Handwheel Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/handwheel/ Blog Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:22:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What Is a Safety Clutch on a Handwheel? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-a-safety-clutch-on-a-handwheel/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:22:47 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21345 A safety clutch is a useful feature on industrial handwheels. Handwheels, of course, are devices used to control machines. Some of them have spokes or vertical knobs, whereas others consist entirely of a round wheel similar to an automotive steering … Read More

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]]> The Pros and Cons of Plastic Handwheels https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-plastic-handwheels/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:12:10 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20529 Not all handwheels are made of metal. In addition to stainless steel and cast iron handwheels, there are plastic handwheels. Plastic handwheels are characterized by a thermoplastic construction. They are made of a plastic polymer that becomes softer and more … Read More

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]]> Handwheel Accessories: What You Should Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/handwheel-accessories-what-you-should-know/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:22:34 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=19731 Handwheels offer an ergonomic and effective way to adjust machinery or valves. Once installed, you can manually turn the handwheel to make the necessary adjustment. Turning the handwheel clockwise will typically result in tighter adjustment, whereas turning the handwheel counterclockwise … Read More

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]]> How to Choose the Right Plastic Handwheel https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-plastic-handwheel/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:56:37 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=18304 Industrial handwheels are available in a variety of materials. In addition to metals and alloys, you can find them in plastic. Plastic handwheels are used in many of the same turning-based adjustment applications as their metal and alloy counterparts. With … Read More

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]]> What Is the Bore in a Handwheel and Why Is It Important? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-is-the-bore-in-a-handwheel-and-why-is-it-important/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:26:19 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16936 When shopping for handwheels, you may notice that some of them feature a bore. Handwheels are commonly used in adjustment applications that require a turning force. You can connect them to a machine or equipment, after which you can use … Read More

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]]> The Benefits of Cast Iron Handwheels https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-benefits-of-cast-iron-handwheels/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:29:29 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16774 Handwheels are available in different materials. While some of them are made of plastic, others are made of metals or alloys. There are stainless steel handwheels that feature a stainless construction, for instance, and there are cast iron handwheels. Cast … Read More

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]]> 6 Benefits of Aluminum Handwheels https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-benefits-of-aluminum-handwheels/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:58:21 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=16121 Handwheels make it easy to perform adjustments. You can use them for nearly any machine-related adjustment application that requires a turning force. While you can find them in different materials, however, you may want to choose an aluminum handwheel. Aluminum … Read More

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]]> How to Choose a Fold-Away Handwheel https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-fold-away-handwheel/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:29:59 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=15008 To make precise adjustments on machinery — or to open and close valves — look no further than handwheels. Handwheels are manually operated wheels that connect to machinery or valves. Like most wheels, they revolve around an axis. You can … Read More

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]]> Exploring the Different Handwheel Styles https://monroeengineering.com/blog/exploring-the-different-handwheel-styles/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:28:08 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=14272 When shopping for a handwheel, you’ll need to consider the style. Handwheels are commonly used to control machines. Turning a handwheel will engage the machine to which it’s connected. While all handwheels feature a circular, wheel-like handle, they are available … Read More

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