Taperlock Bushes – Stocked for the Trade
Taperlock bushes make shaft mounting quick, repeatable, and rock solid. No keyway cutting. No sloppy fits. Just a tapered interface that grips tighter as you tighten.
Used to fix pulleys, sprockets, and couplings to shafts, taperlock bushes are standard kit for transmission assemblies across industries. They’re easy to fit, simple to remove, and available in enough sizes to suit just about anything with a bore.
Godiva Bearings stocks a wide range of taperlock bushes in imperial and metric bore sizes. Ready to ship. Trade-only. No exceptions.
What Are Taperlock Bushes?
Taperlock bushes are mechanical locking devices that join a rotating component to a shaft using a tapered interface and high clamping force.
The inner surface of the bush is tapered to match the component bore. As you tighten the screws, the bush slides into the mating taper and clamps securely to the shaft.
They offer:
- Fast, easy installation and removal
- Accurate shaft positioning
- Reliable power transmission under load
They’re commonly used with:
- V-belt pulleys
- Synchronous timing pulleys
- Sprockets
- Couplings and hubs
What Are They Made Of?
Godiva supplies taperlock bushes in tough, trade-trusted materials:
- Phosphated steel – Standard across most applications; corrosion resistant and durable
- Cast iron – Stable under temperature and torque, especially for larger bores
- Stainless steel (special order) – For washdown or corrosive environments
All supplied with threaded holes, grub screws and, where applicable, extraction slots.
Where Are Taperlock Bushes Used?
These bushings are everywhere power needs to transfer from shaft to rotating part. Typical trade applications include:
- Conveyor systems: Mounting drive pulleys and rollers
- Industrial fans and blowers: Quick fitment of impellers
- Pumps and gearboxes: Shaft-hub connections in drive trains
- Agricultural machinery: Secure fit on shafts under dirt and load
- Quarry and mining plant: Heavy-duty drives where high torque matters
- HVAC and air handling: Pulley mounting in fans and extractors
- Packaging equipment: Reliable sprocket or belt drive alignment
- Food and drink lines: With stainless variants for washdown safety
Wherever something spins on a shaft, there’s a good chance it’s held in place by a taperlock.
What Do Taperlock Bushes Help Prevent?
When correctly installed, taperlock bushes help avoid:
- Shaft damage from set screws or interference fits
- Slippage under load
- Misalignment of pulleys or sprockets
- Downtime during bearing or hub replacement
- Sheared keys or cracked hubs from poor installation
They provide consistent grip and easy service access.
Installation, Use and Maintenance Tips
These bushes are reliable when fitted correctly:
- Clean shaft and bush surfaces before installation
- Align the keyway if required (some use plain bore)
- Tighten screws in sequence to manufacturer torque
- Use threadlocker if specified
- Always remove using the designated extraction holes
Don’t force-fit. If it sticks, it’s probably misaligned.
Conclusion: The Fast Fit for Rotating Kit
Taperlock bushes are the go-to solution for secure, removable shaft fits across industry. Fast to install. Easy to replace. Trusted by the trade.
At Godiva Bearings, we stock the lot — imperial, metric, standard, and special. And we’re on hand 24/7 if your customer’s kit is down.
