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    Wheel Axles

    Image of Product. Axle. Front orientation. Wheel Axles.

    Axle

    Replace worn or broken caster axles.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"1 1/2"1/4"-20
    		7/8"Hex Nut23595T1100000
    1/4"1 3/4"1/4"-20
    		7/8"Hex Nut23595T120000
     

    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.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these shafts have a dark, matte coating for a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    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.
    High-Strength Alloy Steel—Our strongest steel shafts. However, they're more difficult to machine than carbon steel shafts.
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These shafts are easier to machine than other stainless steel shafts.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—More corrosion resistant than 303 and 304 stainless steel shafts. They stand up to salt water and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid.
    Material
    Finish
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    Rating
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
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    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K11300000
    4"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K1140000
    5"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K1150000
    6"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K650000
    9"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K1180000
    12"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K660000
    18"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K6700000
    24"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K6800000
    36"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K7100000
    48"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Brinell 167Medium——1327K21100000
     
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K10000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K20000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K30000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K400000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K500000
    60"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K600000
     
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K110000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2300000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3500000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4700000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5900000
     
    High-Strength Alloy Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C28Hard——2672N1100000
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C28Hard——2672N1200000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C28Hard——2672N1300000
    72"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C28Hard——2672N14000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K1130000
    4"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K1140000
    5"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K1150000
    6"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K650000
    9"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K11800000
    12"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K6600000
    18"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K6700000
    24"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K6800000
    36"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K7100000
    48"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K13100000
    60"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K13200000
    72"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1257K13300000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K1730000
    4"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K17400000
    5"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K17500000
    6"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K6500000
    9"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K17800000
    12"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K6600000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C21Hard——6493K1700000
    18"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K6700000
    24"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K6800000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C21Hard——6493K1800000
    36"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium——1263K7100000
    60"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C21Hard——6493K19000000
     

    Threaded Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Threaded Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Threaded Rotary Shafts.
    Screw these shafts directly into tapped holes, or secure fan blades and other accessories with a nut. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Thread
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    Step
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    Tolerance
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    Hardness
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    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"10-32
    		3/8"7/16"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N16000000
    6"1/4"-20
    		1/2"—0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N1500000
    12"10-32
    		3/8"7/16"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N1200000
    12"1/4"-20
    		1/2"—0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N1100000
    24"10-32
    		3/8"7/16"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N1400000
    24"1/4"-20
    		1/2"—0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B75Medium4166N1300000
     

    Retaining-Ring-Grooved Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains MultipleImages. Rotary Shafts. Retaining-Ring-Grooved Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Retaining-Ring-Grooved Rotary Shafts.
    Clip retaining rings into the grooves to position gears, sprockets, and bearings without bulky collars or clamps. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These shafts are easier to machine than other stainless steel shafts.
    Groove
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    Groove-to-Groove
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    First
    End
    Second
    End
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    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3"0.029"0.21"0.063"0.25"520.0096"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium2025K100000
    6"0.029"0.21"0.063"0.25"520.0096"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium2025K20000
    12"0.029"0.21"0.063"0.25"520.0096"/1 ft.-0.0002" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium2025K400000
     

    D-Profile Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rotary Shafts. D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Lock gears, sprockets, and bearings in place so they won't slip as these shafts turn. The flat length mates with D-shaped bores for a secure connection while giving set screws an even surface to dig into. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These shafts are easier to machine than other stainless steel shafts.
    Material
    Lg.
    Flat
    Wd.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Diameter
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T13200000
    12"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T13900000
    24"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T14100000
    36"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T14200000
    48"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T14300000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium8632T14400000
    12"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium8632T15100000
    24"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium8632T15400000
    36"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium8632T15700000
    48"1/8"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B83Medium8632T16100000
     

    Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Shafts. Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts, Retaining-Ring-Grooves End.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts, Retaining-Ring-Grooves End.

    Retaining-Ring-Grooves

    End

    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End

    Thread these shafts into a tapped hole to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications.
    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End—Shafts with retaining ring grooves come with a retaining ring and spacers to position your component and hold it in place.
    Overall
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    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
    1/4"3/8"1 1/16"1/2"1/4"-20
    		21/64"0.029"0.21"0.063"ChamferedNot RatedNot Rated2435K100000
     

    Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Shafts. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Mount the flange to a machine or wall to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications. They include washers and a nut to position your component and hold it in place.
    Overall
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    Mounting
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    Bolt Circle
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    Threaded End—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
    1/4"3/8"1"1 1/16"10-24
    		11/32"9/32"23/32"45/32"StraightNot RatedNot Rated2435K11000000
     

    Tapped D-Profile Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains MultipleImages. Rotary Shafts. Tapped D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Tapped D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Tapped D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Directly attach accessories and securely mount power-transmission components. These shafts have threaded ends to connect fan blades, mixer propellers, and other accessories with a fastener. The flat length mates with D-shaped bores and gives set screws an even surface to dig into, so gears, bearings, and sprockets won’t slip as the shaft rotates. Turned, ground, and polished, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Thread
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    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"1/8"5-40
    		0.375"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8017T1000000
    12"1/8"5-40
    		0.375"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8017T700000
    24"1/8"5-40
    		0.375"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8017T1400000
    48"1/8"5-40
    		0.375"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8017T2700000
     

    Sleeve Splines and Bearings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Sleeve Splines and Bearings.
    Often used in wet and dirty environments, these sleeve splines and bearings create a compact linear and rotary motion system. The grooves on the splines transmit rotary power as the sleeve bearing moves freely along their length. Sleeve bearings don't have moving parts that can be damaged from dirt and debris. And they don't need to be lubricated, making them overall lower maintenance than ball bearings.
    Splines
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Splines and Bearings. Splines.
    Splines are PTFE coated to reduce friction, so bearings slide smoothly and last longer. They’re stainless steel, so they won’t rust.
    Spline
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    1/4" Diameter (Tolerance: -0.002" to 0.002")
    12"1412"0" to 0.25"0.202"PTFE-Coated 304 Stainless SteelStraightMediumRockwell B704134N11000000
    24"1424"0" to 0.25"0.202"PTFE-Coated 304 Stainless SteelStraightMediumRockwell B704134N12000000
    36"1436"0" to 0.25"0.202"PTFE-Coated 304 Stainless SteelStraightMediumRockwell B704134N13000000
     

    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
    Certificate
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    Dp.
    ANSI Keys
    Included
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    Tolerance
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    Tolerance
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    Hardness
    Rating
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    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3"3"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T1000000
    6"6"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T200000
    9"9"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T300000
    12"12"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T400000
    24"24"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T500000
    36"36"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T6000000
    48"48"3/32"3/64"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T7000000
     

    Undersized Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Undersized Rotary Shafts.
    Slide precision ball bearings (ABEC-3 and above) onto these shafts. The diameter is slightly smaller than listed, so you don't need to use a bearing heater or mechanical press, which can cause damage. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These shafts are easier to machine than other stainless steel shafts.
    Material
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    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Diameter Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Corrosion-Resistant 303 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    6"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0005" to -0.0003"Rockwell B83Medium4149N1100000
    12"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0005" to -0.0003"Rockwell B83Medium4149N1200000
    24"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0005" to -0.0003"Rockwell B83Medium4149N1300000
    36"0.0048"/1 ft.-0.0005" to -0.0003"Rockwell B83Medium4149N1400000
     
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