What Is an Adapter Sleeve?
An adapter sleeve is a device designed to facilitate the connection of two components or devices that have incompatible diameters or shapes.
This device is particularly useful for bridging size differences between larger and smaller mechanical parts. It finds applications in various tools and machinery, enabling the connection of shafts or axles that vary in size.
Constructed typically from cylindrical metal or plastic, an adapter sleeve boasts different diameters on its inner and outer surfaces to accommodate parts of varying sizes. Inserting the smaller part into the side with the smaller inner diameter and coupling the larger part to the side with the larger outer diameter ensures a secure connection. Furthermore, adapter sleeves can also help eliminate any space between components and dampen vibrations.