Steel Rotary Motion

Ball bearings are capable of rotational speeds that exceed the limits of a plain bearing. Available in sealed, shielded, metal, non-metal and open versions.

Bearings often need to be serviced or replaced in the field. Reid Supply acknowledges that and offers inner rings, retaining rings, seals and lubricants as a result.

Shaft collars have extremely diverse applications and fall into three main categories, positioners, spacers and limiters. Reid Supply has all the main types from one-piece, two-piece, hinged, set screw aand self-locking shaft collars that will fit most shaft types from round to keyed, threaded or even a support rail.

Flexible couplings allow for some misalignment but rotational speed may be slightly compromised. Available as both assemblies and individual components (hubs, sleeves, halves and spiders).

Reid Supply offers miter and spur gears which are amongst the most economical gears in the power transmission industry. Spur gears are used to transmit power between parallel shafts while miter gears are used to transmit power between perpendicular shafts.

A keyed shaft works in unison with a rotating machine element to transmit torque to power transmission components. Available in various key sizes and diameters.

Featuring one-piece clamp, two-piece clamp and set screw styles. Keyed and keyless bores available. Clamp screws are forged and treated with an anti-vibration coating to keep them from loosening.

Roller bearings can offer higher load capacities than ball bearings by virtue of their line contact versus point contact (used in ball bearings). These bearings can be utilized for general use and within engine connecting rods.

Available in polymer and metal. Suitable for rotary and oscillating motion. While the polymer rod ends feature self lubrication, the metal ones combine high strength with low cost.

Thrust bearings are designed for moderate speeds and fairly high loads. Reid Supply also offers economical nylon ball retainers and cylindrical rollers.

Turntable bearings are ideal for swivel displays, welding tables, industrial assemblies. May be mounted using the recommended bolts or welded directly to the fixture.

V-belt pulleys offer an effective way to transmit power in applications where linear sliding systems aren't viable. Various diameters to choose from. Available in ball and needle bearing styles.