WM Berg manufactures custom linear and rotary shafts in a variety of metals and plastics:
W.M. Berg custom precision shafts are used in a variety of environments due to their ability to support linear sliding motion or transmit rotary motion in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Our custom shafting can interface with motors, gearboxes, sprockets, pulleys and couplings.
Available shaft modifications include:
- Drilled holes
- Tapped holes
- Axial holes
- Cross-drilled holes
- External (male) screw threads
- Journal ends
- Threaded ends
- Chamfered ends
- Stepped ends
- Tapped ends
- Retaining ring grooves
- Key slots
- Break-edge shafts
- Milled flats
- Tapering
- Knurling
- Splining
Available shaft coatings include:
- Black oxide
- Ceramic
- Chrome
- Nickel
- Nitride
- Teflon®
Customize Shafts by Application
WM Berg supplies a complete line of custom engineered shafting to accommodate virtually all precision mechanical assembly requirements and operating conditions within the aerospace, healthcare, motion control industries.
Examples of common applications requiring custom precision rotary shafts:
- Belt-driven & chain-driven systems used in conveyors, industrial machinery, woodworking machinery, material handling, hoists, drills & more
- Mechanical indexers used in manufacturing & automation
- Antenna & satellite gimbals, other applications using direct drive rotary motors
- Motorized goniometer stages used in healthcare, laboratory equipment & micromachining
- Rotary tables used in CNC machining & automated manufacturing
- 6-axis robots used in picking, painting, material handling, inspection, welding, packaging & much more
Examples of common applications requiring custom precision linear shafts:
- Healthcare industry linear actuators for mobile medical equipment including lift chairs, patient hoists, incubators, imaging equipment, operating tables & adjustable beds
- Aviation linear actuators used in simulation devices, aircraft autopilot/throttle controls, visual guidance systems, seats, doors & stowage compartments
- Industrial linear actuators such as load positioners, pick and place robots, fill & finish equipment, cutting machines & packaging equipment
- Linear actuators used in robotics including touch screen testing, pipe inspection crawlers, competition robots & robotic arms/hands/grabbers
Custom Shaft Accessories
WM Berg also manufactures standard and custom shaft accessories including:
We also offer standard couplings and custom couplings as well as precision gears, sprockets and pulleys—from stock or customized to spec.
Our Shaft Manufacturing Process
WM Berg has been the leader of premium precision part engineering and production for over 50 years. Working with a custom precision shaft manufacturer has never been so easy. Our product experts connect with you every step of the way from design and manufacturing to shipping and installation support. Our production process uses AQL sampling and lean manufacturing tools to deliver consistent quality, repeatability and economy.
Benefits of Going Custom with the Original Manufacturer
Standard precision shafts are well suited for applications powered by newer equipment. A custom OEM shaft allows long-term use of existing machinery and improved ability to evolve and optimize mechanical operations as business needs change. Additional benefits include:
- Guaranteed fit & function
- Faster production times
- Quality assurance
- Reduced long-term replacement costs
- 1-year warranty
Partner with WM Berg to Define Your Custom Shaft Design Needs
From concept to prototype through production, Berg design, application and mechanical engineers provide innovative solutions from our world-class manufacturing facility in Cudahy, WI. Send us your inquiry about custom precision shafting and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
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