Torque calculation for needle bearing equipped precision cardan shafts, pin and block cardan joints, ball and socket cardan joints, single

The values Mdmax listed in
the diagram represent limit values that may not be exceeded. They are admissible in full altitude only at small rotation speed and minor
angle of deflection respectively at intermittent duty.

The transmissible torque varies depending on the size of the angle of deflection.

Permitted max. operation moments of the needle bearing equipped precision cardan joints (Torque in Nm).

The empirical formula on the right can be used for the rolled calculation of the required joint size.

An adequate lubrication shall be ensured for universal and ball-and-socket joints in permanent operation. Where drip oiling is not feasible, the joints have to be once daily lubricated (for lubricating points see arrow). Joints may also be enveloped in bellows; such bellows for these tow joint types may be ordered from us.

For utilization of cardan shafts under extreme climatical conditions (high and low temperatures) consult us first.