What is Stainless Steel Universal Joints and Why Do We Use Them?

Friction bearing type pin-and-block universal joints from Ruland are designed for applications with moderate-to-high-torque requirements in a wide variety of industries. Also called cardan joints or pin-and-block universal joints, they are manufactured from alloy steel for high strength or stainless steel for better corrosion resistance. They are comprised of precision machined, selectively heat-treated and ground components (yokes, pins and blocks) to maximize performance and service life. Single plain bearing universal joints are best suited for space constrained applications and are capable of angular misalignment up to 45°, significantly more than commodity style single u-joints. Double u-joints are better suited for applications with a wide distance between shafts or requiring angular misalignment up to 90°.

Ruland friction universal joints are available in OD sizes ranging from 3/8&#; to 4&#; in bore sizes ranging from 3/16&#; to 2&#; or 5mm to 35mm. They can have finished bores with or without keyways or machinable bores allowing the user to make custom sizes or geometries. All bore configurations can include a set screw.

Stainless Steel U Joints Specialized for Harsh Environments

High-quality stainless steel universal joints for special applications with high-strength requirements and harsh, corrosive or sterile environments.

Belden's standard stainless steel universal joints are made from AISI 303 and AISI 416 stainless steel. The joint yokes are AISI 303 and the pins & blocks are hardened AISI 416 stainless steel to provide higher strength and improved wear resistance. Components can be made from other grades of stainless steel to meet the customer&#;s exact application specifications. For additional environmental protection, pins & blocks can be covered by lubricant retaining boots.

Features:

• Maximum operating angle is 45

  °

  . Special design solutions with higher angles may also be available.
• Boot grooves are standard. Part without grooves are available upon request.
• Bores and Keyways optional

Does your application require extreme corrosion protection? Click here for information on specialty stainless steel options.

Ruland friction universal joints are available in OD sizes ranging from 3/8&#; to 4&#; in bore sizes ranging from 3/16&#; to 2&#; or 5mm to 35mm. They can have finished bores with or without keyways or machinable bores allowing the user to make custom sizes or geometries. All bore configurations can include a set screw.

Stainless Steel U Joints Specialized for Harsh Environments

High-quality stainless steel universal joints for special applications with high-strength requirements and harsh, corrosive or sterile environments.

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Belden's standard stainless steel universal joints are made from AISI 303 and AISI 416 stainless steel. The joint yokes are AISI 303 and the pins & blocks are hardened AISI 416 stainless steel to provide higher strength and improved wear resistance. Components can be made from other grades of stainless steel to meet the customer&#;s exact application specifications. For additional environmental protection, pins & blocks can be covered by lubricant retaining boots.

Features:

• Maximum operating angle is 45

  °

  . Special design solutions with higher angles may also be available.
• Boot grooves are standard. Part without grooves are available upon request.
• Bores and Keyways optional

Does your application require extreme corrosion protection? Click here for information on specialty stainless steel options.

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