Machinable-Bore Single U-Joints
Customize the bores of these U-joints to fit the exact dimensions of your shafts. To make drilling easy, they come apart and have a small, centered starter hole on each end. They’re single U-joints, so they connect and transfer torque between two shafts that are misaligned at an angle. A good choice for most applications, all have a pin-and-block joint that handles higher torque at lower speeds than other joint types, such as those with needle bearings. Made of steel, they’re strong and handle a good amount of torque.
To extend their life by keeping lubricant in and contaminants out, use the grooves on their body to add a cover (sometimes called bellows or boots). Drill holes through the U-joint and your shafts and then connect using spring pins.
Your shafts' misalignment will affect the speed and torque the U-joint will be able to transmit. The more the shafts are misaligned, the less speed and torque the U-joint will be able to transmit.
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For Max. Shaft Dia. | For Max. Shaft Dp. | Joint Dia. | Overall Lg. | Max. Operating Angle | Max. Speed, rpm | Max. Torque, in.-lbs. | 3° Operating Angle | 10° Operating Angle | Joint Type | Each | |
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3/8" | 5/8" | 1/2" | 2" | 25° | 1,750 | 375 | 150 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | 51 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | Pin and Block | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 11/16" | 5/8" | 2 1/4" | 25° | 1,750 | 540 | 245 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | 83 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | Pin and Block | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 7/8" | 3/4" | 2 11/16" | 25° | 1,750 | 765 | 330 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | 110 in.-lbs. @ 300 rpm | Pin and Block | 0000000 | 00000 |