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Ever Power \u00b7 Industrial Drive Solutions \u00b7 United Kingdom<\/span><\/div>\n

GICL1\u2013GICL30 Drum Shape Gear Coupling<\/h2>\n

High-torque, misalignment-compensating drum-tooth couplings engineered for British heavy industry \u2014 from steel mills and power generation to marine propulsion and petrochemical drives.<\/p>\n

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0.8 \u2013 3200<\/div>\n
kN\u00b7m Torque Range<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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700\u20137100<\/div>\n
R\/min Max Speed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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30 Sizes<\/div>\n
GICL1 to GICL30<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ISO Certified<\/div>\n
Quality Assured<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The GICL drum shape gear coupling series represents decades of engineering refinement, purpose-built to transmit high torques while accommodating angular, radial, and axial misalignment between connected shafts. Unlike rigid couplings, the crowned-tooth drum profile distributes load uniformly across the full tooth face, dramatically reducing edge stress concentrations even when shafts are slightly out of alignment. This makes the GICL coupling series a trusted solution in British manufacturing plants, offshore platforms, and utilities infrastructure where continuous, uninterrupted power transmission is non-negotiable. The series spans 30 standard sizes \u2014 from compact GICL1 units handling 0.8 kN\u00b7m at up to 7,100 R\/min, right through to the heavy GICL30 rated for 3,200 kN\u00b7m at 700 R\/min \u2014 covering virtually every industrial drive scenario encountered across the United Kingdom’s engineering sector. Built from high-grade alloy steel with precision-ground drum teeth, each coupling is manufactured under strict quality control protocols that mirror the standards expected by UK industrial procurement teams.<\/p>\n

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Working Principle & Engineering Design<\/h2>\n

The drum shape gear coupling achieves its superior misalignment tolerance through a fundamentally different tooth geometry compared to conventional straight-tooth gear couplings. The outer sleeve features internal straight teeth, while the inner hubs carry the signature convex, barrel-shaped (drum) external teeth. When the coupling is assembled and the hubs are misaligned relative to one another, the rounded drum tooth profile rocks smoothly within the sleeve tooth space rather than binding at the tooth edges. This rolling contact spreads the transmitted load across a far greater tooth surface area, reducing peak contact stress by a significant margin and extending service life dramatically \u2014 particularly under the cyclic loading conditions common in UK steel processing lines and paper mills. The angular compensation capacity reaches 1\u00b030′ per coupling half, and radial displacement values (\u0394Y) are documented for all 30 sizes in the specification tables below, with GICL30 permitting up to 21.7 mm of radial offset. The design also accommodates axial float, which is critical in applications where thermal expansion of shafting is expected, such as in power generation turbine drives. Lubrication is typically grease-packed at installation, with the sealed sleeve retaining lubricant for extended maintenance intervals \u2014 a feature valued by UK plant maintenance teams operating under tight shutdown schedules.<\/p>\n

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Drum-Tooth Geometry<\/div>\n
Crowned external teeth eliminate edge loading under misalignment, achieving up to 1\u00b030′ angular compensation per half.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Alloy Steel Construction<\/div>\n
Hubs and sleeves manufactured from high-strength alloy steel with induction-hardened tooth flanks for maximum wear resistance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rubber-Felted Seal Ring<\/div>\n
For sizes D2 \u2265 465 mm, the seal ring uses circular-surface rubber felting to maintain grease retention under high centrifugal force.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Axial & Radial Float<\/div>\n
Simultaneous axial float and radial compensation (\u0394Y tables provided) accommodate shaft thermal growth without additional expansion joints.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Product Advantages<\/h2>\n

