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The fastening mechanisms for linear shafts or guide shafts in mechanical systems require careful planning. Different shaft ends permit different mounting options. This article provides an overview of available shaft ends and answers the question of which shaft holders or shaft support options are available and where they are appropriate. As part of this, we also take a detailed look at the fixed and floating bearing types for shafts.

Set collars and clamping rings are important components in mechanical engineering. Their function is to secure machine components in a specific position on a shaft or axis. This article introduces different versions, selection criteria, and fields of applications.

Spacer sleeves and spacer discs are important elements for joining and design engineering solutions. They perform several tasks: They are spacers, distribute incident forces, secure components and are needed for precision adjustments. In addition to classic metal washers, this article also discusses other special shapes and configuration options, such as round plates.

Industrial value chains are increasingly focused on manufacturing and maintenance costs. Maintenance costs represent a large portion of the ongoing operating costs of a system. High-quality and maintenance-friendly components help to keep these costs as low as possible while ensuring the required quality. However, planning and design does not always have to rely on the most expensive component. Using ABC analysis, products and components can be classified as ABC parts based on their value share and their importance in the value chain. The most cost-efficient articles are the so-called C articles or C-parts. These have a small share of value, but are required in large numbers. These parts have great potential to reduce costs. It’s worth taking a closer look. For many applications, cost-efficient items are a good alternative to expensive items. However, a low price does not have to mean a loss in quality; the application range of cost-efficient items may only be limited, for example, by the often lower precision. This article will show you how to use C-parts such as plain bearings in a cost-efficient manner, and how to select them purposefully, while at the same time ensuring quality.

Linear shafts are a subset of linear guides and provide stability and precision in linear motion systems. Varying precision requirements are placed on linear shafts to ensure that movements are transferred at low-friction, accurately, and reliably. These requirements specify roundness, straightness, perpendicularity as well as the concentricity of the linear shaft. MISUMI offers linear shafts in standard and precision versions. In this article, you will learn about the different features, when to use which variant, and what precision requirements are all about.