- 4 leading manufacturers
- 17 additional suppliers
- 13 states and provinces
- 13 related categories
- 3 guide sections
Universal Joint Manufacturers and Companies
IQS Directory provides a comprehensive list of universal joint manufacturers and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top universal joint manufacturers with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find universal joint companies that can design, engineer, and manufacture universal joints to your companies specifications. Then contact the universal joint companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Whether you are looking for manufacturers of small universal joints, universal joint angles, 90 degree angle joints, or customized universal joints of every type, this is the resource for you.
Suppliers located in IL, NY, MA +10 more states
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Leading Universal Joint Manufacturers
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Certification, declaration and ownership records are on file for 1 of 4 suppliers in this list, from supplier reports IQS reviewed. A supplier without one listed may still hold it.
| Placement No. | Manufacturer | Location | Contact | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DieQua CorporationDieQua Corporation offers a premium line of zero-backlash couplings and line shafts designed for superior rotary motion control. Our range includes metal bellows for high-performance positioning and elastomer jaw couplings for vibration dampening. We provide in-house manufacturing, repair services, and custom engineering to meet your exact specifications. Partner with our team for reliable, high-torsional rigidity solutions.
| Bloomingdale, IL | |||
| 2 | Elliott Manufacturing Co., LLCAt Elliott Manufacturing Co., we specialize in providing shaft couplings designed to transfer rotational power and motion between mechanical components. Our company offers coupling solutions that accommodate varying shaft configurations, operating conditions, and equipment requirements. | Binghamton, NY | |||
| 3 | Climax Metal Products CompanyWe are Climax Metal Products Company, a leading manufacturer of shaft collars, rigid couplings, keyless locking devices, and other mechanical power transmission components. Our products are used across various industries such as agriculture, automotive, construction, marine, and more. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, we take pride in our reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. | Mentor, OH | |||
| 4 | Gam Enterprises, Inc.At GAM Enterprises, we specialize in providing shaft couplings designed to support precise, reliable power transmission in industrial motion control applications. Our company offers coupling solutions that connect rotating shafts, accommodate minor misalignment, and transmit torque between mechanical components. | Mount Prospect, IL |
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Quick Answers
- How many universal joint manufacturers are listed on IQS Directory?
- 4 leading manufacturers and 17 additional suppliers.
- Where are universal joint manufacturers located?
- The listed suppliers are in 13 states and provinces: Illinois (5), New York (3), Massachusetts (2), Pennsylvania (2), Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Michigan (1), New Jersey (1), and 5 more.
- How do I get quotes from universal joint suppliers?
- Select suppliers in the table and choose Request Quotes. IQS reviews your request and forwards it to every supplier you select.
Universal Joints
Universal joints allow shafts that are not in line with each other to bend at the joint in any direction while transmitting rotary motion. Whereas flexible couplings allow for misalignment, universal joints accommodate angles and turns. They consist of a close pair of hinges that are connected by a cross shaft at 90 degree angles to each other. Universal joints are used when the components of a drivetrain cannot be directly connected because of spatial issues or because the movement between the shafts is necessary.
Applications for Universal Joints
When selecting a universal joint, the hub type, material composition and the applications for use are all important factors. Plastics are often used in the production of universal joints but steel is the most common. While plastics provide better rust and corrosion resistance and electrical and magnetic insulation, steel can handle more torque and higher temperatures. Gear couplings and universal joints are used in similar applications, most predominantly in the automobile industry. While gear couplings have higher torque density, universal joints induce lower vibration than gear couplings. The lower torque density in a universal joint is due to the limited cross section of its cross and yoke. Other applications for universal joints include metalworking machinery, military applications, packaging systems, printing processes, medical equipment, automotive steering purposes, commercial sewing machines, food processing equipment, conveyors, cleaning equipment, surgical tables and many other applications.
Universal Joint Design
All parts of a universal joint must work together properly in order for the entire device to operate effectively. One key aspect of universal joints is the drive pins. The main pin and bushing are designed for even strength and are usually ground from alloy steel. The main hub is generally available in a variety of configurations including bore, keyway, hex, square and threaded. The cross pin keeps the assembly strong even while under stress and the central cube-shaped component that attaches the shafts is machined to minimize backlash as it provides smooth operation and control.
Types of Universal Joints
There are two main kinds of universal joints: single joint and double joint. The single joint style has one bending joint, allowing it to function at up to a 45 degree angle. The double joint style can function at up to a 90 degree angle because it contains two bending joints. There are other variations as well. The simplest universal joint is a Hooke joint which causes the output shaft to increase and decrease in speed twice for every one revolution of the input shaft. Other universal joints, or Cardan joints, can accommodate a large variation in the angles of the input and output shafts. As the angular difference increases, so does the speed fluctuation between them.