New food grade shaft to hub connections
Stainless steel construction suits aggressive environments
The ETP range of shaft locking bushes is recognised as the most user friendly way to connect 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 screw, and can be set or removed in seconds. ETP bushes make it easy to 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.
Now Techdrives offers the ETP Express in stainless steel - the ETP Express type R. This is available in a range of standard sizes from 15 to 60 mm, also some 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 0.02 mm. Stainless steel construction gives the ultimate in protection for food industry or outdoor applications. These bushes give an excellent cosmetic match to surrounding stainless steel parts, and allow easy cleaning.
ETP Express locking bushes offer the best way to connect hubs to shafts, allowing fine adjustment and easy removal without sticking problems. The stainless steel ETP Express type R extends use into areas with caustic washdown or continuous presence of water. The range is presented on the Techdrives website www.techdrives.co.uk which includes a 25 second movie showing the operating principle.
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