Cardans

Cardan shafts are essential machine elements for transmitting torque between shafts whose axes are not in the same line or whose relative position changes continuously during operation. The basic function is provided by universal joints, which, with the help of needle bearings, ensure mobility and power transmission at a certain angle. Most industrial and agricultural cardans include a telescopic profile that allows for seamless length adjustment of the shaft during operation, which is crucial when connecting moving parts of machines. To ensure safety and prevent overloads, they can be equipped with various types of safety couplings, while special homokinetic designs ensure completely smooth transmission without vibrations even at larger deflections. Their use is widespread from agricultural machinery to the heaviest industrial drives.