SM 23-5/8 Shaft

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

• Replaceable gear ring at the pinion end
• Replaceable roll-end locking pin
• Splined hub at the roll end
• ±3-1/2"" axial travel to adjust roll position
• Roll-end thrust spring pack
• Carburized gearing

• Provides maximum torque transmission under severe shock load conditions, while still operating effectively at relatively large misalignment angles.
• Gear components are manufactured from medium carbon steel and forged alloy steel, with heat-treated gear tooth surfaces. The hub gear teeth are fully crowned to ensure maximum torque transfer with minimal backlash.
• The one-piece molded lip seal is designed to operate under misalignment conditions, providing the most effective sealing performance: retaining lubricant inside and preventing the ingress of dust and contaminants from the outside.
• All shafts are designed so that the contact point of the thrust button lies precisely on the centerline of the gear mesh. This allows for ball-and-socket-type motion, rather than sliding motion that would occur if the contact point were located on the thrust plate.

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.

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

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