Lovejoy 68514476944 Flexible Bellows Clamp 1/4 Inch Bore

Product Description

The LOVEJOY 68514476944 is a clamp-style flexible bellows coupling designed to connect rotating shafts while absorbing misalignment and vibration in mechanical drive systems. Built with an aluminum hub and a stainless steel bellows element, this coupling delivers torsional flexibility with a rated torque capacity of 13 inch-pounds. The overall length measures 1.023 inches with an outside diameter of 0.984 inches, making it well suited for compact drive assemblies. It accepts a minimum bore diameter of 1/4 inch and is configured in the BWC26 size code within the BWC series. Mechanical technicians and motion-control installers working on small-shaft drive applications will find this coupling appropriate for precision coupling tasks.

This bellows clamp coupling is used in applications where shaft misalignment compensation and torsional rigidity are both required. Common install scenarios include small motors, encoders, servo drives, and other precision mechanical assemblies where backlash must be minimized. The clamp-style hub design allows secure shaft attachment without set-screw damage to shaft surfaces. Its compact footprint makes it practical in space-restricted mechanical enclosures and instrument-grade drive systems.

Key Features

• Aluminum hub provides lightweight, corrosion-resistant shaft interface
• Stainless steel bellows element accommodates angular and axial misalignment
• Clamp-style attachment secures shaft without marring the shaft surface
• Rated torque of 13 inch-pounds suits small-motor and encoder drive applications
• Compact form factor: 0.984 inches OD and 1.023 inches overall length
• BWC26 size code within the LOVEJOY BWC series for straightforward series identification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation coupling within the LOVEJOY BWC series, size code BWC26, for shafts with a minimum bore diameter of 1/4 inch.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by mechanical technicians or motion-control specialists. Before installation, de-energize and lock out the drive motor per applicable LOTO procedures. Ensure shaft surfaces are clean and free of burrs before seating the clamp hub. Do not exceed the rated torque of 13 inch-pounds when loading the coupling, and confirm shaft alignment is within the bellows element tolerance before final clamp tightening.