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Nanjing Lesun Screw Co., Ltd.
Nanjing Lesun Screw Co., Ltd.
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Hexagonal Screw Shaft for Twin Screw Extruders

Hexagonal Screw Shaft | Quick Assembly Twin Screw Shaft


Polygonal shaft design enabling fast assembly and reliable torque transmission.

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Overview

Hexagonal screw shafts transmit torque through full-surface contact across six flat faces, eliminating discrete stress concentration points found in keyed designs.


The geometry enables rapid installation and removal of screw elements without angular alignment requirements, significantly improving maintenance efficiency.


While offering balanced load distribution, the design relies heavily on dimensional accuracy to control clearance and prevent backlash under cyclic loading.

Key Features

Full-surface torque transmission across flat faces
Rapid assembly and disassembly without alignment
Uniform load distribution across contact surfaces
High operational flexibility

Design & Technical Insights

Torque is distributed across six flat surfaces, providing balanced load transmission.
Load transfer occurs through surface contact rather than discrete engagement, reducing peak stress but increasing sensitivity to clearance.
Excessive clearance leads to micro-movement, resulting in wear and reduced service life.

Engineering Notes

Ideal for frequent screw configuration changes
Not optimized for extreme torque conditions
Requires tight dimensional tolerance

Technical Details

DiameterØ10-200mm
Length1000~15000mm
L/D Ratio1~64D
Involute StandardDIN 5480/ GB/T 3478/ANSI B92.1/ISO 4156/JIS B 1602
Spline TypeSingle key / Rectangular Spline / Hexagonal / involute spline / Customized
Spline Modulus1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0
MaterialA40/A70/A80/Stainless
Tensile Strength≥900 MPa
Yield Strength≥700 MPa
Torque Capacity(Max)5~18

Applications

Lab extruders
Frequent configuration changes
Flexible production lines

Customization Options

Dimension tolerance
Surface hardening
Shaft length

Q&A

Q1: Main advantage?

A: Fast assembly and easy maintenance.

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