Lovejoy 68514476956 Flexible Bellows Clamp 3/8 in

Product Description

The LOVEJOY 68514476956 is a flexible bellows clamp coupling designed for shaft-to-shaft connections in light industrial and mechanical drive applications. The aluminum hub construction paired with a stainless steel bellows element allows the coupling to transmit torque while accommodating minor angular, parallel, and axial misalignment. Rated at 40 inch-pounds of torque, this clamp-style coupling accepts a minimum bore diameter of 3/8 inches and measures 1.614 inches in overall length with a 1.28 inch outside diameter. It is part of the LOVEJOY BWC series and is installed by millwrights, maintenance mechanics, and industrial service technicians.

This coupling is suited for use in compact drive assemblies where a lightweight, corrosion-resistant connection is needed between rotating shafts. The clamp-style hub attachment eliminates the need for set screws digging into shaft surfaces, making it a clean fit for servo motor outputs, encoder shafts, and similar precision applications. Its small footprint and aluminum hub keep rotating mass low, which matters in motion control and instrumentation setups.

Key Features

• Clamp-style hub attachment for secure, set-screw-free shaft grip
• Aluminum hub reduces rotating mass while maintaining structural rigidity
• Stainless steel bellows element provides flexibility and misalignment tolerance
• Rated torque: 40 inch-pounds
• Compact form factor: 1.614 inches OAL, 1.28 inches OD
• Part of the LOVEJOY BWC series with coupling size code BWC41

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit coupling for applications requiring a 3/8 inch bore bellows clamp coupling within the LOVEJOY BWC series.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified millwright or mechanical technician. Disconnect and lock out all power to the drive system before handling any coupling components. Ensure shaft surfaces are clean and free of burrs before seating the clamp hubs. Do not exceed the rated torque of 40 inch-pounds during operation, and verify shaft alignment within the coupling's misalignment tolerance before final tightening of the clamp fasteners.