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This section provides an overview for idler shafts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 idler shaft manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked idler shaft companies as of December, 2024: 1.Autotech Industries, 2.Brewer Machine & Gear Company, 3.IDC Select.
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An idler shaft is a component specifically designed to maintain tension within a system, rather than transmitting driving force. Unlike other shafts that facilitate power transfer, the idler shaft's main function is to provide stability and adjust tension in power transmission systems.
It is commonly utilized in conjunction with chains or belts in power transmission mechanisms. A notable application includes its use in automobile engines, where an idler pulley attached to the idler shaft plays a critical role in maintaining the correct tension on the timing belt.
The idler shaft is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of various mechanical systems by maintaining the necessary tension, thereby enhancing the stability and accuracy of these systems.
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Brewer Machine & Gear Company is a manufacturer and distributor of tensioners and accessories for industrial applications. Established in 1944, the company is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing a wide range of "custom" gears and sprockets. Its product offerings include spurs, helicals, miters, bevels, and worm gears as well as timing pulleys (including HTD), sprockets tensioners, accessories, and custom solutions, serving sectors such as packaging, paper processing, and textiles. Brewer Machine & Gear Company provides services like technical consultation and product customization.
Xiamen Kangfuxiang Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 2007, is a manufacturer of mechanical parts and purification products located in Xiamen Tonga, China. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of automation equipment, non-standard equipment, purification equipment, machine equipment accessories, hardware mold and parts. Its product range includes adjustable balls, split discharge, plastic spray nozzles, and couplings. These products find application in dust-free workshop renovation, laboratory renovation, and cleanroom. The company provides customized solutions and it has obtained certifications for its products and quality control system, including ISO9001 and ISO 14000:14001 certifications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autotech Industries |
33.3%
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| 2 | Brewer Machine & Gear Company |
33.3%
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| 3 | IDC Select |
33.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the idler shaft page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
2 | 66.7% |
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China
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1 | 33.3% |
