Transport and Storage of Propeller Shafts

Installation of Propeller Shafts

Transport and Storage of Double Jointed Shafts

Installation of Double Jointed Shafts

Lubrication Intervals

Lubrication Grease

Timelimits for checkups

Dismantling a Joint

Assembling a Joint

Dismantling a Double Joint

Assembling a Double Joint

Z-Deflection

W-Deflection

Physical Deflection

Permitted Tolerances

Multiple Joint Shaft

Bearing Forces in Z-Arrangement

Bearing Forces in W-Arrangement

Displacement Force on Cardan Shaft with Length Extension

Selection of Joint Size for Stationary Drive

Selection of Joint Size for Vehicle Drive

Selection System for Propeller Shafts in Vehicle for Normal Use

Critical Rotation Speed

Balancing Propeller Shafts

Mass Acceleration Moments - Influence of Rotation Speed and Deflection Angle

Measures to Improve Smooth Running

Axial Movement of the Drive Shaft

Axial Movement of the Drive Shaft with the Use of Offset Axial Universal Joints

Centre Displacement of Yoke (Carrier Ring) with Deflection Joint

Load on Shaft Bearings

Propeller Shaft Questionnaire for Vehicles (PDF, 36 KB)

Propeller Shaft Questionnaire for Stationary or Similar Uses (PDF, 41 KB)