Stafford Manufactures Standard & Custom Shaft Collars
Stafford Manufacturing manufactures & distributes standard & custom shaft collars for any application
Shaft collars function as mechanical stops and as a means to affix components to a shaft in the desired position. They feature a simplistic design consisting of a round metal or plastic ring with screws or a clamp that achieve a tight hold and secure the collar in place. As they’re available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and materials, it’s important to select a shaft collar that meets the demands of your particular project. This helps ensure the collar will have the proper performance capabilities, holding power, and design characteristics for your intended application.
At Stafford Manufacturing Corp., we have the expertise and the product offerings to fulfill virtually any shaft collar need. Read on to learn more about Stafford Manufacturing, our customization capabilities, what to look for when choosing a shaft collar for your application, and the wide range of shaft collars we offer our customers.
Our Shaft Collar Bore Options
With the myriad bore options available at Stafford Manufacturing, we try to make it easy for you to find the exact shaft collar you need. Our extensive catalog includes the specs of each item, with shaft collars grouped by bore shape for simplified searching.
Selecting the Best Shaft Collar for Your Application
When determining which shaft collar is the ideal choice for your application, or if a standard or custom collar is your best bet, there are multiple factors to keep in mind. Below, we’ve listed some of the important considerations to make, as well as the options available to you in each category at Stafford Manufacturing:
Bore Size
Imperial (Inches) or Metric (Millimeters) Measurements
Bore Configurations
Collar Style
Set Screw, Hinged, Balanced, and One-, Two-, or Three-Piece Split Styles
Structural Features
Heavy-Duty, Flanged, Mountable, Weldable, and Quick Adjust
Holding Power
Ultra Low-Profile, Very Low-Profile, Low-Profile/High-Strength, Heavy-Duty, and Ultra Heavy-Duty Holding Power Levels
Materials and Finishes
Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Plastic (Other Materials Available by Special Request)
Select Product Lines
Should you need help choosing the right shaft collar for your project, the team at Stafford Manufacturing can help. We offer multiple unique lines of shaft collars and components to fulfill the needs of our clients’ varied applications, including the following:
Types of Shaft Collars
The purpose of a shaft collar is to position components on a shaft, secure them in place, and form an attachment between the shaft and another part. To perform these primary functions effectively within diverse applications, Stafford Manufacturing offers a range of shaft collars that vary in size, material, and design.
Clamping Shaft Collars
Clamping shaft collars can have any bore shape, with or without keyways, and the smooth bore refrains from damaging the shaft while offering holding power superior to that of set screw collars. We provide them in the following low-profile, high-strength, and heavy-duty styles:
- One-Piece Split Shaft Collars
- Two-Piece Split Shaft Collars
- Hinge Shaft Collars
Set Screw Shaft Collars
The oldest of the shaft collar types, set screw shaft collars have a round bore configuration only and secure to a shaft by gouging a set screw into the shaft’s soft surface. Available in imperial and metric sizes, these economical collars are available in various material and finish options.
Hinge Shaft Collars
Hinge collars from Stafford Manufacturing combine a triple-link hinge with a captive screw, giving you the simplicity of a one-piece collar with the flexibility of a two-piece. We offer the following hinge shaft collar options:
Weldable Shaft Collars
In your choice of imperial or metric sizing, our weldable shaft collars are available in one-piece or two-piece designs. We make these lead-free collars from weldable 1018 steel and, like split shaft collars, their smooth bores won’t damage a shaft and they have high clamping power.
