Variloc Adjustable Locking Hubs
Variloc Adjustable Locking Hubs, available in stainless steel or plastic, are positive locking at exact increments - 10 or 15 degrees - depending on the model.
Applications include adjustable or rotating fixtures, welding fixtures, trunnion mounting, adjustable and/or foldable handles, adjustable part trays and shelves, adjustable and/or flip-up work surfaces, positive positioning of spotlights or nozzles, and collapsible structures. Medical applications include folding and adjustment mechanisms for wheelchairs. The hubs can also act as an end effector on medical equipment to allow the operator to change the angle of operation.
Panels can easily be flipped out of the way by pushing a button, improving ergonomics of machine control panels, vehicle workstations, and touch screen adjustment. In fact, the hubs allow versatility whenever a design requires adjusting, reclining or folding, and are compatible with standard tubing.
Steel and stainless steel adjustable locking hubs are each available in two styles, including an in-line version, which allows locking anywhere within 220 degrees, and an offset version, which allows full 360-degree rotation. Once locked, the hub becomes a rigid joint, able to withstand 80 ft.-lb. of torque. Plastic locking hubs are lightweight and economical, and withstand 7 ft.-lb. of torque. In the unlocked position, the hub is free to rotate. Hub extensions and a variety of mounting options are available.
Carr Lane Mfg. Co.
4200 Carr Lane Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 647-6200
www.carrlane.com