Whilst shafts are typically made from strong steel such as mild steel, they undergo great amounts of stress which can cause damage or wear over time. They can face stress due to transmission of torque and bending stresses caused by the external elements acting upon the shaft (such as gears and pulleys). Because of this tendency, shafts require regular maintenance and inspections, and may have to face refurbishment or replacement, in order to maintain the efficiency and safety of your rolling mill.
Bellcliffe Engineering provides an in-depth consultation before beginning shaft refurbishment, discussing the problems you may be looking to resolve, and undertaking an assessment of your machinery. Our consultation process aims to provide you with total peace of mind regarding our service and the solutions we can find for your rolling issues.
Capabilities & Technical Specifications
Bellcliffe Engineering works alongside our customers to reduce the downtime of your machinery and further improve its efficiency. A more efficient machine will last for longer, producing better work, with shorter delivery times and less wastage as a result of this. Bellcliffe Engineering can provide a complete refurbishment, repair or replacement of parts, and subsequent fitting services for this, or maintenance checks, to achieve this.
Your shaft refurbishment will be carried out to your exact specifications; for more information and guidance on this, speak to a member of Bellcliffe Engineering.
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FAQs
Industrial rolling mills use both drive and driven shafts for the operation of their rolls.
A drive shaft (also referred to as cardan shafts) transfers power, torque, and rotation directly from the motor to the rolling mill. The drive shaft is typically made from a high-quality, durable steel to ensure strength and integrity; it is important the drive shaft is highly efficient in order to reduce energy loss.
Driven shafts, sometimes used with spindles, transfer power from the drive shaft to individual rolls.
Idle shafts may also be used, which do not provide any additional mechanical process, but simply spins with the other two.
The interconnection of the shafts allows for greater ease of motion and smooth transferral of torque to the rolls, as well as reducing stresses.