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Locking elements

Locking Elements are used in all types of applications to secure components such as pulleys, sprockets or couplings onto a shaft.

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Types of locking elements:

Our locking elements

Locking assemblies

Locking assemblies are essential components for creating secure, backlash-free connections between shafts and hubs.
Keyless bushings

Keyless bushings, also known as locking bushings or frictional locking bushings, are mechanical components used to secure a hub to a shaft without the need for traditional keyways or splines.
Shrink discs

Shrink discs are external locking devices used to connect a hollow shaft to a solid shaft without the need for keys, splines, or other traditional mechanical connections

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Which applications use locking elements?

Locking Elements are used in all types of applications to secure components such as pulleys, sprockets or couplings onto a shaft.

Applications

Locking Elements are found in many applications including:

Electrical motors powering other equipment
Gearboxes
Pumps
Conveyor drives

Acorn offers a variety of Locking Elements to suit your application please contact your nearest Acorn Branch for further information.

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