Tapered bushings provide a minimal-value, straightforward, and rapidly approach of securing sprockets, pulleys, and couplings on normal metric and imperial shafts in a variety of common commercial tolerances and finishes. The tapered surfaces on the bearing pad and mating hub are pushed collectively by higher-strength screws, permitting the split bearing pad to shrink securely onto the shaft. Robust clamping force enables large torque transfer with out the fretting concerns related with a simple crucial actuation.