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Universal Joints Used
for torsionally rigid shaft connections, these drives can accommodate connection of shafts
that may be parallel or inclined to each other, offset vertically or laterally.
Universal joints can also
accommodate axial displacement, if supplied with telescoping splines.
The outstanding features and
advantages of the Americardan universal joint design provide for a compact, long life, low
maintenance universal joint. |
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Advantages and
Features
- Torques to 30,000,000 in.-lbs.
- Up to 36 inches in diameter
- Misalignment to 15"
- Long bearing life
- One piece yoke and bearing housing
construction
- Eliminates unnecessary bolted
connections and serrations in yokes
- Heat treated alloy steel components
- Ideal loading across entire bearing
length due to balanced deflection between yokes and cross
- Replaceable inner bearing race on
size U3440 and larger significantly reducing cross-maintenance expenses
- Virtually no backlash compared to
gear spindles and slippers
- Available in four basic types
- Technical support and engineering
services available
- Extensive repair facility
- Special sizes and designs available
upon request
- Larger sizes available
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Typical
Applications Rolling
Mills
(Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass)
Bar, Rod, &
Structural
Coilers
Cold Reduction Tandem
Hot Slab (Reversing)
Hot Strip
Temper & Skinpass
Tube, Pipe & ERW
Vertical Edgers
Winders &
Unwinders
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Americardan™
