Handwheels are mostly used in machine and plant construction. Using handwheels as operating parts and standard elements in the mechanical sector is almost self-evident. They ensure that manual rotary movements are quickly and efficiently transferred on machines. Handwheels are often used as the manual drive element to convert a rotary movement into a lateral movement.
Handwheels can also be found on armatures, machine tools or motors where they can be used to open or close valves.
KIPP handwheels use a key/keyway connection to fit them to a shaft enabling machine adjustments with minimum backlash. Key/keyway connections guarantee optimum torque transmission.
Other applications for handwheels:
Measuring equipment
Test aggregates
Ship building
Armaments
Equipment construction
Hand crafts