SKF PHE L070-18MM coupling

SKF PHE L070-18MM belongs to coupling, part of our Power transmission range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for PHE L070-18MM and any equivalents.

SKF PHE L couplings are jaw-type units that carry torque from one shaft to another while taking up misalignment. You will find them on pumps, gearboxes, fans and conveyors. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to customers throughout the United States and in several Latin American countries. Send the part number and our team will help you confirm the right coupling for the drive.

Reading the code is the first step in getting the right unit. PHE L identifies the SKF jaw coupling series. The block that follows, for example 035 or 050, sets the size of the hub and the elastic element. A suffix such as 4MM, 5MM or 8MM states the bore diameter of the hub in millimeters, which is the fit onto the shaft. Check the full part number before you order, since a single character can change the bore.

These couplings suit drives where two shafts must work together with some allowance for misalignment. Typical installations include centrifugal pumps, speed reducers, industrial fans, conveyor belts and machine tools, in food, chemical and petrochemical plants and in maintenance workshops. The compact body and the elastomeric jaw damp vibration and accept small angular, radial and axial offsets, which helps protect bearings and seals.

Selection comes down to three inputs: the torque the drive must carry, the rotation speed and the shaft diameters. The standard jaw is polyurethane or rubber, and the material should match the temperature and the chemicals present. At assembly, align the shafts carefully before you tighten the hubs. Poor alignment speeds up jaw wear and adds parasitic loads. This coupling runs dry, so no lubrication is needed; what it does need is a periodic check of screw tightness and of the condition of the elastic element.

On equivalences, SKF PHE L jaw couplings can be exchanged with other brands that share the same dimensional and capacity standard. Part numbers are not always identical, though: a different jaw material or hub treatment can change how the coupling performs. Compare the critical dimensions and the nominal torque before you substitute. If anything is unclear, send us the original part number and we will help you find the right alternative.

To request a quote, send the complete part number by WhatsApp or email. If you do not have it, send the shaft measurements, the estimated torque and a photo of the old coupling instead. Our technical team will come back with the option that fits your equipment and can suggest equivalents when needed.