SM 21/16 Shaft

The SL shaft is used for medium-torque applications that require high misalignment compensation and in situations where the equipment must be disconnected quickly and/or frequently. The SL shaft can also be used in applications where the center-to-center distance between equipment is minimal and diameter constraints are present. The Amerigear SL flexible shaft is designed to transmit maximum torque within confined spaces while accommodating relatively large misalignment. The quick-release sleeve design enables fast and easy installation or removal of the shaft without disassembling the driving or driven equipment. The gear sleeve is securely retained to the adapter by a proprietary locking ring design, ensuring safety and stability during operation.

The shaft is custom-engineered for specialized applications and non-standard requirements. Key features:

• Quick disconnect at the roll end
• Induction-hardened gearing

The SL shaft is used in medium-torque applications requiring high misalignment compensation. This shaft is suitable for cases where frequent disassembly of drive components is not required. The Amerigear SF flexible shaft is similar to the parallel shaft configuration using flanged couplings (F Series), but the gear teeth are designed to accommodate greater misalignment. The teeth are heat-treated to enhance torque capacity, and a specially molded large-angle lip seal is used to ensure sealing performance under high misalignment conditions. Additionally, the SF Series offers a short-coupled version to suit space-constrained installations.

This shaft configuration features a replaceable splined sleeve option. The design includes an adapter mounted to the pinion shaft and an intermediate splined sleeve that engages with the adapter. This sleeve also incorporates an internal gear that meshes with the hub. This design is particularly well-suited for applications requiring quick assembly and disassembly. Additionally, it allows a single replaceable sleeve to be used flexibly at both ends of the shaft.