Product Overview: The AHX 2324 Withdrawal Sleeve
The AHX 2324 is a precision-engineered withdrawal sleeve, an essential component from our AHX 2300 Series designed to facilitate the dismounting of bearings with a tapered bore from cylindrical shafts. With a 110mm bore diameter, 120mm outer diameter, and a width of 72mm, this sleeve allows bearings such as the 23224 Spherical Roller Bearing to be securely mounted and, more importantly, easily removed without causing damage to the shaft or bearing. This makes it a crucial part for simplifying maintenance and assembly in heavy-duty applications.
As a key item in our range of Withdrawal Sleeves, the AHX 2324 is manufactured to exacting standards from high-quality steel. Its design includes a slit and an external thread to accommodate a lock nut, ensuring the bearing is pressed firmly against the sleeve and shaft for a secure fit, while also providing a means for hydraulic or mechanical withdrawal. Explore our full line of Bearing Accessories to find all the components you need for your industrial machinery.
Key Features of the AHX 2324
- Simplified Bearing Dismounting: Specifically designed to make the removal of bearings from cylindrical shafts a straightforward and damage-free process.
- Precision Machining: Guarantees a perfect fit between the shaft, sleeve, and bearing bore, ensuring optimal performance and alignment.
- High-Quality Material: Constructed from durable steel to withstand high mounting and dismounting forces, ensuring a long service life.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Eliminates the need for expensive and complex machining of tapered shafts, allowing standard cylindrical shafts to be used.
- Slotted Design: The sleeve is slit, which allows it to compress slightly for a tight and secure grip on the shaft.
- Threaded for Lock Nuts: Features an external thread for use with a lock nut (such as a KM 24), which is essential for pushing the sleeve out from between the bearing and shaft during dismounting.
Common Applications
- Heavy Industrial Machinery: Used in large gearboxes, rolling mills, and mining equipment where bearings are subject to heavy loads and require periodic maintenance.
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for mounting bearings on long conveyor shafts, simplifying the process of bearing replacement along the line.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Essential for machinery like drying cylinders and rollers, where reliable operation and easy maintenance are critical.
- Large Fans and Blowers: Facilitates the secure mounting and easy dismounting of bearings in industrial ventilation systems.
- Construction Equipment: Employed in heavy machinery where components need to be robust and serviceable in the field.
- Marine Propulsion Systems: Used in shaft assemblies where reliability and ease of maintenance are paramount.
Benefits of Using the AHX 2324
- Prevents Shaft Damage: Allows for bearing removal without the need for cutting or excessive force, preserving the integrity of the shaft.
- Reduced Maintenance Time: Significantly speeds up the process of replacing bearings, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Enhanced Safety: Provides a controlled and safe method for dismounting large bearings, reducing risks to maintenance personnel.
- Increased Component Lifespan: A proper fit and easy dismounting reduce stress on both the bearing and the shaft, extending their operational life.
- Versatile Application: Enables the use of a wide range of tapered bore bearings on simple, economical cylindrical shafts.
- Improved Reliability: Ensures a solid, reliable fit that maintains bearing alignment and performance throughout its service life.