Engineering teams across the United Kingdom consistently choose the GICL drum shape gear coupling over straight-tooth alternatives for a combination of technical and commercial reasons that translate directly into lower total cost of ownership. The crowned tooth geometry is the primary differentiator \u2014 it removes the need for perfect shaft alignment during installation, which on large industrial drives can otherwise represent days of precision alignment work. The coupling self-compensates for minor positional drift that occurs as foundations settle or equipment wears, meaning planned maintenance intervals are determined by production schedules rather than coupling degradation. The sealed grease-lubricated design eliminates the continuous oil circulation systems required by some competing coupling types, dramatically simplifying the drive train architecture and reducing auxiliary equipment costs. The broad size range from GICL1 through GICL30 means that a single supplier relationship covers everything from auxiliary pump drives to main mill table gearboxes, simplifying procurement and spares inventory management for UK engineering stores.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 High Torque Density<\/div>\n
Transmits up to 3,200 kN\u00b7m within a compact envelope, reducing gearbox and coupling bay footprint.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2713 Misalignment Tolerance<\/div>\n
Angular compensation to 1\u00b030′ per half; radial \u0394Y up to 21.7 mm (GICL30) protects bearings from secondary loads.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2713 Sealed Grease Lubrication<\/div>\n
No oil circulation system required; rubber-felted seals retain grease, enabling extended maintenance intervals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2713 30-Size Standard Range<\/div>\n
From GICL1 (0.8 kN\u00b7m) to GICL30 (3,200 kN\u00b7m) \u2014 single supplier for the entire plant drive portfolio.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bespoke bore sizes, special materials, flange adaptations and non-standard shaft configurations on request.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Induction-hardened drum teeth and uniform load distribution deliver service intervals measured in years, not months.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specification Drawings<\/h2>\n

Dimensional reference drawings for the GICL drum shape gear coupling series, showing principal dimensions D, D1, D2, B, A, C, C1, C2 and shaft hole configurations.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2014 GICL1 to GICL4<\/h2>\n

Torque in kN\u00b7m | Speed in R\/min | Dimensions in mm | Inertia in kg\u00b7m\u00b2 | Weight in kg<\/p>\n

