaft will be helpful in locating the intermediate guide
bearings. The distance from the mounting surface of the support to the plumb line should be at least equal to, and
preferably greater than, the distance from the center of the bearing to the support mounting surface. Using a
phantom vertical center line on the support opposite the plumb line, drill the holes for the guide bearing bolts.
Lay the uppermost "B" section out on a floor, and slide the steady bearing over neck of the "B" stub. To facilitate
installation and future removal, it is
recommended that light grease be used on the
shaft and threads. Install tapered flange onto
shaft, followed by retaining nut. Tighten nut until
firmly seated against flange and flange is firmly
seated against shaft. Nut must be tightened so
that there is approximately .001" to .004" diametral
interference between bore and shaft. Install cotter
pin. Attach universal
end of shafting to motor companion flange so that
pilot is firmly seated, yoke and ears are
uniformly aligned and bolt holes are lined up.
Insert bolts or studs, nuts, and lockwashers and
tighten to torque indicated on Table 3. Attach
self aligning steady bearing to support beam
and secure bearing to "B" stub. Shim if necessary. Repeat above procedure for each additional "B" section as
required. Mount lower "A" section as outlined above for single section shafting.
CAUTION
INTERMEDIATE STEADY BEARINGS SUPPLIED BY CHICAGO PUMP HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SELECTED TO
WITHSTAND NORMAL AMOUNTS OF MISALIGNMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ALTERNATIVE BEARINGS
WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM CHICAGO PUMP COMPANY.
Table 2
1° 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° 7°
OFFSET IN INCHES
1 .209 .419 .625 .839 1.049 1.261
2 .418 .838 1.250 1.678 2.098 2.522
3 .627 1.257 1.875 2.517 3.147 3.783
4 .836 1.676 2.500 3.356 4.196 5.044
5 1.045 2.095 3.125 4.195 5.245 6.305
6 1.254 2.514 3.750 5.034 6.294 7.566
7 1.463 2.933 4.375 5.873 7.343 8.827
8 1.672 3.352 5.000 6.712 8.392 10.088
9 1.881 3.771 5.625 7.551 9.441 11.349
Shafting Length in Feet
10 2.090 4.190 6.250 8.390 10.490 12.610
TABLE 3
BOLT SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt Size Applicable Shafting Series Wrench Torque Grade
3/8"- 24 27, 31, 61, 71 31'# 5
7/16"- 20 37, 41, 81 4T# 5
1/2"-20 48,55 76'# 5
5/8"-18 88,91 213'# 8
3/4"- 16 95 375' # 8
Note: Bolts must be tightened in a crisscross pattern and
tightened to the specified torque to insure proper mating face
contact.