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Arbor Adapters & Shaft Flanges - Arbor Shaft Flanges 2 Pack
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SKU: 080673002
Overview
This adapter and flange set is designed to help mount polishing or grinding wheels with a 1-inch arbor opening onto smaller motor shafts. The arbor adapters are made from industrial polyresin and can be shortened if needed, while the shaft flanges are plated steel and provide added side support plus a bearing surface for the shaft nut. It is a practical setup for users who need a simple way to secure wheels more firmly during shop or maintenance work.
Why Hunters Choose the Ain Plastics
Converts 1-inch
Arbor openings to fit smaller
Shaft Flanges
Add side support for polishing
Bearing Surface
For the shaft nut
Includes Two
Arbor shaft flanges per pack
Adapters May
Be shortened for a more
Key Features
- Converts polishing or grinding wheels with a 1-inch arbor opening to fit smaller motor shafts.
- Shaft flanges add side support to polishing wheels.
- Provides a bearing surface for the shaft nut to help lock the wheel down tight.
- Arbor adapters are made from industrial polyresin.
- Shaft flanges are plated steel.
- Includes a 2-pack of arbor shaft flanges.
Best Used For
- For hunters setting up polishing wheels on smaller motor shafts in the shop
- For users needing added side support when locking polishing wheels down tight
- For anyone adapting 1-inch arbor openings to fit different shaft sizes
- For maintenance work where a simple two-pack of arbor flanges is needed
Specifications
| Arbor Adapters Can Be Shortened | May be shortened |
|---|---|
| Arbor Adapters Length | 1 in |
| Arbor Adapters Material | industrial polyresin |
| Arbor Adapters Outer Diameter | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Bearing Surface Function | provide a bearing surface for the shaft nut |
| Compatibility | convert polishing or grinding wheels with 1 in arbor opening to fit smaller motor shafts |
| Pack Quantity | 2 pack |
| Shaft Flanges Inner Diameter | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Shaft Flanges Material | plated steel |
| Shaft Flanges Outer Diameter | 2-1/2 in (6.3 cm) |
| Shaft Flanges Thickness | 1/8 in (3.2 mm) |
| Support Function | give polishing wheels extra side support |
Pros
- Converts 1-inch arbor openings to fit smaller motor shafts
- Shaft flanges add side support for polishing wheels
- Provides a bearing surface for the shaft nut
- Includes two arbor shaft flanges per pack
- Adapters may be shortened for a more tailored fit
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for polishing or grinding wheels with a 1" arbor opening, so it is not a general-purpose shaft accessory for other wheel sizes or tool setups.
- The arbor adapters are listed as industrial polyresin, while the shaft flanges are plated steel, so the two-piece set uses different materials for different functions.
- The adapters may be shortened if needed, but that also means final fit can depend on the user’s setup and adjustment.
- This is a support and fitment accessory set; it does not change the wheel itself and is only useful when the wheel and shaft dimensions match the stated specifications.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polishing wheel accessories
- Grinding wheel accessories
- Arbor adapters
- Shaft flanges
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing wheels
- Grinding wheels
- Motor shaft accessories
- Shaft nuts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these arbor adapters and shaft flanges used for?
They are used with polishing or grinding wheels. The arbor adapters convert wheels with a 1" arbor opening to fit smaller motor shafts, and the shaft flanges provide extra side support and a bearing surface for the shaft nut so the wheel can be locked down tight.
What size shafts will these fit?
The product description says the arbor adapters fit smaller motor shafts, and the short description states they fit to any size shaft. No more specific shaft size range is provided.
What materials are the adapters and flanges made from?
The arbor adapters are industrial polyresin. The shaft flanges are plated steel.
What are the listed dimensions?
Arbor adapters: 1" O.D. and 1" long, and they may be shortened. Shaft flanges: 2-1/2" O.D., 1" I.D., and 1/8" thick.
How many pieces are included?
The product title identifies this as a 2 pack.