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    High-Torque Spider Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Spider Couplings.
    With a thick split spider in the center, these transmit higher torque than standard split spider couplings. Connect them to pumps, mixers, and other equipment that generates heavy torque. The spider also prevents metal-to-metal contact between the hubs, so there's no need for lubrication. For a complete coupling, select two hubs, one split spider, and one split spider cover. Choose components with the same trade size to ensure they'll fit together.
    Hubs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Spider Couplings, Hubs.
    The metal body mounts onto shafts to transmit torque from one shaft to the other through the flexible center.
    Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause these hubs to rust.
    Set-Screw Shaft Mount—Screws dig into your shaft for a secure hold.
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Shaft Mount
    Type
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Each
    Keyed
     
    Steel
    3 3/16"QF254 29/32"Set Screw
    45 mm3565N30000000
     
    Split Spiders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Spider Couplings, Split Spiders.
    Unlike standard spiders, you can install these without using tools, removing hubs, or realigning shafts. Hold them in place with a retaining ring.
    Urethane Rubber—Tough, with plastic-like tear resistance. Higher-durometer spiders are more rigid for more precise positioning, but they absorb less vibration.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Hub
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Durometer 48D (Medium Soft) Urethane Rubber
    3 3/16"QF257,0003,4250.039"0.116"-60 to 2123565N47000000
     
    Durometer 60D (Medium) Urethane Rubber
    3 3/16"QF257,0006,4600.039"0.116"-60 to 2123565N4900000
    3 3/16"QF257,0006,4600.039"0.116"-60 to 3503565N48000000
     
    Split Spider Covers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Torque Spider Couplings, Split Spider Covers.
    Hold split spiders in place to secure the two hubs.
    Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause these covers to rust.
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    For Hub
    OD
    Each
    Steel
    QF253 3/16"3565N63000000
     

    Spider Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Spider Couplings.
    With two hubs gripping a rubbery spider in the center, these couplings damp vibration and transfer torque while flexing to handle misaligned shafts. The metal hubs never touch each other, so there's no need for lubrication. Also known as Lovejoy® couplings. For a complete coupling, select two hubs and one spider or two hubs, one split spider, and one retaining ring. Choose components with the same trade size to ensure they'll fit together.
    Hubs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Spider Couplings, Hubs.
    The metal body mounts onto shafts to transmit torque from one shaft to the other through the flexible center.
    Keyed—Mount onto shafts with a matching keyway.
    Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause these hubs to rust.
    Set-Screw Shaft Mount—Screws dig into your shaft for a secure hold.
    OD,
    mm
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Shaft Mount
    Type
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Each
    Keyed
     
    Steel
    96L150115Set Screw
    45 mm6133N21000000
    127L225137Set Screw
    45 mm6133N23000000
     
    Spiders
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. Spider Couplings, Spiders.
    A flexible center fits between hubs to enable torque transfer and damp vibration.
    Buna-N—Best choice for vibration damping and shock absorption with the lowest stiffness and good tear resistance.
    Hytrel—Most direct torque transfer with the highest stiffness and least vibration damping.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Hub OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Each
    Buna-N
    3 3/4", 96 mmL1505,0001,2400.015"6408K81000000
    5", 127 mmL2254,2002,3400.015"6408K6200000
     
    Hytrel
    3 3/4", 96 mmL1503,6003,7050.015"0.5°6408K98000000
    5", 127 mmL2254,2006,2250.015"0.5°6408K64000000
     

    High-Axial-Misalignment Sleeve Couplings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Axial-Misalignment Sleeve Couplings.
    Flex to handle axial misalignment with the gear-shaped sleeve while transmitting high torque at high speeds. The flexible sleeve between the hubs reduces vibration, absorbs shock, and prevents metal-to-metal contact, so there's no need for lubrication. For a complete coupling, select two hubs and one sleeve. Choose components with the same trade size to ensure they'll fit together.
    Hubs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Axial-Misalignment Sleeve Couplings, Hubs.
    The metal body mounts onto shafts to transmit torque from one shaft to the other through the flexible center.
    Cast Iron—Strong and rigid to withstand heavy loads. Keep these hubs dry to prevent rust.
    Set-Screw Shaft Mount—Screws dig into your shaft for a secure hold.
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Shaft Mount
    Type
    For Shaft
    Diameter
    Each
    Cast Iron
    5 29/64"8S4 7/16"Set Screw
    45 mm6507K12000000
     
