DIN 740-1/-2 Flexible couplings: terms and parameters
CurrentLatest edition found. Still confirm amendments with the publisher.
- Edition
- DIN 740-1 1986-08; DIN 740-2 1986-08
- Publisher
- DIN
- Part family
- Couplings & alignment
- Reviewed
- 23 October 2026 · source checked
Is DIN 740-1/-2 still current?
Yes. DIN 740-1 1986-08; DIN 740-2 1986-08 is the latest edition MechAtlas found (MechAtlas review: 23 October 2026). Check the publisher for amendments before you specify it.
What it covers
Flexible couplings: terms and parameters
Parts that use DIN 740-1/-2
- Flexible shaft coupling (Germany (DIN), main)
Connects two shafts (motor to pump or gearbox) and takes small misalignment while passing torque.
Flexible shaft couplings: terms, requirements and ratings.
Official source
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Other couplings & alignment standards
- ANSI/AGMA 9002-C14 Current
Coupling bores and keyways (inch) - ANSI/ASA S2.75 Part 1 Current
Shaft alignment methods and tolerances, horizontal machines - API 671 Current
Special-purpose couplings - IS 12405 Current
Gear-type flexible couplings (indigenous) - IS 2693 / IS 14285 Current
Bush-type / tyre-type couplings - ISO 10441 Current
Special-purpose flexible couplings - ISO 14691 Current
Flexible couplings, general-purpose (oil and gas) - JIS B 1452 Current
Flange-type flexible shaft couplings - JIS B 1453 Current
Gear-type shaft couplings