About Southeastern Shafting
About Southeastern Shafting
Southeastern Shafting Manufacturing was founded in 1982 by Scott Jones with the goal of supplying power transmission distributors with quality keyed shafting at a competitive price and with excellent service. The company has operated from New Lexington, Ohio, since its founding, focused on a narrow but essential product category within industrial power transmission.
Southeastern Shafting's policy has always been to sell directly to power transmission distributors rather than end users, keeping the company's focus on producing precisely machined shaft stock rather than retail sales or application engineering. Its machine operators average 15 to 20 years of experience, reflecting a workforce built around consistency and precision in keyed shaft production.
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Frequently asked questions
What is keyed shafting, and why does it matter for power transmission?
Keyed shafting is round shaft stock machined with a keyway slot that allows a key to transmit rotational torque between the shaft and a mounted component like a pulley, sprocket, or coupling. Using correctly sized keyed shaft prevents slippage and wear that can occur with a plain, unkeyed shaft under load.
Does Southeastern Shafting sell directly to end users?
No, Southeastern Shafting's policy has always been to sell directly to power transmission distributors rather than to end users or equipment operators. This distributor-focused model has been in place since the company's founding in 1982.
What diameters and lengths of shafting does Southeastern Shafting produce?
Southeastern Shafting produces keyed shaft stock across a range of common industrial diameters and standard stock lengths used in power transmission applications. Distributors can specify the exact diameter, length, and keyway configuration needed for a particular drive application.
How experienced is Southeastern Shafting's machining team?
The company's machine operators average 15 to 20 years of experience, which supports consistent, precise keyway machining across production runs. This experience level has been a stated part of the company's quality approach since its founding.
Where is Southeastern Shafting located?
Southeastern Shafting Manufacturing is based in New Lexington, Ohio, where it has operated since founder Scott Jones started the company in 1982. The company has remained focused on this single product category throughout its history.