Can a Climax shaft collar be welded?
Leave a CommentShaft collars can be welded with some exceptions. Mild steel and stainless steel materials contain sulfur and other additives which allow for welding. However, the lowest possible current and adequate ventilation should be employed. Be sure to remove screws before welding. However, in no cases should collars with zinc plating be welded. The welding process […]
What is axial holding power?
2 CommentsThe primary purpose of a shaft collar is to resist an axial load. That is to hold itself in place despite pressure along the axis of a shaft. The axial holding power is primarily a function of screw size and applied torque. However, other factors such as presence of oil, temperature, and the finish and […]
What is your axial load capability?
Leave a CommentCollar resistance to axial motion on the shaft is primarily a function of screw size. The tables indicate maximum static load that a collar will support without slippage. It is based on screws at full recommended seating torque, and for set screw collars, shaft hardness not exceeding Rockwell C35.
What is backlash?
Leave a CommentBacklash is the slop or play in a mechanism caused by gaps between the parts. Generally, this is defined as the amount of clearance in the device after motion is applied and before the mechanism activates. An example would be turning a steering wheel in a car, and feeling the loose motion before the steering […]
Climax Continues to Provide the PT Industry with Engineered Shaft Locking Solutions
Leave a CommentClimax now offers a C801-Series Single Nut Locking Assembly Climax C801 Single Nut Locking assembly is designed to provide a high-capacity mechanical interference fit between components. The C801 locking assembly eliminates the need for keyways or cumbersome fits. It provides zero backlash and can be installed quickly due to the simple single nut tightening design. […]
What is the purpose of abrasive hardware?
Leave a CommentAbrasive hardware describes a group of tooling components that hold abrasive finishing products such as cartridge rolls, cut-off wheels, polishing buffs, wire brushes, and finishing wheels in place. Designs will vary depending on the abrasive product being used. Always remember to use recommended safety equipment when working with hand and power tools. For more information […]
Maintaining Component Integrity in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Leave a CommentClimax Shrink Disc style flanged couplings in lieu of bore-keyway-setscrew or interference fits, allows for stronger shafts while eliminating corrosion sites and stress risers that are a common point of failure. Mounting couplings with traditional keyed connections in treatment applications such as clarifier drives and drag conveyors introduces several compromises. Whenever a shaft is keyed, […]
Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Drum Rotation Systems in Asphalt Production Facilities
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Assemblies provide an alternative method for assembling rotary trunnions in asphalt plants, replacing traditional sweat-fit techniques with a more serviceable and mechanically efficient solutions. Asphalt production facilities utilize a series of trunnion assemblies to support and rotate drums containing heated asphalt mix. Traditionally, trunnion wheels are either machined from a single forged […]
Productivity Solutions for Food Processing
Leave a CommentClimax C600 Series Keyless Rigid Couplings provide a superior cost-effective method to mount motors and gearboxes over traditional approaches in food processing applications. Traditional methods to mount hydraulic motors and/or gearboxes require expensive motor mounts and rely on flexible couplings. Failure to properly align shafts in these applications can lead to premature coupling failure, and […]
Keyless Locking Devices Eliminate the Need for Keyways in the Oil & Gas Industry
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices used in place of keyways when mounting shaft components for manufacturing cold rolled steel and welded pipes eliminate fretting and associated equipment damage. Traditionally, manufacturers of cold rolled steel and welded pipes in gas transmission use multiple hydraulic motors to drive the steel conveying rolls. These hydraulic motors are typically mounted […]
