Stainless Steel Handwheels
What are Stainless Steel Handwheels With Pilot Holes?
The WDS extended range of Stainless Steel Handwheels includes handwheels with pilot holes, manufactured in 316 Stainless Steel. These handwheels are available in multiple sizes, either with pilot hole tapped for grip or with fixed or revolving grips installed. Grips are available in either stainless steel or Bakelite.
Made from top-grade 316 stainless steel, this handwheel offers great adaptability and customization. Stocked in the UK for prompt delivery.
Pilot holes allow for easy modification to fit specific applications, thus ensuring a perfect fit.
Where are Stainless steel handwheels with Pilot Holes used?
These Stainless Steel handwheels are suitable for marine, chemical processing, and food equipment industries, and are adaptable for both manual and automated systems. They are the perfect solution where both strength and durability are required.
Material Benefits
316 stainless steel provides superior strength and corrosion resistance, plus pleasing aesthetics and high hygiene.
How are Stainless Steel Handwheels With Pilot Holes applied?
These handwheels provide high corrosion resistance for shipbuilding and marine equipment. Durability in harsh chemical environments makes them perfect for chemical processing, while hygienic and water resistant properties assist in food and beverage, water treatement, medical and pharmaceutical environments.
What are 140mm and 180mm Aluminium Handwheels?
WDS introduce a range of handwheels in 140mm and 180mm dimensions, encompassing spoked and solid versions. The handwheels come with a selection of hole sizes such as tapped, threaded, square, round and keywayed, ensuring compatibility with different shaft types and mounting requirements. Some of the range includes either fixed or revolving grips installed in a variety of materials such as stainless steel, Bakelite, and polyamide.
The WDS extended range of Aluminium handwheels includes 140mm and 180mm diameters, offered in both spoked and solid designs to accommodate various industrial applications. Selected models are equipped with either fixed or revolving grips, enhancing user ergonomics and operational control.
Grips are available in a choice of durable materials such as stainless steel, Bakelite, and polyamide to suit diverse environmental and functional demands.
Additionally, the handwheels are offered with either polished or plain surface finishes, providing options for aesthetic preference and corrosion resistance.
Where are 140mm and 180mm Aluminium Handwheels used?
These handwheels are used across a variety of industrial settings and applications. In manufacturing and industrial machinery, they can be used on milling, lathing or grinding equipment, or conveyor systems. In automotive and aerospace, they are useful in custom fabrication jigs and fixtures. In utilities and energy, they can be used to control gas or water systems, or power generation setups.
Material Benefits
Aluminium is a versatile material that offers numerous advantages in various industries and applications. One of the key benefits of aluminium is its lightweight nature, making it easy to handle, transport, and install. Despite its lightness, aluminium is also incredibly strong and durable, making it suitable for structural applications. Moreover, aluminium is highly resistant to corrosion, ensuring its longevity and suitability for outdoor use.
Another advantage of aluminium is its excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which makes it an ideal choice for heat exchangers, electrical transmission lines, and various electronic devices.
How are 140mm and 180mm Aluminium Handwheels supplied?
Valve control and actuation: Easy manual operation of valves or gates
Positioning adjustments: Used on lathes, milling machines or valve actuators
Height or angle adjustment: For workbenches, tables, or control arms
Food Processing or Medical settings: solid handwheels prevent dust and debris from accumulating, good for clean environments