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(Redesignationof AGMA 5 18.~~)
March, 1986
(Reaffirmed March 1995)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings

(Inch Series)

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AGMA STANDARD
Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings (Inch Series)

AGMA 9002-A86

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should read: Extracted from AGMA Standard 9002-A86, Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings
(Inch Series), with the permission of the publisher, American Gear Manufacturers Association, 1500 King
Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.1
AGMA standards are subject to constant improvement revision or withdrawal as dictated by
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latest information available from the Association on the subject.

ABSTRACT

This standard describes the sizes and tolerances for straight and tapered bores and the associated keys
and keyways as furnished in flexible couplings. The data in the Standard considers commercially standard
coupling bores and keyways, not special coupling bores and keyways that may require special bore and
keyway tolerances.

Copyright 0, 1986

American Gear Manufacturers Association

1500 King Street, Suite 201
Alexandria, Virginia, 22314

March 1986

ISBN: 1-55589-175-6
FOREWORD

[The foreword, footnotes, and appendices, if any, are provided for informational purposes only and
should not be construed as part of American Gear Manufacturers Association Standard 9002-A86, Bores
and Keyways for Flexible Couplings (Inch Series).]
This Standard consolidates and supersedes the information from the following American Gear
Manufacturers Association Standards:
(1) AGMA 5 11.02, Bore and Keyway Sizesfor flexible Couplings
(2) AGMA 512.03, Keyways for Flexible Couplings
(3) AGMA 513.01, Taper Bores for Flexible Couplings
The intent of this document is to offer designers and users standard dimensions and tolerances for
inch bores, keys and keyways for flexible couplings. In general, the dimensions contained in this Standard
represent the dimensions and tolerances used within the industry for pre-engineered couplings. It may
prove useful in establishing dimensions and tolerances for custom engineered coupling products.
This Standard was developed after intensive study of existing standards, literature, design practices,
and manufacturing procedures for bores and keyways of unmounted flexible coupling hubs and simiiar
components. The study revealed that much of the data contained in existing standards and specifications
is predicated upon practice and procedures that pertain more to keyways in the shaft members than to
keyways in coupling hub bores. The information contained within this Standard does not necessarily agree
with some commonly used existing specifications. This Standard is based upon the design criteria related
to bores and keyways in coupling hubs that have evolved over many years of successful industry practice.
This Standard presents pertinent data on dimensions, tolerances, and sizes for straight bores, tapered
bores, keys, and keyways for unmounted industrial flexible couplings. Decimal equivalents of fractions are
shown to a maximum of four decimal places and are not meant to imply tolerances. Inspection methods
for tapered bores and keyways are included in the appendices. The appendices also include the
recommended design practice for tapered shafts for use with flexible couplings.
It was approved by the AGMA membership in March 1986 and approved as a American National
Standard on February 18, 1987.
Suggestions for the improvement of this Standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the
American Gear Manufacturers Association, 1500 King Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314.
PERSONNEL of the AGMA Committee for Flexible Couplings

Chairman: J. 0. Tennies (Renold)

Vice Chairman: D. B. Cutler (Rexnord)

ACTIVE MEMBERS

A. Bishop (Avco-Lycoming)
H. A. Downey (Reliance Electric)
J. R. Mancuso (Zum Industries)
R. G. Thompson (Deck Manufacturing)
J. Wright (Kop-Flex)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

