US manufacturer Ruland has developed thin line shaft collars for use in applications with outer diameter, width or weight limitations. The collars function as clamps, positioners, guides, spacers, and are available in a smaller profile than traditional collars.
Designed for applications with space and weight restrictions in industries such as assembly systems, packaging, printing, medical and food, they are particularly suitable for split hub componentry such as encoders. Two-piece styles have a balanced design for higher RPM applications(…)