Rotary Motion Guide
Rotary systems involve rotating mechanical parts such as motors, sprockets, and pulleys. Learn the basics about rotary motion here.
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Quantity Available: 213m
| Length | Price |
|---|---|
| 5m | $9.60 |
| 10m | $9.20 |
This shaft is made of 1045 carbon steel, precision ground to exactly 17mm, and chrome plated. The production process is the same as linear shaft - except the shaft is not case hardened, allowing you to easily drill and machine the shaft.
17mm is one of the 'core' shaft diameters in our mechanical product line - in addition to 8mm, 12mm and 25mm. 17mm is a great diameter for higher power belt transmissions (GT5), #40 chain systems.
We also sell the 17mm shaft with a full length keyway.
If you need to connect this shaft to a motor or another device with a shaft, you can use a shaft coupler:
| Product | Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Inner Diameter | Material | Coupling Rated Torque | Coupling Rated Speed |
 Jaw Coupling Half 17mm Series 24
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$6.85 | 17 mm | Aluminum | 611.8 kg·cm | 4000 RPM |
 Jaw Coupling Half 17mm Series 38
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$7.40 | 17 mm | Aluminum | 3.3 Mg·cm | 4000 RPM |
If you're using a rotary system that requires a lot of torque, you may be interested in pulleys and sprockets. By using a two pulleys or sprockets of different sizes, you can increase the gear ratio of the system. Pulleys and sprockets can also be used to transmit rotation over a long distance. For more guidance on building a transmission system, visit our Rotary Motion Guide. Here is a list of our 17mm bore pulleys and sprockets:
| Product | Physical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Inner Diameter | Number of Teeth |
 GT5 Pulley with 17mm Bore and 34 Teeth
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$5.00 | 17 mm | 34 |
 GT5 Pulley with 17mm Bore and 50 Teeth
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$7.40 | 17 mm | 50 |
 GT5 Pulley with 17mm Bore and 72 Teeth
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$14.50 | 17 mm | 72 |
 #40 Chain Sprocket with 17mm Bore and 20 Teeth
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$7.00 | 17 mm | 20 |
 #40 Chain Sprocket with 17mm Bore and 40 Teeth
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$20.00 | 17 mm | 40 |
Systems with heavy loads or pulley/sprocket assemblies often put a lot of sideways strain on the shaft. In such a system, you can use rotary bearings to protect and support the shaft:
| Product | Physical Properties | Mechanical Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Inner Diameter | Bearing Type | Static Load | Dynamic Load |
 Flanged Rotary Bearing for 17mm Shaft
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$5.00 | 17 mm | Rotary Shaft (Flanged) | 6.7 kN | 12.8 kN |
 Pillow Block Rotary Bearing for 17mm Shaft
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$5.50 | 17 mm | Rotary Shaft (Pillow Block) | 6.7 kN | 12.8 kN |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8483.10.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8483.10.50.00 |
| Country of Origin | CA (Canada) |
