Lug Shafts

Lug-style design prevents roll slippage during fast startups and shutdowns

Available in many sizes to accommodate any converting application

Designed with wider lugs for longer shaft life in applications with high torque and/or heavy loads

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Lug Shafts Overview

Strong and versatile, Tidland Lug Shafts deliver superior performance in the widest range of converting
applications. Unmatched in positive holding power, the lug-style design eliminates core damage, prevents roll slippage through fast startups and shutdowns and minimizes vibration at high web speeds. Simple modular construction and standardized components mean quick off-the-shelf spares service and easy in-plant maintenance when necessary.

Series 500- 50.8 mm to 152.4 mm ID cores

Series 550- 76.2 mm ID cores

*Torque capacities per inch of web, shown at 80 psi.

Lug Shafts Series 500 - Air (Light to Heavy Duty) - Fiber Core

Torque for Nominal Size 2 in (50.8 mm)
78 in-lbs8.81 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 2 .75 in (69.85 mm)
136 in-lbs15.37 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 3 in (76.2 mm)
175 in-lbs19.77 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 4 in (101.6 mm)
370 in-lbs41.81 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 5 in (127 mm)
564 in-lbs63.73 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 6 in (152.4 mm)
958 in-lbs108.25 Nm

Lug Shafts Series 500 - Air (Light to Heavy Duty) - Steel Core

Torque for Nominal Size 2 in (50.8 mm)
31 in-lbs3.50 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 2.75 in (69.85 mm)
54 in-lbs6.10 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 3 in (76.2 mm)
70 in-lbs7.91 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 4 in (101.6 mm)
148 in-lbs16.72 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 5 in (127 mm)
226 in-lbs25.54 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 6 in (152.4 mm)
383 in-lbs43.28 Nm

Lug Shafts Series 550 - Mechanical (Medium to Heavy Duty) - Fiber Core

Torque for Nominal Size 3 in (76.2 mm)
225 in-lbs25.42 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 6 in (152.4 mm)
450 in-lbs50.85 Nm

Lug Shafts Series 550 - Mechanical (Medium to Heavy Duty) - Steel Core

Torque for Nominal Size 3 in (76.2 mm)
90 in-lbs10.17 Nm
Torque for Nominal Size 6 in (152.4 mm)
180 in-lbs20.24 Nm
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