173-3998: ШПОНКА

A Square Woodruff Key is a precision-engineered metal key that resembles a small, square-shaped tab. This unique design allows it to fit snugly into a keyway (a groove or slot) in a shaft, preventing relative rotation between the key and the shaft. The other end of the key fits into a mating slot in a hub or gear, locking the two components together. This keying system provides a secure connection, ensuring that the hub or gear rotates along with the shaft. The primary function of a square Woodruff key in a seawater pump, as in heavy machinery in general, is to transmit torque from the rotating shaft to other components, such as impellers or gears. It prevents slippage between the shaft and the connected part, ensuring that they rotate together, thus allowing the pump to operate effectively.

Attributes:
• Provide a secure fit in the keyway.
• Made from durable and corrosion-resistant material.
• Withstand significant torque loads, making it suitable for heavy machinery applications.

Applications:
A Square Woodruff Key is inserted into a keyway in the seawater pump's main shaft, locking it to the impeller or other connected components. This ensures that when the shaft rotates, it drives the impeller, which is crucial for pumping seawater or other fluids.

Не найдено