Standard components manufacturer norelem have extended their range of shaft collars for use in machine and fixture construction to ensure continuous safety and optimisation in machine and fixture construction. The collars are used to secure shafts and axles but can also be used as fixed stops or fastening options. The shaft collar range includes three products: One-piece shaft collars slitted inside, one-piece shaft collars slitted outside, and two-piece shaft collars – where the two-piece shaft collars are held together with two socket head screws.

“Expanding on products with diverse applications is something that we take great pride in”, says Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem. “Our updated range of shaft collars can be used as widely as holding up a flag on a flagpole to positioning medical devices on medical equipment and more. With this extended range of shaft collars, we will be able to supply multiple industries in machine and fixture construction.”

The one-piece shaft collars slitted inside are mounted axially on shafts or axles and enclose them with an even distribution of clamping force. This creates a dimensionally accurate fit, high holding forces, and no damage to the shaft. Whereas the one-piece shaft collars slitted outside create up to 15% higher clamping forces than their slitted inside counterpart. The bore, however, remains cylindrical, which encloses the shaft more precisely.

The three products are each available in four different materials: steel, aluminium, A2 quality stainless steel, as well as in norelem’s newly expanded A4 quality stainless steel range. This allows these shaft collars to be used in environments with close proximity to salt water, such as shipyards. The collars are also fit for use in a high range of temperatures, being rated to withstand as cold as     -40oc and as high as +175oc, making them suitable for a vast range of industries and applications.

The updated range of shaft collars can be found in norelem’s 2022 edition of THE BIG GREEN BOOK. Listing over 70,000 standard components, the two-volume catalogue is available in both print and online.

For more about norelem and to order your free copy of THE BIG GREEN BOOK, please visit www.norelem.co.uk or contact thebiggreenbook@norelem.co.uk.

norelem is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible standard parts and components for mechanical engineering. The company supplies 70,000 standard products relating to standard machinery and operating elements, as well as automation components. Ninety-eight per cent of these parts are available from stock, and the business delivers on-site technical support for products. This high level of inventory enables norelem to provide fast and reliable delivery times.

About THE BIG GREEN BOOK

THE BIG GREEN BOOK is both norelem’s ideas catalogue and a reference book and has become the norelem trademark. More than just a standard product catalogue, THE BIG GREEN BOOK represents everything norelem stands for, combining product information, specifications, and technical information, with best practice references, advice, and guidance.

norelem is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible standard parts and components for mechanical engineering. The company supplies 60,000 standard products relating to standard machinery and operating elements, as well as automation components.

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