An online catalog now lists more styles of shaft supports. Standard flange-mounted supports from Misumi USA Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., (www.misumiusa.com) accommodate 3 to 50-mm shaft diameters. They feature an inlay or dowel hole, useful when easy and accurate duplication of position is required.

• Flange-mounted supports with slit clamps increase the tightening force by surface pressure. The shaft is less likely to be damaged, since the fitted shaft is pressed evenly by the surface of the support.

• Shaft supports with a built-in damper also reduce shaft damage and accommodate 12 to 30 mm shaft diameters.

• Hinged-clamp style supports are easy to clean and replace. These supports are sold with a lock washer for secure attachment.

• Chamfered head design supports allow installation in tight areas and are available in T-shape, L-shape, bottom and side mounting varieties.

Misumi shaft supports are offered in various grades of steel, stainless and aluminum, with black oxide or EN coating.