Adapter sleeves are the most commonly used components for placing bearings with a tapered bore into a cylindrical seat as these can be used on smooth or stepped shafts....
The key elements of adapter sleeves include the tapered adapter bush, locknut, lock washer or retainer. Adapter sleeves feature axially slotted sleeves with cylindrical bores, a tapered outside surface, and male screw threads at the narrow ends used with locknuts and lock...