E. E. Allen (Renold)
B. C. Arnold ‘(Twin Disc)
R. W. Baumgras (Morse Chain)
A. Brusse (Hamilton Gear)
R. Errichello (Academic Member)
G. G. Grant (Reliance Electric)
F. J. Klecka (Dresser)
W. K. Kozel (Philadelphia Gear)
E. C. Kus (Deck Manufacturing)
F. K. Landon (Kop-Flex)
A. E. Phillips (Emerson Electric)
G. M. Sawchak (PT Components)
W. J. Toner (Transamerica Delaval)
A. J. Vaccaro (Sier-Bath)
R. Virgo (Morse Industrial)
Table of Contents
Section Title Page
1. Scope.. .................................................................. .
1.1 Application Areas ............................................... 1
1.2 Excluded Area ................................................. 1
2. Straight Bored Hubs ........................................................ 1
2.1 Standard Bores ................................................. 1
2.2 Nonstandard Bores .............................................. 1
2.3 Set Screws ..................................................... 1
2.4 Bore Surface Finish ............................................. 1
3. Tapered Bore Hubs ......................................................... 1
3.1 Typical Tapered Bores ........................................... 1
3.2 Dimensioning of Tapered Bores .................................... 1
3.3 Tapered Bore Tolerances and Measurement ......................... 3
4. Keys and Keyways for Straight and Tapered Bores ............................... 5
4.1 Keyway Sizes and Symbols ........................................ 5
4.2 Key Sizes ...................................................... 5
4.3 Classes of Key Fit ............................................... 5
4.4 Keyway Dimensions and Tolerances ................................ 5
4.5 Methods of Measurement ......................................... 6
4.6 Finish of Keyways ............................................... 6
4.7 Fillet Radii in Keyways ........................................... 7
Tables
Table 1 Shaft to Hub Fits and Nominal Keyway Sizes (Inches) ................. 2
Table 2 Standard Tolerances of Finished Straight Bores
Over 7 Inch Diameter for Interference Fit ......................... 3
Table 3 Maximum Keyway Lead Values .................................... 6
Table 4 Multiple Keyway Index Tolerances ................................. 7
Table 5 Values for Keyway Fillet Radius and Suggested Key Chamfer ............ 8
Table 6 Key Sizes and Tolerances for Square and Rectangular Keys ............. 8
Table 7 Recommended Key and Keyway Width and Depth Tolerances
and Resulting Width Fit (Inches) ................................. 9
Figures
Fig. 1 Dimensioning Method 1 .......................................... 3
Fig. 2 Dimensioning Method 2 .......................................... 4
Fig. 3 Tapered Bore Contact Check ...................................... 4
Fig. 4 Keyway Dimensions .............................................. 5
Fig. 5 Keyway Offset .................................................. 6
Fig. 6 Keyway Lead.. ................................................. 7
Fig. 7 Keyway Parallelism .............................................. 7
Fig. 8 Multiple Keyway Index.. ......................................... 7
Appendices
Appendix A Tapered Bore Inspection Procedure
and Plug Gauge Accuracy Requirements .......................... 10
Appendix B Recommended Design Practice for Tapered Shafts
Used with Flexible Couplings ................................... 13
Appendix C Keyway Measurement ........................................... 15
Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings (Inch Series)
1. Scope. This Standard presents inch dimen-
sions, tolerances, and sizes for straight bores, tapered
bores, keys and keyways for unmounted industrial
flexible couplings. The keys are square and rectangular
keys with negative tolerances. Inspection methods for
tapered bores and keyways are included in the appen-
dices. The appendices also include the recommended
design practice for tapered shafts for use with flexible
couplings.
1.1 Application Area. “Standard couplings are flexi-
ble couplings pre-engineered and consistent with the
individual manufacturers published catalog data.”
This Standard is applicable to standard couplings as
defined in AGMA Standard 510, “Nomenclature for
Flexible Couplings.”
1.2 Excluded Area. This Standard does not apply to
couplings attached to shafts without keys.
2. Straight Bored Hubs
2.1 Standard Bores. Standard finished bore sixes and
tolerances are shown in Table 1. Keyway tolerance is in
accordance with 4.3.1, “Commercial.” For standard
tolerances of finished straight bores over seven-inch
diameter (interference fit) see Table 2.
NOTE: A bore size in Table 1 may or may not be a stock bore size
for each coupling manufacturer.
2.1.1 Shaft-to-Hub Fit. Shaft-to-hub fit is the
responsibility of the purchaser.
2.1.2 Standard Shaft-to-Hub Fits. This Standard
covers Class 1 Clearance Fits, Class 2 Clearance Fits,
and Interference Fits as shown in Table 1. The type of
shaft-to-hub fit is dependent on the type of coupling
and service in which the coupling will be used. If a par-
ticular type of fit is desired, it should be specified by
the purchaser of the coupling.
2.1.2.1 Clearance Fits. Clearance fits are normally
used to facilitate assembly and disassembly of cou-
pling hub(s). Factors to be considered when using
clearance fits include:
(1) Axial positioning of coupling hub(s) during
operation
(2) When couplings are used for axial location of
connected equipment (limited end float)
(3) The effect of hub-to-shaft clearance on coupling
balance
(4) Fretting of shaft and hub bore
2.1.2.2 Interference Fits. Interference fits are nor-
mally used to maintain positive axial location of the
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hub(s) on the shaft(s) during operation, maintain axial
location of connected equipment, preserve the in-
herent balance quality of the coupling, and prevent
fretting of the shaft and bore. Nominal interference fit
is 0.0005 in/in of diameter. Some applications may re-
quire greater interference fit. Coupling purchaser shall
advise the coupling manufacturer when heavier in-
terference fit is used, because it can influence the
coupling design.
2.1.3 Unspecified Hub-to-Shaft Fits. When the pur-
chaser does not specify the hub-to-shaft fit required,
the coupling manufacturer will bore the coupling to his
standard tolerance in accordance with one of the fits
given in Table 1. The purchaser is responsible for the
resulting fit.
2.2 Non-standard Bores. Non-standard bores are pro-
duced to dimensions and tolerances specified by pur-
chaser or manufacturer.
2.3 Set Screws. Set screws, when furnished for use
with keys, will be in accordance with each coupling
manufacturer’s standard, unless otherwise specified by
the purchaser.
2.4 Bore Surface Finish. Machine finished bores will
have a surface finish normally in the range of 63 to 125
microinches. For finishes better than 125 microinches,
additional processesmay be necessary.
3. Tapered Bore Hubs
3.1 Typical Tapered Bores. The standard tapers are:
(1) 0.4189 inch per foot of diameter (1 to 28.645
rate of taper) (2.0 degrees)
(2) 0.5000 inch per foot of diameter (1 to 24 rate of
taper) (2.3870 degrees)
(3) 0.7500 inch per foot of diameter (1 to 16 rate of
taper) (3-5798 degrees)
(4) 1.2500inch per foot of diameter (1 to 9.6 rate of
taper) (5.9629 degrees)
(5) 1.5000 inch per foot of diameter (1 to 8 rate of
taper) (7.1527 degrees)
3.2 Dimensioning of Tapered Bores. Three dimen-
sions are required to control the form and size of a
conical surface. They are:
(1) The axial length of the tapered feature.
(2) The diameter at one end of the taper, or at a
cross-sectional plane which may be within or outside
the tapered feature.
(3) The angle of taper, given as a rate of taper or as
an included angle.
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Table 1
Shaft to Hub Fits and Nominal Keyway Sizes (Inches)

