Product Overview: The H 32/500 OH Hydraulic Adapter Sleeve
The H 32/500 OH is a high-performance hydraulic adapter sleeve designed for mounting bearings with a tapered bore onto large cylindrical shafts with a 500mm diameter. As a critical component in our Adapter Sleeves collection, this sleeve simplifies the installation and removal of large bearings, ensuring a secure and precise fit. The "OH" designation indicates that it is equipped with oil supply ducts and distribution grooves, facilitating hydraulic mounting and dismounting. This method is essential for large-scale applications as it significantly reduces the force required and minimizes the risk of damage to the bearing or shaft during the process.
Part of the robust OH Series and specifically the OH 3200 Series, the H 32/500 OH is manufactured to meet stringent industry standards. It is supplied as a complete assembly, including a high-precision lock nut and a secure lock washer, to provide reliable axial positioning of the bearing. This sleeve is indispensable in heavy industrial settings where reliability and ease of maintenance are paramount.
Key Features of the H 32/500 OH Sleeve
- Hydraulic Mounting/Dismounting: Features integrated oil ducts and grooves for easy, low-force, and damage-free installation and removal using hydraulic pressure.
- Secure Bearing Location: Enables bearings with a tapered bore to be firmly positioned on cylindrical shafts, preventing axial movement during operation.
- Complete Assembly: Supplied with a corresponding lock nut and lock washer to ensure a secure and reliable fastening system.
- Accommodates Shaft Tolerances: Can be used on commercial-grade shafts, compensating for minor variations in shaft diameter without the need for expensive precision machining.
- Slit Design: The sleeve is slit, allowing it to clamp tightly onto the shaft when the lock nut is tightened, providing a strong interference fit.
- High-Quality Materials: Constructed from durable steel to withstand high mounting forces and operational loads, ensuring long-term performance.
Common Applications
- Mining and Construction: Used in heavy machinery such as rock crushers, conveyor belt pulleys, and large excavators.
- Pulp and Paper Industry: Essential for mounting bearings on the large rollers found in paper machines and processing equipment.
- Steel and Metal Rolling Mills: Provides secure mounting for bearings in roll stands and other high-load equipment.
- Large Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable and reliable operation of large fan shafts in ventilation and exhaust systems.
- Marine and Offshore: Applied in ship propulsion systems, rudder stocks, and deck machinery where large bearings are common.
- Power Generation: Used in turbines, generators, and other large rotating equipment in power plants.
Benefits of Using the H 32/500 OH Sleeve
- Simplified Installation and Removal: The hydraulic feature drastically reduces the time and physical effort required for maintenance on large machinery.
- Reduced Risk of Damage: Prevents damage to the bearing bore and shaft surface that can occur with purely mechanical mounting methods.
- Cost-Effective Shafting: Allows for the use of standard commercial shafts, eliminating the need for special shaft shoulders or keyways, thus reducing manufacturing costs.
- Improved Operational Reliability: Creates a secure 360-degree grip, ensuring the bearing is perfectly aligned and fixed, which enhances the overall reliability of the machinery.
- Enhanced Safety: Hydraulic mounting is a controlled process, improving safety for maintenance personnel working with heavy components.
- Extended Component Life: A proper, secure fit minimizes fretting corrosion between the shaft and bearing, extending the service life of both components.