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Type<\/th>\nLimited Torque
\nkN\u00b7m<\/th>\n		Limited Speed
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\n(mm)<\/th>\n		L\u2013Y<\/th>\nL\u2013J1,Z1<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD1<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nA<\/th>\nC<\/th>\nC1<\/th>\nC2<\/th>\ne<\/th>\nInertia
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GICL1<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n7100<\/td>\n16,18,19<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n115<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n20\/10<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.009<\/td>\n5.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20,22,24<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n2.5<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25,28; 30,32,35,38<\/td>\n62\/82<\/td>\n44\/60<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL2<\/td>\n1.4<\/td>\n6300<\/td>\n25,28; 30,32,35,38<\/td>\n62\/82<\/td>\n44\/60<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n135<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n10.5\/2.5\/13.5<\/td>\n\u2013\/12.5<\/td>\n29\/30\/28<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.02<\/td>\n9.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL3<\/td>\n2.8<\/td>\n5900<\/td>\n30,32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n170<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n106<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n24.5\/17<\/td>\n25\/28<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.047<\/td>\n17.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48; 50,55,56; 60<\/td>\n112\/142<\/td>\n84\/107<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL4<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n5400<\/td>\n32,35,38<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n115<\/td>\n178<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n14\/17<\/td>\n37\/28<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.091<\/td>\n24.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40,42,45,48; 50,55,56; 60,63,65,70<\/td>\n112\/142<\/td>\n84\/107<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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GICL5 to GICL19 \u2014 Medium Series Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Type<\/th>\nTorque kN\u00b7m<\/th>\nSpeed R\/min<\/th>\nShaft Hole d (mm)<\/th>\nL\u2013Y<\/th>\nL\u2013J1<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD1<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nA<\/th>\nC<\/th>\ne<\/th>\nInertia kg\u00b7m\u00b2<\/th>\nWeight kg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
GICL5<\/td>\n8.0<\/td>\n5000<\/td>\n40\u201356; 60\u201375; 80<\/td>\n112\/142\/172<\/td>\n84\/107\/132<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n183<\/td>\n130<\/td>\n198<\/td>\n142<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.167<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL6<\/td>\n11.2<\/td>\n4800<\/td>\n48\u201356; 60\u201375; 80,85,90<\/td>\n112\/142\/172<\/td>\n84\/107\/132<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n218<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.267<\/td>\n48.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL7<\/td>\n15.0<\/td>\n4500<\/td>\n60\u201375; 80\u201395; 100<\/td>\n142\/172\/212<\/td>\n107\/132\/167<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.453<\/td>\n68.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL8<\/td>\n21.2<\/td>\n4000<\/td>\n65\u201375; 80\u201395; 100,110<\/td>\n142\/172\/212<\/td>\n107\/132\/167<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n245<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n264<\/td>\n193<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n0.646<\/td>\n83.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL9<\/td>\n26.5<\/td>\n3500<\/td>\n70\u201375; 80\u201395; 100\u2013125<\/td>\n142\/172\/212<\/td>\n107\/132\/167<\/td>\n315<\/td>\n270<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n284<\/td>\n208<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n1.036<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL10<\/td>\n42.5<\/td>\n3200<\/td>\n80\u201395; 100\u2013125; 130,140<\/td>\n172\/212\/252<\/td>\n132\/167\/202<\/td>\n345<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n330<\/td>\n249<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n1.88<\/td>\n157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL11<\/td>\n60.0<\/td>\n3000<\/td>\n100,110,120; 130\u2013150; 160<\/td>\n212\/252\/302<\/td>\n167\/202\/242<\/td>\n380<\/td>\n330<\/td>\n260<\/td>\n360<\/td>\n267<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n3.28<\/td>\n217<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL12<\/td>\n80.0<\/td>\n2600<\/td>\n120; 130\u2013150; 160,170,180<\/td>\n212\/252\/302<\/td>\n167\/202\/242<\/td>\n440<\/td>\n380<\/td>\n290<\/td>\n416<\/td>\n313<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n5.08<\/td>\n305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL13<\/td>\n112<\/td>\n2300<\/td>\n140,150; 160,170,180; 190,200<\/td>\n252\/302\/352<\/td>\n202\/242\/282<\/td>\n480<\/td>\n420<\/td>\n320<\/td>\n476<\/td>\n364<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n10.06<\/td>\n416<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL14<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n2100<\/td>\n160,170,180; 190,200,220<\/td>\n302\/352<\/td>\n242\/282<\/td>\n520<\/td>\n465<\/td>\n360<\/td>\n532<\/td>\n415<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n16.774<\/td>\n594<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL15<\/td>\n224<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n190,200,220; 240,250<\/td>\n352\/410<\/td>\n282\/330<\/td>\n580<\/td>\n510<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n556<\/td>\n429<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n26.55<\/td>\n783<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL16<\/td>\n355<\/td>\n1600<\/td>\n200,220; 240,250,260; 280<\/td>\n352\/410\/470<\/td>\n282\/330\/380<\/td>\n680<\/td>\n595<\/td>\n465<\/td>\n640<\/td>\n501<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n52.22<\/td>\n1134<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL17<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n1500<\/td>\n220; 240,250,260; 280,300<\/td>\n352\/410\/470<\/td>\n282\/330\/380<\/td>\n720<\/td>\n645<\/td>\n495<\/td>\n672<\/td>\n512<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n69<\/td>\n1305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL18<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n1400<\/td>\n240,250,260; 280,300,320<\/td>\n410\/470<\/td>\n330\/380<\/td>\n775<\/td>\n675<\/td>\n520<\/td>\n702<\/td>\n524<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n96.16<\/td>\n1626<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL19<\/td>\n630<\/td>\n1300<\/td>\n260; 280,300,320; 340<\/td>\n410\/470\/550<\/td>\n330\/380\/450<\/td>\n815<\/td>\n715<\/td>\n560<\/td>\n744<\/td>\n560<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n115.6<\/td>\n1773<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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GICL20 to GICL30 \u2014 Heavy Duty Series Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Type<\/th>\nTorque kN\u00b7m<\/th>\nSpeed R\/min<\/th>\nShaft Hole d (mm)<\/th>\nL\u2013Y<\/th>\nL\u2013J1<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nD1<\/th>\nD2<\/th>\nB<\/th>\nA<\/th>\nC<\/th>\ne<\/th>\nInertia kg\u00b7m\u00b2<\/th>\nWeight kg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
GICL20<\/td>\n710<\/td>\n1200<\/td>\n280,300,320; 340,360<\/td>\n470\/550<\/td>\n380\/450<\/td>\n855<\/td>\n755<\/td>\n585<\/td>\n786<\/td>\n595<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n167.41<\/td>\n2263<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL21<\/td>\n900<\/td>\n1100<\/td>\n300,320; 340,360,380<\/td>\n470\/550<\/td>\n380\/450<\/td>\n915<\/td>\n795<\/td>\n620<\/td>\n808<\/td>\n611<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n215.7<\/td>\n2593<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL22<\/td>\n950<\/td>\n950<\/td>\n340,360,380; 400<\/td>\n550\/650<\/td>\n450\/540<\/td>\n960<\/td>\n840<\/td>\n665<\/td>\n830<\/td>\n632<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n278.07<\/td>\n3036<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL23<\/td>\n1120<\/td>\n900<\/td>\n360,380; 400,420<\/td>\n550\/650<\/td>\n450\/540<\/td>\n1010<\/td>\n890<\/td>\n710<\/td>\n870<\/td>\n666<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n397.4<\/td>\n3668<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL24<\/td>\n1250<\/td>\n875<\/td>\n380; 400,420,450<\/td>\n550\/650<\/td>\n450\/540<\/td>\n1050<\/td>\n925<\/td>\n730<\/td>\n890<\/td>\n685<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n448.1<\/td>\n3946<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL25<\/td>\n1400<\/td>\n850<\/td>\n400,420,450,480<\/td>\n650<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n1120<\/td>\n970<\/td>\n770<\/td>\n930<\/td>\n724<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n564.64<\/td>\n4443<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL26<\/td>\n1600<\/td>\n825<\/td>\n420,450,480,500<\/td>\n650<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n1160<\/td>\n990<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n950<\/td>\n733<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n637.4<\/td>\n4791<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL27<\/td>\n1800<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n450,480,500; 530<\/td>\n650\/800<\/td>\n540\/680<\/td>\n1210<\/td>\n1060<\/td>\n850<\/td>\n958<\/td>\n739<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n866.26<\/td>\n5758<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL28<\/td>\n2000<\/td>\n770<\/td>\n480,500; 530,560<\/td>\n650\/800<\/td>\n540\/680<\/td>\n1250<\/td>\n1080<\/td>\n890<\/td>\n1034<\/td>\n805<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n1020.76<\/td>\n6232<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL29<\/td>\n2800<\/td>\n725<\/td>\n500; 530,560,600<\/td>\n650\/800<\/td>\n540\/680<\/td>\n1340<\/td>\n1200<\/td>\n960<\/td>\n1034<\/td>\n792<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n1450.84<\/td>\n7549<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GICL30<\/td>\n3200<\/td>\n700<\/td>\n560,600,630<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n680<\/td>\n1390<\/td>\n1240<\/td>\n1005<\/td>\n1050<\/td>\n806<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n1947.17<\/td>\n9514<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Allowable Radial Compensation \u0394Y (mm) \u2014 All Sizes<\/h3>\n

