GEISLINGER

CARBOTORQ®

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The Geislinger Carbotorq® coupling is a revolutionary solution for elastomer couplings. Its innovative, maintenance-free design
provides torsional elasticity and misalignment capacity in an integral design.

With its low weight and minimized reaction force, the Geislinger Carbotorq® significantly reduces the bearing loads, and thus,
increases system service life. Available with torques up to 10 kNm, the requirements of leisure craft boats, crew vessels, work
boats und tug boats are well met. The integral design provides constant misalignment values under all circumstances.

DESCRIPTION A P P L I C AT I O N S

The Geislinger Carbotorq ® uses silicone elastomer Marine propulsion

and, unlike other couplings, uniquely combines the
misalignment function and the torsional elasticity.
This is achieved by connecting the elastomer to a pair
of corrugated composite membranes.

In applications where weight is a concern, a combina-

tion of a Geislinger Carbotorq®, a Geislinger Shaft, and
a Geislinger Gesilco® Coupling is the best solution. This T E C H N I C A L D ATA
combination provides a very lightweight drive train
with extremely high misalignment capabilities. The Torque range: up to 10 kNm
composite materials also provide high internal dam- Ambient temperature: -45°C to 80°C
ping for high-frequency vibrations and, thus, excellent
acoustic insulation.

A D VA N TA G E S Coupling
combination
Minimal weight
Maintenance-free
Low reaction force
High temperature silicone elastomer
Radial installation
Blind assembly design available
Enhanced acoustic insulation

Application of FEM calculation

high-performance
materials
 Preamble

This catalog replaces all old catalog versions.

The content of this catalog is indicative and ‐ based on new developments ‐ Geislinger reserves
the right to change the content without prior notice.

All duplication, reprinting and translation rights are reserved.

Should you have questions, remarks or inquiries please contact us per e‐mail
([email protected]) or telephone (+43 662 66999‐0).

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Index

Description ................................................................................................................................. 2

Designation................................................................................................................................. 5

Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Technical Data .......................................................................................................................... 12

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 14

Examples .................................................................................................................................. 16

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Description

 Carbotorq Application
The Geislinger Carbotorq coupling is a torsionally flexible coupling, which combines advanced
composite material and silicone elastomer. It is an extremely light weight coupling that
compensates axial, angular and radial misalignments with the following advantages:

 High torsional elasticity

 Minimum weight and compact design

 Maintenance free

 Noise insulating

 Non‐conductive

 Non‐magnetic

 Uneffected by heat and oil

 Misalignment capacity in all directions

The coupling tunes the torsional vibration behaviour of the drive line, whereas the torsional
stiffness of the heat resistant silicone elastomer element can be adjusted to the torsional
vibration demands.

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 Design
The patented Carbotorq consists of an elastic silicone element and two advanced composite
membranes, which are joined by vulcanisation. The membranes are manufactured as a single
piece with advanced composite structure.

Fig. 1

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 Materials
Membranes of Carbotorq couplings are made of advanced composites. Carbon fibers with
formulated epoxy resins are used. These materials, commonly used in aerospace structural
applications, are processed by a special manufacturing method. This method provides highly
consistent material properties from part to part. The elastomer element is available in heat‐
resistant silicone with the admissible ambient temperature range from ‐45°C up to 80°C. With
respect to a long lifetime, consideration should be given to sufficiently large ventilation cross
sections. This is very important for operation in bell‐housings.

 Installation
The Carbotorq coupling can be connected to all kinds of shafts, flanges and flywheels. With the
plug‐in connection it is also possible to install the Carbotorq coupling at hardly accessible places
(e.g. not removable housings).

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

bush insert bearing bush

bolt plug-in sleeve

bolt

Standard connection Plug‐in connection

The Carbotorq coupling is connected Plug‐in sleeves and bolts are mounted onto
directly to the flywheel through bush the flywheel. The Carbotorq coupling with
inserts and bolts. bearing bushes is mounted onto the output
side.

 Permissible Misalignments
The Carbotorq coupling is able to compensate axial, angular and radial misalignments without
adding further misalignment couplings.

 Approval
Carbotorq couplings have been developed in accordance with DIN/ISO 9001 standards.

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Designation

 Designation Code

Example one: CT 47/7/250U

CT Carbotorq
47 nominal outside diameter of the coupling in cm
7 width of the coupling in cm
250 stiffness series and the approximate twist in mrad at nominal torque
U reversible

Example two: CT 58/13/150UB

CT Carbotorq
58 nominal outside diameter of the coupling in cm
13 width of the coupling in cm
150 stiffness series and the approximate twist in mrad at nominal torque
U reversible
B blind assembly (plug‐in connection)

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Selection
The technical data for the coupling series mentioned above are shown in the “technical data”
section.

