Massachusetts-based Stafford Manufacturing, a manufacturer of shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings and problem-solving mechanical components, has announced a new self-locating feature for their line of shaft collars.
Stafford Positive Lock Shaft Collars, machined from stainless steels, aluminum, steel and other materials in bore sizes from 1/2″ to 6″, feature a spring-loaded ball which can fit into either a detent or a groove that is machined into a shaft to provide fully repeatable radial or axial positioning.
Available on 1-piece, 2-piece and hinged collars, this feature is designed for linear applications where exact repositioning and locking are required. Other features such as tapped holes, flats, slots, grooves and knurls can be included.