Product Description
SWC-I Series-Light-Duty Designs Cardan shaft
Designs
Data and Size of SWC-I Series Universal Joint Couplings
Type | Desian Data Item |
SWC-I 58 |
SWC-I 65 |
SWC-I 75 |
SWC-I 90 |
SWC-I 100 |
SWC-I 120 |
SWC-I 150 |
SWC-I 180 |
SWC-I 200 |
SWC-I 225 |
A | L | 255 | 285 | 335 | 385 | 445 | 500 | 590 | 640 | 775 | 860 |
Lv | 35 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 120 | |
m(kg) | 2.2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 17 | 32 | 40 | 76 | 128 | |
B | L | 150 | 175 | 200 | 240 | 260 | 295 | 370 | 430 | 530 | 600 |
m(kg) | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 13.1 | 23 | 28 | 55 | 98 | |
C | L | 128 | 156 | 180 | 208 | 220 | 252 | 340 | 348 | 440 | 480 |
m(kg) | 1.3 | 1.95 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 12.3 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 96 | |
Tn(N·m) | 150 | 200 | 400 | 750 | 1250 | 2500 | 4500 | 8400 | 16000 | 22000 | |
Tf(N·m) | 75 | 100 | 200 | 375 | 630 | 1250 | 2250 | 4200 | 8000 | 11000 | |
β(°) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
D | 52 | 63 | 72 | 92 | 100 | 112 | 142 | 154 | 187 | 204 | |
Df | 58 | 65 | 75 | 90 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 200 | 225 | |
D1 | 47 | 52 | 62 | 74.5 | 84 | 101.5 | 130 | 155.5 | 170 | 196 | |
D2(H9) | 30 | 35 | 42 | 47 | 57 | 75 | 90 | 110 | 125 | 140 | |
D3 | 38 | 38 | 4 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 89 | 102 | 114 | 140 | |
Lm | 32 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 55 | 63 | 85 | 87 | 110 | 120 | |
k | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 14.0 | 15.0 | |
t | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
n | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
d | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 10.5 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
MI(kg) | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.65 | 2.14 | |
Flange bolt | size | M5 | M6 | M6 | M8 | M8 | M10 | M12 | M14 | M16 | M16 |
Tightening torque(N·m) | 7 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 110 | 180 | 270 | 270 |
1. Notations:
L=Standard length, or compressed length for designs with length compensation;
LV=Length compensation;
M=Weight;
Tn=Nominal torque(Yield torque 50% over Tn);
TF=Fatigue torque, I. E. Permissible torque as determined according to the fatigue strength
Under reversing loads;
β=Maximum deflection angle;
MI=weight per 100mm tube
2. Millimeters are used as measurement units except where noted;
3. Please consult us for customizations regarding length, length compensation and Flange connections.
Brief Introduction
Processing flow
Applications
Quality Control
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Suitability of Cardan Couplings for High-Speed and Heavy-Duty Applications
Cardan couplings are well-suited for a wide range of applications, including high-speed and heavy-duty ones. Here’s why:
- High Torque Capacity: Cardan couplings can handle substantial torque loads, making them suitable for heavy-duty machinery and equipment.
- Angular Misalignment: They can accommodate significant angular misalignment, which is common in applications with varying shaft angles.
- Smooth Transmission: Cardan couplings provide smooth and continuous power transmission, essential for precision and stability in high-speed applications.
- Robust Construction: They are often built with durable materials and designed to withstand the stresses of heavy loads and high speeds.
- Shock Absorption: The flexibility of cardan couplings allows them to absorb shocks and vibrations, minimizing the impact on machinery components.
- Versatility: Cardan couplings can connect shafts of different sizes and types, allowing for versatility in various applications.
- Reliable Performance: When properly maintained and installed, cardan couplings offer reliable and consistent performance even in demanding conditions.
However, while cardan couplings are suitable for many high-speed and heavy-duty applications, it’s essential to consider factors such as alignment, lubrication, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Industry Standards and Guidelines for Cardan Couplings
Cardan couplings, also known as universal joints or u-joints, are widely used components in various industries. While there might not be specific standards solely dedicated to cardan couplings, they are often designed and manufactured in accordance with relevant industry standards and guidelines related to mechanical power transmission. Some of these standards include:
ISO Standards:
– ISO 9001: Quality management systems.
– ISO 1308: Tolerances for rolling bearings.
– ISO 10100: Principles for design of rotating machinery.
AGMA Standards:
– AGMA 9005: Selection of Lubricants for Enclosed Gear Drives.
– AGMA 6034: Gear Inspection Handbook: Guidelines and Methods for Inspection of Tooth Flanks, Gear Blank Dimensions, and Gear Quality Control.
API Standards:
– API 671: Special-Purpose Couplings for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services.
ASME Standards:
– ASME B106.1: Power Transmission Couplings, Elastomeric and Steel Double Flexing.
Additionally, manufacturers and users of cardan couplings often follow best practices and guidelines provided by engineering organizations and associations specific to their industries. It’s important to ensure that the cardan couplings are designed, manufactured, and installed in compliance with relevant standards and guidelines to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
What is a cardan coupling and how is it used in mechanical systems?
A cardan coupling, also known as a universal joint or U-joint coupling, is a mechanical component used to transmit torque between two shafts that are not in alignment but intersect at an angle. It consists of a cross-shaped yoke with two perpendicular shafts connected at its ends, allowing the transmission of rotational motion even when the shafts are at different angles to each other. Cardan couplings are widely used in mechanical systems to transmit torque and motion where angular misalignment is present.
Here’s how a cardan coupling works and how it is used in mechanical systems:
- Angular Misalignment: Cardan couplings are designed to accommodate angular misalignment between shafts. They can transmit torque between shafts that are at an angle to each other, typically up to 45 degrees. This ability to handle misalignment makes them suitable for various applications.
- Components: A cardan coupling consists of a cross-shaped yoke with four arms, two of which are connected to the input and output shafts. The two remaining arms are connected to each other through a bearing, which allows for the rotational motion.
- Transmitting Torque: As one shaft rotates, it imparts angular motion to the yoke. This angular motion is transferred to the other shaft through the bearing, allowing torque to be transmitted even when the shafts are not collinear.
- Application: Cardan couplings are used in various applications, including automotive drivetrains, industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and even in some aerospace systems. They are often found in places where it’s necessary to transmit torque between non-parallel shafts while allowing for some degree of flexibility.
- Advantages: Cardan couplings are simple in design, relatively compact, and provide a cost-effective solution for transmitting torque in cases of angular misalignment. They are also capable of transmitting high torques while compensating for misalignment.
- Limitations: Cardan couplings have limitations in terms of the angle they can handle, and at extreme angles, they may produce uneven torque output due to their design. They can also introduce some degree of vibration and require periodic maintenance.
In mechanical systems, cardan couplings are used in various applications where the alignment between shafts cannot be maintained, such as in vehicles with independent suspension systems, industrial machinery with non-parallel shafts, and applications where flexibility and torque transmission are required despite angular misalignment.
editor by CX 2024-04-26