What is the safe operating temperature of a Keyless Locking Device?
2 CommentsClimax Keyless Locking Devices are designed to operate through a temperature range of 0º to 400º F. Note that mated components of dissimilar materials may react to temperature increases at different rates. Please consult with a KLD Product Specialist regarding such applications.
Can a Keyless Locking Device be mounted over an existing keyway?
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices can be installed over existing empty keyways. Both Locking Assemblies and Shrink Discs should be rotated to position inner ring radial slits approximately opposite the keyway and a locking screw directly over the keyway. Climax Keyless Locking Devices are not de-rated when installed over existing empty keyways.
Can a Keyless Locking Device be fitted on a non-standard shaft?
Leave a CommentIn situations where the measured shaft diameter does not match any standard Climax Locking Assembly, perhaps as a result of damage or excessive wear, a simple adaptor sleeve can be fabricated to effectively “shim” the existing shaft to a standard nominal diameter. These adaptor sleeves can be slit lengthwise or left solid, with slit sleeves […]
Once plated do Keyless Locking Devices maintain torque capacity?
Leave a CommentClimax Locking Assemblies and Keyless Rigid Couplings are stocked unplated, while shrink discs are supplied with zinc-plated outer rings. Upon request, all Climax KLDs can be quoted with either of two after-market plating options: industry-standard electroless Nickel or Armoloy® Thin Dense Chrome (TDC). Both plating solutions offer excellent corrosion resistance with no reduction of rated […]
What is the proper way to install a Keyless Locking Device?
2 CommentsWhen installing or removing a Keyless Locking Device, it is important to follow specific installation procedures. Written instructions are included with each KLD and can be downloaded from the product page. Instruction videos can be viewed from the product page as well.
Do you provide engineering assistance for Keyless Locking Devices?
Leave a CommentYes – we offer complete engineering assistance for our Keyless Locking Device product line. As KLDs exert high compression and expansions forces, our Hub Calculator online tool can assist to ensure that components mounted with Climax products are of adequate strength for your application. Our Hub Calculator can be accessed on any Keyless Locking Device […]
Watch How to Properly Install a Climax Series C123, C133, C170, C192, or C193 KLD
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices must be installed properly to ensure the product is seated correctly. Please take a moment to watch the following video demonstrating the correct way to install a Climax Keyless Locking Device. For Climax C123, C133, C170, C192, & C193 Keyless Locking Assemblies:
Watch How to Properly Install a Climax Series C200 KLD
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices must be installed properly to ensure the product is seated correctly. Please take a moment to watch the following video demonstrating the correct way to install a Climax Keyless Locking Device. For Climax C200 Keyless Locking Assemblies:
Watch How to Properly Install a Climax Series C405, C415, or C425 KLD
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices must be installed properly to ensure the product is seated correctly. Please take a moment to watch the following video demonstrating the correct way to install a Climax Keyless Locking Device. For Climax C405, C415, or C425 Keyless Locking Assemblies:
Watch How to Properly Install a Climax Series C732 and C733 Shrink Disc, and Series C600 Keyless Rigid Coupling
Leave a CommentClimax Keyless Locking Devices must be installed properly to ensure the product is seated correctly. Please take a moment to watch the following video demonstrating the correct way to install a Climax Shrink Disc and Keyless Rigid Coupling. For Climax C732 and C733 Shrink Discs & C600 Keyless Rigid Couplings:
