What is a motor arbor?

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Climax motor arbors mount directly onto the shaft of a motor using the set screw included in the product design. Motor arbors hold abrasive finishing products in place similar to a mandrel. Some motor arbors have an internal thread which allows for a threaded shaft. This internal threaded design permits the use of thicker finishing […]



What is a keyless chuck and how does it work?

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A keyless chuck is simply a holder that allows you to mount and hold different tools such as drill bits, abrasive tools or sanding drums. Climax Keyless Chucks are manufactured to mount on a 1/2-20 threaded shaft. Tightening or loosening the chuck will open or close the jaws allowing for installation or removal of various […]



What type of sanding drums do you offer?

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Climax rubber expansion sanding drums are offered in three different styles; screw lock, nut lock and quick lock. Standard Screw Lock – with Shank: The rubber expansion on the standard screw lock sanding drum is controlled by tightening or loosening the slotted screw at the end of the mandrel. Standard Nut Lock – with Shank: The rubber […]



What purpose does a sanding drum serve?

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The sole purpose of an abrasive sanding drum is to mount an abrasive sanding sleeve. The rubber drum expands to hold the sanding sleeve in place. Sleeves are secured on the drum by controlled expansion of the solid rubber drum spindle. The rubber provides a cushioned backing to assure a smooth, even finish especially when […]


How do sanding drums work?

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Rubber expansion sanding drums are driven by a direct connection to an electric motor; either stationary or hand-held. The rubber on the sanding drum is controlled by tightening or loosening a portion of the drum. In screw lock or nut lock designs, a slotted screw or hex nut controls the expansion. In quick lock designs, […]


What is the best way to store abrasive sanding sleeves?

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It is important to keep in mind that the performances of sanding sleeves are dramatically influenced by temperature and humidity. In order to maximize the shelf life of Climax abrasive sanding sleeves humidity and temperature fluctuations need to be kept to a minimum. Storage should be between 60-80°F and should be used within six months […]


Timing Solutions for Steel Mill Production Lines

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Climax Keyless Locking Assemblies provide timing solutions for steel mill production lines providing a cost-effective and maintenance-friendly alternative to traditional keyed connections. Traditional methods used to mount mechanical power transmission components in steel mills, incorporate the use of gears and keyways. After some time these keyed connections begin to deteriorate causing components to become out […]