Series BC – Flexible Metal Bellows Couplings
The Series BC flexible metal bellows couplings provide zero backlash and high torsional rigidity, perfect for servo and other precision applications. For more information on the Series BC flexible metal bellows couplings, see the video below or contact us with the details of the application challenge you are experiencing.

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Connection Options: 5 distinct hub design models to accommodate varied mounting configurations
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Torque Range: 4.5 Nm to 500 Nm across up to 9 frame sizes per series
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Bore Sizes: 4 mm to 75 mm (0.1875 in to 3.125 in) with optional keyways
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Operating Speeds: Rated for high-speed dynamic applications up to 10,000 rpm (Standard) / 16,000 rpm (BCS balanced models)
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Temperature Rating: -30°C to +120°C (-22°F to +270°F), with high-temperature custom options available
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Hazardous Ratings: Optional ATEX certification available for Directive 2014/34/EU explosion-proof environments
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Materials: Multi-ply, highly flexible stainless steel bellows with high-strength aluminum or steel hubs (stainless steel hubs available upon request)
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Zero Backlash Motion: Delivers exact positioning accuracy and continuous torque transmission required for high-dynamic servo drives.
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High Torsional Stiffness: Ensures exceptional torsional rigidity and minimal rotational deflection under fluctuating load conditions.
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Misalignment Compensation: Smoothly absorbs angular, axial, and parallel shaft misalignments without inducing high reaction loads on bearings.
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Versatile Hub Attachment Designs: Choose from radial clamping hubs, split clamping hubs for axial installation, conical clamping sleeves, or compact flange connections.
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Friction-Fit Clamping: Secure, non-wearing torque transfer that eliminates keyway wear and simplifies high-speed positioning setup.
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ATEX Explosion-Proof Compliance: Available with ATEX certification for safe operation in explosive atmospheres and hazardous duty applications.
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Maintenance-Free Durability: Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel bellows for extended operational life without lubrication.
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Flexible Bellows Couplings Overview:

Model BC - Bellows Coupling with Clamping Hub
Design Description: Single radial clamping screw per hub ISO 4762. Any imbalance of the clamping hubs is compensated for balancing by bores located on the inside of the hub.
Bore Diameters: Metric or inch bores from 8 – 80 mm, or 0.3125 – 3.125 inches. Keyways available on request.
Sizes: BC-15, BC-30, BC-60, BC-80, BC-150, BC-200, BC-300, BC-500
Application Example:
Sizing Chart:
| BC | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A⁻² | 59 | 66 | 99 | 69 | 77 | 113 | 83 | 93 | 130 | 94 | 106 | 143 | 95 | 107 | 144 | 105 | 117 | 163 | 111 | 125 | 200 | 133 | 146 | 169 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 49 | 55 | 66 | 81 | 81 | 90 | 110 | 124 |
| Fit length (mm) | C | 22 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 43 | 51 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1/D2 | 8-28 | 10-30 | 12-35 | 14-42 | 19-42 | 22-45 | 24-60 | 35-60 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M10 | M12 | M12 | M16 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | E | 8 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 120 | 130 | 200 |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 39 | 41 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 11 | 12.5 | 13 | 16.5 |
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| BC | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A⁻² | 59 | 66 | 99 | 69 | 77 | 113 | 83 | 93 | 130 | 94 | 106 | 143 | 95 | 107 | 144 | 105 | 117 | 163 | 111 | 125 | 200 | 133 | 146 | 169 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 49 | 55 | 66 | 81 | 81 | 90 | 110 | 124 |
| Fit length (mm) | C | 22 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 43 | 51 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1/D2 | 8-28 | 10-30 | 12-35 | 14-42 | 19-42 | 22-45 | 24-60 | 35-60 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M10 | M12 | M12 | M16 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | E | 8 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 120 | 130 | 200 |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 39 | 41 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 11 | 12.5 | 13 | 16.5 |
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Model BCS - Bellows Coupling with Split Clamping Hub
Design Description: Both clamping hubs are completely separable, due to split hubs and two radial screws ISO 4762 on each hub. The standard BCS model is balanced to 16,000 RPM. Any imbalance of the clamping hubs is compensated for by bores located on the hub.
Bore Diameters: Metric or inch bores from 8 – 80 mm, or 0.3125 – 3.125 inches. Keyways are optional, but not necessary.
