Adapter Sleeves

An adapter sleeve is a tapered metal sleeve used to secure bearings to shafts. It allows the use of standard bearings on cylindrical shafts and provides a way to position the bearing axially on the shaft. An adapter sleeve is a mechanical component used to mount a tapered bore bearing onto a cylindrical shaft. It acts as an intermediary part that allows the inner ring of the bearing to grip the shaft securely, even if the bearing itself is designed for a tapered seat.