Ruland's new quick clamping shaft collars allow for quick adjustments without tools. They simply slide on the shaft, easy finger access to the handle allowing them to be removed or positioned using only the strength of the finger. The handle can be locked, fixing the collar in place. When installed, the handle is flush with the outside diameter which makes them suitable for rotating and stationary applications alike.
The design features a tension-adjustment screw which makes the collar compatible to wide shaft tolerances and also adjust the axial holding power on the shaft. The collars work well on split hubs as well as on solid shafts. They can be modified by mounting holes to allow them to face-mount other components to the shaft.
Quick clamping collars are made from aluminium for light weight and low inertia and have an anodized finish. The hardware on the collars is made from stainless steel which makes them suitable for wash-down applications, medical applications and some food applications. Quick clamping shaft collars are available with bore sizes from 5/16 " to 1 ½ " in the inch series and 8 mm to 35 mm in the metric series.
Ruland shaft collars are also available in one- and two-piece clamp-style designs and set-screw design. They are manufactured in a variety of materials including 316 stainless steel, 303 stainless steel, RoHS compliant yellow zinc plating, high-strength aluminium with an anodized finish, black oxide carbon steel, and engineered plastic.