Remachinable Shaft Collars
Remachinable shaft collars have pilot holes to facilitate machining in-house to the required bore configuration and size. We have shaft collar and collar kit options in this remachinable category, as follows:
Flanged Shaft Collars
These one-piece collars with a split design serve as customizable solutions for mounting to shafts. Possessing a relief groove clamp, a keyway, and a smooth bore, our varied lines of flanged shaft collars include offerings like the following:
- Python™ Flange Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Python™ Flange Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Accu-Flange™ Shaft Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Accu-Flange™ Shaft Collars
- Flange Adapter Max (With or Without Keyways)
- One-Piece Split Face Mounting Shaft Collars (Imperial or Metric)
Mounting Collars
Available in one- and two-piece varieties with a countersunk, tapped hole, our mounting collars do as the name suggests: mount shafts to parts or surfaces. Stafford Manufacturing offers the following mounting collars for shafts and pipes:
- Accu-Flange™ Shaft Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Accu-Mount™ Collars
- Shaft Mounting Collars (One- or Two-Piece Split)
- Hinge Shaft Mounting Collars
- One-Piece Split Face Mounting Shaft Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Plastic Shaft Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Python™ Flange Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
Quick Adjust Shaft Collars
Our Quick Adjust shaft collars allow for fast, simple collar repositioning on a shaft by hand without the need for a wrench. They’re ideal for applications requiring frequent adjustments due to their efficiency and ease of use and installation. The Quick Adjust line includes:
Accu-Clamp™ Shaft Collars
We’re modifying our Accu-Clamp™ family of products to utilize opposing-direction screw heads as part of a balanced design. The Accu-Clamp™, Accu-Flange™, and Accu-Mount™ varieties are our primary products in this category, but we offer a full range of Accu-Clamp™ shaft collar products:
Python™ Shaft Collars
The Python™ line derives its holding power from an integral lever-operated, adjustable Flip-Lok™ clamp and a thumbscrew tension nut. Available in imperial and metric sizes, our Python™ shaft collar offerings are:
- Python™ Flange Mounting Collars (Imperial or Metric)
- Python™ Flange Collars (Imperial or Metric)
Custom Capabilities
If nothing in our catalog meets your exact needs, not to worry. We offer design, engineering, and manufacturing services to produce custom-manufactured shaft collars for your unique application. We’ll work with you to develop innovative solutions to address your application’s specifications and required standards within your timeline and budget.
Our team can alter one of our standard shaft collars to accommodate you, making such changes as:
Modified
Bores
Keyways, Spherical, Intermediate Sizes, or Non-Standard Threads
Collar Face Alterations
Slots, Holes, O-Ring Grooves, or Hubs
Modified Outside Diameters
Knurling, Pulley Grooves, Notches, Flats, or Cam Surfaces
Custom Configurations
Balancing or Added Tabs, Pins, Bumpers, and Buttons
We also have the ability to develop a fully custom shaft collar for your project. These specialized variations ensure you receive a collar that meets your exact expectations for precision balancing and unique features. Such variations might include the following:
- Mounting Styles
- Hinged Flange Clamps
- Miniature Sizes
- Multiple Screw Set Shaft Collars
- Instrument Styles
- Specialty Bore Shapes
- Specialty Materials
- Options for Heavy-Duty Applications or Extra-Large Shafts
Industries We Serve
For nearly 50 years, the following industries have come to rely on the quality and dependability of Stafford Manufacturing shaft collars:
- Agricultural Equipment
- Automation and Assembly
- Conveyor Systems
- Food and Beverage Processing
- Machine Tools
- Marine
- Medical
- Military & Defense
- Mining
- Mixing Machinery
- MRO
- Off-Road Vehicles
- Oil and Gas
- Optical
- Packaging Equipment
- Power Transmission
- Research and Laboratory
- Retail Display Systems
- Robotics
- Trucking
Stafford Manufacturing, Your Trusted Shaft Collar Manufacturer & Distributor
Stafford Manufacturing has been serving diverse industries with standard and custom shaft collars since 1975. Our quality products are applicable in everything from motion control, automation, and power transmission to MRO and OEM operations. When working with Stafford Manufacturing, our customers benefit from the following:
- Nearly a Half-Century of Multi-Industry Experience
- Compliance With ISO 9001:2015, ASA/ASME/ANSI B18.3, REACH, and RoHS Standards
- Custom Manufacturing Capabilities (CAD Design and Engineering) for Tailor-Made Solutions
- An Extensive Selection of Standard Shaft Collars With Various Material, Design, Size, and Finishing Choices
Guide to Shaft Collars
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As an experienced manufacturer and distributor of high-quality shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings, and more, Stafford Manufacturing has the knowledge, the production capabilities, and the comprehensive product line to help you select the correct size and style to meet the demands of your specific application.
Contact us to learn more about Stafford Manufacturing’s innovative shaft collar solutions, or request a quote today.
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