Thin Line Shaft Collars
Have an application with outer diameter, width, or weight limitations? Ruland thin line shaft collars are designed for applications with these restrictions in industries such as packaging, printing, medical, and food, they are particularly suitable for split hub componentry such as encoders. Two-piece styles have a balanced design for higher RPM applications.
from Ruland deliver high holding power in a more compact design than traditional shaft collars and are suitable for a variety of light and medium duty applications. Most bore sizes are available with different outer diameter and width dimensions and screw sizes allowing the user to match space restrictions and holding power with their application requirements. Thin line shaft collars have tightly controlled face to bore perpendicularity, TIR of
Ruland offers thin line shaft collars in one- and two-piece clamp styles. Clamp style shaft collars have high holding power, allow for simple positioning adjustments and do not mar the shaft. Two-piece styles are balanced for better performance in high RPM applications. Halves are mated together throughout the manufacturing process for proper fit and alignment.
Thin line shaft collars are available in high strength type 2024 aluminum and 303 stainless steel for added corrosion resistance. Materials are sourced from select North American mills to ensure product consistency. Clamping hardware tests to or beyond DIN 912 12.9 standards for maximum torque capabilities. Thin line shaft collars are offered with bore sizes ranging from 3/16” to 1-1/2” and 5mm to 40mm. Custom bore sizes and geometry, mounting holes, and inch hardware are available as special designs.