 Nominal Torque TKN

The mean torque T is calculated from the engine power P and the and engine speed n

P
T  9.55 
n

T mean torque kNm

P engine power kW
n engine speed min‐1

The coupling size should be selected so that the coupling's nominal torque TKN is greater or
equal to the mean torque T specified by the prime mover / application.

TKN  T

The values of the nominal torque TKN are based on an ambient temperature of 30°C.

The coupling is able to transmit the nominal torque TKN in both directions.

 Maximum Torque TK max

The maximum torque TK max is the highest permissible peak torque. It is allowed for a limited
number of load cycles.

 Permissible Vibratory Torque TKW

In addition to the static nominal torque TKN the coupling can transmit a vibratory torque. The
vibratory torque limit is 30% of the nominal torque.

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 Speed nmax
The maximum permissible speed for each type is given in the ‘technical data’ section.

 Permissible Misalignment Values

Axial Misalignment Wa

An axial misalignment Wa is the deviation from the theoretical nominal length of the
coupling. This deviation in length is caused by axial displacements of the adjoining shafts.
Reasons for axial displacements include: errors in assembly distances, shaft movements,
variations in foundations (i.e. resiliently mounted engines), or thermal expansion.

K a is the maximum permissible axial misalignment capacity of the coupling and must not be
exceeded during operation. The axial displacement produces a reaction force Fa. The axial
reaction force Fa given in the list of technical data refers to the maximum permissible axial
misalignment.

Radial Misalignment W r

Radial misalignment Wr is the movement between driving and driven shaft in a perpendicular
direction (radial) to the axis of rotation. Causes for radial misalignment are: assembly errors,
shaft displacements, thermal expansions or elastically mounted driving or driven shafts.

K r is the maximum permissible radial deflection capacity of the coupling and must not be
exceeded by static and dynamic misalignments during operation.

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 Speed dependent Misalignment Values K a , K r

M aximum permissible misalignment CT47

4.5

3.5
axial/ radial misalignment [mm]

2.5

continous
2 transient

1.5

0.5

0
1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
rotational speed rpm [1/ min]

M aximum permissible misalignment CT58

4.5

3.5
axial/ radial misalignment [mm]

2.5

continous
2 transient

1.5

0.5

0
1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
rotational speed rpm [1/ min]

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 Permissible Thermal Load PKW

The permissible thermal load is defined as the power loss that results in a maximum core temperature
of 150°C being reached in the silicone rubber under thermal steady state conditions. The value refers to
an ambient temperature of 40°C and is permissible over a period of 60 minutes.

To obtain the thermal load PKW the following formula applies:

   Tv 2  i  n
PKW  10  
3

60 (1 2 ) C

PKW thermal load kW

Tv total vibratory torque due to harmonic order i transmitted by coupling Nm
i harmonic order
n speed of coupling min‐1
 undimensioned damping factor
C stiffness Nm/rad

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 Spring Rates

Dynamic Torsional Stiffness C Tdyn

The values refer to the dynamic torsional stiffness at a frequency of 10 Hz and an ambient
temperature of 30°C and a test amplitude of 0.2 * TKN

Due to material variation, torsional stiffness tolerances of +/‐ 15% have to be considered.

Radial Stiffness Cr
Due to material variation, radial stiffness tolerances of +/‐ 15% have to be considered.

 Relative Damping
Due to material variation, damping tolerances of +/‐ 15% have to be considered.

Conversion table for different damping values

k   M

 C  C C 1
k ‐‐ 
 2    M 1 2

k   1
 ‐
C 2  M 1
2

2    k 2 
 2   ‐
C M 2 1

C2  k2 2 12 4  2   2
M  ‐
k   

k linear viscous damping Nms/rad C torsional stiffness Nm/rad

 undimensioned damping factor  phase velocity of vibration rad/s
 ratio of damping energy M magnifier

Geislinger uses the undimensioned damping factor  .

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 Ventilation
It is important to ensure that the flange and flywheel housing have many large ventilation
holes, in order to provide adequate airflow. By this, the lifetime of the coupling will be
increased.

 Flange Connections
The couplings listed below show the most commonly used flange types. However, Geislinger is
always prepared to manufacture other connections if it is economically and technically feasible.
Please contact Geislinger if other assembly dimensions or configurations are required.

