Product Overview: The AHX 318 Withdrawal Sleeve
The AHX 318 is a high-precision withdrawal sleeve designed for mounting bearings with a tapered bore onto an 85mm cylindrical shaft. As a key component in our AHX Series of Withdrawal Sleeves, it provides a secure and accurate fit, while also greatly simplifying the dismounting process. The sleeve is designed to be pulled into the bearing bore by tightening a lock nut on the shaft end, ensuring a firm grip. This method avoids the need for a stepped shaft, offering a more flexible and cost-effective bearing arrangement.
Manufactured from high-quality steel, the AHX 318 is built for durability and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments. Its slit design allows for effective clamping, ensuring the bearing is firmly positioned axially. This component is essential for maintenance-heavy applications where bearings need to be removed and replaced efficiently, minimizing machine downtime. Explore our full range of Sleeves to find the perfect solution for your assembly needs.
Key Features of the AHX 318 Sleeve
- Simplified Dismounting: Specifically designed to make the removal of bearings from a shaft quick and easy.
- Secure Fit: Ensures a tight, concentric grip on the shaft, providing reliable bearing location.
- Precision Machined: Manufactured to tight tolerances for accurate and consistent performance.
- Durable Steel Construction: Made from robust materials to withstand high dismounting forces and ensure a long service life.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Allows the use of standard cylindrical shafts, which are more economical than custom stepped shafts.
- Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for use with various bearing types that have a tapered bore, such as spherical roller and self-aligning ball bearings.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Used to mount gears and bearings securely while allowing for easier maintenance.
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for pulley and roller assemblies where periodic bearing replacement is necessary.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Supports heavy-duty applications in crushers, screens, and conveyors.
- Large Fans and Blowers: Facilitates the mounting and dismounting of bearings in large industrial ventilation systems.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Used in rollers and processing machinery that operate in harsh conditions.
- Agricultural Machinery: Employed in heavy equipment where reliable performance and serviceability are critical.
- Steel Manufacturing: Essential for roller assemblies in continuous casting and rolling mill equipment.
Benefits of Using the AHX 318
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The primary advantage is the significant reduction in time and effort required to remove a bearing.
- Enhanced Machine Uptime: Faster maintenance cycles lead to less downtime and increased productivity.
- Shaft Protection: Prevents damage to the shaft seat that can occur during traditional dismounting processes.
- Simplified Design: Eliminates the need for complex shaft shoulders or retaining rings for bearing location.
- Improved Reliability: Provides a secure and rigid mounting that maintains bearing alignment and performance.
- Lower Lifecycle Costs: The combination of simplified shaft design and reduced maintenance costs makes it an economical choice.
