Thread: Retainer Ring Shaft Tolerance
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Unread 09-11-2012, 09:02
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Re: Retainer Ring Shaft Tolerance
My absolute favorite for handling the slop take-up is a wave washer. Industrial robots use them everywhere in their gearboxes and the premier industrial gearbox companies that sell to industrial robot companies all use them. The McMaster versions are located here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#wave-disc-s...ashers/=k375io

These work especially well for gearboxes using spur gears.

Paul
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