New range of shaft sleeves from Glacier
New range of shaft sleeves from GlacierKeywords: Shafts, Glacier
Glacier WH shaft sleeves simplify design and manufacturing processes by eliminating the need for precision machined shaft surfaces. They are particularly suited to complex or fabricated shafts where local treatment of the bearing journal may be difficult. WH shaft sleeves provide an inexpensive working surface for Glacier's standard range of plain bearings.
The steel sleeves are treated to provide a hardened, wear-resistant surface with a ground finish ideal for plain bearings and seals (Plate 2). Available from 25mm to 150mm diameter in various lengths, they are pre-finished and do not require machining after press fitting onto the turned shaft.
Plate 2 Glacier WH shaft sleeves are treated to provide a hardened, wear-resistant surface with a ground finish
Glacier WH sleeves also provide an economical method of recovering worn shafts. The damaged shaft journal is machined and the sleeve installed by press or shrink fitting.
Glacier has issued a handbook that provides full details of the standard range of WH sleeves. This is available from Glacier Industrial Bearings,Riccarton, Kilmarnock, KA1 SNA, UK. Tel: +44 1563 539999.
