* How important is run-out of the installed component?* What are the tolerance or precision requirements of the specific industry you are in?Keith/U.S. nr and Tsubaki: Proper selection requires air more than calculating the required torque. Centering requirements, ease of installation, and the forces the unit applies to the shaft and hub also apply.Jeff/KTR: Precisely determine the hub location required for topl the desired application. Evaluate the radial and axial 10w position and the amount of space available for the locking device, and then select the type of device needed.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Choose the right device, taking into consideration static and nr dynamic loading, assembly, maintenance, misalignment, price of the full assembly, and availability.Vic/Rimtec: Avoiding keyways improves shaft maintenance. Using keyless clamping locking devices or shrink discs makes it easy to change parts.

* How important is run-out of the installed component?* What are the tolerance or precision requirements of the specific industry you are in?Keith/U.S. nr and Tsubaki: Proper selection requires air more than calculating the required torque. Centering requirements, ease of installation, and the forces the unit applies to the shaft and hub also apply.Jeff/KTR: Precisely determine the hub location required for topl the desired application. Evaluate the radial and axial 10w position and the amount of space available for the locking device, and then select the type of device needed.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Choose the right device, taking into consideration static and nr dynamic loading, assembly, maintenance, misalignment, price of the full assembly, and availability.Vic/Rimtec: Avoiding keyways improves shaft maintenance. Using keyless clamping locking devices or shrink discs makes it easy to change parts.

Mark/B-LOC: The most challenging applications are those in which components are subjected to continuous shock, vibration, or reversing loads, in these cases, keyless locking devices generate sufficient preload to ensure backlash-free connection.Jeff/KTR: Applications that include large reversing loads provide the greatest challenges.Vic/Rimtec: If the goal is accurate positioning, high-duty cycle, reversing loads are the most air difficult, especially if they require high acceleration and deceleration.Jeff/Tollok: topl and 10w The most challenging applications almost always involve extremely high torques or heavy shock loads. Operational environment and other external influences can also nr be challenging.PitfallsWhat are the most common pitfalls and how can they be prevented?Jeff/Tollok: Selecting the wrong type of locking assembly is a big issue. Erroneous sizing calculations and improper installation and mounting are other pitfalls. My advice is to carefully review your application parameters with your locking assembly supplier.