Superior Solution for Shaft Connections in Large Bore Applications
Leave a CommentTraditional large cast iron couplings, commonly utilized to connect shafts in various heavy-duty applications such as lumber, steel, rail, recycling, and paper industries, are typically manufactured from iron and are known for their substantial weight. Conventional large cast iron couplings feature a bulky design, necessitating extra space to accommodate their oversized outer diameter. The sheer […]
Car Wash Tunnel Conveyor Systems Benefit from the use of a Keyless Locking Device
Leave a CommentA Keyless Locking Device from Climax provides an alternative to traditional keyed connections in car wash tunnel conveyor applications proving to be cost-effective and maintenance-friendly. Traditionally, manufacturers use a keyed connection to mount the chain sprocket to shafting. Shaft/hub connections in the car wash conveying systems are subjected to harsh and strenuous loads which can […]
316 Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistant Shaft Collars
Leave a CommentClimax 316 stainless steel shaft collars provide a locking solution that eliminates the likelihood of contamination from corrosion in environments where frequent wash-downs are common and downtime is costly. Climax offers a solution to the corrosive environments persistent in many applications in the Food and Beverage Industry. Shaft collars manufactured from 316SS are extremely corrosion […]
Eliminating Problems Associated with Corrosion Contamination in the Beer & Ale Industry
Leave a CommentClimax 316 stainless steel shaft collars provide for a locking solution that eliminates the likelihood of contamination from corrosion in an environment where frequent wash-downs are common and downtime is costly. At the end of 2017 there were approximately 8,000 breweries in the United States according to America’s Beer Distributors website (nbwa.org). The estimated current […]
KLD Mechanical Interference Fit an Optimal Solution for Sawmill Systems & Planar/Feed Tables
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices withstand the constant pounding associated with timber processing applications making them an ideal replacement for expensive and time consuming traditional interference fit connections. Sawmill Systems and Planer/Feed Tables commonly incorporate traditional keyed connections when attaching feed rollers in sawmill equipment. Using a keyed connection adds weight and cost not only to […]
Hydraulic Motor & Conveyor Systems Benefit With the Use of Keyless Rigid Couplings
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Rigid Couplings provide a superior solution for shaft mounted hydraulic motors and gearboxes over traditional approaches in timber conveying applications. Traditional methods used to shaft mount hydraulic motors and/or gearboxes in conveyor application such as wood chippers; include the need for brackets and expensive structures to support the motor. Failure to properly align […]
Keyless Locking Devices Provide Superior Connection Solution for Wood Chippers
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices withstand the constant pounding associated with wood processing applications making them an ideal replacement for expensive and time consuming traditional interference fit connections. Interference fit rotor/shaft connections common in wood chippers require expensive machining, fixturing, and the use of heavy hydraulic presses. As these traditional fits require close tolerances there is […]
KLDs Offer Superior Torsion & Bending Capability for Timber Industry Debarkers
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices provide a superior alternative for component connectivity in timber applications where keyed connections commonly result in excessive downtime and loss of production. Due to the harsh nature of the lumber and wood industry, sheared and rolled keys and broken shafts are common on equipment such as debarkers. Shaft/hub connections in this […]
Keyless Locking Device Provides Solution to Expensive Machining Costs in Lumber Handling Systems
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices provide timing solutions for lumber handling systems providing a cost-effective maintenance-friendly alternative to traditional keyed connections. Lumber handling systems have gears in the transfer station used for lifting raw material. In order for these transfer stations to run smoothly they demand strict sync tolerances. Traditional keyed connections used in lumber handling […]
Keyless Locking Devices Provide Solution for Steel Mill Gearbox Applications
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices provide steel mills with a cost-effective and low-maintenance alternative to traditional gearbox mounting methods improving efficiency and reducing long-term maintenance costs. In the steel industry, gearboxes that drive mills are typically coupled to motors using large gear couplings. Traditionally, these couplings are mounted using a heavy interference fit, which requires expensive […]
