New Stafford Shaft Collar Clamps and Adjusts Without Tools

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jun 26, 2012) - Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a new, lever-actuated shaft collar for non-rotary applications that is easy to remove and requires no tools, making it ideal for automation and EOAT.

The Staff-Lok™ Shaft Collar features an integral hinge with a conformal cam lever and a knurled screw that provides complete adjustable clamping without tools. This hinged collar is ideally suited for use as a clamp, stop or spacer in non-rotary applications such as automation equipment or EOAT (end of arm tooling) where ease of use and fast clamping are required.

Simple to relocate or remove by just lifting the cam lever, moving, and tightening, the Staff-Lok™ Shaft Collar is machined from steel in 1/2" to 4" I.D. sizes. It can also be supplied with custom bore designs for joining flanges and with custom features for attaching sensors or other devices. A one-piece design is also offered.

The Staff-Lok™ Shaft Collar is priced according material, size, and quantity. Pricing is available upon request.

About Stafford Manufacturing

Founded in 1975, Stafford Manufacturing Corp. is a leading manufacturer of shaft collars, couplings, and specialized mechanical drive and structural components. In fact, the company is well recognized as a single source for all types of shaft collars and couplings including metrics. Their "Standard Series" features over 300 popular items which are in stock for immediate delivery, their "Signature Series" features premium quality collars and couplings manufactured in the USA, and their "Solution Series" with over 500 problem-solving components is a virtual mechanical design center for anyone involved in product and system development.

In addition to their over 3,300 catalog parts, Stafford Manufacturing manufactures problem-solving parts for leading OEMs, contract manufacturers, and numerous industrial distributors. Their well-engineered design solutions can be found in all types of equipment including conveyors, packaging machinery, processing equipment, recreational products, medical instruments, and consumer goods. Stafford Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.