Shaft Protectors

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	For OD For OD

	For Shape For Shape


Round	Square

Rectangle	Corner

Angle

	Material Material

	Color Color

	Black		White
	Red		Yellow
	Green		Blue
	Orange		Gray
	Brown		Off-White
	Pink

	Inside Height Inside Height

	ID ID

	Retaining Ring Style Retaining Ring Style


Push On	Side Mount

Spiral

	Length Length

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Flexibility Flexibility

Very Flexible

Flexible

Rigid

	Retaining Ring Type Retaining Ring Type

	External
	Internal

	Shape Shape


Round	Flat

Tapered Round	Rectangle

Tapered Rectangle

	OD OD

	Extended Length Extended Length

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	For Groove Diameter For Groove Diameter

	Profile Profile


Straight	Tapered

	End Style End Style

	Ring OD Ring OD

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1,475 Products

Mesh Sleeves

Shield shafts and threaded parts from abrasion and chipping.

Corrosion-Inhibiting Mesh Sleeves

These sleeves contain a corrosion inhibitor to shield metal parts from corrosion.

Light Duty Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Thinner than other round bellows with cuff ends, these flexible bellows are meant for light duty applications.

Create-Your-Own Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Add cuff inserts to these flexible bellows for a custom fit.

Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

These thick, rigid bellows provide excellent durability.

Food Industry Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Made of FDA listed materials, these rigid bellows are suitable for food and beverage applications.

Highly Compressible Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Suitable for tight spaces, these highly compressible bellows have sealed seams to keep contaminants out.

Breathable Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Sewn seams let these bellows breathe, so they retract quickly in fast-cycling applications.

Breathable Round Bellows with Flange Ends

High-Temperature Breathable
Round Bellows with Flange Ends

These fiberglass bellows withstand temperatures up to 450° F—about twice as much as standard breathable round bellows with flange ends. They also protect against flames and sparks.

Breathable Wraparound Round
Bellows with Flange Ends

No need to disassemble equipment—these bellows wrap around moving parts. Sewn seams let them breathe, so they retract quickly in fast-cycling applications.

Round Bellows with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp and screw mount the flange end.

Tapered Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Secure the cuff ends with hose clamps.

Tapered Rectangular Bellows
with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp, and screw mount the flange end.

Tapered Round Bellows with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp, and screw mount the flange end.

Metal Telescoping Bellows

Made of coiled spring steel, these bellows protect equipment from hot and sharp chips.

Three-Sided Flat Bellows

Slide these bellows over flat moving surfaces on machinery, such as guideways.

Roll-Up Covers

Similar to a window shade, pull these covers out to protect surfaces and equipment in tight spaces.

Rectangular Bellows

Slide these bellows over square rods and shafts.

Gas Spring Bellows

Install these bellows over gas springs to protect their piston rods.

Bridgeport Machine Bellows

Guard 9" and 12" travel Bridgeport milling machines by covering their rear knee/upper column and front knee.

U-Joint Covers

Protect U-joints to keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Gas Spring Seal Protectors

Slide these protectors over gas springs to keep debris out of their seals.

Shaft Protectors for Pullers

Use a shaft protector on the tip of your forcing screw to prevent damage from pressure applied by the puller and forcing screw.

One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Two-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Round Caps

Slide these flexible vinyl caps on and they conform for a snug fit.

Heavy Duty Round Caps

Made of rigid plastic, these caps are more wear resistant than vinyl caps but not as flexible.

Hanging Round Caps

Slide these caps over a tool handle or other round object and use the eye to hang it.

High-Temperature Round Caps

Good for electroplating, paint baking, and powder-coating applications, these caps withstand temperatures up to 440° F or 570° F.

Food Industry Round Caps

Made of FDA listed materials, these caps are suitable for food contact.

Conductive Round Caps

With a surface resistivity of less than 10⁵ ohms, these caps not only dissipate electrical charges, but can be used as an electrical shield.

Antistatic Round Caps

Keep equipment safe from electrical currents with these caps that have a surface resistivity of less than 10¹² ohms.

Tapered Caps

These flexible plastic caps are tapered to fit a variety of unthreaded and threaded objects.

Heavy Duty Angle Caps

Made of rigid plastic, these caps provide more wear resistance to the ends of angle iron than vinyl caps but are not as flexible.

Heavy Duty Square Caps

Made of rigid plastic, these caps are more wear resistant than vinyl caps but not as flexible.

Corner Caps

Guard the corners of fragile materials such as glass and mirrors.

Square Caps

Slide these flexible vinyl caps on and they conform for a snug fit.

Angle Caps

Place these flexible vinyl caps over the ends of your angle iron and they conform for a snug fit.

Rectangular Caps

Slide these flexible vinyl caps onto rectangular objects and they conform for a snug fit.

High-Visibility Pull-Tab Caps

A vibrant yellow color makes these caps stand out. They are made of flexible rubber that conforms for a snug fit. Pull the tab for easy removal.

Flexible Pull-Tab Caps

Slide these flexible vinyl caps on and they conform for a snug fit. Pull the tab for easy removal.

Tear-Tab Caps

Push these caps onto pipe and fittings, then tear their tab to break the seal for easy removal.

Squeeze Top Caps

Squeeze the dome top to remove these caps. They're commonly used as thread protectors.

Rebar Caps

Keep personnel safe from protruding rebar and pipe. Made of rigid plastic, these durable safety caps are bright orange or yellow for excellent visibility.

Metal Square Plugs

More durable than plastic plugs, these provide the most protection from abrasion and impact. Use them to eliminate sharp edges and create a finished look on metal fence and machine-guard posts. Drive them in place with a hammer for a secure fit.

Push-On Retaining Caps

Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends.

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have a large surface to distribute loads better than standard and flanged external push rings.

Push-On External Retaining Rings

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as poodle rings, these thick rings have "ears" that form a large retaining surface to withstand stronger forces than other side-mount retaining rings.

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place with one twist—no tools required—for applications with high thrust loads.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place by hand with a single twist for applications with high thrust loads.

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

Also known as E-Style and C-style rings, slide these into the groove from the side of the shaft. They provide a wider shoulder than other external retaining rings for a larger retaining surface.

Twist-to-Lock L-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose into the retracted position by pulling the handle and rotating it 90°.

Rectangular Push Nuts

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Coupling and Bearing Guards

Shield couplings and bearings from dirt and debris while protecting fingers and tools from moving parts.

Shaft Coupling Covers

Extend the life of your rigid shaft couplings by blocking out dirt, water, lubricants, and other contaminants. These two-piece covers twist together to form a shell around the coupling.

External Grip Puller Safety Guards

Wrap these guards around grip pullers, presses, and other moving equipment to protect yourself from flying debris.

Tag Rings

Loop these rings onto tags.