How can I choose the most suitable cardan shaft?

The selection of cardan shafts is more important and critical, because it is related to subsequent use and effects, so it should not be careless. Today, I will take this opportunity to explain it clearly, so that everyone can understand it, and then carry out this fit correctly, so as to choose the most suitable one and achieve a good use effect.

What we should know about the selection of cardan shafts mainly include the following:

(1) Whether there is a transmission device between the prime mover and the cardan shaft, and if so, what is the transmission ratio. In addition, factors such as prime mover type, power, and rotational speed should also be considered.

(2) For the optional universal joint shaft, the load category of the transmitted load is a single constant load, a pulsating load, or a two-way alternating load.

(3) How to install the universal shaft, whether it is horizontal, vertical, or inclined. In the third case, the horizontal and vertical angles should be considered. In addition, whether the environmental conditions of its use are harsh and whether it will affect its use, etc., should also be considered.

(4) The connection form requirements at both ends, as well as the specific installation dimensions, and whether there are special requirements, such as mounting brackets, etc.

(5) What is the rotational speed of the cardan shaft itself, whether it is necessary to perform dynamic balancing, and which level of balance quality level matches.

(6) Are there any restrictions on the installation location. If it does not need to be telescopic, then position compensation should be considered in the system.