Note: (1) Quality and rotational inertia are approximations based on minimum shaft diameter and maximum shaft length. (2) For D2 \u2265 465 mm, seal ring uses circular-surface rubber felting. (3) J1 axle hole may not use shaft-end retaining ring if not required. (4) Allowable angular compensation: 1\u00b030′. (5) Allowable radial compensation \u0394Y values listed below.<\/p>\n

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Type<\/th>\nGICL1<\/th>\nGICL2<\/th>\nGICL3<\/th>\nGICL4<\/th>\nGICL5<\/th>\nGICL6<\/th>\nGICL7<\/th>\nGICL8<\/th>\nGICL9<\/th>\nGICL10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u0394Y (mm)<\/td>\n1.96<\/td>\n2.36<\/td>\n2.75<\/td>\n3.27<\/td>\n3.8<\/td>\n4.3<\/td>\n4.7<\/td>\n5.24<\/td>\n5.63<\/td>\n6.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Type<\/th>\nGICL11<\/th>\nGICL12<\/th>\nGICL13<\/th>\nGICL14<\/th>\nGICL15<\/th>\nGICL16<\/th>\nGICL17<\/th>\nGICL18<\/th>\nGICL19<\/th>\nGICL20<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u0394Y (mm)<\/td>\n7.46<\/td>\n8.77<\/td>\n10.08<\/td>\n11.15<\/td>\n11.36<\/td>\n13.3<\/td>\n13.87<\/td>\n14.53<\/td>\n15.71<\/td>\n16.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
Type<\/th>\nGICL21<\/th>\nGICL22<\/th>\nGICL23<\/th>\nGICL24<\/th>\nGICL25<\/th>\nGICL26<\/th>\nGICL27<\/th>\nGICL28<\/th>\nGICL29<\/th>\nGICL30<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u0394Y (mm)<\/td>\n17.02<\/td>\n17.28<\/td>\n18.06<\/td>\n18.6<\/td>\n19.4<\/td>\n19.92<\/td>\n19.92<\/td>\n21.1<\/td>\n21.1<\/td>\n21.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Application Scenarios Across UK Industry<\/h2>\n

