US$6.97 US$14.90Price range: US$6.97 through US$14.90
US$6.97 US$14.90Price range: US$6.97 through US$14.90
The Screwable T-16 Connector is a durable alternative to crimped adapters, using set screws to securely connect flexible shafts. If your machine has a T-slide connection and you want to use a flexible shaft, this connector provides a stronger, reusable solution.
The Screwable T-16 Connector is designed to offer a more reliable and serviceable connection compared to standard crimped T-slide adapters. Instead of permanently crimping the adapter onto the shaft, this connector uses set screws to secure the flexible shaft in place.
With crimped adapters, the individual steel strands inside the shaft can become twisted and stressed at the connection point. Over time, this weakens the joint and increases the risk of failure, especially under repeated torque loads.
In contrast, the set screw design displaces and grips the strands without introducing the same internal stress. As torque is applied, the connection tightens rather than weakens, resulting in improved durability and performance.
Another key advantage is reusability. If a shaft becomes kinked (for example, if a torque limiter fails to engage in time) a crimped adapter must be replaced entirely. With the Screwable T-16 Connector, you can simply loosen the set screws, cut away the damaged section of shaft, and reuse the adapter with the remaining shaft.
This makes it a practical and cost-effective solution for professionals working with flexible shaft systems.
Important: Using an imperial Allen key may strip the set screws. We recommend using a metric Allen key instead.
A screw set with metric Allen keys can be found here.
The Screwable T-16 Connector is used to connect flexible shafts to machines equipped with a T-slide connection. It is ideal for users who want a stronger, more reliable alternative to crimped adapters.
Simply insert the flexible shaft into the connector, tighten the set screws to secure it in place, and connect it to your T-slide system.
As this connector is designed for use with flexible shaft systems, we recommend pairing it with the following for optimal performance:
We strongly recommend using a torque limiter to protect both the shaft and connector from overload.
