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    Shaft Type

    Shaft Type

    Performance

    Splined Rotary Shafts

    Often used in hydraulic and other high-torque applications, these shafts have evenly spaced teeth to transmit heavy rotational loads. They handle more torque and last longer than keyed shafts since they have multiple contact points. Pair them with splined sleeve bushings (sold separately). Compatible bushings and components slide right along the splines, making these shafts a good choice for frequent disassembly and adjustments.
    Fully Parallel Splined
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Parallel Splined.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Parallel Splined.
    The large, straight-sided teeth resemble machine keys and transmit more torque than involute-spline teeth. These shafts are fully splined, so you can mount components anywhere along their length.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Sleeve Bushings—Transmit rotary motion or position loads along a shaft. These bushings also work as couplers—they can join two splined shafts when welded into place.
    Shafts
    Sleeve Bushings
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Splines
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1 3/4"10"6Not RatedNot Rated4208N1800000004208N590000000
     
    Fully Involute Splined
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Involute Splined.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Involute Splined.
    Handle misalignment and reduce vibration and wear. Curved teeth, similar to those on a gear, make more contact with a bushing than parallel-splined teeth. These shafts are fully splined, so you can mount components anywhere along their length.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Sleeve Bushings—Transmit rotary motion or position loads along a shaft. These bushings also work as couplers—they can join two splined shafts when welded into place.
    Shafts
    Sleeve Bushings
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Splines
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1 3/4"10"13Not RatedNot Rated3976N1700000003976N560000000
    1 3/4"10"27Not RatedNot Rated3976N160000003976N57000000
     

    Keyed Rotary Shafts

    Match with a machine key to prevent slipping while transmitting torque to gears and other components. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Fully Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Mount components anywhere along the length of these shafts. For secure torque transmission, slide a component from either end and lock it into place with an ANSI machine key (sold separately).
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Keyway
    Material
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys
    Included
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/4" Diameter
    3"3"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K185000000
    6"6"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K18600000
    9"9"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K18700000
    12"12"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K42100000
    18"18"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K97300000
    24"24"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K211000000
    36"36"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K212000000
    48"48"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K213000000
    60"60"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K214000000
    72"72"3/8"3/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium1497K215000000
     
    Partially Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Partially Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Partially Keyed.

    These shafts combine keyed ends with a plain center for versatile assembly. The keyways on the ends lock with the included ANSI machine keys to transmit torque to components such as gears and sprockets. The plain center fits bearings and other round-bore parts.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Keyway
    Material
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys Included
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/4" Diameter
    24"4", 14"3/8", 3/8"3/16", 3/16"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K2040000000
    36"4", 14"3/8", 3/8"3/16", 3/16"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K205000000
    48"4", 14"3/8", 3/8"3/16", 3/16"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K206000000
    60"4", 14"3/8", 3/8"3/16", 3/16"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K207000000
    72"4", 14"3/8", 3/8"3/16", 3/16"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K208000000
     

    Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts.
    Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel—The chrome plating creates a hard, protective barrier that withstands moisture. However, it can chip or flake under repeated impact or shock loads.
    Material
    Finish
    Lg.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Diameter
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/4" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K21000000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3300000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K45000000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K57000000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K69000000
     
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