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

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