Description
Overview:
The Taper Lock for 510126332 is a precision‐machined metal bushing used to mount pulleys, sprockets, gears and similar rotating parts securely onto a shaft. Its tapered outer surface and clamping action create a tight, concentric fit that helps transmit torque reliably while reducing slippage and misalignment. Built from high‐strength materials to handle the loads found in construction and garden machinery, it supports smooth, efficient power transmission across belt and chain drives. Common uses include drive systems on mixers, compactors, chippers, mowers and conveyors. Designed for straightforward fitting and removal during routine maintenance, this taper lock helps protect shafts and hubs, maintain alignment, and minimise downtime on site or in the workshop.
Key Features:
- Secure, concentric grip to resist slippage under high torque and varying loads
- High‐strength metal construction for durability in demanding environments
- Tapered interface promotes self‐centring alignment and smoother running
- Easy to fit and remove with basic hand tools, aiding quick maintenance
- Helps protect shaft and hub by distributing clamping force evenly
- Commonly used with keyed shafts for positive drive and reliable torque transfer
- Compatible with pulleys, sprockets, gears and fans that use taper‐lock hubs
- Compact form factor suits tight housings and retrofits
- Supports routine servicing; can be repositioned or replaced without machining
- A practical solution for reducing vibration, fretting and premature wear
Typical Applications:
Used to secure pulleys in belt drives and sprockets in chain drives on construction and garden machinery. Typical equipment includes mixers, compactors, conveyors, mowers, shredders, blowers and pumps. Suitable for workshop rebuilds and in‐field repairs where accurate shaft‐to‐hub connection is required for dependable torque transmission and long service life.
Also known as:
Shaft lock, pulley lock, taper bushing, taper‐lock bush, locking bush, tapered shaft bush, pulley hub bush, clamping bush. These terms are often used interchangeably for this style of tapered bushing that clamps a rotating component to a shaft.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 510126332 TAPER LOCK |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - Precision-machined metal bushing for secure shaft mounting - Tapered design ensures self-centring alignment - High-strength metal construction for demanding environments - Compatible with pulleys, sprockets, gears, and fans - Easy fitting and removal with basic hand tools |