The GICL drum shape gear coupling has found a permanent place in the equipment inventories of UK industrial operations because it addresses a combination of challenges that no single alternative coupling type resolves as comprehensively. In the steel and metals sector \u2014 concentrated in areas including South Wales, Sheffield, and Teesside \u2014 rolling mill main drives and roughing stand gearboxes impose peak torque reversals on couplings that would quickly destroy elastomeric types. The GICL’s all-steel construction absorbs these shock loads without fatigue. Power generation facilities, both conventional and renewable, use GICL couplings to connect turbine output shafts to generator input flanges, relying on the angular compensation to protect costly generator bearings from misalignment-induced radial loads. The chemical and petrochemical processing industry, operating refineries and chemical plants across the north of England and Scotland, values the sealed lubrication system since volatile or corrosive atmospheres make exposed oil-bath couplings unsuitable. Marine engineering yards and offshore platform operators in Aberdeen use GICL couplings on propulsion shaft lines and thruster drives, where weight, compactness, and reliability under continuous vibration are all critical. The pulp and paper sector, with mills in Scotland and Northern Ireland, deploys the medium-range GICL11 through GICL16 units on paper machine drives where smooth torque transmission protects delicate web formation.<\/p>\n

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Ever Power Manufacturing & Custom Engineering<\/h2>\n
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Ever Power operates a dedicated manufacturing facility equipped with CNC gear hobbing machines, precision cylindrical grinders, and coordinate measuring equipment, enabling production of drum shape gear couplings to tolerances that meet or exceed those specified in GB\/T 5272 and ISO equivalent standards. The workshop processes alloy steel billets through forging, normalising, rough machining, gear cutting, induction hardening, and precision finish grinding entirely in-house \u2014 a vertically integrated capability that gives the engineering team complete control over quality at every stage, from raw material to finished assembled coupling.<\/p>\n

The customisation service is one of Ever Power’s most valued capabilities among UK procurement teams. Beyond the 30 standard GICL sizes, the engineering team regularly produces bespoke variants with non-standard bore diameters, special keyway configurations, modified flange patterns to match legacy equipment bolt circles, and extended or reduced overall lengths to suit tight drive bay envelopes. Coupling halves in stainless steel or special high-strength grades are available for corrosive or high-temperature environments. Split-sleeve configurations, suitable for applications where disassembly without shaft withdrawal is required, can be engineered to order. UK customers are encouraged to submit drawings, 3D models, or even worn originals for reverse engineering \u2014 the team will confirm feasibility and provide a quotation typically within 72 hours of receiving complete information.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success: Real Applications, Proven Results<\/h2>\n

Industrial operators across the UK and Europe share their experience with Ever Power GICL drum shape gear couplings.<\/p>\n

