Overview
The Climax Metal 6436K56 is a two-piece clamping shaft collar manufactured by Climax Metal Products Company, a leading supplier of engineered shaft locking solutions since 1946. This collar features a 2-15/16″ outside diameter and is designed for applications requiring high axial load capacity without shaft damage. The two-piece design allows installation on assembled shafts without disassembly, making it ideal for maintenance and retrofit applications in industrial machinery, roller conveyor systems, and power transmission equipment.
Key Features
- Two-piece clamping design for superior axial load capacity
- No-shaft-marring clamp mechanism protects shaft integrity
- Requires no shaft disassembly for installation and removal
- Steel construction available in multiple finishes (black oxide, zinc plating)
- Precision manufactured for reliable, repeatable performance
- Compact design suitable for space-constrained applications
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Climax Metal Products Company
- Part Number: 6436K56
- Model Series: 2C-Series (Two-Piece Clamping Collar)
- Outside Diameter: 2-15/16″
- Collar Type: Two-Piece Clamping Collar
- Material: Steel (mild steel standard)
- Finish Options: Black oxide, clear zinc, yellow zinc, or unplated
- Application: Power transmission, shaft positioning, conveyor systems
- Load Capacity: High axial load (two-piece design)
- Shaft Damaging: Non-marring clamp design
- Installation: No shaft disassembly required
- Condition: New – No Original Box
Typical Applications
The Climax Metal 6436K56 two-piece collar is used in:
- Roller conveyor systems and drive shafts
- Industrial machinery shaft positioning and axial location
- Power transmission assemblies requiring high holding torque
- Manufacturing equipment and assembly lines
- Motor and gearbox coupling applications
- Retrofit installations where shaft disassembly is not possible
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard industrial shafts (imperial and metric sizes available in 2C-Series)
- Roller conveyor bearing housings and shaft assemblies
- Power transmission systems requiring axial location control
- General industrial machinery and equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Contact Climax Metal Products or authorized distributors for cross-reference information on superseded or equivalent models.
Works With
- All standard shaft materials (steel, stainless, aluminum)
- Climax Metal Products shaft collar product line
- Industrial bearing and power transmission equipment
- OEM conveyor system components












