Glossary

Adapter sleeves are used to create a force-fit connection between a shaft and a rolling bearing with a tapered bore.

• Question: What is the main function of adapter sleeves?
  • Answer: They connect a shaft to a component. By tightening a screw or another fastening device, the adapter sleeve constricts around the shaft, thus fixing the component, achieving secure rotation, or a fixed positioning.

• Question: What constitutes a adapter sleeve?
  • Answer: They consist of a tapered metal sleeve, a locking plate, and a steel locknut.
  • Example article: Assortment of adapter sleeves

• Question: What advantages do adapter sleeves offer compared to other fastening methods?
  • Answer: They offer easy assembly and disassembly with almost no tools required. Additionally, the adapter sleeve provides a secure connection, and no fitting tolerances are necessary.

• Question: What role does the screw play in the use of adapter sleeves?
  • Answer: The screw tightens the adapter sleeve, ensuring the connection between the shaft and the rolling bearing.