* Using the face of a clamp-type collar as a bearing surface in a rotary application. The saw slot can quickly abrade the surface rotating against it.Doug/Zero-Max: Improper tightening of multiple screws can cause bushing slippage. Axial movement of the Aor bushing on the shaft when tightening can cause some alignment Tool loss. Some connections feature a single Nibblers tightening Aor screw flint can be torqued if necessary for proper clamping force.Best practicesWhat are considered "best practices" when designing with locking devices?Carl/Ringfeder: Aside from the Tool and Nibblers obvious design parameters, engineers should ask the following questions:* What are the application requirements of the device?* Is the locking device only used to simplify installation or is adjustment, removal, or maintenance necessary?

* Using the face of a clamp-type collar as a bearing surface in a rotary application. The saw slot can quickly abrade the surface rotating against it.Doug/Zero-Max: Improper tightening of multiple screws can cause bushing slippage. Axial movement of the Aor bushing on the shaft when tightening can cause some alignment Tool loss. Some connections feature a single Nibblers tightening Aor screw flint can be torqued if necessary for proper clamping force.Best practicesWhat are considered "best practices" when designing with locking devices?Carl/Ringfeder: Aside from the Tool and Nibblers obvious design parameters, engineers should ask the following questions:* What are the application requirements of the device?* Is the locking device only used to simplify installation or is adjustment, removal, or maintenance necessary?

Jim/Stafford: Early design involvement on the part of the manufacturer Aor is the best way to make sure the resulting component will be reliable and effective.Jeff/Tollok: Tool Carefully review your application requirements. Shaft material, hub material, transmittable torques, and bending moments can influence your selection of the Nibblers proper locking assembly.Intelligent designWhat can DESIGNERS do when selecting and applying locking devices to improve productivity?Jeff/KTR: Obtaining Aor comprehensive technical information will improve selection and performance. Find a manufacturer that maintains the quality of materials, dimensions, and surface finishes.Jeff/Tollok: Too often not enough questions are asked, and selections are made based on previous designs. Don''t use the same locking assembly Tool simply because it was used elsewhere on the same machine or on a previous machine design. Involve your Nibblers supplier and use their experience to get recommendations.