Pulley shaft key. V belt pulleys are for use with v belts to transfer motion from motors to belts fans and pumps. Shaft and hub keyway and key sizes keys connecting shafts to pulley hubs are commonly used to achieve reliable no slip power transmission in belt drive systems. Start by removing the threaded fastener that holds the pulley in place loosening the pulley nut and prying off the pulley with a pry bar or screwdriver. Machining a replacement pulley with a keyway by clickspring.
If you need to remove a woodruff key you can do it using pliers. Here we look at the different types. There are several types of shaft keys each with their own particular role and application. They have v shaped grooves that correspond with v shaped belts to prevent slippage and misalignment.
You grip the key as close to the shaft as possible and grip it tight then push down on the handles it levers the key out. Then grip the key which is the semicircular piece inset into the shaft with pliers and pull it off. V belt pulleys provide maximum friction and torque in compatible v belt drive systems. Betex kzz parallel keydrawer.
To remove a pulley the mechanic tightens one or more removal or jackapart screws which separates the pulley and bushing without damaging the shaft or drive components. This is a perfect mini lathe project with some interesting. Shaft keys are important machine components designed to transmit torque and rotative force. A 316 square key for the motor shaft and a 316 woodruff key for the arbor shaft is included.
This pa note will explain the uses of keys and keyways in pulleys and bushings and present current industry standards for key and keyway component sizing. Sears craftsman belt drive table saw arbor motor pulley set. Naturally it makes a bit of a mark on the key so not a great method for a precious machine tool job but ok for the industrial stuff i work on touch it up with a file. No need to hammer or.
Shaft keys shaft key design rectangular keys square keys woodruff keys gib keys taper keys. For professional removal of keys from motor shafts pumps and all kinds of other driving shafts.