SPIROL tubular Spacers are used as standoffs, distance bushings, sleeves, axles, and pins. They replace more expensive spacing options of cut-off tubing, tubes, ferrules, grommets and turned parts. SPIROL Spacers are formed into closed seam tubes from cold rolled strip. The component cost savings are achieved through:
Use of SPIROL’s proprietary, highly flexible and efficient production technology.
SPIROL’s roll-formed tubular Spacer design has tolerances that meet typical application requirements for spacing components apart from each other. This prevents unnecessarily close tolerances associated with manufacturing technologies required to produce more expensive alternative products such as cut tubing, machined bushings, etc.
A typical application for a tubular Spacer is to separate two components in an assembly joined by a bolt, rivet or rod passed through the inside diameter of the Spacer. The inside diameter of the Spacer is designed for a clearance fit over the bolt.
While SPIROL offers distinct diameter and length combinations in the product catalog, intermediate lengths can often be produced quickly, without any special tooling due to SPIROL's proprietary manufacturing process.
SPIROL's standard range of roll formed tubular Spacers includes both metric and inch specifications in a variety of diameters and lengths. Most standard diameters are available in two wall thickness options, standard wall and heavy wall, to accommodate specific application strength and bearing requirements