UNIVERSAL JOINTS

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Regarding quality… “extremely pleased with Belden’s products… Belden offers the best product for the least cost.” Regarding capabilities… “We had a problem with the boots on the universal joint assemblies from our previous supplier. Belden engineers came here to meet with our engineers to resolve the problem and redesign the parts. The boot redesign was included on our assemblies within days. We have had no problems since.” Regarding delivery…… “the delivery time has been reduced since I first started doing business with Belden. Belden prepared...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Universal Joint Introduction Single Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Double Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Stainless Steel Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Needle Bearing Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Drive Shafts / Custom Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Military Standard Universal Joints (Inch Sizes) Universal Joint Boot Covers (Inch Sizes) Standard Universal Joints (Metric Sizes) Precision Universal Joints (Metric Sizes) Stainless Steel Universal Joints (Metric Sizes) Needle Bearing Universal Joints (Metric Sizes) Quick Release Ends / Custom Drive...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints For more than 30 years, Belden has supplied the world with the highest quality power transmission products. All Belden products are accurately manufactured to the highest standards set by the industry. Belden practices Total Quality Management to assure quality throughout the manufacturing process and to ensure that the end product meets and exceeds our customer’s expectations. Through innovative manufacturing processes, team-approach engineering and constant communication with our customers, Belden manufactures solutions. With this complete...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Belden universal joints satisfy a broad spectrum of system design requirements and should be considered when engineers are faced with the complicated challenges of today’s manufacturing demands. The Belden universal joint has become recognized as the most precise and reliable universal joint on the worldwide market today. Belden’s team of professional design engineers is able to create and manufacture universal joints to fit almost any application, including: > Medical Equipment > Metalworking Machinery > Military Applications > Printing...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Materials and Finishes Raising the Standard Our standard universal joint Central Connectors are manufactured from AISI 416 stainless steel that can be hardened to prevent premature galling and wear for increased strength, durability, and better performance than standard industrial-grade models. Yokes are made from AISI 303/304 stainless steel. All components are heat-treated, precision machined and ground to close tolerances. Special Applications - Unique Materials We use a wide array of innovative materials in our custom solutions - delivering...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Single Universal Joints • High grade-alloy steel • Standard operating angles up to 35° • Wide choice of hub configurations and finishes The Belden single pin & block universal joint is manufactured from high-grade alloy steel for increased durability and better performance than standard industrial-grade models. All components are heat treated, precision machined and ground to close tolerances. The Heavy Duty, High Strength or Leveler Strength universal joint provides exceptional service life in the most demanding applications. All joints...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Double Universal Joints • High-grade alloy steel • Standard operating angles up to 70° • Uniform speed ratio between driving and driven shafts (with parallel output shafts) The Belden double universal joint provides the same reliability and service life as the single universal joint with a maximum combined working angle of 70°. Double universal joints provide accurate positioning and flexibility under higher operating angles. Belden double universal joints are available in a wide variety of materials and finishes. Lubricant retaining boots...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Stainless Steel Universal Joints • Corrosion resistant • Standard operating angles up to 35° • Can be booted for further environmental protection The standard stainless steel joint is made from AISI 303 and AISI 416 stainless steel. The joint yokes are 303 and the pins & blocks are hardened 416 stainless steel to provide higher strength and improved wear resistance. Yokes can be made from 303, 304, 316L, 416 and 420 stainless steel to meet the customer’s exact application specifications. For additional environmental protection, pins & blocks...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Needle Bearing Universal Joints • Operation at high RPM • Low backlash • Continuous operation The needle bearing universal joint is fitted with pre-lubricated needle bearings. Needle bearing universal joints are designed to maintain low backlash for critical positioning applications required by robotics and instrumentation and are excellent for continuous operation applications. The joint has rigid axial stiffness for push/pull loads and can handle higher angles and RPM. Performance Curve for Needle Bearing Universal Joints This chart is...

Custom + Engineered + Precision Belden Universal Joints Custom Universal Joints and Drive Shafts • Uniform speed ratio between driving and driven shafts • Quick-change feature available • Custom designed to meet customer specifications Belden design engineers can specify a universal joint assembly to meet the most unique requirements. In addition to the high-quality alloy steel standard of Belden universal joints, assemblies can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including various grades of stainless steel. Belden’s capabilities allow us to provide precise, reliable and durable universal...