Once plated do Keyless Locking Devices maintain torque capacity?

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Climax 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 […]



Do you provide engineering assistance for Keyless Locking Devices?

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Yes – 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 […]






What are Light Duty Bearings?

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Pillow block or flange mounted light duty bearings mount bearings safely enabling the outer ring to be stationary while allowing rotation of the inner ring. Housed bearings are bolted to a foundation through the holes in the base. On some styles, seals are provided to prevent dust and other contaminants from entering the housing. The […]



What is a Pillow Block bearing?

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Pillow Block Bearings are bearing units that are contained inside a housing unit. The housing provides a rigid and secure positioning while allowing the bearing unit to rotate within a clean contained environment. The housing is bolted to a foundation allowing the outer ring of the bearing to remain stationary while the inner ring rotates. […]