What is the operating temperature range for shaft collars & rigid couplings?

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Climax shaft collars and couplings can be used in applications over a wide range of operating temperatures. The table below lists these ambient operating temperature ranges for our shaft collars and rigid couplings based on material. MATERIAL AMBIENT OPERATING MIN (°F) AMBIENT OPERATING MAX (°F) STEEL – High Strength, Low Carbon Steel -40 350 STAINLESS […]


What is a Flange Mount bearing?

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Flange Mount Bearings are bearing units contained inside a housing unit. The housing provides a rigid and secure position 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. Housed bearings […]








What is the Significance of a Key?

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The key is a machine element used to connect rotating power transmission components.  This illustration depicts common components of a keyed joint. The keyseat is the slot cut in the shaft to accommodate the key, while the corresponding slot in the component to be mounted on the shaft is called the keyway. At its most […]

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