Clearance Fits
Nominal Interference Fits Nominal Keyway Dimensions(3)
Bore Range(l) Class 1 Class 2
Square Rectangular
Shaft Bore Fit Bore Fit Bore Tolerance Fit Tolerance
Over To Tol. (2) Tol. Tol. Tol. Tol. Range Range Width Depth Width Depth
@cl.) (Minus) (Plus) (Plus) (Plus) (Plus) (Minus) (Minus)
0.4375 0.5625 0.0005 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0025 0.0005 0.0010 0.0000 0.0010 0.1250 0.0625 0.1250 0.0468
0.5625 0.8750 0.0005 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0025 0.0005 0.0010 0.0000 0.0010 0.1875 0.0937 0.1875 0.0625
0.8750 1.2500 0.0005 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0025 0.0005 0.0010 0.0000 0.0010 0.2500 0.1250 0.2500 0.0937
1.2500 1.3750 0.0005 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0025 0.0005 0.0010 0.0000 0.0010 0.3125 0.1562 0.3125 0.1250
1.3750 1.5000 0.0005 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0025 0.0005 0.0010 0.0000 0.0010 0.3750 0.1875 0.3750 0.1250

1.5000 1.7500 0.0010 0.0010 0.0020 0.0020 0.0030 0.0010 0.0020 0.0000 0.0020 0.3750 0.1875 0.3750 0.1250
1.7500 2.0000 0.0010 0.0010 0.0020 0.0020 0.0030 0.0010 0.0020 0.0000 0.0020 0.5000 0.2500 0.5000 0.1875
2.0000 2.2500 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0020 0.0030 0.0010 0.0020 0.0000 0.0020 0.5000 0.2500 0.5000 0.1875
2.2500 2.7500 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0020 0.0030 0.0010 0.0020 0.0000 0.0020 0.6250 0.3125 0.6250 0.2187

2.7500 3.0000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0020 0.0030 0.0010 0.0020 0.0000 0.0020 0.7500 0.3750 0.7500 0.2500
3.0000 3.2500 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0015 0.0030 0.0005 0.0030 0.7500 0.3750 0.7500 0.2500
3.2500 3.7500 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0015 0.0030 0.0005 0.0030 0.8750 0.4375 0.8750 0.3125
3.7500 4.0000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0015 0.0030 0.0005 0.0030 1.0000 0.5000 1.0000 9.3750

4.0000 4.5000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0040 0.0050 0.0020 0.0035 0.0010 0.0035 1.0000 0.5000 1.0000 0.3750
4.5000 5.0000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0040 0.0050 0.0020 0.0035 0.0010 0.0035 1.2500 0.6250 1.2ZjOO.;:;O.4375
5.0000 5.5000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0040 0.0050 0.0025 0.0040 0.0015 0.0040 1.2500 0.6250 1.2500.‘0.4,43?5
5.5000 6.5000 0.0010 0.0015 0.0025 0.0040 0.0050 0.0025 0.0040 0.0015 0.0040 1.5000 0.7500 MOQO ~0,5008-
. .^
~ .,...
6.5000 7.0000 0.0010 --- --- --- --- 0.0025 0.0040 0.0015 0.0040 1.7500 Q,8750 1.7500 0.7500
7.0000 7.5000 0.0010 --- --- --- --- 0.0030 0.0050 0.0020 0.0050 1.7500 .?,8750 1.7500 0.7500
7.5000 8.0000 0.0010 --- --- --- --- 0.0030 0.0050 0.0020 0.0050 2.0000 ~.I;,~ 2.0000 0.7500
8.0000 9.0000 0.0010 --- --- --- --- 0.0035 0.0055 0.0025 0.0055 2.0000 1.0000' 2.0000 0.7500

(1) Preferred Nominal Shaft Sizes:

0.500,0.625,0.750,0.875,0.9375, 1.000, 1.125, 1.1875, 1.250, 1.375, 1.4375, 1.500, 1.625, 1.750, 1.875, 1.9375, 2.000, 2.125, 2.250, 2.375, 2.4375,
2.500,2.625,2.750, 2.875,2.9375, 3.000, 3.250,3.375, 3.500, 3.625, 3.750,4.000,4.250,4.500,4.750, 5.000,5.250. 5.500, 5.750, 6.000,6.250,
6.500, 6.750, 7.000
(2) Agrees with NEMR standard MG 14.05, June 1981, thru 6.5000.
(3) Non-shaded areas are preferred.
Examples of Tolerancing Bores and Shafts:

2” Nominal bore - Class 1 Clearance Fit 2” Nominal bore - Class 2 Clearance Fit 2” Nominal bore - Interference Fit
Bore Size - 2.ooo to 2.001 Bore Size - 2.000 to 2.002 Shaft Size - 2.000 to 1.999
Shaft Size - 2.ooo to 1.999 Shaft Size - 2.000 to 1.999 Bore Size - 1.998to1.999
Resulting Fit Loose 0.000 to 0.002 Resulting Fit Loose 0.000 to 0.003 Resulting Fit Tight 0.002 to 0.000

