Sorting out shaft connections.

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  • Author(s): Sheba, Dan; Zumbulev, Kiril
  • Source:
    Machine Design. 11/9/2006, Vol. 78 Issue 21, p94-98. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 4 Diagrams.
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    • Subject Terms:
      TORQUE; ROTATIONAL motion (Rigid dynamics); MOTORS; MECHANICS (Physics); LOCKS & keys
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of keyless and keyed shaft connections in relation to connecting gearboxes and motors. A way to compare keyed and keyless designs is in terms of torque transmission. A 16 millimeter shaft is used to compare keyed and keyless designs. Calculations are presented that determine the maximum torque that can be transmitted through both keyed and keyless shafts.