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Ceramic Bearings VS Steel- Are Ceramic bearings worth the pr...

April 13, 2022

  What are the benefits of Ceramic bearings versus steel? Why do ceramic bearings cost more? Are hybrid ceramic bearings better than steel bearings? How does ceramic ball bearings compare to stainless steel? Does using ceramic bearings translate...

Linear Bearing Lubrication – Tips on what to use and how t...

April 5, 2022

  Choosing the right lubrication and ensuring sufficient lubrication are vital factors in prolonging the lifespan of linear motion applications. When a linear apparatus is lubricated, it creates a barrier between the rolling element (e.g. steel ...

Top Five Errors that people make in using Linear Guides...

March 7, 2022

  1. Misalignment in parallelism Linear guides are often used in a two-rail system, where rail parallelism plays an important part in ensuring accuracy. When the rails are not installed with proper alignment, it will severely affect the performa...

Engineers are choosing this material over stainless steel. F...

February 21, 2022

  What is Stainless Steel? Stainless steel is widely favoured across industries for anti-corrosion properties. So how does stainless steel prevent itself from rusting and acid corrosion? This is due to the high concentration of chromium and nick...

So many couplings, how do you choose? How do we balance our ...

February 14, 2022

Have you asked yourself these questions: What’s the difference between a set screw and clamp type coupling? Can I replace my coupling with a different type of coupling? The coupling you offered looks different from mine, are they equivalent? Do you...

How to confirm Online Quotation from Shafttech...

January 21, 2022

Starting from 1st January 2022 onwards, all quotations and orders can now be tracked on your Dashboard! Our customers will be receiving automated quotations via our website to their emails. This new feature allows you to view and confirm your quotati...

Bearings- We Supply Only High Quality, Genuine Products...

November 17, 2021

Over the years, Shafttech has established partnerships with major brands, including NTN, EZO, NSK, SKF, TIMKEN, INA and ABI to expand the bearings range. Today, we are supplying bearings to over 10 countries worldwide, with technical support teams in...

Proper Installation of Linear Guides...

November 17, 2021

Place the linear guide on the base and secure it with the drive screw or other appliances, so it sits properly on the datum line nicely. Sequentially fasten the bolts to make the rail more steady. Push the track against the datum line gently to impro...

STAF Linear Guides (Taiwan) – Types and Newly Launched Pro...

November 17, 2021

The technical and production prowess from STAF has propelled Shafttech to penetrate into various industries, including electronics, food, contract manufacturing, cement, shipbuilding, electronics, food, contract manufacturing, cement, shipbuilding, a...

High Quality Linear Motion and New Products -SNB...

November 17, 2021

As an industry leader & linear bearing manufacturer, SNB offers linear motion products in the area of industrial automation like electronic components, semiconductor equipment, medical equipment, and food packaging production lines....

Our Specialty Products and Sourcing Strength...

November 17, 2021

Shafttech carries over 30 brands of products due to high sourcing expertise from trusted factories and buying houses. With the availability of three extensive inventory warehouses, located in Singapore, Shafttech controls large stock capabilities to ...

Shafttech – Leading Global Distributor of Mechanical Compo...

November 17, 2021

Shafttech is a well-known distributor and stockist of mechanical components since 2012. We specialise in Bearings, Linear Bearings, Linear Shafts, Linear Guides, Ball Screws, Cam followers, Pillow Blocks, Roller Chains, Worm Gearbox, Sprock...