The Step Plate is placed between the puller screw tip and hollow shaft end to prevent center distortion during force application. It provides a stable load interface that spreads axial pressure across the shaft face. This limits localized stress concentration and protects gear bore geometry. The stepped profile supports accurate puller alignment while maintaining controlled contact during transfer gear servicing.Attributes:• Limits shaft center deformation under high axial loading.• Stepped profile matches hollow shaft end geometry accurately.• Supports controlled load distribution across the shaft end face.Applications: The Step Plate is used between the puller screw and a hollow shaft to protect the shaft center from distortion while controlled pressure is applied during component removal in equipment service operations.