The RATO DG and RATO DG+ engine drive couplings have been specially designed for use in installations requiring a medium level of torsional flexibility and misalignment capacity. These couplings are used for drives with rigidly mounted diesel and gas engines and electric motors in marine and offshore applications as well as stationary installations (power plants). By virtue of its construction, it is also ideally suited for positioning drives, since it is supported vertically when installed upright. The range of torsional stiffness available allows fine-tuning with regard to the steady-state and transient torsional vibration response.

Benefits
Engine drive couplings for diesel, electric motors and gas engines feature high-performance elastomer of the integrated ACOTEC variants allowing the use of a smaller size, thus offering a commercial advantage
Drive couplings offer protection for connected generators against axial vibrations for a longer service life of the bearings
Optimal heat dissipation ensures functionality and availability of the drive system even under the toughest conditions
The element design guarantees backlash-free torque transmission, which results in an excellent transmission characteristic in reference to controller stability during loading and unloading of the engine coupling
Easier removal of the elastomer without displacement of the connected units
Outstanding sound insulation properties because direct contact of metal surfaces is avoided
Since the elastic element is designed stopfree, the shaft line is protected against the effects of shock loads, such as short circuits

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Type	elastomer torsionally flexible
Product applications	transmission for diesel engines for electric motors for gas engines generator
Other characteristics	backlash-free misalignment correction high-performance
Installation system	flange
Torque (Nm)	0 - 0
Rotational speed (rpm)	1040 - 2100