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Table 2 Typical methods of dimensioning are shown in Figs

Standard Tolerances of Finished Straight 1 and 2.
Bores Over 7 Inch Diameter for 3.3 Tapered Bore Tolerances and Measurement
3.3.1 Standard Tolerances. Tapered bore tolerances
Interference Fit and measuring methods will be in accordance with
each coupling manufacturer’s standards, or as agreed
Nominal Bore Bore to by the manufacturer and purchaser. Standard
Diameter (inches) Tolerance tolerances for tapered bores in flexible coupling hubs
Over Thru (inches) normally are checked by the use of tapered plug
gauges. The bore diameter is measuredby the amount
7 12 0.0020 of standoff (stick-out or stick-in) at the large end of
12 20 0.0025 the bore gauge to determine if it falls within the
20 30 0.0030 specified tolerance, see Fig 3. Measurement pro-
30 40 0.0040 cedures, gauge accuracy information and examples of
bore tolerances versus stand-off are given in Appendix
A.
Depending on the application: 3.3.2 Gauge-to-Bore Contact. Tapered bores in
(1) All dimensions can be directly toleranced, or flexible coupling hubs are normally checked for con-
(2) If one or more dimensions are given as basic (a tact with the tapered plug gauge prior to cutting the
theoretically exact size), the remaining dimensions keyway, see Fig 3. Contact is checked by the use of
must be toleranced. non-drying blueing on the gauge. Normal contact for a
The dimensions selected should be those most di- turned bore is 70 percent. A higher percentageof con-
rectly related to the essential functioning charac- tact may require bore grinding. SeeAppendix A for a
teristics of the part. method of checking contact and contact patterns.

xxx
c V

TAPER W DEG
PER FT ON DIA.

Fig. 1 Dimensioning Method 1

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V” INCLUDED
ANGLE

Fig. 2 Dimensioning Method 2

POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(STICK=OlJT)
STAND-OFF

Fig. 3 Tapered Bore Contact Check

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4. Keys and Keyways for Straight and
Tapered Bores
4.1 Keyway Sizes and Symbols. Keyway sizes are
listed in Table 1. Keyway symbols are as tabulated
below:
A = dimension from top of keyway to opposite
side of bore
c = chord height at keyway
DS = diameter of bore
h, = depth of keyway
Hk = nominal height of key
L, = lead
L = length
N = offset
r = fillet radius at corner of keyway
= width of key
wk
WkW= width of keyway
4.2 Key Sizes. Key sizes are shown in Table 6.
4.3 Classes of Key Fit. This Standard covers three
classesof key fit: Commercial, Precision and Fitted.
4.3.1 Commercial. Commercial keys, which are
used for most applications, have a clearance fit with
the sides of the keyway, and use key material having
widths ranging from exact size to a minus tolerance.
Keyway width and depth tolerances are per Table 7.
Recommended key tolerances and the resulting fit di-
mensions are shown in Table 7.
4.3.2 Precision. Precision keys have a transitional
fit with the sides of the keyway and limited clearance
over the top of the key. They require use of key ma-
terial having width ranging from exact size to the plus
tolerance. Keyway width and depth tolerances are per
Table 7. Recommended key tolerances and the result-
ing fits are shown in Table 7.
4.3.3 Fitted. Fitted keys require use of an oversize
key whose width is fitted at assembly to suit the
keyway. The key height may also be fitted where re-
quired by operating conditions. Keyway width and
depth tolerances are given in Table 7.
4.4 Keyway Dimensions and Tolerances. Keyway di-
mensions for square, rectangular, tapered and Wood-
ruff keys are as shown in Fig 4 and their use is illus-
trated in the following equations.
4.4.1 Chord Height. Chord height is calculated
from:
c = 0.5 Ds - \/ (0.5 D,Jz - (0.5 wkw)*
4.4.2 Keyway Width for Square, Rectangular,
Tapered, and Woodruff Keys. Nominal keyway width
for all classesof fits is equal to nominal key width:
wk,,, = wk

Fig. 4 Keyway Dimensions

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Keyway width tolerances are shown in Table 7. where

4.4.3 Nominal Keyway Depth. Nominal keyway
depth for all classesof fit is: wLv = Keyway Width
N = Offset Tolerance

see 4.4.8 for multiple keyways.