Sizes: BCS-15, BCS-30, BCS-60, BCS-80, BCS-150, BCS-200, BCS-300, BCS-500
Application Example:
Sizing Chart:
| BCS | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 200 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 200 | 500 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A⁻² | 59 | 66 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 93 | 94 | 106 | 95 | 107 | 105 | 117 | 111 | 125 | 133 | 146 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 49 | 55 | 66 | 81 | 81 | 90 | 110 | 124 |
| Fit length (mm) | C | 16.5 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 43 | 51 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1/D2 | 8-28 | 10-30 | 12-35 | 14-42 | 19-42 | 22-45 | 24-60 | 35-60 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M10 | M12 | M12 | M16 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | E | 8 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 120 | 130 | 200 |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 17.5 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 39 | 41 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 7 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 12 | 12 | 12.5 | 14 | 16.5 |
| Distance (mm) | H -2 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 43 | 41 | 51 | 47 | 59 | 48 | 60 | 50 | 62 | 55 | 69 | 61 | 75 |
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Model BCE - Economy Class Bellows Coupling with Clamping Hub
Design Description: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub. Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which will force the clamp into the open position for easy mounting and dismounting.
Bore Diameters: Metric or inch bores from 4 – 62 mm, or 0.1875 – 2.375 inches. Keyways are optional, but not necessary.
Sizes: BCE-4.5, BCE-10, BCE-15, BCE-30, BCE-60, BCE-80, BCE-150, BCE-300, BCE-500
Application Example:
Sizing Chart:
| BCE | 4.5 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 4.5 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A⁻² | 40 | 44 | 58 | 68 | 79 | 92 | 92 | 109 | 114 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 32 | 40 | 49 | 56 | 66 | 82 | 82 | 110 | 123 |
| Fit length (mm) | C | 13 | 13 | 21.5 | 26 | 28 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 41 | 42.5 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1/D2 | 6-16 | 6-24 | 8-28 | 10-32 | 14-35 | 16-42 | 19-42 | 24-60 | 35-62 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M4 | M4 | M5 | M5 | M8 | M10 | M10 | M12 | M16 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | E | 4 | 4.5 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 70 | 85 | 120 | 200 |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 41 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 5 | 5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 |
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Model BCC - Economy Class Compact Coupling with Clamping Hub
Design Description: With a single ISO 4762 radial clamping screw per hub. Self opening clamp system optional: Loosening the clamping screw applies force to the pin, which will force the clamp into the open position for easy mounting and dismounting.
Bore Diameters: Metric or inch bores from 8 – 75 mm, or 0.3125 – 2.875 inches. Keyways are optional, but not necessary.
Sizes: BCC-15, BCC-30, BCC-60, BCC-150, BCC-300, BCC-500
Application Example:
Sizing Chart:
| BCC | 15 | 30 | 60 | 150 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 15 | 30 | 60 | 150 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A⁻² | 48 | 58 | 67 | 78 | 94 | 100 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 49 | 56 | 66 | 82 | 110 | 123 |
| Fit length (mm) | C | 16.5 | 21 | 23 | 27.5 | 34 | 34 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1/D2 | 8-28 | 12-32 | 14-35 | 19-42 | 24-60 | 32-75 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M12 | M12 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | 8 | 15 | 40 | 75 | 120 | 125 | |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 17.5 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 39 | 45 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Download - 2D DWG | DWG | DWG | DWG | DWG | DWG | DWG | |
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Model BCB - Blind Mate Bellows Coupling with Clamping Hub
Design Description: One side with a single radial clamping screw ISO 4762. One side includes backlash-free clamping hub and tapered press-fit device. Any imbalance of the clamping hub, is compensated for balancing bores located on the inside of the hub. Easy mounting and dismounting. Wear-free press-fit connection. Electrically and thermally insulated.
Bore Diameters: Metric or inch bores from 8 – 60 mm, or 0.3125 – 2.36 inches. Limited keyway availability.
Options: Single position or multi-position configurations.
Sizes: BCB-15, BCB-30, BCB-60, BCB-80, BCB-150, BCB-300, BCB-500
Application Example:
Sizing Chart:
| BCB | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 300 | 500 | |
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| Rated torque (Nm) | T KN | 15 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 150 | 300 | 500 |
| Overall Length (mm) | A+.05 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 79 | 85 | 95 | 94 | 106 | 95 | 107 | 114 | 128 | 136 | 149 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | B | 49 | 55 | 66 | 81 | 81 | 110 | 124 |
| Fit length (mm) | C1 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 51 |
| Fit length (mm) | C2 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 52 | 61 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D1 | 8-28 | 10-30 | 12-35 | 14-42 | 14-42 | 24-60 | 35-60 |
| Inside diameter possible from ø to ø H7 (mm) | D2 | 8-22 | 10-25 | 12-32 | 14-38 | 14-38 | 24-58 | 35-60 |
| Fastening screw ISO 4762 | E | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M10 | M12 | M16 |
| Tightening Torque of fastening screw (Nm) | E | 8 | 15 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 130 | 200 |
| Distance between centerlines (mm) | F | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 41 |
| Distance (mm) | G | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16.5 |
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Why Choose a Zero Backlash Coupling?
BC Bellows Couplings offer zero backlash & high torsional rigidity – which is ideal for servo and other precision applications. Several designs are available to choose from.














