What is the operating temperature range for shaft collars & rigid couplings?
Leave a CommentClimax shaft collars and couplings can be used in applications over a wide range of operating temperatures. The table below lists these ambient operating temperature ranges for our shaft collars and rigid couplings based on material. MATERIAL AMBIENT OPERATING MIN (°F) AMBIENT OPERATING MAX (°F) STEEL – High Strength, Low Carbon Steel -40 350 STAINLESS […]
What is a flange mount bearing?
Leave a CommentFlange Mount Bearings are bearing units contained inside a housing unit. The housing provides a rigid and secure position while allowing the bearing unit to rotate within a clean, contained environment. The housing is bolted to a foundation allowing the outer ring of the bearing to remain stationary while the inner ring rotates. Housed bearings […]
What type of screws are use in shaft collars and rigid couplings?
Leave a CommentClimax steel and aluminum shaft collars and rigid couplings are manufactured using with steel screws. Stainless steel shaft collars and rigid couplings, as well as all non-metallic shaft collars are manufactured using stainless steel screws. The type of screws we manufacture with are as follows:
REACH Compliance Statement
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What is the proper technique for opening the bore on a re-machinable coupling?
Leave a CommentClimax R2CC-Series Re-Machinable Two-Piece Clamping Couplings are a supplied with an undersized pilot bore. These unique couplings allow the user room to re-bore the ID without damaging the clamp screws. The ID can be safely opened to the maximum bore size listed in the product table indicated as the Max Bore. When opening the R2CC-Series […]
What is a sleeve bearing?
Leave a CommentSleeve bearings are hollow cylinders used primarily as bore reducers.
RoHS 3 Compliance Statement
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Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Statement (PFAS)
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What is the significance of a keyway?
Leave a CommentThe key is a machine element used to connect rotating power transmission components. This illustration depicts common components of a keyed joint. The keyseat is the slot cut in the shaft to accommodate the key, while the corresponding slot in the component to be mounted on the shaft is called the keyway. At its most […]
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What different housing materials does Climax offer?
Leave a CommentFrom stock Climax housed bearings are available in lightweight non-corrosive zinc die cast, pressed steel with a rust-proof finish, stainless steel, and self-lubricating UHMW-PE which is USDA and FDA approved.