    Sleeves
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flexible Shaft Couplings. High-Axial-Misalignment Sleeve Couplings, Sleeves.
    Install these flexible, cylindrical sleeves between the hubs.
    TPE—Flexible rubber that resists water and outdoor conditions.
    Misalignment
    Capability
    For Hub
    OD
    Shaft Coupling
    Trade Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Parallel
    Angular
    Axial
    Each
    TPE
    5 29/64"8S4,5001,1350.02"0.125"6507K75000000
     

    Strong-Grip Two-Piece Rigid Shaft Couplings

    These couplings have the gripping strength to handle higher torque than most other couplings. Install them anywhere on a shaft without removing components or having access to the ends of the shaft. Tighten the clamping screws to secure. Good for high-torque applications, rigid couplings connect two shafts that are aligned, allowing for no relative movement between the shafts.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rigid Shaft Couplings. Strong-Grip Two-Piece Rigid Shaft Couplings , For Keyed Shafts.

    For Keyed Shafts

    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Max. Rotation
    Speed
    Max.
    Torque
    Each
    For Keyed Shafts
    4510573Not RatedNot Rated9800T320000000
     

    Three-Piece Rigid Shaft Couplings

    Access one shaft without disconnecting the other. These rigid couplings have a solid bottom that connects the shafts and two top pieces that clamp the shafts independently.
    Black-Oxide Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rigid Shaft Couplings. Three-Piece Rigid Shaft Couplings , For Keyed Shafts.

    For Keyed Shafts

    Black-oxide steel couplings are stronger than stainless steel couplings but should be used in primarily dry environments since they may rust.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Max. Torque,
    in·lbf
    Each
    For Keyed Shafts
    45 mm × 45 mm114703,60010,9006026N370000000
     

    Flange-Mount Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Flange-Mount Shaft Collars.
    Use the tapped and unthreaded holes on the flange to mount components as needed. To install, slide these collars from one end of your shaft and tighten the clamping screws. The collars grip firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later. Collars with keyways have a standard ANSI keyway to lock in place shafts, keys, and key stock.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Flange,
    mm
    Keyway,
    mm
    Clamping
    Screw
    Mounting
    Holes
    Unthreaded
    Mounting Holes
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    OD
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    For Shaft
    Type
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Thread
    Size
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    45733210713143.8KeyedSocket Head2NoM6 × 1 mm38.439604T230000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    45733210713143.8KeyedSocket Head2NoM8 × 1 mm38.439624T28000000
     

    Two-Piece Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Two Piece, For Round Shafts.

    For Round Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Two Piece, For Keyed Shafts.

    For Keyed Shafts

    Attach these collars anywhere along your shaft, which helps when other components are already installed or you can't access the end. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove collars later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel—Resist moisture and mild cleaning solutions better than zinc-plated collars.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. Use in dry environments, since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and corrosion resistant.
    For Round Shafts
    For Keyed Shafts
    Clamping
    Screw
    Keyway,
    mm
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head26063K25000000143.83390N26000000
     
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head23388N3100000———0
     
    Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head29739T52400000———0
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    457319Socket Head23369K29000000———0
     
    Aluminum
    457319Socket Head29520T1900000———0
     

    Bearing Adapter Sleeves

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bearing Adapter Sleeves.
    Make up for imperfections and gaps between your bearing and shaft for a tight fit. These bearing adapter sleeves are the most common way to mount a bearing with a tapered bore onto a cylindrical seat. They work with both straight and stepped shafts. Secure using the included lock nut.
    Metric
    Adapter Sleeve
    Trade Number
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Includes
    Each
    Low-Carbon Steel
    H 2310454555Lock Nut, Lock Washer7835T156000000
     

    Oversized Two-Piece Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Oversized Two-Piece Shaft Collars, For Round Shafts.

