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Key-Type Core Contact Slip Shaft

Key Slip Shaft

Key slip shafts use rectangular metal or rubber keys to expand and contact the core, providing controlled core engagement and differential winding torque for slitting and rewinding applications.

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Key-Type Winding Structure

Controlled core engagement for differential winding.

Suitable for 3-inch and 6-inch winding cores, especially rubber and aluminum cores that require key-type core contact.

  • Configured with key-type slip rings using rectangular metal keys or rectangular rubber keys.
  • Available for center-air and side-pressure key-type slip ring structures.
  • The key contact structure provides controlled core engagement for differential winding.
Key TypesRectangular metal key or rectangular rubber key
3-inch Ring75.5 mm OD, 78.2 mm expansion point
6-inch Ring151 mm OD, 155.5 mm expansion point
Core MaterialsRubber and aluminum cores
Widths3-inch: 10–50 mm; 6-inch: 25–50 mm

Slip Ring

Slip ring options and core-contact details

Key-type slip rings can be selected according to core size, key material, ring width, pressure method and required winding torque.

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  • 3-inch and side-pressure ring outside diameter is 75.5 mm, expanding to 78.2 mm.
  • Suitable 3-inch core inner diameter is 76.2 ± 0.2 mm for rubber or aluminum cores.
  • Standard widths include 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 mm; other widths can be designed to order.
  • Inner diameter options include 50 mm and 55 mm with bearing; other dimensions can be made to match the shaft core.
  • 6-inch ring outside diameter is 151 mm and expands to 155.5 mm.
  • Suitable 6-inch core inner diameter is 152.4 ± 0.2 mm for rubber or aluminum cores.
  • 6-inch standard widths include 25, 30, 35, 45 and 50 mm; other sizes can be customized.

Selection Notes

Confirm core material, core inner diameter, required width, winding tension range, shaft structure and whether the application needs low starting tension or higher roll-holding force.

Technical Reference Data

Pull force and air pressure reference values for preliminary selection.

Reference values should be confirmed according to the actual shaft structure, ring width, key material, groove material and air path before final selection.

Key Slip Shaft Pull Force, Kraft Material, Low Pressure Range

Test condition: 3-inch key-type slip ring, 30 mm width, 100 mm outside diameter, 60 mm inner diameter, 20 x 3 groove with kraft material.

Air Pressure (kg/cm2)00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.82.02.22.4
Pull Force (kg)0.160.190.380.570.781.001.321.481.882.272.642.883.12

Key Slip Shaft Pull Force, Kraft Material, High Pressure Range

Continuation of the 3-inch key-type slip ring kraft-material test.

Air Pressure (kg/cm2)2.62.83.03.23.43.63.84.04.24.44.64.85.0
Pull Force (kg)3.333.804.034.234.414.744.785.235.435.645.826.156.36

Key Slip Shaft Pull Force, Wool Felt, Low Pressure Range

Test condition: 3-inch double-ball slip ring, 25 mm width, 60 mm inner diameter, 20 x 3 groove with wool felt.

Air Pressure (kg/cm2)00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.82.02.22.42.62.83.0
Pull Force (kg)0.020.040.110.230.420.640.801.031.231.471.641.862.022.282.432.65

Key Slip Shaft Pull Force, Wool Felt, High Pressure Range

Continuation of the wool-felt groove test.

Air Pressure (kg/cm2)3.23.43.63.84.04.24.44.64.85.05.25.45.65.86.0
Pull Force (kg)2.833.033.253.473.673.844.014.284.484.624.835.035.265.465.67

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