{"product_id":"industrial-thomas-simplex-5-by-8-bore-flexible-shaft-coupling","title":"Industrial THOMAS SIMPLEX 5 BY 8 BORE Flexible Shaft Coupling","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eThe Thomas Simplex Flexible Shaft Coupling is used for transmitting rotary power between two aligned shafts while accommodating minor angular, parallel, and axial misalignment. Commonly installed in electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, fans, machine tools, and other industrial drive systems, this flexible coupling features 5\/8-inch bores on both ends with smooth, non-keyed bores for clamp or set-screw style shaft attachment. Maintenance teams and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this part for repair, retrofit, expansion, and replacement of flexible shaft couplings in industrial power transmission equipment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eThe Thomas Simplex Flexible Shaft Coupling is designed for connecting two 5\/8-inch shafts in industrial mechanical power transmission systems. It is widely used in manufacturing equipment, conveyors, pumps, compressors, packaging machinery, HVAC equipment, and OEM machinery where slight shaft misalignment must be compensated while maintaining smooth torque transmission. The flexible element helps reduce vibration, shock loads, and bearing wear, improving the service life of connected equipment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e• Brand: Thomas\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e• Product Type: Flexible Shaft Coupling\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e• Coupling Style: Flexible Mechanical Coupling\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e• Bore Size (Drive End): 5\/8 in\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e• Bore Size (Driven End): 5\/8 in\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e• Bore Configuration: Straight Bore (Both Ends)\u003cbr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e• Keyway: None (Non-Keyed Bores)\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• Shaft Compatibility: 5\/8 in Diameter Shafts\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e• Material: Steel (Typical Thomas Coupling Construction)\u003cbr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e• Torque Transmission: Flexible Coupling Design\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e• Misalignment Compensation: Angular, Parallel, and Axial Misalignment\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e• Mounting Method: Clamp or Set-Screw Style (Model Dependent)\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e• Application: Industrial Mechanical Power Transmission\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e• Suitable Equipment: Electric Motors, Pumps, Gearboxes, Fans, Conveyors, Machine Tools, Industrial Machinery\u003cbr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e• Condition: Non-Keyed Bore Configuration \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2340\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Thomas Simplex Flexible Shaft Coupling\u003cbr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e• Lovejoy L-Series Flexible Jaw Coupling\u003cbr data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e• Timken (Lovejoy) Uniflex Flexible Coupling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51714011234606,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_b5dcc5a4-93c3-4955-9962-0c659329b2f2.jpg?v=1770413696","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/industrial-thomas-simplex-5-by-8-bore-flexible-shaft-coupling","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}