Drive Components
Taper Bush
Reliable shaft connection for efficient, flexible and easy-to-install drive components.
Reliable Shaft Connections for Flexible Drive Systems
DESCH taper bushes provide a reliable and practical method for mounting pulleys, couplings and other drive components securely onto shafts. Their tapered design enables precise fitting and efficient power transmission while allowing components to be installed and removed without the need for permanent shaft modifications. Designed for use with a wide range of drive components, DESCH taper bushes support flexible system configuration and straightforward installation. With a broad range of bore sizes and standardized designs, DESCH taper bushes provide a versatile solution for industrial drive systems across a variety of applications.
Belt Drives
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Drive Systems
Pulley & Coupling Applications
Taper Bush
DESCH taper bushes are designed to securely fasten pulleys, couplings and other drive components to shafts. The tapered mounting system provides a precise and reliable connection while making components easier to install, remove, and replace.
- No heat required for installation/removal
- Secure mounting of pulleys and couplings onto shafts
- Tapered design for reliable and precise fitting
- Suitable for V-belt pulley applications
| Keyway | DIN 6885, Part 1 |
| Shaft Tolerance | Up to h11 ≤ 30 mm shaft diameter; up to h9 above 30 mm |
| Available Bush Sizes | 1008 through 5050, depending on application |
Choosing The Right Taper Bush For The Job
There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right DESCH product for your specific application.
Conditions
From environmental exposure to system constraints, the right solution must align with how your equipment runs.
Key factors to assess include:
- Shaft diameter
- Shaft tolerance
- Transmitted power and load
Use Cases
The key is not where they’re used, but how they perform in your application.
Typical applications include:
- V-belt pulleys
- Couplings
- Fans and fan wheels
- Other shaft-mounted drive components
Connection
The correct taper bush must match the shaft and the drive component to create a secure and reliable connection.
Our options include:
- Required bore diameter
- Bush size
- Feather-key requirements
Maintain For Longevity
While DESCH products are engineered for long-term performance, appropriate maintenance helps protect reliability, extend service life, and prevent avoidable downtime.
- Select the correct taper-bush size and bore for the shaft
- Install the taper bush according to DESCH’s supplied instructions
- Ensure the shaft and mating surfaces are clean and correctly positioned before installation
- Verify the connection after installation and following relevant maintenance work
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