Float-A-Shaft
Float-A-Shaft is a universal right angle gear drive coupling. It consists of two 45° helical gears that mesh at right angles, designed to turn power around any corner. Float-A-Shaft can be operated in either direction and can slide axially along the drive or driven shaft. A lightweight aluminum housing encloses the gears, serving as a structure support and a lubricant reservoir. The gears mount directly on the shafts through keyways in the gears and shafts.
These rugged and durable hardened helical gears have been field-proven for over 35 years, assuring dependable operation. Float-A-Shaft's unique floating design maintains perfect alignment. It also eliminates dangerous chain sprocket drives and the additional adjustments required for chain drive applications.
Float-A-Shafts are available in either a low torque journal bearing series or a high torque sealed roller bearing series.
FEATURES
- Float-A-Shaft slides along shaft, limited only by length of keyway
- Accomodates either blind or through keyways
- Bores are ground to within .001"
- 45° helical gears are case-hardened alloy steel
- No gasket required between housing halves
- Die-cast aluminum gear case forms its own lubricant reservoir
- Flat base mount or foot mount models are available for applications where Float-A-Shaft must be supported
- Metric models available
Tol-O-Matic, 3800 County Road 116, Hamel, MN 55340. Tel: 763-478-8000; Fax: 763-478-8080.