There are many factors to consider when deciding on air shafts for your operation. | |
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Weight capacity, speed capacity, handling weight, torque capacity, core compatibility and core concentricity are just some of the air shaft specifications that you should consider. However, there is one more factor that often times goes overlooked - ease of repair. Every air shaft will need maintenance. It's the nature of the beast, just like the tires on your car need to be repaired or replaced, eventually air shafts in your plant need to be repaired or replaced. So, make sure when deciding on an air shaft design, you consider how easy the air shaft is to repair. Things to consider when it comes to maintaining air shafts:
Ease of repair should be one of your top considerations when deciding on an air shaft or chuck. Your maintenance department will thank you and your bottom line will improve if your air shafts are designed to minimize downtime.
 Interested in seeing a CAC COR-LOK air chuck in action? Check out our video atCAC's COR-LOK Air Expanding Air Chuck/Shaft | |
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