{"title":"Aluminum Flex Shaft Coupler - 5mm to 8mm","handle":"aluminum-flex-shaft-coupler-5mm-to-8mm","url":"/products/aluminum-flex-shaft-coupler-5mm-to-8mm","description":"A machined aluminium flexible shaft coupler for connecting a 5mm shaft to an 8mm shaft. The spiral-cut design provides slight flexibility to accommodate minor misalignment between shafts, reducing binding without introducing rotational backlash — making it suitable for precision CNC work.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nFlexible Spiral Cut – Accommodates minor shaft misalignment while maintaining rotational precision\n\nZero Backlash – Flexible in X/Y/Z linear axes but rigid in rotation, suitable for CNC applications\n\nDouble Set-Screws – Two set-screws per side for secure shaft attachment\n\nMachined Aluminium – Lightweight and durable construction\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nShaft Size 1 – 5mm\n\nShaft Size 2 – 8mm\n\nMaterial – Machined aluminium\n\nSet-Screw Size – 2mm Allen key (hex wrench)\n\nSet-Screws – 4 total (2 per side)\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nConnecting stepper motors to lead screws\nCNC machines and 3D printers\nRobotics and precision mechanical assemblies\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":7288,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-1176","price":10.8,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}