These Actobotics clamping hubs are an excellent and budget - friendly option for attaching hub - mount gears or wheels to shafts or tubes. Unlike set - screw hubs, they won't damage the items you're clamping. This clamping hub has a 1/8 - inch bore, four 6 - 32 tapped holes, one 6 - 32 machine screw for tightening, and uses a 0.77 - inch hub pattern. Actobotics is a robotics building system featuring extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. With two standardized hole patterns, most Actobotics components can be easily connected. The wide variety of components makes it possible to build complex electromechanical prototypes or finished projects. Dimensions: Bore - 1/8 inch, Hub Pattern - 0.77 inch. Documents: SketchUp Part, Product Page (545580).
Using this Actobotics clamping hub is a breeze. First, select the shaft or tube and the hub - mount gear or wheel you want to attach. Place the hub around the shaft or tube. Then, insert the 6 - 32 machine screw into the tapped holes and tighten it carefully. This will secure the gear or wheel firmly without causing any damage. When handling the hub, make sure to use the right tools for tightening the screw to avoid over - tightening or stripping the threads. For maintenance, keep the hub clean from dust and debris. You can use a dry cloth to wipe it down regularly. If it gets wet, dry it thoroughly to prevent rust. Store the hub in a dry place when not in use to maintain its quality and performance.
