Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Insulation Couplings support -¼-4 1/8 in. dia copper tubing.

Used on HVAC/R copper lines for refrigeration, hot and cold water plumbing, and chilled water systems, Klo-ShureÂ-® couplings reduce time to install elastomeric insulation and eliminate appearance of support point sagging. Products, available in Clevis Hanger and Strut Mounted versions, support tubing and secure insulation. Metal clip on hanger provides secure closing of coupling, and copper...

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New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Frelon-® Lined, Self Lubricating, Aluminium Bearing

New Pillow Blocks from QBC Feature Frelon-® Lined, Self Lubricating, Aluminium Bearing

New Hyde Park, New York -- A new series of 64 pillow blocks from Quality Bearings & Components feature Frelon-® lined anodized aluminum bearings which carry 4 to 8 times the load of ball bearings. A 1/2 I.D. Frelon bearing will carry as much load as a 1 I.D. ball bearing. Long service life for these self-lubricated bearings is another major benefit. Although wear rates are affected by surface...

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AirLoc Provides Foundation Isolation Systems for Automotive Machining Center

AirLoc Provides Foundation Isolation Systems for Automotive Machining Center

Recently, AirLoc was selected to provide low frequency foundation isolation systems for a manufacturing facility in the Southeast. Various machining centers required separate inertia block isolation systems to insure machine accuracy. AirLoc supplied complete systems with all panels cut to size, layout drawings, bill of materials, and installation procedures for each system. Pictures below show...

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AirLoc Damping Pads 'Pin' Vibration Down on Spirol Cold Heading Machines

AirLoc Damping Pads 'Pin' Vibration Down on Spirol Cold Heading Machines

Spirol International is a leading manufacturer of engineered fasteners, including shims, inserts, coiled pins, solid pins, and slotted pins. Carlo Salvi, world famous cold headers, used to manufacture solid pins at Spirol's headquarters in Connecticut, are inherently dynamic machines with vibrations occurring in all axis, especially at high production rates. By installing AirLoc 725 highly damped...

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Enclosures offer Type 4/4X, 12, 13, and 3R protection.

Enclosures offer Type 4/4X, 12, 13, and 3R protection.

Available with flange-mount disconnect option, Freestanding Enclosures come in carbon steel and Type 304 and 316 stainless steel. Units feature continuously welded seams, foamed-in-place gasketing, 3-point latching system, body stiffeners, and lift-off hinges. Offered with up to 5 doors, both types are UL and cUL listed and suited for indoor applications where electrical equipment needs to be...

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Linear Bearings are designed for extended service life.

With self-lubricated design that promotes service life, series of 148 FrelonÂ-®-lined linear bearings tolerates up to 1,500 psi over load-carrying portion of bearing. These anodized aluminum bearings come in open and closed models with precision and standard tolerances. Wear rates are affected by surface finish, shaft hardness, length of travel, contamination, and lubrication. Offered in inch...

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Linear Ball Bearings come in US and European specs.

Linear Ball Bearings come in US and European specs.

Conforming to AISI 52100 standards and hardened to HRc 60-64, steel Linear Ball Bearings are available in adjustable, open or closed, and standard or heavy-duty types. Bore sizes range from .375-1.500 in. diameter. Number of ball circuits in each unit can range from 4-8, and unit lengths range from .875-3 in.

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Rod End Bearings come in 125+ inch and metric sizes.

Rod End Bearings come in 125+ inch and metric sizes.

Suited for precision and commercial tolerance applications, bearings come in male and female configurations with optional lubricator fittings. They have spherically shaped inner ring and cylindrical bore for shaft mounting, while outer surface of outer ring facilitates installation into any housing. Able to accommodate moderate shaft misalignments, bearing construction consists of 2- and 4-piece...

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AirLoc Washing Machine Pads Quiet a Noisy Laundry Room

Residents of an assisted care facility west of Boston were complaining about noise coming from the laundry room next to their living quarters. With the complaints becoming more frequent, management proposed an investment of $15,000 to have the walls and ceiling of the laundry room lined with damping material. AirLoc was made aware of the problem and proposed a cost effective solution. Based on...

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Shaft Collars are offered in double wide version.

Shaft Collars are offered in double wide version.

Made from high strength aluminum, lead-free black oxide carbon steel, and stainless steel, double wide shaft collars are available in 1- and 2-piece clamp styles with bore sizes from 1/8 to 1 in. Single point faced to ensure perpendicularity and proper alignment, shaft collars feature additional cap screws to apply pressure to shaft, making them suitable for use as mechanical stops or on split...

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