Shaft key selection & shaft keyway design guide
Shaft key selection is crucial in avoiding premature failure on keyed joints. Shaft keyway and keys are used to transmit...
Pillow block bearing
Pillow block bearing Pillow block bearing units are usually a housed bearing with a machined mounting surface and used in mechanical...
Shaft Design & Strength
What are mechanical shafts? A mechanical shaft is a rotating member usually of circular cross-section either solid or hollow, which...
Shaft stress concentration factor
What is Stress concentration? Mechanical elements such as shafts, gears, support brackets threaded fasteners etc often have 3D features that...
Splines & Serrations
What are Splines? Splines are ridges or teeth type keys that are made integral with the shaft that mesh with...
Keys & keyways specification
Dimensions and tolerances of metric keyways for parallel keys Keys and keyways secure the hub and shaft to prevent relative...
Mechanical Power Transmission
What is Mechanical power transmission? Mechanical power transmission is the transfer of energy from where it’s generated to a place...
Keys and Keyways
What are Keys & keyways? A key and the keyways make up a Keyed joint to secure the hub and...
