ShaftHub Connections

1. Introduction

Connections can either be obtained as standard components from a manufacturer's catalogue or alternatively specially designed and manufactured. Smaller sized connections tend to be more readily available from catalogues and larger, less used types tend to be produced as specials. This Guide is only concerned with the selection and subsequent use of standard components.

The Guide enables the user to specify the attributes of a connection to meet specific needs and then to select a connection from those offered by manufacturers. The types of connections most commonly used are illustrated and discussed.

The guide takes a practical approach that ensures the technical suitability of connections for specific applications. Technical considerations usually indicate a number of viable possibilities so cost may well be the decisive factor influencing the final selection.