Keyway depth tolerance is shown in Table 7. 4.4.6 Keyway Lead. Maximum lead (L,J for
4.4.4 Dimension from Top of Keyway to Opposite keyways shall not exceedthe values tabulated in Table
Side of Bore. This dimension is calculated from: 3. (See Fig 6).
4.4.7 Keyway Parallelism. Parallelism (Fig. 7) shall
A = I& + (h*v - c) be restricted by the keyway width and depth tolerances
shown in Table 7.
4.4.5 Keyway Offset. Maximum offset (N) for a 4.4.8 Multiple Keyway Index. Index accuracy (Fig
single keyway shall be as follows: 8) between keyways shall be within the tolerance values
tabulated in Table 4.
6 + win,.
4.5 Methods of Measurement. Methods of measure-
N= for precision class
ment for keyway dimensions are given in Appendix C.
1000
4.6 Finish of Keyways. Normally the keyway sides
10 + Wb and bottom surfaces should be finished to a maximum
N= for commercial and fitted classes surface roughness of 250 microinches.
1000

Table 3
Maximum Keyway Lead Values

Keyway Length,
(inches) Maximum Lead
Commercial and Precision
Range Fitted Class Class

0 to 2 0.002 in 0.0010 in
2 to 10 0.001 in/in 0.0005 in/in
of length of length
over 10 0.010 in 0.0050 in

CL KEYWAY

Fig. 5 Keyway Offset

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4.7 Filiet Radii in Keyways. Couplings may or may unless otherwise specified. Keys must be chamfered or
not be furnished with filleted keyways. Where fillets rounded to clear fillet radii.
are furnished, they will be in accordance with Table 5,

Fig. 6 Keyway Lead

Fig. 7 Keyway Parallelism

Table 4
Multiple Keyway Index Tolerances

Bore
Diameter Index Tolerance
(inches) (inches)
Over To Commercial and Precision
(incl.) Fitted Class Class

- 6 0.008 0.004
6 9 0.012 0.006
9 24 0.020 0.010

Fig. 8 Multiple Keyway Index

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Table 5
Values for Keyway Fillet Radius and
Suggested Key Chamfer

Keyway Depth Keyway Suggested

Fillet Key Chamfer
Over To Radius (@45 “1
(in&)
- 5/8 !44 x2
!A % %2 ‘/64
!4 % 1/c 764
% ‘/8 ‘/8 %2
‘/8 1% %6 %2

Table 6
Key Sizes and Tolerances for Square & Rectangular Keys (Inches)

Nominal Shaft Recommended Key Size (*) Recommended Key Width & Height Tolerance (2)
Diameter Commercial Class Precision Class
Over To Square Rectangular Square Rectangular Square Rectangular
(Incl.) Width & Ht. Width & Ht. Width & Ht. Width Height

0.3 125 0.4375 0.0937 x 0.0937 + o.ooo/ - 0.002 + o.ooo/ - 0.003 +O.OOl/-o.mO +O.Ool/-omO *yOs/-WO5
0.4375 0.5625 0.1250x0.1250 0.1250 x 0.0937 + o.ooo/ - 0.002 +o.m/-0.003 +0.001/-o.cm +o.oy/-@xloQ.: ...+~+y+M~
0.5625 0.8750 0.1875 x0.1875 0.1875x0.1250 + o.ooo/ - 0.002 + oaoo/ - Q.003 +0.001/-o.aM +O.tYM+O.ti :MMW+O~t-@s
0.8750 1.2500 0.2500 x0.2500 0.2500x0.1875 + o.ooo/ - 0.002 + omo/ - 0.003 +O.OOl/-o.aM ~oLJOli-o:OM- &00&0:005
1.2500 1.3750 0.3125 x0.3125 0.3125 x02500 + o.cno/ - 0.002 + o.otw -0.003 + O.OOl/ - o.aM ‘+ @.JtHJ~ ci.&O~ +‘o&&.&Os
1.3750 1.7500 0.3750 x0.3750 0.375Oxo.zm + o.m/ - 0.002 + o.ooo/ - 0.003 + o.m/ - o.c#O &0&-&&‘:- i-@m~;aoos
1.7500 2.2500 0.5mO x 0.5m 0.5m x0.3750 + o.ooo/ - 0.002 + o.m/ - 0.003 +O.OOl/-OmO +0,001/-0~ooo~’ +&0+0.005
.I
2.2500 2.7500 0.6250 x 0.6250 0.6250 x 0.4375 +o.OOO/-0.002 + o.ooo/ - 0.003 + O.OOl/ - 0.000 +‘0.001/- 0.000’ +t%Oo~+bO~
2.7500 3.2500 0.7500 x 0.7500 0.7500 xo.5Om + o.ooo/ - 0.002 +o.ooo/-0.003 + O.OOl/ -0.000 +O.WW~.O,ooo +@J5/-0.005
3.2500 3.7500 0.8750 x 0.8750 0.8750 x0.6250 +o.ooo/-0.003 + oIJoo/ - 0.004 +o.m/-o.mO -t~*kko;aos, +o*@y-O.005
3.7500 4.5ooo 1.0000x l.lmO 1.0000x0.7500 + o.ooo/ - 0.003 +o.ooo/-0.004 +O.oOl/-o.ooo a.o.&l/~O;ooo: +0$05~-0.005
4.5fmlO 5.5MJO 1.2500 x 1.2500 1.2500x0.8750 +o.WO/-0.003 +o.m/-0.004 +o.cm/-o.ooo +o.OmL0.q +WO5~-0.005
5.5m 6.5000 1.5000x 1.5000 1.5000x1.0000 + o.ooo/ - 0.003 +o.ooo/-ho@4 + 0.002/ - o.ooo -iqrz/+o** +.Q.op-0.005
6.5000 7.5000 I.7500x 1koo 1.7500x 1.5000 + o.ooo/ - 0.004 + o.ooo/ - 0.005 +o:~~o.t+o +0.002/-o.am +0.005/-0.005
7.5m 9.oooo 2.tYOOOx2.m 2.Omx 1.5000 + o.ooo/ - 0.004 + o.ooo/ - 0.005 +0.002/-Q.mo +0.002/-omo +0.005/-0.005

lotes: (1) Non-shaded areas are preferred.

