Taper Lock Bushings for Conveyor & Material Handling Applications
Conveyor systems use bushings where pulleys, sheaves or sprockets must be mounted to a shaft and remain serviceable. The correct series follows the mating component, shaft diameter, keyway and drive duty; a conveyor label alone is not enough to select the part.
Where the bushing enters the drive
Recommended series to review
| Application / duty | EP series to review | Selection note |
|---|---|---|
| Compact drive | EP-1008 / EP-1108 / EP-1210 | Review when the shaft and hub dimensions match the compact family. |
| Medium drive | EP-2012 / EP-2517 / EP-3030 | Confirm torque, shaft/keyway and mating pulley or sprocket. |
| Heavy drive | EP-3535 / EP-4040 / EP-5050 | Allow service access for the larger fasteners and hub geometry. |
| Large pulley/hub | EP-6050 / EP-7060 / EP-8065 | Use the large-series dimensions and state inch/mm bore explicitly. |
| QD sprocket/sheave | EP-SF-STL / EP-E-STL / EP-F-STL | Use only with the matching QD mating interface. |
Key selection criteria
| Selection variable | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Shaft diameter | Measure the shaft and state inch or mm. |
| Drive torque | Provide power/speed or transmitted torque when the drive is being re-specified. |
| Keyway | State the keyway dimensions/reference. |
| Mating component | Identify pulley, sprocket, sheave or hub family. |
| Service access | Confirm room for tightening and removal fasteners. |
Model suggestions are starting points for an enquiry, not a substitute for checking shaft diameter, keyway, mating hub geometry and the drive requirement.