    For Round Shafts

    Wider and thicker with larger clamping screws, these deliver a more powerful hold than standard two-piece collars. Attach them anywhere along a shaft when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. They grip evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Round Shafts
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457922Socket Head28386K65000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    457922Socket Head28386K673000000
     

    Quick-Release Shaft Collars with Lever

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shaft Collars. Quick-Release Shaft Collars with Lever.
    Flip the lever to install, reposition, and remove these collars. They clamp firmly and evenly without marring your shaft.
    Black Anodized Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and more corrosion resistant than unfinished aluminum.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black Anodized Aluminum
    4510019Socket Head11511K2710000000
     

    Set Screw Two-Piece Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Set Screw Two-Piece Shaft Collars.
    Attach these traditional collars anywhere along a shaft when other components are already installed or you can't access the ends. Their set screw digs into the shaft for a tight, permanent hold, but one that leaves a gouge. For maximum holding power, make sure the set screw is harder than the shaft.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Set
    Screw
    Clamping
    Screw
    Each
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Type
    No.
    Included
    1-24
    25-Up
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457319Hex Socket1Socket Head21069N51000000000000
     

    Two-Piece Shaft Collars with Wrench Flats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shaft Collars. Two-Piece Shaft Collars with Wrench Flats.
    When adjusting or troubleshooting your drive shaft, turn these collars with a wrench to avoid marring or gouging the surface. To install, snap the two pieces together anywhere along the shaft, which helps when other components are attached or you can't access the ends.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Flat-to-Flat
    Ht., mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    45731968Socket Head29746T224000000
     

    Face-Mount Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Face-Mount Shaft Collars.
    Mount components into the tapped holes on the face of these collars. They slide from one end of a shaft and clamp firmly and evenly to prevent marring, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Clamping
    Screw
    Mounting
    Holes
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Thread Size
    No.
    of
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head1NoM8 × 1.25 mm25633T19000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    457319Socket Head1NoM8 × 1.25 mm25705T1900000
     

    Hinged Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Hinged Shaft Collars.
    Combine the versatility of a two-piece collar with the no-fuss installation of a one-piece design. These hinged collars swing open and shut onto your shaft when other components are already attached or you can't access the ends. The clamping screw is captive so it won't fall out, and it aligns itself in the hole when the collar swings shut.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head15706T28000000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    457319Socket Head15719T19000000
     

    Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars.
    Slide these collars from one end of your shaft and tighten the clamping screw. They grip firmly and evenly without marring the shaft, so you can reposition or remove them later.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—A step up from plain carbon steel collars, these withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel and corrosion resistant.
    Clamping
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head157445K78000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    457319Socket Head157445K47300000
     
    Aluminum
    457319Socket Head19506T1500000
     

    Set Screw Shaft Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shaft Collars. Set Screw Shaft Collars.
    Slide these traditional collars from one end of the shaft and tighten the set screw. They dig into the shaft for a secure hold, but one that leaves a gouge. For maximum holding power, make sure the set screw is harder than the shaft.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Dark and matted for a finished look, but with minimal corrosion resistance. Best for dry environments.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—A step up from plain carbon steel collars, these withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    Blue Passivated Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Withstand moisture and mild chemicals better than standard zinc-plated-steel collars. The blue passivated finish makes it easy to identify metric collars at a glance.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. Use in dry environments, since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    303 Stainless Steel—Withstand moisture and mild cleaning solutions, such as acetone and ammonia. These are easier to machine than other stainless steel collars.
    Set
    Screw
    For Shaft
    Dia., mm
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Type
    No.
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    457318Hex Socket157485K88000000
     
    Blue Passivated Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    457018Hex Socket16057N3900000
     
    Carbon Steel
    457018Hex Socket16056N3900000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    457018Hex Socket16058N3900000
    457318Hex Socket157485K2900000
     
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