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The document discusses different types of coupling bolts used to join shafts. Conventional fitted bolts can become loose after repeated use as the tightening causes the bolt diameter to reduce. Tapered bolts maintain a tight fit as tightening causes the tapered end to expand in the hole. Hydraulically fitted bolts also maintain a tight fit through repeated use by using fluid pressure to temporarily reduce the bolt's diameter during installation to achieve an interference fit, then allowing it to expand back into the hole upon release of pressure.

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BBC / Ge / Coupling Bolts 1

The document discusses different types of coupling bolts used to join shafts. Conventional fitted bolts can become loose after repeated use as the tightening causes the bolt diameter to reduce. Tapered bolts maintain a tight fit as tightening causes the tapered end to expand in the hole. Hydraulically fitted bolts also maintain a tight fit through repeated use by using fluid pressure to temporarily reduce the bolt's diameter during installation to achieve an interference fit, then allowing it to expand back into the hole upon release of pressure.

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BBC / GE / COUPLING BOLTS 1

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Elongation of a bar produces a related reduction
in cross sectional area.
A bar with the same elastic properties in all
directions will have a constant relationship
between axial strain and lateral strain.
This is termed the Poissons Ratio and given by
the symbol n.
A bolt when tightened similarly causes a loss in
area and diameter. In a clearance hole this is
not a problem.
With a fitted bolt however, the positive contact or
'fit' between the accurately machined bolt and
reamed hole would be affected.

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Shaft coupling bolts are tightened to force the
faces of the flange together so the friction
between the faces will provide some proportion
of the drive.
However, fitted bolt shanks are also designed to
take a proportion of the drive.
A clearance bolt could provide the first
requirement but not the second.
A fitted bolt when tightened and subject to
reduction in cross section would also fail on the
second count and probably be damaged by
fretting.
A tapered bolt may be used instead of a
conventional coupling bolt to obtain a good fit
and required tightening.
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Taper fit bolt
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Parallel shank fitted bolts
Have Interference fit in holes
so that in the event of loss
of frictional grip between flanges
then each bolt will take on equal
share of the shear stress due
to torque transmission
Parallel bolts become slack after
one or two refits. Therefore taper
shank bolts have been used.
An alternative is the sleeved
coupling bolts.
The fit of the bolt is achieved by
the tensioning of the taper shank bolt.
Should wear occur in the sleeve
then this can be renewed, reusing
the rest of the assembly.

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Hydraulically fitted bolts.
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The pilgrim or margrip hydraulic bolt uses the principal
embodied by poissons ratio to provide a calculated and
definite fitting force between bolt and hole.
Center load rod fitted into hollow coupling bolt and
hydraulic head fitted. High pressure oil pumped into
head pushing down, seal, piston and rod .
This action stretches the bolt ( within its elastic limit ) and
reduces its diameter sufficiently for a sliding fit into the
hole.
Fluid pressure is released allowing bolt to expand and
tightly grip within the hole with a radial grip of about 2.36
Kg/mm2 .
Simultaneously longitudinal contraction of the bolt having
already fitted the nut hand tight, exerts considerable
compressive force which is about 2 1/2 x greater than
that which can be achieved by normal torque tightening.
Hydraulic head and loading rod now removed and a
protective cap and seal screwed back on
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Advantages of Hydraulically fitted bolts
Reduction in fitting and dismantling time,
bolts can be used repeatedly, no
replacements required , known loads
applied
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COUPLING BOLTS
Elongation of a bar produces a related reduction
in cross sectional area.
A bar with the same elastic properties in all
directions will have a constant relationship
between axial strain and lateral strain.
This is termed the Poissons Ratio and given by
the symbol n.
A bolt when tightened similarly causes a loss in
area and diameter. In a clearance hole this is
not a problem.
With a fitted bolt however, the positive contact or
'fit' between the accurately machined bolt and
reamed hole would be affected.

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