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Tol-O-Matic Automation Components
Tol-O-Matic offers:
- Float-A-Shafts (see below)
- Cable Cylinders
- Band Cylinders
- Magnetically Coupled Cylinder
- Screw Drive Actuators
- Linear Slides
- Caliper Disc Brakes
- Rotary Actuators
- Rod Cylinder Slides
- Belt Drive Actuators
- Grippers
- Adapter Plates
At R.M. Hoffman, we have the world's LARGEST stock of Float-A-Shafts. We stock quantities of all sizes.
Tol-O-Matic's Float-A-Shaft "floats" on rotating shafts. No other design has the versatility, durability, safety, or the ease of operation as Float-A-Shaft.
Float-A-Shaft is a universal right angle gear drive coupling. It consists of two 45° helical gears that mesh at right angles, designed to turn power around any corner. Float-A-Shaft can be operated in either direction and can slide axially along the drive or driven shaft. A lightweight aluminum housing encloses the gears, serving as a structural support and a lubricant reservoir. The gears mount directly on the shafts through key ways in the gears and shafts. These rugged and durable hardened helical gears have been field-proven for over 50 years, assuring dependable operation. Float-A-Shaft's unique floating design maintains perfect alignment. It also eliminates dangerous chain sprocket drives and the additional adjustments required for chain drive applications.
Float-A-Shafts are available in either a low torque journal bearing series or a high torque sealed roller bearing series.
Five different series are available:
- Compact Series 1:1 Ratio
- Standard Series 1:1 Ratio
- Standard Series 3:2 Ratio
- Standard Series 2:1 Ratio
- Standard Series 2.5:1 Ratio