Power Transmission Engineering Magazine
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AutomationDirect Adds Linear and Rotary Shafts to Product Line

February 14, 2018

AutomationDirect has added linear and rotary shafts to its line of mechanical power transmission products. SureMotion linear shafts are precision ground for exceptional straightness, accurate diameters, and a surface finish of 10RMS. Available in C1060 medium-carbon steel or 440C stainless steel, all shafts are heat treated for additional hardness.

Starting at $7.75, carbon and stainless steel shafts are made in the USA and are available in 12, 24, 36-inch lengths and 0.5", 0.75", 1.0" diameters.

Starting at $9.50, SureMotion hard-anodized aluminum supports offer superior shaft holding strength and are available in standard-height 6061 T6 black and low-profile 6061 T6 gray aluminum designs. The removable-top design allows easy removal of the shaft while maintaining alignment with connected equipment during servicing. Alloy-steel fasteners are included.

SureMotion hardened rotary shafts (from $2.50) are precision ground for exceptional straightness, accurate diameters, and a surface finish of 10RMS. Models are available in diameters up to 3/4 inch and precut lengths up to 36 inches.

303 stainless steel grooved rotary shafts, starting at $3.25 and available in 3" to 12" lengths, are grooved for retaining rings with spacings to fit typical bearings.