Product Overview: The AHX 2309 Withdrawal Sleeve
The AHX 2309 is a high-quality withdrawal sleeve designed for dismounting bearings with a tapered bore from cylindrical shafts. As an essential component in our Withdrawal Sleeves collection, it simplifies maintenance by allowing bearings to be easily removed without causing damage to the shaft or bearing. This sleeve is part of the AHX 2300 Series and is precision-engineered to facilitate a secure fit and straightforward dismounting process. It is designed for use on a 40mm shaft, accommodating a bearing with a 45mm tapered bore.
Withdrawal sleeves are slit and have an external taper, designed to be pulled into the bearing bore which is mounted against a fixed abutment like a shaft shoulder. This method ensures that bearings can be accurately positioned and firmly secured anywhere on a smooth shaft, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to stepped shafts. Our AHX 2309 sleeves are manufactured to strict industry standards, ensuring dimensional accuracy and dependable performance in demanding industrial applications.
Key Features of the AHX 2309
- Simplified Dismounting: Specifically designed to make the removal of bearings from their seated position quick and easy, minimizing downtime.
- Shaft Protection: Prevents shaft damage during bearing removal, which can occur with other dismounting methods.
- Precise Positioning: Allows for accurate axial positioning of the bearing on the shaft.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-grade steel for excellent strength, wear resistance, and a long service life.
- Standardized Taper: Features a standard 1:12 taper, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of bearings like the Self-Aligning Ball Bearings and Spherical Roller Bearings.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Enables the use of commercially available plain shafts, reducing the need for expensive and complex machined shaft shoulders.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Used for mounting gears and bearings, allowing for easier maintenance and assembly.
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for securing bearings on conveyor rollers and pulleys, where regular maintenance is required.
- Agricultural Machinery: Employed in equipment such as harvesters and combines where components are subjected to heavy loads and vibration.
- Fans and Blowers: Ensures bearings are securely mounted on fan shafts, facilitating easier replacement in industrial ventilation systems.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Provides a robust mounting solution for heavy-duty machinery operating in harsh environments.
- Pumps and Compressors: Facilitates the assembly and disassembly of rotational components, crucial for maintenance.
- Paper and Pulp Mills: Used on rollers and drums where bearings need to be periodically replaced.
Benefits of Using the AHX 2309
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The primary benefit is the significant reduction in time and effort required to dismount a bearing.
- Increased Machine Uptime: Faster and easier maintenance translates directly into less downtime and higher productivity.
- Extended Component Life: By preventing damage to shafts and bearings during service, the sleeve helps extend the operational life of associated components.
- Versatile Shafting Options: Allows bearings with a tapered bore to be used on less expensive, readily available smooth shafts.
- Reliable and Secure Fit: Ensures a tight interference fit between the bearing and the shaft, preventing slippage under load.
- Simplified Design: Eliminates the need for special shaft preparations, locknuts, or locating devices for bearing removal.
