Operating elements are inserted into other products so that they can optimally support their functionality. Our hand cranks are among the operating elements that support their products when these are no longer available to the operator for a short time, e.g. as a result of a power failure. Find out here what a hand crank is and which variants we have available for you in our wide selection.
All filters
What are hand cranks?
Hand cranks are rotating elements that are attached to the outer area of a machine to optimally supplement its functionality. The hand crank is operated via a rod that is attached to the crank and can be turned. In order for a hand crank to be used optimally, the handle is mounted around the axis of symmetry so that it can be turned without any problems.
Where are hand cranks used?
Hand cranks are used wherever long adjustment travels have to be mastered. This is particularly the case in plant construction and mechanical engineering. Our hand cranks are equipped with a position indicator with which the length of the adjustment path can be measured.
However, you can also use our hand cranks if you manufacture kitchen appliances or office equipment that is operated by a hand crank. This is the case, for example, with pencil sharpeners or hand mixers.
What material was used to make our hand cranks?
For the production of the hand cranks that you will find in our assortment, the manufacturers have used stainless steel, cast iron and polyamide as well as aluminium and Duroplast as materials. In our selection you will also find hand cranks made of plastic or thermoplastic.
If the machine or equipment you produce is used in places that are exposed to constantly changing weather conditions, a hand crank that the manufacturer has made from aluminium is the perfect complement because this material has proven to be very weather-resistant.
If you want the inpidual parts of your products to be dimensionally stable and robust, we recommend our hand cranks made of polyamide. If your customer uses the hand crank in an area with a lot of chemicals, you should complement the machine with a product that has a high chemical resistance. Take a look around our shop, opt for a hand crank made of thermoset.
Our stainless steel hand cranks are compact and can be used in many ways, both as a drive crank and for completing adjustment tasks. This material also convinces with its high corrosion resistance. This means that they can also be used in problematic areas. The operator of a machine to which our hand crank is attached has the choice: he can remove the crank or fix it permanently to the equipment with the help of a cap screw.
Which variants of hand cranks do we have available for you in our shop?
The type of hand crank you should choose depends on your customer's area of application. Our hand cranks are available with a rotating handle and with a fixed handle. To match this, we offer our products with a folding or a fixed cylinder handle. Alternatively, you can also opt for a rotating or fixed ball handle on the hand crank.
From which manufacturers do we source our hand cranks?
The hand cranks offered in our shop were made by the manufacturers Bäcker, Gamm, Ganter and Halder.
What should you look for before making a purchase decision?
Make your purchase decision dependent on the wishes of your customers. The material used by our manufacturers plays a decisive role here. If your customer uses the machine exclusively outdoors, the equipment and all complementary parts should be extremely weather-resistant. In this case, choose our hand cranks made of aluminium. If the buyer of your products is a company from the chemical industry, choose a hand crank made of Duroplast.
Hand cranks are attached to the outside of your products. Therefore, they are suitable when a machine or a plant is temporarily unavailable due to a power failure. If you are interested in our other operating elements - e.g. bow handles or star grips - you are welcome to contact the expert advisors at SToxxparts GmbH.