Heavy Cardan Shaft: The Backbone of Heavy Machines

A heavy cardan shaft is an important component of heavy machinery, transmitting torque and rotation between the driving and driven units. It is widely used in various industries, such as mining, steel, cement, and paper mills, as well as in ships and locomotives.

The History of Heavy Cardan Shaft

The earliest cardan shaft was invented by Italian mathematician Gerolamo Cardano in the 16th century, hence the name cardan shaft. It was first used to transmit rotary motion between two inclined axes. Later, it was widely used in heavy machinery due to its high torque transmission capacity and ability to accommodate misalignments.

Classification and Advantages

Heavy cardan shafts can be classified into two types: the flange type and the yoke type. The flange type is used when the driving and driven units are not aligned, while the yoke type is used when the units are aligned. The advantages of heavy cardan shafts include high torque transmission capacity, vibration reduction, and misalignment accommodation. They are also easy to install, maintain and repair.

Materials for Heavy Cardan Shaft

Heavy cardan shafts are usually made of high-quality alloy steel or carbon steel. The material used needs to have high strength, toughness, and resistance to fatigue failure.

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

When installing a heavy cardan shaft, the alignment between the driving and driven units needs to be checked and adjusted to avoid excessive loads on the shaft. Regular maintenance of the shaft, such as lubrication and inspection of the coupling, can prolong its service life. If the shaft is damaged or worn out, it needs to be repaired or replaced in time to prevent accidents.

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Q&A

1. What is a heavy cardan shaft?

A heavy cardan shaft is a component of heavy machinery that transmits torque and rotation between the driving and driven units.

2. What are the advantages of heavy cardan shafts?

The advantages of heavy cardan shafts include high torque transmission capacity, vibration reduction, and misalignment accommodation. They are also easy to install, maintain and repair.

3. What materials are used to make heavy cardan shafts?

Heavy cardan shafts are usually made of high-quality alloy steel or carbon steel. The material used needs to have high strength, toughness, and resistance to fatigue failure.

4. How to install and maintain heavy cardan shafts?

When installing a heavy cardan shaft, the alignment between the driving and driven units needs to be checked and adjusted to avoid excessive loads on the shaft. Regular maintenance of the shaft, such as lubrication and inspection of the coupling, can prolong its service life.

5. What other products does the company supply?

In addition to heavy cardan shafts, the company also supplies various plastic gears used in industry, such as agricultural gearboxes, power output shafts, sprockets, fluid couplings, worm gear reducers, gears and racks, detachable chains, pulleys, planetary gearboxes, timing pulleys, bushings, and more.