Shafts (Shafting)

Spline Shafts with Mated Bushing (Basic & Anti-Backlash)
Shafts (Shafting)

Spline Shafts with Mated Bushing (Basic & Anti-Backlash)

Nordex's spline shaft system has been designed for light load applications, where low cost, low friction, and long life are primary design considerations. The assembly consists of a light weight, aluminum, spline shaft treated with proprietary low friction TFE coating, mated with a graphite and PTFE filled thermoplastic bushing. The bushing is supplied with an integral brass collar to facilitate...

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Misumi Announces Greatly Expanded Line of Precision Linear Shaft Designs
Shafts (Shafting)

Misumi Announces Greatly Expanded Line of Precision Linear Shaft Designs

Newly expanded product line provides machine builders and factory automation system designers with an exceptionally wide array of linear shaft design options March 10, 2009 (Schaumburg, IL) Misumi USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, part of Misumi Group, Inc. (TOYKO: 9962) announces that it has significantly expanded its line of Precision Linear Shafts, components frequently utilized...

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Energy Efficient Balancer Shaft Leads to Fuel Savings on Mercedes-Benz Engine
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Energy Efficient Balancer Shaft Leads to Fuel Savings on Mercedes-Benz Engine

14th January 2009 The Schaeffler Group has now commenced volume production of its INA lightweight balancer shaft for the new Mercedes-Benz OM 651 high performance diesel engine, leading to a valuable reduction in fuel consumption. The Schaeffler Group has now started volume production of its INA lightweight balancer shaft and rolling bearing assembly for the new Mercedes-Benz OM 651, a 2.2 litre,...

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Need it Fast? Thomson 60 Case(TM) Shafting Now Available with Same Day Shipping from Local Stock
Shafts (Shafting)

Need it Fast? Thomson 60 Case(TM) Shafting Now Available with Same Day Shipping from Local Stock

WOOD DALE, IL - Genuine Thomson 60 Case(TM) Shafting is now available from stock with same day shipping. The program's current product offering includes 3 in. maximum diameter shafting with cut-to-length and full length shafting. 60 Case Shafting is available in stainless or carbon steel, with standard machining including axial and radial holes and radial flats, as well as custom coatings such as...

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Students at the University of Buffalo Rely on Products from Igus to Make Their Hiding-Apparatus Project a Success
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Students at the University of Buffalo Rely on Products from Igus to Make Their Hiding-Apparatus Project a Success

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - March 29, 2007 - Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic bearings, DryLin® linear bearings and Energy Chain Systems®, today announced that students studying architecture at the University of Buffalo used donated igubal® spherical bearings and DryLin S aluminum shafting on a unique project. The team of fifteen, which was challenged to design and build a...

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Shafts (Shafting)

Differential Rewind Shaft eliminates common winding issues.

Differential Rewind Shaft eliminates side to side core movement, core slip, and core dust. Internal slip design means cores are locked firmly, allowing precision tension control for different size cores on same shaft. Independent roll locks move freely when shaft pressure is released and allow cores to slide on and off shaft. By running multiple width rolls on same Differential Rewind Shaft,...

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Shafting/Accessories work with linear guidance systems.
Shafts (Shafting)

Shafting/Accessories work with linear guidance systems.

SKF-® inch series shafting and accessories offer users capability to design linear guidance systems for various applications. Shaft materials include hardened and ground carbon steel as well as chrome-plated and stainless steel. Standard shaft diameters range from -¼-2 in. Accessories include inch shaft support rails and shaft end supports, and options include custom hole drilling and shaft...

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Aluminum Shafting resists corrosion and wear.
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Aluminum Shafting resists corrosion and wear.

Drylin-® S aluminum shafting works with DryLin-® R linear bearings and Iglide-® plain bearings. Anodized shafting has lower coefficient of friction and 3X lifetime of steel when run against appropriate bearing material. Aluminum shafts are available in nine models ranging from 1/4 to 2 in. dia. Shafting can be cut to length per customer requirements.

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Spline Shafts handle light linear loads.
Shafts (Shafting)

Spline Shafts handle light linear loads.

Lightweight aluminum spline shafts are suitable for applications that require rotary drive or linear guide. Shafts are treated with low-friction TFE coating and coupled with graphite and PTFE-filled thermoplastic bushing. Coating eliminates need for external lubrication and maintenance. Units are available with basic or anti-backlash bushing; plain or thread mount bushing; and 1/4, 3/8, or 1/2...

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