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Technical Data

 Coupling Series 150

Dynamic Torsional Stiffness

Radial Misalignment

Axial Reaction Force

Perm. Thermal load
Size

Axial Misalignment
Maximum Torque

Relative Damping
Vibratory Torque

Rotational Speed
Nominal Torque

Radial Stiffness
Permissible
Permissible

0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0

TKN TKN TKN TKN

TKN TK max TKW PKW nK max K a K r Fa Cr CTdyn


kNm kNm kNm kW 1/min mm mm kN kN/mm kNm/rad
CT 47/7/150U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.25 2500 2.00 2.00 4.50 1.44 33 42 57 91 1.1
CT 47/7/150U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.25 2300 2.50 2.50 5.60 1.44 33 42 57 91 1.1
CT 47/7/150U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.25 2100 3.00 3.00 6.80 1.44 33 42 57 91 1.1
CT 47/7/150U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.25 1600 3.50 3.50 7.90 1.44 33 42 57 91 1.1
CT 58/13/150U 10.0 14.0 3.0 0.25 2450 1.50 1.50 2.80 1.40 103 108 119 147 1.1
CT 58/13/150U 10.0 14.0 3.0 0.25 2300 2.00 2.00 3.70 1.40 103 108 119 147 1.1
CT 58/13/150U 10.0 14.0 3.0 0.25 2100 2.50 2.50 4.60 1.40 103 108 119 147 1.1
CT 58/13/150U 10.0 14.0 3.0 0.25 1600 3.00 3.00 5.60 1.40 103 108 119 147 1.1

All technical data are without warranty. Dimensions and design modifications reserved.

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 Coupling Series 250

Dynamic Torsional Stiffness

Radial Misalignment

Axial Reaction Force

Perm. Thermal load
Size

Axial Misalignment
Maximum Torque

Relative Damping
Vibratory Torque

Rotational Speed
Nominal Torque

Radial Stiffness
Permissible
Permissible 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0
TKN TKN TKN TKN

TKN TK max TKW PKW nK max K a K r Fa Cr CTdyn


kNm kNm kNm kW 1/min mm mm kN kN/mm kNm/rad
CT 47/7/250U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.3 2500 2.00 2.00 3.80 0.93 20 22 34 48 1.1
CT 47/7/250U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.3 2300 2.50 2.50 4.75 0.93 20 22 34 48 1.1
CT 47/7/250U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.3 2100 3.00 3.00 5.70 0.93 20 22 34 48 1.1
CT 47/7/250U 5.00 7.50 1.5 0.3 1600 3.50 3.50 6.60 0.93 20 22 34 48 1.1
CT 58/13/250U 9.0 13.0 2.7 0.3 2450 1.50 1.50 2.30 0.96 60 64 72 89 1.1
CT 58/13/250U 9.0 13.0 2.7 0.3 2300 2.00 2.00 3.00 0.96 60 64 72 89 1.1
CT 58/13/250U 9.0 13.0 2.7 0.3 2100 2.50 2.50 4.50 0.96 60 64 72 89 1.1
CT 58/13/250U 9.0 13.0 2.7 0.3 1600 3.00 3.00 5.40 0.96 60 64 72 89 1.1

All technical data are without warranty. Dimensions and design modifications reserved.

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Dimensions

 Couplings Series 150

M
E

K
D

Size Flywheel
Dimension Inertia Weight
SAE J620

D E B M K inner outer inner outer

mm kgm² kg

CT 47/7/150U 14 466.72 438.15 75 190 150 0.068 0.093 3.4 3.1

CT 47/7/150UB 14 466.72 438.15 75 190 150 0.068 0.082 3.4 2.9

CT58/13/150U 18 583.00 542.92 133 213 170 0.486 0.467 12.9 10.6

CT58/13/150UB 18 583.00 542.92 133 213 170 0.492 0.439 13.0 10.1

All technical data are without warranty. Modifications of dimensions and design reserved.

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 Couplings Series 250

M
E

K
D

Size Flywheel
Dimension Inertia Weight
SAE J620

D E B M K inner outer inner outer

mm kgm² kg

CT 47/7/250U 14 466.72 438.15 75 190 150 0.068 0.093 3.4 3.1

CT 47/7/250UB 14 466.72 438.15 75 190 150 0.068 0.082 3.4 2.9

CT58/13/250U 18 583.00 542.92 133 213 170 0.486 0.467 12.9 10.6

CT58/13/250UB 18 583.00 542.92 133 213 170 0.492 0.439 13.0 10.1

All technical data are without warranty. Modifications of dimensions and design reserved.

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Examples

 Geislinger Carbotorq - bell housing application

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 Geislinger Carbotorq - free standing application

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 Geislinger Carbotorq with Gesilco CS coupling

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 Carbotorq with Gesilco Shaft and MB coupling

air supply

Luftzufuhr

air flow

Luftstrom

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 Geislinger Carbotorq - for blind assembly

Luft-
zirkulations-
oeffnungen
vents

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