(2) Tolerances agree with ANSI B17.1-1967, Reaffmed 1973.

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Recommended Key and Keyway Width and Depth Tolerances and Resulting Width Fit (Inches)

Nominal Key Commercial Class Fit Precision Class Fit

Width (wk) Keyway
Width Recommended ResulUng Recommended Resulting Recommended
Over To Tolerance Key Tolerance Side Keyway Depth Recommended Key Tolerance Side Keyway Depth
(Incl.) Width & Ht. Fit Tolerance Width Height Fit Tolerance*

0.0000 0.3125 +0.0020 +o.ooo CL 0.0040 +0.016 +0.001 +0.001 CL 0.0020 -t-o.005
-0.0000 -0.002 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 Tight 0.0010 +o.ooo r
I
0.3125 0.5000 +0.0025 +o.ooo CL 0.0045 $0.016 +0.001 +0.001 CL 0.0025 +0.005 P
-0.0000 -0.002 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 Tight 0.0010 +o.ooo z
0.5000 0.7500 +0.0030 +o.ooo CL 0.0050 +0.016 +0.001 +0.001 CL 0.0030 +0.005
2
-0.0000 -0.002 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 Tight 0.0010 +o.ooo
9
$
0.7500 l.cxnIo +0.0030 +o.ooo CL 0.0060 +0.016 +0.001 +0.001 CL 0.0030 +0.005
qc
-0.0000 -0.003 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 Tight 0.0010 +o.ooo F
t-3
1.0000 1.2500 +0.0035 +o.ooo CL 0.0065 +0.016 +0.001 +0.001 CL 0.0035 +0.005
m 4
-0.0000 -0.003 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 Tight 0.0010 +o.ooo 6c:
D
1.2500 1.5000 +0.0035 +o.ooo CL 0.0065 +0.016 +0.002 +0.005 CL 0.0035 +0.005
p
-0.0000 -0.003 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.005 Tight 0.0020 +o.ooo
4
1.5000 2.OOOo +0.0040 +o.ooo CL 0.0090 +0.016 +0.002 +0.005 CL 0.0040 +0.005 33
-0.0000 -0.005 0.0000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.005 Tight 0.0020 +o.ooo

*Keystock tolerances are such that an interference fit on key height may result. To prevent this, additional clearance must be added to keyway
depth, or hand fitting is required.
Caution: Hand fitting of key sides may also be required.

Notes:
1. CL = Clearance
2. Sides of keyways to be parallel within the width tolerance. Bottoms of keyways are to be parallel with centerline of bore (or bottom of bore
opposite keyway) within the depth tolerance.
3. Key tolerances are based on square keys up to 1.5 width inclusive, and on rectangular keys over 1.5 width.
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Appendix A
Tapered Bore Inspection Procedure and
Plug Gauge Accuracy Requirements

Th& Appendix is not a part of AGMA Standard 9002-A86, “Bores and Keyways for Flexible CoupIings (Inch
Series),” but is included for information purposes only.

Al. Purpose. This Appendix provides suggested
methods for measuring tapered bores. The standard
procedure for measurementand inspection of tapered
bores in flexible coupling hubs is based on the use of
tapered plug gauges. When tapered bores are
measuredby methods other than plug gauging, inspec-
tion procedures will be in accordance with each cou-
pling manufacturer’s standards.
A2. Procedure. The procedure for checking a tapered
bore diameter tolerance and taper accuracy with a
tapered plug gauge is 3s follows:
(1) Hub and gauge are at room temperature
(2) Hub and gauge are clean and free from nicks
and burrs
(3) Surface of gauge is coated with a thin, uniform
film of Prussian Blue or other non-drying oil pigment
(4) Gauge is placed in hub and seated by light tap
with the heel of the hand, soft hammer, or a method
mutually agreed on between purchaser and manufac-
turer
A3. Gauge Tolerances. The best accuracy is achieved
when the ring and plug gauges are made as a matched
set. Tapered plug gauges used for measuring tapered
bores in flexible coupling hubs will meet the following
tolerances:
(1) Conical Variation Tolerance. The annular
tolerance zone is along the surface of the cone within
which the finished surface must lie. (Fig Al) SeeTable
Al.
(2) Finish. All indicating surfaces of the plug gauge
must be within 16 micro-inches.
(3) Perpendicularity. The large end of the plug
gauge must be square with the gauge axis within the
limits given in Table A2.

1’

DIAMETRAL CONICAL VARIATION I

TOLERANCE ZONE

Fig. Al Diametral Conical Variation Tolerance Zone

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Table Al Table A2
Diametral Conical Variation Tolerance Squareness Tolerance

Large Diameter Diametral Conical Large Diameter Squareness

of Gauge Variation Tolerance of Gauge Tolerance
(inches) (inches) (inches) 0-W
Over To (mcl.) Over To (in&) (inches)

0.029 0.825 0.00010 0.71 4.72 0.002

0.825 1.510 0.00012 4.72 6.510 0.003
1.510 2.510 0.00016
2.510 4.510 0.00020
4.510 6.510 0.00025 A4. Contact Patterns in Tapered Bores. Typical pat-
terns of contact with common types of imperfections
in tapered bores are shown in Fig A2. These contact
patterns are acceptable if the minimum contact area is
not less than 70 percent of the total bore area.

