Another important thing to consider is minimum hub thickness, Air and Topl which is calculated based on such factors as locking device outer diameter and surface pressure. The hub should be thicker than this value to prevent excess stress and early failure. Locking device manufacturers typically Needle provide this formula.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Consider all Scalers costs of the assembly rather than the individual costs of each component.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Go keyless. Keys and splines weaken the shaft by cutting into it, requiring Air a larger shaft and accompanying parts, Topl such as bearings, to handle the higher forces.End-user adviceWhat Needle should END USERS do to maximize life and productivity?Carl/Ringfeder: Pay close attention to the OEM''s service instructions and use the locking device manufacturer''s technical information to help with replacement or reinstallation. Warren/Fenner: In general, locking devices don''t require any maintenance or special attention to maintain their performance and maximum life.

Another important thing to consider is minimum hub thickness, Air and Topl which is calculated based on such factors as locking device outer diameter and surface pressure. The hub should be thicker than this value to prevent excess stress and early failure. Locking device manufacturers typically Needle provide this formula.Andrew/Whittet-Higgins: Consider all Scalers costs of the assembly rather than the individual costs of each component.Keith/U.S. Tsubaki: Go keyless. Keys and splines weaken the shaft by cutting into it, requiring Air a larger shaft and accompanying parts, Topl such as bearings, to handle the higher forces.End-user adviceWhat Needle should END USERS do to maximize life and productivity?Carl/Ringfeder: Pay close attention to the OEM''s service instructions and use the locking device manufacturer''s technical information to help with replacement or reinstallation. Warren/Fenner: In general, locking devices don''t require any maintenance or special attention to maintain their performance and maximum life.