Automation Parts

ETP Bushes Allow Shaft To Hub Connections The ETP range of shaft locking bushes from Techdrives connects a hub (or gear, sprocket, pulley, pinion) to a shaft without keyways. For example, the ETP Express bushes are fixed by tightening a single radial scew and can be set or removed in seconds. ETP bushes can achieve accurate positioning of the hub, both radially and axially. However, the traditional ETP designs are constructed in standard grades of steel, which are prone to corrosion in aggressive environments. Techdrives now offers the ETP Express in stainless steel - the ETP Express type R. This is available in a range of standard sizes from 15 to 60mm, as well as popular imperial sizes. The ETP Express type R has the same dimensions and torque ratings as the standard model and both produce a connection that is backlash free and very concentric with run-out values below 0.02mm. Stainless-steel construction gives the ultimate in protection for food industry or outdoor applications. The...

Spur Gears Feature Hub Fastening System A series of Modules 0.5, 0.8 and 1 spur gears from Quality Transmission Components features the Fairloc integral hub fastening system that eliminates marred shafts. These 20deg pressure angle precision gears conform to JIS N8 Grade standards The SUS303 stainless steel gears are identified as the SUSL Series. The Fairloc integral hub fastener is suitable where phase adjustment, timing, position adjustment and frequent removal of the component are factors in the specific application. In addition, Fairloc offers full component support along the entire hub section. These gears are compact, self-contained and offer a small gear hub envelope. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from 4mm to 10mm in diameter and are stocked with face widths ranging from 5mm to 8mm. Sizes range from 14 to 120 teeth. The Fairloc system consists of two slots that are machined into the hub, one orientated radially the other angularly, to create a transverse wedge that re...