SDP/SI Shaftloc® Fastening System - Simple, Secure and Reusable

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a Designatronics brand and trusted U.S. manufacturer of precision gears and high-quality mechanical components, offers a unique fastener known as Shaftloc^®. This locking device provides a reliable method for securely mounting mechanical components onto a shaft. Designed as a reusable and cost-effective alternative to traditional fastening methods, Shaftloc^® offers product designers and device manufacturers enhanced flexibility and performance.

The simple, two-piece Shaftloc^® design allows for quick and easy mounting or repositioning of hubless gears, sprockets, and pulleys, without compromising torque or performance. Installed using standard tools, the inner and outer sleeves, which have hexagonal heads, feature a unique thread profile that delivers strong clamping force, resists vibration, and provides fully adjustable, quick lock-and-release functionality.

Shaftloc^® is available in four styles: A-Type, M-Type, Double-Ended, and Single-Ended. The Double-Ended style (A 7Z37-… series) secures components between two opposing hexagonal heads. In contrast, the Single-Ended styles (A 7Z39-… and A 7Z39M… series) feature both hexagonal heads on the same side, keeping the face of the mounted component unobstructed. Features include all stainless steel construction, applicable for small shaft diameters and will not damage the shaft.

"The SDP/SI Shaftloc^® design offers design engineers and OEMs a smart, efficient solution for securing components to a shaft," said Simon Brazier, Director of Sales at Designatronics. "Its compact two-piece construction simplifies assembly and adjustment, enabling precise positioning without the need for keyways or set screws."

Shaftloc^® is available for purchase on the SDP/SI online store at https://shop.sdp-si.com. For volume pricing or custom solutions, please contact our sales team directly.

About Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) a Designatronics company

Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D registered company, specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies. Their capabilities include precision gears, high-quality mechanical components, and custom-engineered solutions. With over 100,000 standard inch and metric components available for quick delivery, SDP/SI supports a wide range of design needs.

About Designatronics

Founded in 1950, parent company Designatronics, Inc. oversees its brands—SDP/SI, QBC (Quality Bearings & Components), QTC Metric Gears and Wybur Tools —to deliver comprehensive mechanical and electromechanical solutions that add value across global markets.

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SDP-SI News Release 056, 6.24.2025
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