What is the SE151 flexible coupling?
The Hutchinson Paulstra SE151, also known as CARDAFLEX®, is a flexible coupling designed to transmit torque while providing flexibility within the transmission.
It is available in two configurations: hollow hub or solid hub. Its resilient element combines a natural rubber body, an outer steel ring bonded to the rubber and a triangular hub.
- Nominal torque: from 30 to 520 N.m depending on the reference.
- Maximum torque: up to 1,040 N.m.
- Maximum speed: up to 7,000 rpm.
- Versions: hollow hub or solid hub.
- Manufactured in: France.
What are the advantages of the CARDAFLEX®?
✅ Fail-safe design: designed to provide reliable mechanical transmission.
✅ Suitable for high speeds: up to 7,000 rpm depending on the reference.
✅ Low angular stiffness: the coupling retains flexibility to accommodate alignment errors.
✅ Compact design: overall dimensions are particularly reduced on solid-hub versions.
✅ Flywheel mounting: the outer ring of the resilient element can be centred directly on the flywheel of one of the machines to be coupled.
What is the difference between the hollow hub and solid hub versions?
| Version |
Design |
Installation |
| Hollow hub |
Hollow triangular hub bonded to the rubber |
A triangular-flange hub is fitted to the coupling hub |
| Solid hub |
Solid triangular hub integrated into the resilient element |
The hub directly accommodates a splined or keyed shaft |
What applications is the SE151 suitable for?
The CARDAFLEX® is suitable for industrial transmissions requiring a compact coupling capable of operating at high speeds. It is particularly used for generator sets, machine tools, engines and motor-driven pumps.
SE151 coupling dimensions
The technical data sheet distinguishes between the dimensional characteristics of the hollow hub and solid hub versions. The diagram below identifies the different dimensions.
![SE151 Cardaflex hollow hub and solid hub coupling dimensions]()
Dimensions – Hollow Hub
| Reference |
C1 (mm) |
C2 (mm) |
A (mm) |
B (mm) |
D1 (mm) |
D2 (mm) |
E1 (mm) |
E2 (mm) |
E3 (mm) |
F (mm) |
G (mm) |
J (mm) |
K (mm) |
L (mm) |
M (mm) |
| 622311 |
9 to 20 |
9 to 30 |
120 |
125 |
32 |
50 |
44 |
40 |
35 |
45 |
100 |
6 |
8 |
52 |
30 |
| 622315 |
9 to 32 |
9 to 42 |
155 |
155 |
49 |
60 |
55 |
50 |
43 |
55 |
130 |
10 |
12 |
76 |
42 |
| 622320 |
11 to 42 |
11 to 56 |
205 |
203 |
67 |
80 |
71 |
65 |
57 |
73 |
175 |
12 |
16 |
100 |
56 |
Dimensions – Solid Hub
| Reference |
C2 (mm) |
C3 (mm) |
A (mm) |
B (mm) |
D2 (mm) |
E2 (mm) |
E3 (mm) |
F (mm) |
G (mm) |
J (mm) |
K (mm) |
L (mm) |
| 622401 |
7 to 24 |
10 to 21 |
85 |
60 |
40 |
28 |
26 |
32 |
68 |
6 |
7 |
42 |
| 622402 |
7 to 28 |
16 to 28 |
105 |
70 |
45 |
30 |
28 |
40 |
86 |
6 |
8 |
52 |
| 622403 |
9 to 30 |
17 to 28 |
120 |
85 |
50 |
40 |
35 |
45 |
100 |
6 |
8 |
52 |
| 622404 |
9 to 36 |
18 to 36 |
130 |
95 |
55 |
45 |
35 |
50 |
108 |
8 |
10 |
64 |
| 622405 |
9 to 42 |
22 to 42 |
155 |
105 |
60 |
50 |
43 |
55 |
130 |
10 |
12 |
76 |
| 622406 |
11 to 56 |
30 to 56 |
205 |
138 |
80 |
65 |
57 |
73 |
175 |
12 |
16 |
100 |
SE151 references and performance
The references below correspond to the complete couplings currently listed in the price list.
| Reference |
Version |
Nominal Torque (N.m) |
Max. Torque (N.m) |
Max. Speed (rpm) |
C1 (mm) |
C2 (mm) |
C3 (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| 622311 |
Hollow hub |
80 |
160 |
6,000 |
9 to 20 |
9 to 30 |
— |
2.3 |
| 622315 |
Hollow hub |
160 |
320 |
5,500 |
9 to 32 |
9 to 42 |
— |
4.5 |
| 622320 |
Hollow hub |
520 |
1,040 |
4,500 |
11 to 42 |
11 to 56 |
— |
10.7 |
| 622401 |
Solid hub |
30 |
60 |
7,000 |
— |
7 to 24 |
10 to 21 |
0.4 |
| 622402 |
Solid hub |
50 |
100 |
6,500 |
— |
7 to 28 |
16 to 28 |
0.7 |
| 622403 |
Solid hub |
80 |
160 |
6,000 |
— |
9 to 30 |
17 to 28 |
1 |
| 622404 |
Solid hub |
120 |
240 |
5,500 |
— |
9 to 36 |
18 to 36 |
1.2 |
| 622405 |
Solid hub |
160 |
320 |
5,500 |
— |
9 to 42 |
22 to 42 |
2.3 |
| 622406 |
Solid hub |
520 |
1,040 |
4,500 |
— |
11 to 56 |
30 to 56 |
5 |
Note: the maximum torque corresponds to an infrequent, non-periodic starting torque. Replacement resilient elements are also available separately.
CARDAFLEX® technical characteristics
| Nominal Torque (N.m) |
Vibratory Torque (N.m) |
Angle at TCN (°) |
Axial Stiffness (daN/mm) |
Radial Stiffness (daN/mm) |
Torsional Stiffness (m.kN/rad.) |
Angular Stiffness (m.kN/rad.) |
| 30 |
15 |
6 |
30 |
100 |
0.286 |
0.114 |
| 50 |
25 |
7 |
16 |
65 |
0.400 |
0.114 |
| 80 |
40 |
5 |
30 |
90 |
0.860 |
0.230 |
| 120 |
60 |
8 |
25 |
80 |
0.860 |
0.230 |
| 160 |
80 |
5 |
32 |
90 |
1.720 |
0.460 |
| 520 |
260 |
7 |
40 |
150 |
4 |
1.140 |
How to install the SE151 coupling?
The installation procedure varies depending on the version selected.
- Fit the round-flange hub onto the shaft of the first machine.
- For a hollow hub version, fit the triangular-flange hub onto the other shaft.
- For a solid hub version, fit the resilient element directly onto the other shaft.
- Then assemble the round-flange hub and the resilient element.
Paulstra example: connection between an internal combustion engine and a hydraulic pump, with installation on a keyed shaft and pulley.
How to choose your SE151 coupling?
Selection mainly depends on the torque to be transmitted, rotational speed, shaft dimensions and the required installation configuration.
- Choose a hollow hub when the installation requires a separate triangular-flange hub.
- Choose a solid hub to directly accommodate a splined or keyed shaft and reduce overall dimensions.
- Then check that the nominal torque, maximum speed and bore dimensions are suitable for your transmission.
View the SE151 technical data sheet
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