Product Overview: The AHX 314 Withdrawal Sleeve
The AHX 314 is a precision-engineered withdrawal sleeve designed for mounting bearings with a tapered bore onto a cylindrical shaft with a 65mm diameter. As a key component in our Sleeves collection, it belongs to the AHX Series of Withdrawal Sleeves. The primary function of a withdrawal sleeve is to facilitate the easy dismounting of a bearing from its seating. The sleeve is pressed into the bearing bore, which abuts a shaft shoulder or similar fixed component. The bearing is then easily removed by tightening a lock nut onto the sleeve's threaded section, which extracts it from the bearing.
Manufactured to strict industry standards, the AHX 314 ensures a secure and accurate fit, which is essential for maximizing bearing performance and lifespan. It simplifies machinery design by allowing bearings to be mounted on smooth shafts without the need for locating shoulders, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial applications. This sleeve is typically used with a KM 14 lock nut and an MB 14 lock washer for secure mounting and dismounting.
Key Features of the AHX 314 Sleeve
- Facilitates Easy Dismounting: Specifically designed to simplify the removal of bearings from their shaft seating, reducing maintenance time.
- Precision Machining: Guarantees accurate dimensions for a reliable interference fit and proper alignment of the bearing.
- Slotted Design: The sleeve is slit, allowing it to be securely clamped onto the shaft for a firm hold.
- High-Quality Material: Constructed from durable steel to withstand high mounting and dismounting forces and ensure long-term reliability.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to ISO standards, ensuring interchangeability and compatibility with standard bearings.
- Simplifies Shaft Design: Allows for mounting on plain shafts, eliminating the need for complex and costly machining of shoulders or steps.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Used for mounting bearings on conveyor drum shafts, allowing for straightforward maintenance and replacement.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides a secure mounting solution for bearings in large fan assemblies, where easy dismounting is critical.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Ideal for heavy-duty machinery like crushers and screening plants where components are subject to harsh conditions.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Employed in rollers and processing machinery, facilitating quick bearing changes to minimize production downtime.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in equipment such as combines and balers to secure bearings on shafts reliably.
- Power Transmission Systems: Essential for mounting bearings in large gearboxes and plummer block housings.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures bearings are mounted securely on rollers and shafts, contributing to the smooth operation of the equipment.
Benefits of Using the AHX 314
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The primary benefit is the significant reduction in time and effort required to dismount a bearing.
- Prevents Shaft Damage: Eliminates the need for hammers or pullers directly on the bearing or shaft, preventing damage during removal.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Reduces manufacturing costs by allowing the use of simpler, non-stepped shafts with wider tolerances.
- Secure and Reliable Fit: Ensures a tight, consistent interference fit between the bearing bore and the shaft.
- Enhanced Bearing Life: Proper and secure mounting is crucial for achieving the maximum operational life of a bearing.
- Versatile Mounting: Allows bearings to be located precisely at any position along a cylindrical shaft.
