What is a Rigid Coupling?

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Shaft Couplings serve as components to time, join, or align shafts at lower speeds and torque, especially when zero backlash is desired. They are not intended for use as a critical part of a drive line or as a substitute for flexible or universal joints or other power transmission devices. Rigid couplings are designed for […]


What is a Shaft Collar?

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Shaft Collars have extremely diverse applications. Shaft collars are used on applications from holding up a flag on a flag pole, to positioning devices on medical equipment to the more common industrial applications of holding other shaft components such as bearings, sprockets and pulleys in place. In general, shaft collar applications fall into one of […]



Mounted Bearings: Application Training

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Want to learn a little more about Light Duty Mounted Bearings? View the following presentation outlining the different type of bearings, materials used, and applications where mounted bearings are commonly found in.


Abrasive Hardware: Application Training

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Want to learn a little more about Abrasives & Abrasive Hardware? View the following presentation outlining the different types of abrasive hardware, materials used, and applications where abrasives are commonly used.


KLD Installation & Removal Instructions – Printable Versions

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Climax KLDs are packaged with Installation & Removal Instructions but sometimes those instructions are misplaced. The links below provide a printable version for your use. For additional KLD questions, contact us at 1-800-542-6552 and ask to speak with a KLD Specialist. C192-Series Locking Assembly C193-Series Locking Assembly C133-Series  or C123-Series Locking Assembly C200-Series Locking Assembly C170-Series […]


KLDs Provide Productivity Solutions for High Speed Index Packaging Machinery

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Keyless Locking Devices (KLDs) ensure required positional accuracy and repeatability is achieved from drive line components, and eliminate keyed connection failure. When high volumes are desired the most common approach is through the use of high speed index packaging machinery. These machines are capable of performing simultaneous actions at multiple stages of the production process, consequently […]


Shaft Collars Used as Locators in Automated Packaging Systems

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Shaft collars are used on a shaft primarily in 3 general categories: Positioners, Spacers, and Limiters.  Functioning as locators in automated packaging systems, shaft collars position components in place or work as mechanical stops providing axial holding power for automated packaging systems. Click on the image to read more.


Keyless Locking Devices Used in Wind Energy Applications

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Indexing Motion and Reversing Wear Out Keyed Connections Wallowed out keyways cause backlash and create downtime.  If you have a customer who is experiencing problems with keyed connections, Climax Keyless Locking Devices can help. KLDs often found in small wind power machinery, eliminate the need for keyed connections. Damage and downtime are a common result […]