About Shaft Couplings
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About Shaft Collars
Shaft collars are useful for holding and positioning components on a shaft. They can also serve as mechanical stops and stroke limiters.
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Set Screw Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings
Tighten the set screws to fasten these couplings to your shaft. Set screws bite into the shaft to hold the couplings in place. All are lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum.
Spiral couplings have long, continuous cuts in the body, making them flexible enough to handle parallel, axial, and angular misalignment. Often used for light duty encoder and stepper drive applications, they allow zero backlash (no play) and never need lubrication. They’re also known as helical beam couplings. Spiral couplings are less rigid than parallel couplings.
Misalignment Capability | |||||||||
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| For Shaft Dia. | Overall Lg. | OD | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Angular | Axial | For Motion Type | Each | |
Spiral Cut | |||||||||
7075 Aluminum  | |||||||||
| 13mm × 5mm | 31.8mm | 31.8mm | Not Rated | 84 | 3° | 0.15mm | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 13mm × 6mm | 31.8mm | 31.8mm | Not Rated | 84 | 3° | 0.15mm | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 13mm × 8mm | 31.8mm | 31.8mm | Not Rated | 84 | 3° | 0.15mm | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 13mm × 10mm | 31.8mm | 31.8mm | Not Rated | 84 | 3° | 0.15mm | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 00000000 | 000000 |
Clamping Vibration-Damping Precision Flexible Shaft Couplings
Designed to grip evenly around your shaft, these couplings provide more holding power than set screw couplings without marring the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure. Good for precision motor and pump applications, the spider-shaped cushion reduces shock and compensates for minor shaft misalignment. Couplings allow zero backlash (no play).
A complete coupling consists of two hubs and one spider (each component sold separately). Hubs are lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum. Spiders are polyurethane for fair vibration damping and good chemical resistance.
Durometer 98A Polyurethane Spiders | |||||||||||||
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2024 Aluminum Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
| 44.5mm | 33.3mm | Round | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 000000 | 8,000 | 170 | 0.003" | 0.8° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 53mm | 41.3mm | Round | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 00000 | 8,000 | 330 | 0.004" | 0.8° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 53mm | 41.3mm | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 00000 | 8,000 | 330 | 0.004" | 0.8° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Durometer 92A Polyurethane Spiders | |||||||||||||
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2024 Aluminum Hubs | Misalignment Capability | ||||||||||||
| Overall Lg. | OD | For Shaft Type | For Motion Type | For Shaft Dia. | Each | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | Parallel | Angular | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
| 44.5mm | 33.3mm | Round | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 000000 | 8,000 | 70 | 0.005" | 0.9° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 53mm | 41.3mm | Round | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 00000 | 8,000 | 190 | 0.006" | 0.9° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 53mm | 41.3mm | Keyed | Forward/Reverse, Start/Stop | 13mm | 0000000 | 00000 | 8,000 | 190 | 0.006" | 0.9° | 0° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Clamping Shaft Collars
These metal collars are stronger than plastic shaft collars. They clamp evenly around the shaft to create a strong, mar-free hold. To use, slide onto your shaft and tighten the clamping screw to secure.
Black-oxide steel collars have some corrosion resistance. Aluminum collars are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance. 303 stainless steel collars have excellent corrosion resistance.
Tight-Hold Quick-Release Clamping Shaft Collars
A threaded lever lets you tighten these collars with more torque than other quick-release styles, ensuring that they stay put on your shaft. Use them to quickly move components or make setup changes, such as on packing equipment, printers, or label feeding machines. To make adjustments in tight spaces, lift the lever and twist to the side. Similar to a ratchet, you can lift the lever to disengage from the threads and reposition.
Black oxide steel collars are very strong, but will rust if exposed to moisture.
Anodized aluminum is strong and lightweight. It can withstand humidity without rusting, but water left on the surface will cause it to corrode.
303 stainless steel collars can handle frequent exposure to water without rusting.
Clamping Two-Piece Shaft Collars
These metal collars are stronger than plastic shaft collars. The two-piece design allows you to install them anywhere on a shaft without removing components or having access to the ends of the shaft. Collars clamp evenly around the shaft to create a strong, mar-free hold. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.
Black-oxide steel collars have some corrosion resistance. Aluminum collars are lightweight and have good corrosion resistance. In addition to the benefits of aluminum, anodized aluminum collars have extra corrosion resistance, and you can tighten the clamping screw with more torque, so they stay in place. 303 stainless steel collars have excellent corrosion resistance.
Quick-Release Two-Piece Clamping Shaft Collars
Make quick adjustments to these shaft collars with a lever on the side. Often used on packing equipment, printers, and label feeding machines, these collars are used to quickly move components or make setup changes. To make adjustments in tight spaces, lift the lever and twist to either side. Similar to a ratchet, you can tighten and loosen with the lever down; lift the lever to disengage from the threads and reposition. The two pieces of the collar separate, so you can install them anywhere on a shaft without removing components or having access to the end.
Black oxide steel collars are very strong, but will rust if exposed to moisture.
Anodized aluminum is strong and lightweight. It can withstand humidity without rusting, but water left on the surface will cause it to corrode.
303 stainless steel collars can handle frequent exposure to water without rusting.