Stafford Shaft Adapters Simplify Drive System Changes

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwired - Jan 6, 2015) - Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a line of rigid coupling adapters that can extend the length of shafts and adapt to different sizes and configurations. They frequently eliminate the need for major design changes when replacing motors and related drive components.

Stafford Shaft Adapters are rigid couplings with a clamp-type female end that fits securely over an output shaft and features a male shaft extension in any length up to 16" which can be machined to customer specifications. Designed to simplify drive system changes, these adapters can solve shaft compatibility issues in a wide range of OEM and MRO applications.

Available in 1/4" to 6" I.D. sizes, in steel or stainless steel, Stafford Shaft Adapters are offered in step-up and step-down configurations with or without keyways and shaft extensions can be round, square, hex, D, threaded, keyed, and tapered. Applications include adapting to different shaft sizes and inch-metric dimensions in replacing motors and related modifications.

Stafford Shaft Adapters are priced according to configuration, material, size, and quantity. Price quotations are available upon request.

About Stafford Manufacturing

Founded in 1975, Stafford Manufacturing Corp. is a leading manufacturer of shaft collars, couplings, and specialized mechanical drive and structural components. The company is recognized as a single source for all types of shaft collars and couplings including metrics. Their "Standard Series" features over 300 popular items which are in stock for immediate delivery, their "Signature Series" features premium quality collars and couplings manufactured in the USA, and their "Solution Series" with over 500 problem-solving components is a virtual mechanical design center for anyone involved in product and system development. 

In addition to their over 3,300 catalog parts, Stafford Manufacturing Corp. manufactures problem-solving parts for leading OEMs, contract manufacturers, and industrial distributors. Their well-engineered design solutions can be found in all types of equipment including conveyors, packaging machinery, processing equipment, recreational products, medical instruments, storage systems, and consumer goods. Stafford Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.