Climax Keyless Locking Devices offer a superior solution to traditional keyed connections in screeners and vibrating conveyor applications commonly found in recycling facilities.
Conveyors Utilized in Recycling Applications
The recycling industry relies on heavy machinery, such as vibrating conveyors and screeners, to transport and sort materials. These machines require a strong shaft/hub connection capable of handling high torque due to constant motion and vibration. Vibratory machines often use keyed connections, which can reduce shaft strength by up to 30%, making the shaft more vulnerable to torsional and bending stresses. Additionally, when set screws are used to secure components on a shaft, marring can occur. The small oscillatory movements and vibrations make these machines susceptible to keyway fretting, causing gradual erosion over time.
Climax Keyless Locking Devices provide a high-capacity connection transmitting torque, bending, and thrust while offering zero backlash. KLDs attach sheaves or sprockets to the drive shaft ensuring a secure connection, reducing the risk of slippage and improving the overall efficiency of recycling machinery. Conveyor applications that incorporate a shaft/hub connection result in a zero-kickback connection, reducing wear while increasing the lifespan of the machinery. Climax C405-Series Heavy-Duty Locking Assemblies create a 360º mechanical interference fit eliminating backlash and offers an advantage for vibrating applications that require high torque transfers.
Keyless locking devices can be serviced on-site with basic hand tools and offer simple installation and disassembly when needed. Manufacturing tailored products to fit your precise application needs, our in-house team of engineers will help customize a solution for your recycling production process.
Carrying an extensive inventory of keyless locking devices, our in-house team of engineers will help customize a solution for your production process. Contact us today to discover how Climax can provide you with a tailored Engineered Shaft Locking SolutionTM.
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