Ace Glass 8081-32 Complete Flexible Shaft, 152.4 cm

Fully flexible drive shaft connects the motor to any size or type of reactor stir shaft. Designed with a ball bearing motor coupling at one end, for connection to any motor with an 8 mm (5/16 inch) diameter shaft. The other end has a detachable handpiece with an 8 mm round aluminum pin adapter (8081-24) for connection to 8124 chucks (supplied separately).

The handpiece can be supported by a standard lab clamp or can be hand-held. The shafts operate up to 14,000 rpm. Shafts should run in a counter-clockwise direction. Typical torque ratings: sharp bend in shaft, (4-inch loop) - 4.7 Kg-cm, (4 in-lbs). Straight shaft - 28 Kg-cm, (24 in-lbs). Shafts measure approximately 152.4 cm, (60 inches) with handpiece and motor coupling attached. Optional adapter 8081-27 allows for connection to motors with 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) O. D. shaft. Operating and lubrication instructions included.

Complete units consist of:

• Shaft A-1, 8081-06
• Motor coupling for 8 mm motor shaft, 8081-12
• Handpiece with 1/4 inch collet and adapter, chuck wrench, and key chain