Overview
The Stafford 6436K57 is a two-piece split collar designed for industrial shaft applications. With a 3-inch bore size, this collar delivers precision clamping and positioning on standard round shafts, hard or soft material, as well as on thin-wall tubing and split hubs. Two-piece clamp-type shaft collars are for use on standard round shafts and can be completely disassembled and placed anywhere on a shaft.
Key Features
- Two-Piece Split Design: Fully disassemblable for easy placement and repositioning on shafts without removal of connected components
- Precision Machined: Precision machined, non-marring, easy to adjust, with high clamping power
- Smooth Bore Protection: Split design featuring a smooth bore and keyway and relief groove clamping mechanism eliminates the risk of damaging the shafts
- High Holding Power: Superior holding power over set-screw type collars
- Versatile Material Compatibility: Works with standard round shafts, hard or soft, thin-wall tubes, and split hubs
Technical Specifications
- Bore Size: 3 inches
- Part Number: 6436K57
- Model: 8L300
- Configuration: Two-Piece Split Collar
- Type: Clamp-Type Shaft Collar
- Bore Style: Round
- Manufacturer: Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
- Typical Material: Steel (verify specific material grade with supplier)
Typical Applications
Two-piece split collars like the Stafford 6436K57 are commonly used in:
- Industrial machinery and equipment requiring precise component positioning
- Motor and pump mounting assemblies
- Drive shaft clamping and retention
- Conveyor and automation systems
- Robotics and motion control equipment
- Gearbox and coupling alignment applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard round shafts (hard or soft material)
- Thin-wall tubing (1.25″ to 3″ range)
- Split hub assemblies
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment
- Motor and shaft coupling systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator or OEM documentation before ordering. The Stafford 6436K57 is designed to directly replace other Stafford model 8L300 split collars with matching 3-inch bore specifications.
Works With
- Standard industrial fastening and clamping applications
- Mechanical drive systems and shaft assemblies
- Manual and motor-driven positioning applications
- Heavy-duty machinery requiring precision alignment
- Custom shaft mounting solutions requiring field adjustment