Fig. A2 Typical Patterns of Contact

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Table A3
Hub Advance as a Function of Bore Tolerance (inches)

Hub Bore
Standard Angle Advance Tolerance
Taper (Included) @ Bore Tolerance with Standoff of
(in/ft (deg.) 0.0020 0.0015 0.0010 0.063 0.031 0.015
of diam.)
0.4189 2.0000 0.0573 0.0430 0.0286 0.0022 0.0011 0.0005
0.5000 2.3870 0.0480 0.0360 0.0240 0.0026 0.0013 0.0006
0.7500 3.5798 0.0320 0.0240 0.0160 0.0039 0.0020 0.0009
1.2500 5.9629 0.0192 0.0144 0.0096 0.0066 0.0032 0.0016
1.5000 7.1527 0.0160 0.0120 0.0080 0.0079 0.0039 0.0019

Table A4
Recommended Tapered Bore Tolerance

Standard Taper Included Angie Gauge Standoff*

(inches/foot b&w=) (inches)
of diam.)
0.4189 2.0000 kO.029
0.5000 2.3869 kO.024
0.7500 3.5798 20.016
1.2500 5.9629 aO.O1O
1.5000 7.1526 -cO.O08

*Note: gauge standoff based on +O.OOl inches bore diameter

tolerance.

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Appendix B

Recommended Design Practice for Tapered Shafts Used with

Fiexible Couplings

Th6 Appendix is not a part of AGMA Standard 9002-A86, “Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings (Inch
Series),” but k included for information purposes only.

Bl. Purpose. This Appendix suggestsdesign practices Table Bl

for tapered shafts used with tapered bore coupling Shaft Diameter Increments
hubs.
B2. Limitations. The tapered bore standard is limited Nominal Dia., D Increments
in scope to 6 inch diameter bores. However, this Ap- (inches) of Diameter
pendix is not similarly restricted with regard to shaft Over To (incl.) (inches)
diameter.
1.25 0.0625
B3. Taper Angle. Taper angle should be in accordance -
1.25 3.00 0.1250
with the standard taper angles for flexible coupling 3.00 8.00 0.2500
hubs. These are: 8.00 - 0.5000
(1) 2 degreesincluded angle
(2) 0.50 inches per foot of diameter
(3) 0.75 inches per foot of diameter
(4) 1.25 inches per foot of diameter
(5) 1.50 inches per foot of diameter
B4. Shaft Diameter increments. Nominal shaft Table B2
diameter, D, at the large end of the taper, should be in Axial Length of Shaft Taper
accordance with the increments of diameter given in
Table Bl . Nominal Dia., D Length
(inches) of Taper
B5. Length of Taper. The axial length of the tapered
Over To (incl.) (inches)
portion of the shaft should be as given in Table B2,
rounded off to the nearest length increment shown. - 1.25 1.2 x D (to nearest 0.0625)
B6. Mounted Hub Overhang. The recommended 1.25 3.00 1.1 X D (to nearest 0.1250)
nominal design values for the projection of the hub 3.00 8.00 1.0 x D (to nearest 0.1250)
face beyond the small end of the shaft taper after pull- 8.00 - 0.95 X D (to nearest 0.2500)
up are tabulated in Table B3.

Table B3
Mounted Hub Overhang

Nominal Dia., D Mounted

(iaches) Hub Overhang
Over To (incl.) (inches)

- 3 0.1250
3 8 0.1875
8 - 0.2500

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B7. Hub Retention. The recommended methods for Table B4

retaining the coupling hub to the shaft and their design Length of Stub
criteria are as follows.
Nominal Dia., D Idengtb
B7.1 Threaded Stub and Nut
(inches) of Stub
(1) Diameter. The diameter of the stub should be To (incl.) (ichcs)
Over
sufficiently small so that the continuity of threads is
not interrupted by the shaft keyseat, Fig Bl . 1.25 0.50
(2) Length. The length of the stub should be as 1.25 3.00 0.75
given in Table B4. 3.00 5.00 1.00
(3) Nut Retention. The nut should be locked to the 5.00 8.00 1.25
hub or shaft by suitable means. 8.00 - 1.50
B7.2 Retaining Plate and Cap Screws. The coupling
hub may be held to the shaft by a retaining plate of B8. Shaft Keys. Shaft keys should have sizes and
suitable diameter and thickness which is properly tolerancesas recommendedin 4.4. The preferred prac-
securedto the shaft by one or more cap screwsthread- tice is to specify that the keyseatis machinedparallel
ed into the end of the tapered shaft. to the taper of the shaft.

Fig. Bl Diameter of Stub

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Appendix C

Keyway Measurement

This Appendix is not a part of AGMA Standard 9002-A86, “Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings (Inch
Series),” but is included for information purposes only.

