Air Shaft
Air Expandable Shaft for core ID 3", 4", 6", 8" — compensates gauge variation with multi-cores, load up to 2 tons, speed up to 1000 m/min. Many types available.
Factory-direct pricing, custom-built to your width, speed & material. Share your requirement for a quick quotation.
- Made in India
- Pan-India delivery in 4–6 weeks
- Lifetime spares support
- TypeAir Expandable Shaft
- Core ID3", 4", 6", 8" (metric & special)
- Load CapacityUp to 2 tons
- SpeedUp to 1000 m/min
- Min Core Width20 mm
- Core MaterialsPaper, Steel, Thermoplastics
About this machine
Yogi Engineering Works's Air Shaft (air expandable shaft) is capable of compensating speed variation due to gauge variation with multi-cores. Reel holding is possible at any position across the width with a minimum 20 mm core width, and no time is lost re-positioning cores since no distance pieces are required. The shaft runs at very high speed, supports core ID 3", 4", 6" and 8" (metric and special sizes also produced), carries loads up to 2 tons and runs at speeds up to 1000 m/min. Suitable for paper, steel and thermoplastic cores. Construction: steel pipe, steel end generals (simple or hardened), brass cam and hardened-steel/rubber lugs. Available as Air Expandable, Lug Type, Bottom Knife Holding, Ball, Mechanical, Multi-Blade, Short Lug, Leaf Type, Air-Mechanical, Internal-Leaves & Short-Lug, and Carbon Fibre shafts.
Types we manufacture
Air Expandable Shaft
Standard air expandable shaft — inflates to grip cores at any position across the width, no distance pieces required, fast core changes.
Lug Type Air Shaft
Uses hardened-steel lugs for secure core gripping across all core widths — the most common type for slitting & rewinding lines.
Bottom Knife Holding Shaft
Specially designed shaft for holding bottom knives / slitter blades in position during slitting operations.
Ball Shaft
Ball-locking elements for fast core loading, precise reel holding and minimal setup time on high-output lines.
Mechanical Shaft
Mechanically expandable shaft — no air supply needed, ideal where pneumatic systems are unavailable.
Multi Blade Shaft
Multiple blade-holding positions on a single shaft for simultaneous multi-point slitting or core holding.
Short Lug Type Shaft
Compact lug-type shaft for narrow-width or space-constrained slitting and rewinding applications.
Leaf Type Shaft
Spring-leaf elements provide even pressure distribution across the full core surface for wrinkle-free winding.
Air-Mechanical Type Shaft
Combines air expansion with mechanical locking for extra-secure core holding under high load and speed.
With Intern Leaves and Short Lugs Shaft
Internal-leaves & short-lug hybrid shaft offering both distributed grip and positive locking for demanding converting lines.
Carbon Fibre Shaft
Lightweight carbon fibre construction for high-speed, high-precision applications requiring minimal rotating mass and maximum rigidity.
Full specifications
| Type | Air Expandable Shaft |
|---|---|
| Core ID | 3", 4", 6", 8" (metric & special) |
| Load Capacity | Up to 2 tons |
| Speed | Up to 1000 m/min |
| Min Core Width | 20 mm |
| Core Materials | Paper, Steel, Thermoplastics |
| Construction | Steel pipe, brass cam, hardened-steel/rubber lugs |
| Length | As per customer requirement |
Key features
- Compensates gauge variation with multi-cores
- Reel holding at any position across the width
- No distance pieces required — fast core changes
- Runs at very high speed, load up to 2 tons
- Suitable for paper, steel & thermoplastic cores
Get the best price on the Air Shaft
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Also known as / related searches
The Air Shaft is also searched for as:
- Air Expandable Shaft
- Lug Type Air Shaft
- Bottom Knife Holding Shaft
- Ball Shaft
- Mechanical Shaft
- Multi Blade Shaft
- Short Lug Type Shaft
- Leaf Type Shaft
- Air-Mechanical Type Shaft
- With Intern Leaves and Short Lugs Shaft
- Carbon Fibre Shaft
- Air Shaft Manufacturer
- Air Shaft
- Air Mechanical Type Shaft
- Air Expandable Shaft Manufacturer In India
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the Air Shaft.
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What is an Air Shaft and how does it work?
An air shaft is a hollow steel core-locking shaft that grips a paper or plastic core from the inside the instant compressed air is applied, so rolls load and release in seconds without bolts or keys. Also known as an air expandable shaft, it is the modern replacement for the mechanical shaft on any winding or unwinding station. We build the full family: lug type air shaft, ball shaft, leaf type shaft and lightweight carbon-fibre versions, plus the differential air shaft for multi-roll slitting. Lugs, balls or leaf strips expand evenly through slots in the shaft body to center and clamp the core with uniform pressure. Shafts are made to suit 3 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch and 8 inch core diameters, carry roll loads up to 2 tons and run smoothly at line speeds up to 1000 m/min. The differential type is the key to clean slitting: it lets each slit roll on the same shaft wind at its own matched tension, so thickness variation across the web never causes loose or telescoped rolls. Every shaft is balanced for vibration-free running and built for years of daily core changes.
Air Shaft - applications, industries and why Yogi
Air shafts are working hardware on slitting lines, rewinding lines, printing lines and lamination and coating lines throughout India's converting industry, from BOPP and polyester film plants in Gujarat to foil, label and flexible-packaging units nationwide. Anywhere rolls are changed many times a shift, a quick-release air expandable shaft cuts downtime and protects core ends. Deciding between pneumatic and manual locking? Our comparison of the air shaft versus mechanical shaft on a slitting machine explains the productivity gains in detail. On the line the shaft pairs naturally with hard industrial rubber rollers for nip and drive duty and with an accurate web guiding system that keeps the web centered onto it, and it is a core fitment on every slitting rewinding machine we deliver. Yogi Engineering Works manufactures shafts factory-direct from Ahmedabad under an ISO 9001:2015 system, with typical 4 to 6 week pan-India delivery and lifetime spares such as seals, bladders and lugs. Prices are indicative and vary with shaft length, core size and expansion type, so share your core ID and load for a firm quote.
Air Shaft Price in India — Best Rate, Factory Direct
The price of a Air Shaft in India depends on its configuration, size, capacity, speed and automation level. Yogi Engineering Works offers the Air Shaft at factory-direct prices — no dealer markup, no middleman cost — with entry-level models for startups and small units, and heavy-duty industrial configurations for large plants.
For a free, no-obligation custom quotation within 24 hours, call or WhatsApp +91-8487884122. Every machine is factory-tested before dispatch, delivered pan-India in 4–6 weeks, and backed by on-site commissioning, operator training and lifetime spares support. We also export to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria and Southeast Asia.
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