Shaft-Hub-Connections

Shrink Discs and Cone Clamping Elements are capable of transmitting much higher torques than conventional positive connections with ­keyways. The shafts can be designed smaller and shorter. The relationships between shaft ­dia­meter and shaft length are illustrated in the example shown in the figure. In this comparison, the same torque is ­trans­mitted via a Cone ­Clamping Element (upper half of the figure) and via a keyway connection (lower half of the ­figure). The Cone Clamping Element design ­offers a much more compact and cost effective solution.