SAMSON    Models S4X4 and S5X5


U.S. and Metric Configurations
 
Cam and lever shaft samsons are available in 4 and 5 inch models to compliment R. D. Dane standard cam and lever systems. Samsons are used on low profile machine bases to support the cam and lever shafts used for tooling actuation. 

Use S4X4 Samson with R. D. Dane CL4 series cam levers and SC6, BC-C4 and SPC-C4 cams. 

Use S5X5 Samson with R. D. Dane CL5 series cam levers and SC8, BC-C5 and SPC-C5 cams. 



 
Basic Model Common Dimensions
Model A B C D Min. Clearance 
Shaft Hole - Z
S4X4 4.000 
[101.60]
10.5 
[267]
12.5 
[318]
6.500 
[165.10]
1.25 
[32]
S5X5 5.000 
[127.00]
13.0 
[330]
15.5 
[394]
8.000 
[203.20]
2.00 
[50.8]
Specific Configurations
Samson 
Model
Order 
Code
For Cam Shaft 
Diameter 
(Note 1)
Lever Shaft 
Ø E 
(Note 2)
Ø P R S T Bear. Mt. 
Hole Dim. 
V
Bear. Mt. 
Hole Tap 
UK
Lever Shaft 
Set Screw 
UL
S4X4 40 1.125" 1.000" .531" 2.75" 5.500" 1.1" 3.250" 1/4-20 1/4-20
S4X4 41 30.00 mm 25.00 mm 13.5 mm 70.0 mm 140.00 mm 28 mm 82.55 mm  M10 M6
S5X5 50 1.625" 1.250" .531" 3.50" 7.000" 1.1" 4.000" 
(Note 3)
1/2-13 1/4-20
S5X5 51 1.625" 1.250" .531" 3.50" 7.000" 1.1" 4.125" 1/2-13 1/4-20
S5X5 52 40.00 mm 32.00 mm 13.5 mm 125.0 mm 250.00 mm 28 mm 101.60 mm  M12 M6
S5X5 53 45.00 mm 32.00 mm 13.5 mm 125.0 mm 250.00 mm 28 mm 104.78 mm  M12 M6
S5X5
54
1.750"
1.250"
.531"
3.50"
7.000"
1.1"
4.125
1/2-13 1/4-20
S5X5 55
1.750" 1.250" .531" 3.50" 7.000" 1.1" 4.375
1/2-13 1/4-20

 
Note 1 - To fit common flange bearing used with mounting holes as specified. Flange bearings available at additional cost. (See table below for example bearing manufacturers and models.)
Note 2 - Holes F1, F2, G1 and G2 bored for slip fit with TGP shafting. Bore tolerance is +.002 to +.005 inches or +.05 to +.13 millimeters nominal size listed.
Note 3 - Dodge is only known manufacturer of this mount size, (see table below).

Ordering Samsons:
Specify:   1.  Model Number, 
S4X4 or S5X5
EXAMPLE:  S5X5 - 51 - B
Indicates a 5.000 x 5.000 inch un-painted Samson with 1.250 inch diameter bores for lever shafts and a standard 4.125 x 4.125 inch flange bearing mounting hole spacing.
 2.  Ordering Code for 
Shaft & Bearing Style
 3.  Finish Code: 
A=Painted, (Specify Color) 
B=Un-painted.

Tolerances,(unless specified otherwise): 
Decimal Precision Tolerance
.xxx inches +/- .005
[.xx millimeters] [+/- .13]
.xx inches +/- .06
[.x millimeters] [+/- 1.5]
 
Model Material Weight/Mass
S4X4 25KSI Ductile Iron, 
Normalized
22.5Lb / 10.2Kg
S5X5 33.7Lb / 15.3Kg
 
Example Bearing Selections
Samson 
Model
Fits 
Order 
Code
Dodge 
(Set Screw)
Dodge 
'D-Loc'
Sealmaster 
'Skwezloc'
Browning Fafnir Boston 
Gear
INA
S4X4 40 124204 128779 SF-18T VF4E-218 RCJ-1.125 6F-1-1/8 RCJ-1.125
S4X4 41 125888 --- SF-206TMC 
(Note)
--- RCJ-30 --- RCJ30
S5X5 50 124210 --- --- --- --- --- ---
S5X5 51 125170 128786 SF-26T VF4E-226 RCJ-1.625 9F-1-5/8 RCJ-1.625
S5X5 52 125890 --- SF-208TMC 
(Note)
--- RCJ-40 --- RCJ40
S5X5 53 125891 
(Note)
--- SF-209TMC 
(Note)
--- RCJ-45 --- RCJ45
S5X5 54
124212






S5X5 55
126190






 
Note - Mounting screw is 2mm larger than listed above; may require heavy washer.

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Date last modified - April 16, 2008