Stafford's Plastic Shaft Collars Withstand Frequent Wash-Downs

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - Aug 29, 2012) - Stafford Manufacturing Corp. specializes in manufacturing a wide range of custom plastic shaft collars that can be machined from Teflon^®, Delrin^®, and other thermoplastics for use in FDA- and USDA-approved processing equipment.

Stafford Plastic Shaft Collars come in an assortment of styles including one- and two-piece and hinged styles, clamp-types, and a set-screw style. Suitable for applications requiring frequent wash-downs, they can be made from Teflon^®, Delrin^®, nylon, and other thermoplastics, are supplied with stainless steel clamp screws, and the hinged style is molded from ABS.

Allowing process engineers and designers to precisely match their system components, Stafford Plastic Shaft Collars are available in 1" to 4" I.D. bore sizes and are designed for use in food and pharmaceutical processing, packaging, and material handling equipment. Stainless steel, steel, and anodized aluminum collars are also offered in standard and custom designs.

Stafford Teflon® Shaft Collars, Delrin® Shaft Collars, nylon Shaft Collars, and other Plastic Shaft Collars are priced according to material, size, and quantity. Samples and price quotations are available upon request. The firm is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

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 mechanical components including metric shaft collars and couplings. Their "Standard Series" features over 300 popular items which are in stock for immediate delivery, their "Signature Series" features premium quality collars and rigid shaft 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. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

In addition to their over 3,300 catalog parts, Stafford Manufacturing designs and 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.