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RRLedford RRLedford is offline
FTC 3507 Robo Theosis -- FRC 3135
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Re: [FTC]: Split Clamp vs Axle Hub

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Originally Posted by F Elliott View Post
Got it. That makes sense.

Which one has greater holding power on the axle? Specifically which one would you use to mount a gear and wheel? I seem to see both types in use for that.
For just the motor, the 6mm (motor size) split clamping 2-piece 16-tooth integrated sleeve-hub from
AndyMark → S25-16T 6mm Bore Aluminum Sprocket (am-3185)
LINK→http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-3185.htm
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are far superior to the set screw hubs for holding/gripping the axle and higher levels of frequent reversing torque power transfer. Only the one 16T size option currently offered though.

We will never use a set screw hub on a 6mm motor axle again if possible.
Their performance justifies the high $20 price IMO.
We are using them on our robot for FTC Res-Q. The non-round wheels cause a lot of shock loading to the motor hubs and no loosening of hubs has occurred so far as long as hubs were properly tightened.






BEWARE though that the clamp screw must be torqued quite highly is prone to stripping if not lubricated !!
Be certain to lube the screw with a tiny bit of good high pressure grease prior to installing, but just a little so it stays away from the bore. A high pressure moly grease is best.

I am about to purchase another (6) of these hubs because the first six are working so well!

-Dick Ledford
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