Rotating shafts are essential elements in machines and mechanical systems, responsible for transmitting torque from one point to another. A shaft is a mechanical component, typically cylindrical, used ...

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WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a full range of standard and custom stainless steel shaft collars, couplings, and mounts for use in food ...

Rotate motor shafts monthly to prevent bearing damage and rotor sag in stored spares. Maintain winding temps 10°C above dewpoint to avoid moisture damage during long-term storage. Document every ...

When an electric motor will be stored a long time before being placed in service, you must take certain steps to ensure it will be suitable for operation when it’s needed. One practical limitation to ...

Stafford Custom Large Stainless Steel Shaft Collars are available in set-screw, one-piece, two-piece and hinged styles in sizes up to 12 inches with many customer-specified modifications. For use in ...

This time, the problem is the center carrier bearing for the drive shaft, but often, the issue could be with u-joints, a bent or dented driveshaft, or other driveline components! Thanks for bearing ...

If you use tools like riding lawn mowers and pressure washers on a frequent basis, you may find yourself in the market for a new engine if it has broken down to the point of no repair. Depending on ...

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The BKH series from R+W is a high precision coupling with fully split clamping hubs that allow for easy lateral installation and removal without the need to move or re-align connected components. It ...

Richard Roundtree, best known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the '70s action thriller "Shaft," has died. He was 81. Roundtree's longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Associated Press the ...