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    Screw Auger - Motor Wobble

    Hey Guys, We have an auger that has a direct drive Hollow Shaft Mounted Gearbox. The whole gearbox and motor wobbles approx. 1/8" total. The Torque arm has a rubber bushing that came with the gearbox. My understanding is that hollow shaft mounted gearboxes will natrually wobble but the question...
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    Auger Shaft Bushing?

    Hello, I am new to designing auger conveyors. I've noticed that the CEMA Standards calls out for brass bushings on all of the shafts that are inserted into the screw's pipe. Question is, why and do i really need a bushing? why not just machine a solid stock of shaft to fit inside the pipe and...

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