Corrosion Resistant Shaft Collars Provide a Solution to Hostile Environments
Leave a CommentOn average, corrosion costs the United States an unprecedented one trillion dollars a year. Climax Metal Products can help evade that cost by offering a line of shaft collars specifically targeted for this problem. Our Corrosion Resistant shaft collars are ideal for use in hostile environments where frequent wash-downs are common, such as Food Processing, […]
Climax Provide Solutions for Timber Industry
Leave a CommentFrom initial harvesting to final product, machinery used in forestry application is constantly subjected to some of the harshest environments and strenuous loads for which an engineer can design. To compensate, many application designers forgo traditional keys and keyways which are subject to failure and rely upon spline interference fits to mount critical components on […]
Keyless Locking Devices Provide Solutions for Mining Industry
Leave a CommentWhether your operation is surface, conventional or longwall mining, your machinery is constantly subjected to some of the harshest environments and torturous loads for which an engineer can design. To compensate, for many application designers forgo traditional keys and keyways which are subject to failure and rely upon splice and interference fits to mount critical […]
What types of shaft collars does Climax manufacture?
Leave a CommentClimax manufactures set screw collars and clamping collars. We also customize dimensions, add keyways, offer balanced collars, provide specialized plating, and manufacture from a variety of materials. Set Screw Collars are the most commonly used and cost effective shaft collars. The holding power of a set screw collar is provided by the impingement of the screw […]
Optimal Solution for Mining Belt Conveyor Systems
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices provide advantages over keyed connections. Mining OEMs incorporate keyless connections in equipment design. Drum pulleys, especially head or tail pulleys, using traditional keyed connections introduce several compromises. Whenever a shaft is keyed, it must be oversized to account for the loss of effective cross section. This adds weight and cost not […]
Mining Shovels & Excavators Benefit From the Use of Climax KLDs
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices offer an alternative for clumsy clevis pin retention and brake rotors in excavators and dragline shovels. One of the most commonly used pieces of heavy mining equipment is excavators or power shovels. Every major construction project requires their use. Tasks such as removing large objects, digging trenches, site grading, hauling, demolition, […]
Mechanical Integrity Without Machining: KLD Solutions for Crusher Shaft Interfaces
Leave a CommentMining-grade crushing equipment can achieve greater mechanical integrity and simplified maintenance using Climax Keyless Locking Devices, which outperform conventional keyed connections. Jaw crushers widely used in the mining industry, often rely on costly press or sweat fits, or traditional keyed connections. However, these approaches often come with several drawbacks. Keyed shafts must be oversized to […]
What materials are used in the manufacturing of Climax shaft collars?
2 CommentsSteel Collars are the most commonly used and manufactured. The exact type of steel used varies depending on the machine process but generally low-carbon steel is used, including materials such as 1215, 1045, and 1026. Stainless Steel Collars are used primarily in applications
What finish does Climax offer on shaft collars?
2 CommentsBlack oxide finish on our mild steel collars is formulated as part of the total performance of the collar. The black oxide affects the anti-stick-slip characteristics and helps keep the torque rating of the screw within its design parameters. Black oxide also has corrosion
What is the industry standard for a shaft collar?
Leave a CommentWhile there is no formal industry standard for shaft collars, the dimensions of most manufacturers’ collars are fairly uniform. In most applications, the shaft collar bore (ID) is considered a critical dimension while other dimensions such as outer dimension and width are considered non-critical. Dimensions for Climax shaft collars can be found on our website […]