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“We were replacing a competitor’s straight-tooth coupling on our bar mill roughing stands every 14 to 18 months \u2014 the edge loading was catastrophic under full reversal loads. After switching to the GICL24 drum type from Ever Power, we’re past 38 months on the first set and the teeth still look like new at the last inspection. The radial compensation is a genuine benefit because our mill table foundations do shift seasonally. The customised bore sizing for our non-standard 415 mm shaft was delivered on time and machined to an excellent standard. Technical support during selection was professional and practical \u2014 they recommended the correct size based on our actual peak torque data, not just the nameplate figures.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Operating diesel generator sets on a North Sea platform, we need couplings that tolerate the vibration and thermal cycles without opening up gear mesh clearances over time. The GICL18 units we sourced from Ever Power have performed well beyond our maintenance interval targets. The sealed grease design is ideal for our environment \u2014 we cannot have oil leak hazards near generator sets. Ever Power supplied units with stainless steel hardware and a modified flange pattern to match our generator coupling adapter, with dimensional drawings confirmed before manufacture. Quality of machining and surface finish on the drum teeth was noticeably superior to previous suppliers. Price-competitive against UK-sourced alternatives, with shorter lead times.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We run multiple paper machine sections on one continuous line, and any coupling-induced torque ripple shows up immediately as caliper variation in the finished sheet. The GICL13 units run smoother than any coupling we’ve used before \u2014 we attribute this to the precision grinding of the drum tooth profiles. Four units have been running continuously for two years without any maintenance beyond a scheduled grease check at 12 months. The original quotation from Ever Power was detailed and included a selection justification document that our maintenance manager could present to engineering management \u2014 that level of support at the enquiry stage is rare from overseas suppliers and was one of the reasons we placed the order.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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What is the price or cost of a GICL drum shape gear coupling, and how can I get a quote from a UK supplier?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Pricing for GICL drum shape gear couplings depends on the size (GICL1 through GICL30), bore configuration, quantity, and any custom requirements such as non-standard materials or modified dimensions. Because these are precision industrial components made to specific shaft sizes, standard price lists are indicative rather than definitive. The most reliable route is to send your technical requirements \u2014 shaft diameters, torque rating, speed, and any special requirements \u2014 directly to sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a>. Ever Power typically responds with a formal quotation within 24\u201372 hours, often including a size selection recommendation if the exact model has not been confirmed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How does a drum shape gear coupling differ from a standard straight-tooth gear coupling for heavy industrial drives in the UK?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The fundamental difference lies in the tooth geometry of the inner hub. A straight-tooth gear coupling has cylindrical external teeth on the hub; when any shaft misalignment occurs, load concentrates at the tooth edges. The GICL drum type uses convex, barrel-profiled (crowned) external teeth that rock smoothly within the sleeve without edge contact. This distributes load more uniformly across the tooth face, dramatically reducing peak contact stress, wear rate, and the secondary radial forces transmitted to connected shaft bearings. For UK heavy industry applications where precise shaft alignment is difficult to maintain \u2014 or where foundations shift seasonally \u2014 the drum type offers significantly longer service life between overhauls.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Which GICL size drum gear coupling should I select for a rolling mill drive application in Sheffield or South Yorkshire?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Selection is based on the maximum transmitted torque (factoring in a service factor for shock loading, which is typically 1.5\u20132.5 for rolling mill applications), the shaft diameters on both the gearbox and roll housing sides, and the operating speed. For most UK roughing and intermediate stands, the range GICL18 through GICL26 covers the majority of applications. Finishing stands on smaller section mills often use GICL12 through GICL17. The specification tables above list bore diameter ranges for each size. Sending your drive data to Ever Power will produce a specific recommendation \u2014 the engineering team has selected couplings for many UK steel plant applications and can reference comparable installations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Where can I find a reliable drum shape gear coupling supplier who can deliver customised bore sizes to customers in the United Kingdom?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ever Power supplies GICL drum shape gear couplings directly to UK industrial customers, with the full range of standard bore configurations available from stock and custom bore sizes, keyways, and material specifications produced to order. Contact sales@gear-coupling.top<\/a> with your shaft dimensions, torque rating, and any special requirements. The team will confirm stock availability or production lead time for custom configurations. Documentation including dimensional drawings, material certificates, and inspection reports can be provided to meet UK procurement requirements.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How often does a GICL drum gear coupling need to be regreased, and what maintenance is required for offshore or chemical plant installations?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Under normal operating conditions, GICL drum shape gear couplings are greased at installation and typically require a grease inspection and top-up at 12-month intervals or at scheduled plant overhaul periods, whichever comes first. The rubber-felted seal rings (used on sizes with D2 \u2265 465 mm) and elastomeric seals on smaller sizes are designed to retain grease under the centrifugal forces generated at rated speed. For offshore and chemical plant installations where the coupling cannot be easily accessed, the sealed design is particularly well suited since it reduces mandatory intervention between major maintenance windows. At every overhaul, tooth flank condition should be inspected; in clean applications with good alignment the drum teeth typically show negligible wear after multi-year service intervals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When is a drum shape gear coupling the right choice for a UK power generation or turbine drive application, and what are the key specification criteria?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
A drum shape gear coupling is the preferred choice for power generation turbine drives when the following conditions apply: the drive torque exceeds the practical range of flexible disc or elastomeric couplings (typically above 50 kN\u00b7m), when angular or parallel misalignment between turbine output and generator input is present or expected to develop over time, and when the drive speed is moderate (below 3,000 R\/min for most generator applications). Key specification criteria are: select a size whose limited torque rating exceeds peak torque multiplied by an appropriate service factor; confirm that the required shaft bore diameters fall within the available range for that size; verify that the coupling’s rotational inertia (listed in the tables above) is acceptable for the turbine’s run-up time calculation; and confirm that the axle hole type (Y cylindrical or J1\/Z1 taper) matches the shaft end configuration on both connected machines.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pricing depends on size, bore configuration, quantity and custom requirements. Contact sales@gear-coupling.top with your technical specifications for a quotation within 24\u201372 hours.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The drum type uses convex crowned teeth that distribute load uniformly under misalignment, eliminating edge stress concentration and extending service life compared to straight-tooth designs.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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