Description

Definition

The Flange coupling 16 teeth 813514 is a specific power transmission component and a genuine OEM part for Claas balers. It is a rigid or flexible coupling that consists of two flanged hubs, each with 16 precisely machined teeth, which interlock to connect two shafts securely. This design ensures perfect alignment and synchronized rotation.

Function and Role

This coupling’s primary role is to join two separate shafts, transmitting torque and motion from a power source (like the tractor’s PTO) to a driven machine component within the baler. Its specific functions are:

• Torque Transmission: It effectively transmits high torque from the driveline to essential baler mechanisms, such as the plunger, the knotter system, or the pick-up reel, enabling their operation.

• Shaft Connection and Misalignment Compensation: While providing a rigid connection, certain designs can accommodate minor amounts of angular or parallel misalignment between the two joined shafts. This protects the driveline from stress and wear.

• Synchronization and Safety: The 16-tooth design ensures the connected shafts rotate in perfect unison, which is critical for the timing of processes like knotting. It also serves as a reliable connection point that can be disassembled for maintenance or serve as a deliberate weak point in some systems to protect more expensive components from overload.