Product Overview: The H 3296 Adapter Sleeve
The H 3296 is a high-quality adapter sleeve designed for mounting bearings with a tapered bore onto cylindrical shafts with a 480mm diameter. As a crucial component in our H Series of Adapter Sleeves, it provides a simple yet highly effective method for securing bearings, ensuring precise positioning and facilitating easy installation and removal. This complete mounting solution includes the tapered sleeve, a corresponding lock nut, and a lock washer, which work together to firmly clamp the bearing's inner ring against the shaft.
Adapter sleeves are the most commonly used components for locating bearings on a shaft, as they can be used on plain or stepped shafts. The H 3296 simplifies assembly and disassembly, reduces the need for expensive shaft machining, and protects the shaft from wear. It is an indispensable part for heavy-duty industrial applications where reliability and straightforward maintenance are paramount. Explore our full range of Sleeves to find the ideal solution for your machinery.
Key Features of the H 3296
- Complete Mounting Kit: Supplied as a set with a lock nut and lock washer for a secure and complete installation.
- For 480mm Shafts: Precision engineered to fit standard 480mm cylindrical shafts.
- Simplifies Installation: Allows for easy mounting of tapered bore bearings without the need for special shaft shoulders or tight fits.
- Facilitates Dismounting: The design allows for straightforward removal of the bearing for maintenance or replacement.
- Versatile Positioning: Can be used to locate a bearing at any position along a plain shaft.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-strength steel to withstand high clamping forces and operational loads.
- Compensates for Shaft Tolerances: Accommodates wider tolerances on the shaft diameter compared to direct mounting methods.
Common Applications
- Mining and Quarrying: Used in large crushers, vibrating screens, and conveyor systems where robust bearing mounting is critical.
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Essential for mounting bearings on the large rollers and drums found in paper processing machinery.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides secure mounting for large fan assemblies in ventilation and material handling systems.
- Marine and Offshore: Employed in propulsion systems, winches, and deck machinery requiring reliable performance in harsh environments.
- Power Generation: Used in turbines, generators, and large gearboxes to ensure stable and secure bearing operation.
- Steel and Metal Processing: Ideal for rolling mills, continuous casters, and other heavy-duty equipment.
- Construction Machinery: Found in heavy equipment like excavators and cranes for mounting large rotational components.
Benefits of Using the H 3296 Adapter Sleeve
- Enhanced Reliability: Provides a secure, 360-degree grip on the shaft, preventing fretting corrosion and ensuring stable bearing location.
- Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for costly and complex machining of shaft shoulders or keyways.
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The ease of mounting and dismounting significantly cuts down on equipment downtime during servicing.
- Increased Shaft Life: Protects the shaft surface from damage that can occur with press-fit mounting methods.
- Improved Operational Security: The combination of the sleeve, nut, and washer creates a mechanically locked assembly that resists loosening from vibration.
- Simplified Assembly: Does not require specialized heating or pressing equipment for installation, simplifying the entire assembly process.
