What Is the Guide Shaft Support?
The guide shaft support is mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the shaft so that it cannot move. The structure of the guide shaft support is usually a fixed shell with bearings and shafts installed inside, which can withstand large loads and vibrations.
The guide shaft is usually a solid shaft, with both ends supported on the guide shaft support through bearings. The function of the guide shaft support is to fix the shaft in the correct position and provide the support and fixation required when the shaft rotates. The bearing can be connected to the shaft in different ways, for example by bolting, welding or interference fit.
In some applications, guide shaft supports can also provide additional functions, such as controlling the rotation direction of the shaft, limiting the rotation angle of the shaft, increasing the rigidity of the shaft, etc. The design and manufacture of guide shaft supports need to take into account a variety of factors, including load, speed, accuracy, temperature, etc., to ensure that the shaft remains stable, precise and reliable during use.
What Materials are the Guide Shaft Supports Made of?
Common materials for guide shaft supports include 45# steel, SUS304 stainless steel and aluminum alloy. These materials have different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, so it is very important to choose the right material for different applications.
45# steel is a high-quality carbon structural steel with high strength and hardness, but it requires surface treatment to achieve anti-rust effect.
SUS304 stainless steel is a food-grade stainless steel with good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, and can maintain surface gloss for a long time, but the cost is relatively high.
Aluminum alloy is a lightweight material with low density and high strength. It has the characteristics of low cost, easy processing and corrosion resistance, but it has poor rigidity. The commonly used material in guide shaft supports is aluminum alloy because it can meet the requirements of high speed and high precision and can effectively reduce costs.
In addition to the above three common materials, there are other materials to choose from, such as Monel alloy, high-strength and high-hardness alloy, etc. Each material has its own characteristics and scope of application, and needs to be selected according to specific applications and requirements.
When selecting a guide shaft support, you need to consider the use environment, working accuracy and requirements, cost and other factors of the mechanical equipment, and select the appropriate material and model to meet the use requirements and working requirements of the mechanical equipment. At the same time, correct installation and use are also one of the key factors to ensure long-term stable operation of the guide shaft support.
What are Guide Shaft Support Applications?
Automation industry: Guide shaft supports are widely used in the automation industry. They are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center positions of various shafts so that they cannot move. For example, in automated production lines, guide shaft supports are often used in conjunction with linear bearings, sliders, etc. to maintain the stability and accuracy of the transmission system.
Machinery industry: Guide shaft supports are widely used in the machinery industry. They are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of various shafts so that they cannot move. For example, in machine tools, guide shaft supports are often used to support and fix the rotation center position of the worktable to ensure the machining accuracy of the machine tool.
Automotive industry: Guide shaft supports are also widely used in the automotive industry. They are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the engine and transmission system to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of car driving. For example, in automobile engine manufacturing, guide shaft supports are often used to support and fix the rotational center positions of the intake manifold and exhaust manifold.
Shipping industry: Guide shaft supports are also used in the shipping industry. They are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the hull and rudder stock to ensure the stability and accuracy of ship navigation. For example, in ship construction, guide shaft supports are often used to support and fix the rotation center position of the hull formwork and rudder stock.
Aerospace industry: Guide shaft supports are widely used in the aerospace industry. They are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of engines and transmission systems to ensure the stability and accuracy of the aircraft. For example, in aircraft engine manufacturing, guide shaft supports are often used to support and fix the rotation center position of the engine.
What is the Production Process of Guide Shaft Support?
The production process of the guide shaft support usually includes the following steps: Parts processing: According to the design drawings and technical requirements, each component of the support is processed, including the base, the shaft support part, the guide shaft through hole, the mounting hole, Fixing holes, etc. Assembly: Assemble the processed parts according to the design requirements.
The production process of guide shaft supports usually includes the following steps:
1. Parts Processing: According to the design drawings and technical requirements, each part of the support is processed, including the base, shaft support part, guide shaft through hole, mounting hole, fixing hole, etc.
2. Assembly: Assemble the processed parts according to the design requirements to form a complete support.
3. Surface Treatment: Surface treatment of the assembled bearings, including rust removal, painting, welding, etc., to improve the corrosion resistance and service life of the bearings.
4. Anti-rust treatment: Before painting or coating, the surface of the support needs to be anti-rust treatment to avoid rust during storage or use.
5. Packaging: Pack the stand for shipping and storage.
During the production process of guide shaft supports, the following points need to be noted:
The processing accuracy of parts is relatively high, and the processing accuracy and consistency need to be ensured to ensure the quality and service life of the support.
During the assembly process, it is necessary to ensure that the position and angle of the components are correct to avoid jamming, loosening, etc.
Surface treatment needs to meet anti-corrosion and service life requirements to avoid rust or damage to the support during storage or use.
Anti-rust treatment is an important step in the production of guide shaft supports, and must be carried out in strict accordance with process requirements to ensure the corrosion resistance and service life of the supports.
The integrity and firmness of the supports need to be ensured during the packaging process to facilitate transportation and storage.
How Much Torque Can the Guide Shaft Support Bear?
The amount of torque that the guide shaft support can bear depends on the structure and design of the support. According to different data and application scenarios, the maximum torque that the guide shaft support can withstand varies. Generally speaking, the bearing capacity of the guide shaft support can reach between 10KN·m and 30KN·m. In the automation industry, due to the need to support and fix the rotation center positions of various shafts, the load-bearing capacity of guide shaft supports is usually high, which can reach more than 30KN·m.
