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Calculation and Inspection Methods for shaft Collars

shaft Collar is an important component in the mechanical industry, used to connect shafts and bearings, transmit motion and force. Therefore, the correct selection and use of the collar is very important. The following is an introduction to the calculation and detection methods of the collar.

Calculation and Inspection Methods for shaft Collars


1、 Calculation method
Size calculation
The size calculation of the shaft ring needs to be based on the actual shaft diameter and bearing model. Usually, the outer diameter and inner diameter of the collar are calculated based on the inner diameter and outer diameter of the bearing.
Geometric accuracy detection
The geometric accuracy detection of the collar includes roundness, cylindricity, and concentricity. Use angle measuring instruments or measuring machines for measurement to ensure that the geometric accuracy of the shaft ring, such as roundness, cylindricity, and concentricity, meets the requirements.
Surface quality inspection
The surface quality inspection of the shaft ring includes defects such as burrs and bumps. Use optical instrument or flaw detection equipment to test to ensure that the collar is free of these defects.


2、 Detection method
Appearance inspection
By observing the surface, edges, and other parts of the collar, determine whether it meets the standards. The surface should be free of scratches, rust, and other phenomena, and the geometric accuracy such as cylindricity and roundness should meet the requirements.
Hardness testing
Use a hardness tester or flaw detection equipment to perform hardness testing on the shaft ring to determine the hardness range of its material. In general, the hardness of the collar material should be between HRC60 and 65.
magnetic particle testing
Use magnetic particle testing equipment to perform magnetic particle testing on the shaft ring to determine if there are any internal defects. Magnetic particle testing is usually used to detect defects in ferromagnetic materials, such as shrinkage, porosity, cracks, etc.
Ultrasonic testing
Use ultrasonic equipment to perform ultrasonic testing on the shaft ring to determine if there are any internal defects. Ultrasonic testing is usually used to detect defects in non ferromagnetic materials, such as inclusions, delamination, etc.
In short, the correct selection and use of the collar is very important. The above calculation methods, testing methods, and non-destructive testing methods can help you choose the appropriate material and shape of the shaft ring, and promptly identify and solve problems during use. In practical applications, it is also necessary to comprehensively consider and choose based on specific situations.

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