Rigid Shaft Couplings

Rigid Shaft Couplings

Rigid shaft couplings “couple” (i.e., clamp onto and connect) two shafts aligned with each other. By joining the two shafts, these mechanical components enable the transfer of rotary motion from one rotating shaft (the driving shaft) to the other (the driven shaft).

Stafford manufactures rigid shaft couplings in one-piece, two-piece, three-piece set-screw, and precision sleeve styles, including square and hex bore versions. With thousands of standard sizes in stock and ready to ship, chances are we already have the coupling you need. If not, our engineering team can modify a standard design or build a fully custom solution to your exact specs.

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Types of Rigid Shaft Couplings

At Stafford Manufacturing, we manufacture and distribute four main types of rigid couplings. Rigid shaft couplings are made from a wide range of materials, including brass, 2024 aluminum, steel (carbon steel and carbon steel with a black oxide finish), and 303 and 304 stainless steel.

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Overview Of Rigid Shaft Couplings

The simple and durable design of rigid shaft couplings allows the components to transmit more power than comparable flexible shaft couplings but also prevents them from compensating for shaft misalignment. With these considerations in mind, industry professionals generally only use them for applications where the shafts are coaxial and/or pre-positioned in precise alignment with each other.

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Types of Rigid Shaft Couplings

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Stainless steel shaft collar and round mounting hub next to a coupling shaft
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