Cl. Purpose. This Appendix presents standard C3.2 Precision Class. Keyway depth (hky) is measured
methods of measurement for keyway dimensions as with a micrometer across the. bore at the center of the
defined in the following paragraphs. AGMA keyway. Frequently used in commercial and fitted
recognizes that other methods might be equally valid class keys. (SeeFig C2)
or that more accurate measurement might be achieved
through the use of special tools or equipment. It is not NOTE: For multiple keyways at 180°, this method of measurement
requires determination of the eccentricity from the center of the bore
the intention of this Standard to preclude use of other to the midpoint between the bottoms of the keyways for calculation
measuring methods. However, in cases of dispute of the individual keyway depths.
where agreement cannot be reached on the validity or
accuracy of other methods, these standard methods of
measurement will be used to determine the keyway
dimensions.
Ct. Keyway Width Measurement. Keyway width (wky)
is measured by one of the following:
(1) Go and no-go gauges
(2) Inside calipers and micrometers
(3) Adjustable parallels and micrometers
C3. Keyway Depth Measurement
C3.1 Commercial and Fitted Class. Keyway depth
(hky) is measured with a scale at the side of the keyway.
(See Fig Cl)

NOTE: In tapered bore hubs, the keyway side depth may vary along
the length of the keyway. Proper allowance for this variation must
be made when measuring keyway depth.
Fig. C2 Keyway
Depth Measurement,
Precision Class

C3.3 Alternate Methods for Tapered Bores. An alter-

nate method for measurementof the depth of keyways
in tapered bores is by use of a tapered plug gaugein the
bore and measurementof the keyway depth by calipers
or by gauge block and feeler gauge. This dimension is
added to the bore diameter to calculate keyway depth
dimension (hkW).(See Fig C3)
C4. Keyway Lead Measurement. Keyway lead (LJ is
measured by the following procedure. (SeeFig C4)
(1) The hub is mounted in a “V” block, clamped to
Fig. Cl Keyway Depth a right angle plate, or is supported by any other means
Measurement, Commercial such that the axis of the bore is parallel to the plane of
a surface plate or other reference surface.
and Fitted Class (2) The hub is rotated until the averageof the slopes

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GAGE BLOCK

CALIPER MEASUREMENT FEELER

GAGE

PLUG GAGE IN BORE PLUG GAGE IN BORE

Fig. C3 Keyway Depth Measurement for Tapered Bores

REFERENCE SURFACE

Fig. C4 Keyway Lead Measurement

of the two sides of the keyway is parallel to the plane
of the reference surface.
(3) Dimensions A and A ’ and B and B ’ are
measured at the mid-depth of the keyway at each end
of the keyway.
(4) Keyway lead (L,,,) is then equal to the absolute
value of:
(A - A’) + (B -B’)
2 (4) Keyway offset (IV) is then equal to the absolute
C5. Keyway Offset Measarement. Keyway offset (iV)
is measured by the following procedure. (SeeFig C5)
(1) The hub is mounted in a “V” block, clamped to
a right angle plate, or is supported by any other means
such that the axis of the bore is parallel to the plane of
a surface plate or other reference surface.
(2) The hub is rotated until the average of the slopes
of the two sides of the keyway is parallel to the plane
of the reference surface.
(3) Dimensions A and B are measured at the mid-
depth of the keyway and dimensions C and D are
measured at the center of the bore.
value of:
(D - B) - (A - C)
2

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REFERENCE

Fig. C5 Keyway Offset Measurement

C6. Multiple Keyway Index Measurement. Multiple
keyway index is measuredby the following procedure.
(See Fig C6)
(1) The hub is mounted in a “V” block, clamped to
a right angle plate, or is supported by any other means
such that the axis of the bore is approximately parallel
to the plane or a surface plate or other reference sur-
face.
(2) The hub is rotated until the keyways are approx-
imately equidistant from the reference surface. The
hub is then clamped or fixed by some means to prevent
further movement until all measurements have been
completed.
(3) Measurement and calculation of keyway index is
then performed in the following manner:
(a) For keys at 180” (Fig CS), dimension A, and
A 2, and B, and Bt are measured at the mid-depth of
the keyways. Dimensions C, and C2 are measured at

REFERENC

Fig. C6 Multiple Keyway Index Measurement for Keyways at 180°

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the center of the bore. Keyway index is then equal to where

the absolute value of:
A= A, + AZ
A + B - 2C
2
where B= B,+&

A = A1 + A2 2
2
c= c,+c2

B = B1 + Bz 2
2
DC D,+D2

2
C= c, + c*
2 NOTE: Where the keyways interfere with measurement of dimen-
sions C, and D,, (for instance, when the included angle between
(b) For keyways at angles other than 180’ (Fig keyways is 90”) the values
C6), a sine-bar set for an angle equal to 90’ minus one-
half the included angle between the keyways is posi- c, = c, + c d + d’
and D, = Dz + -
2 2
tioned on the reference surface and perpendicular to
the axis of the bore. Dimensions A, and AZ, and B, are used in the above equations.
and B1 are measuredat the mid-depth of the keyways.
Dimensions CI and C, and D, and D2 are measured at The values
the center of the bore. Keyway index is then equal to
the absolute value of: -c + c’ andd - + d’
2 2

(A + B) - (C + 0) are average bore diameters measured as shown in Fig CS.

Fig. C7 Multiple Keyway Index Measurement for Keyways at Other than 180°
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Fig. CS Measurement Average Bore Diameters

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