In the machinery industry, guide shaft supports are usually used to support and fix the rotation center position of various shafts so that they cannot move. According to different data and application scenarios, the maximum torque that the guide shaft support can withstand varies. Generally speaking, the bearing capacity of the guide shaft support can reach between 10KN·m and 30KN·m.
In the automotive industry, guide shaft supports are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the engine and transmission system to ensure the smoothness and accuracy of vehicle driving. According to different data and application scenarios, the maximum torque that the guide shaft support can withstand varies. Generally speaking, the bearing capacity of the guide shaft support can reach between 10KN·m and 30KN·m.
In the shipping industry, guide shaft supports are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the hull and rudder stock to ensure the stability and accuracy of ship navigation. According to different data and application scenarios, the maximum torque that the guide shaft support can withstand varies. Generally speaking, the bearing capacity of the guide shaft support can reach between 10KN·m and 30KN·m.
In the aerospace industry, guide shaft supports are mainly used to support and fix the rotation center position of the engine and transmission system to ensure the stability and accuracy of the aircraft. According to different data and application scenarios, the maximum torque that the guide shaft support can withstand varies. Generally speaking, the bearing capacity of the guide shaft support can reach between 10KN·m and 30KN·m.
In short, the torque that the guide shaft support can bear depends on the structure and design of the support, and the specific load-bearing capacity needs to be determined based on the specific application scenarios and data.
What Material is Used For The Guide Shaft That Will Not Rust?
The guide shaft support can be made of stainless steel, 45# steel, SUS304 stainless steel or aluminum alloy.
Among them, stainless steel has good anti-rust properties without surface treatment, while 45# steel requires surface nickel plating or blackening treatment to achieve anti-rust effects. If you need to reduce weight, you can choose aluminum alloy materials for anodizing and black anodizing.
In addition, the material of the guide shaft support will also affect its price and processing difficulty. Therefore, when selecting a guide shaft support, you need to comprehensively consider its use environment, performance requirements, cost and other factors, and choose the most suitable material for you.
How to Judge the Quality of Guide Shaft Support?
The quality of the guide shaft support can be judged in the following ways:
1. Surface quality: The surface of the support should be smooth, without obvious scratches, bruises and other defects.
2. Dimensional accuracy: The dimensions of the support should meet the design requirements and be within the allowable tolerance range.
3. Assembly quality: The support should be able to rotate flexibly during installation without jamming or loosening.
4. Wear resistance: The bearing should have good wear resistance during use and should not be easily worn or damaged.
5. Sealing: The bearing should be able to prevent dust, debris, etc. from entering the interior during installation, and should have good sealing performance.
6. Accuracy level: The accuracy level of the bearing should meet the design requirements and should be within the specified range.
7. Material: The material of the support should meet the design requirements. Generally, high-quality steel such as 45# steel or 40Cr steel is used.
8. Processing technology: The processing technology of the support should be exquisite, and the surface should be smooth without burrs and other defects.
What Are the Classifications of Guide Shaft Supports?
Guide shaft supports can be classified according to different classification standards.
According to the fixing method of the guide shaft support, it can be divided into the following types:
Standard guide shaft support: The installation position of the support has a certain relative position relative to the installation center line of the bearing holder, and is used to support both ends of the shaft.
Open type clamping fixed guide shaft support: The installation position of the support has a certain relative position relative to the installation centerline of the bearing holder, and is used to support both ends of the shaft. The inner diameter of the support is designed to be elastic relative to the outer diameter of the bearing. Cooperate.
Side-opening clamping fixed guide shaft support: The installation position of the support has a certain relative position relative to the installation center line of the bearing holder. It is used to support both ends of the shaft. The outside of the support is in contact with the outer cylindrical surface of the bearing. .
Separate clamping fixed guide shaft support: The installation position of the support has a certain relative position relative to the installation centerline of the bearing holder. It is used to support both ends of the shaft. The inner diameter of the support is consistent with the inner ring (or inner ring) of the bearing. ring and outer ring) are fixed to each other, and the outer ring is clamped with a lock nut.
According to the function of the guide shaft support, it can be divided into the following types:
Positioning type guide shaft support: used to support shafts with specific positioning requirements.
Guided guide shaft support: used to support shafts with dual functions of positioning and transmission.
Guide shaft support with positioning holes: used to support shafts with positioning holes.
Slotted key type guide shaft support: used to support shafts with slotted keys.
Compact guide shaft support: used to support shafts with compact structure and small space requirements.
According to the material, surface treatment and other characteristics of the guide shaft support, it can be divided into the following types:
Cast iron guide shaft support: made of ordinary cast iron, with surface treatment methods of painting, galvanizing or no treatment.
Ductile iron guide shaft support: Made of ductile iron, the surface treatment method is spray painting, galvanizing or no treatment.
Steel plate welding guide shaft support: steel plate welding material, surface treatment method: spray painting, galvanizing or no treatment.
Hot-dip galvanized steel plate guide shaft support: hot-dip galvanized steel plate material, surface treatment method: spray painting, galvanizing or no treatment.
Stainless steel guide shaft support: made of stainless steel, the surface treatment method is spray painting, galvanizing or no treatment.
Plastic guide shaft support: made of engineering plastic, surface treatment is electrostatic powder spraying or paint spraying.
