Our products are used in steel mills, paper mills, water treatment plants and many other industrial power transmission. We recommend using a caliper or micrometer to most accurately measure ujoints. Ever since clarence spicer invented the first universal joint in 1904, the spicer name has been synonymous with quality and performance. Built with 100% factorynew spicer parts featuring the latest engineering improvements and product enhancements, including premium gearing, bearing. Once you have recorded your measurements, click on the images below to select the appropriate style of ujoint you have. A universal joint, universal coupling, ujoint, cardan joint, hardyspicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid rod that allows the rod to bend in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. The method to manage acquired measurement data can be used as a basis to set the requirements of the frontwheel driveshafts in order to raise the lifelength as well as lower the.
Hardy spicer hs company pty ltd warrants to the original purchaser that universal joints, driveshaft components and driveshaft assemblies purchased from the company will be free of defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions. In this application, spiral bevel gears are used to redirect the shaft from the horizontal gas turbine engine to the vertical rotor. Mack, peterbilt, kenworth, ih international harvester, volvo, john deere, caterpillar, clark, trojan, case ih, brockway, white, diamond reo universal joints in all sizes, styles and. Our industrial universal joint product line is well established and provides you with a wide range of standard and specialized products. Spicer 10 series ujoints trust spicer 10 series ujoints to deliver the same balance capability and reduced driveline vibration that you expect from your original equipment parts.
General universal joint characteristics and applications. Though the bearing cap diameters vary, the universal measurement for this series of parts are widths of yokes. A universal joint is a joint or coupling connecting rigid rods whose axes are inclined to each. Spicer is the oe for all 10 series universal joints and is a design that is copied by most joint manufacturers. Spicer makes quality ujoints, but the amazon fitment function is incorrect in this case.
A universal joint, u joint, cardan joint, hardyspicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint in a rigid rod that allows the rod to bend in any direction, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. Today, spicer ujoints incorporate advancements in design, materials, and manufacturing processes to deliver a consistent, highquality product that is engineered to meet the specific demands of the application. Spicer parts are designed, engineered, and manufactured to meet or exceed oe requirements because they are oe parts, ensuring a perfect fit with company full line of industryleading axles. Spicer light vehicle ujoints driveshaft spicer parts. Use the following steps to identify a universal joint. Use the depictions of each style listed below to first determine the style of ujoint you desire. And when you need it, spicer 4wd ujoint performance packs have everything for a complete ujoint changeoutwith just one part number to order. Superior u joint design, better lubrication, and a premium sealing package work together to deliver a 30% enhancement to bearing life, versus the. Where to buy spicer parts go may 11, 2020 dana incorporated to participate in bank of america global automotive summit know what youre getting and get what you know with genuine dana axles, brandnew and right out of the box. Drivelines and universal joints universal joint maintenance most factoryinstalled universal joints are sealed and dont require periodic lubrication aftermarket replacement joints are equipped with a grease fitting and must be greased periodically drive shaft problem diagnosis road testing vehicle should be driven while accelerating and decelerating as well as at various.
Thats why spicer is the name you can trust for top performance and durability. Various types of universal joints are in common use is. Round wplate these universal joint kits use a flat plate welded to the back surface of the bearing cups. The correct ujoint kit options are listed in the chart to the right, and include 5153x spicer service kit greaseable, 5101x spicer lifespl greaseable, and 510x. This industrial driveshaft catalog illustrates the standard universal joint couplings. Dana spicer drivetrain products ujoints free shipping. Zerk in cap nongreaseable used in aluminum driveshafts. The expert k350 information for driveshafts, ujoints. Dana original equipment driveline quick reference guide. The product with part number f3559 universal joint is from company spicer and distributed with basic unit price 20,92 eur. The correct ujoint kit options are listed in the chart to the right, and include 5153x spicer service kit greaseable.
Spicer yoke and ujoint measurement dana media library. Six equally spaced holes are formed in the disc, and each hole has a stiffening steel plate on each side. A universal joint universal coupling, ujoint, cardan joint, spicer or hardy spicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling connecting rigid rods whose axes are inclined to each other, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. This consists of a specially constructed fabric disc in layers of fabric. Dana,60,spicer,ujoint,spl55x, 1480,u1480dsspl55xng,dana spicer ujoint 1480 spl55x forged cross non grease description. Spicer incorporated the spicer universal joint manufacturing company in may 1905 and shortened the name to spicer manufacturing company in 1909. A ujoint is formed when cross pieces of one driveshaft yoke are linked to the cross pieces of another shaft yoke.
The correct driveshaftujoint series will be indicated on the opposite ear 10 in this example the correct ujoint kit options are listed in the chart to the right, and include 5153x spicer service kit greaseable, 5101x. We will cover their history, proper nomenclature names, joint types, diagnostics, service. If a driveshaft consists of more than one universal joint be sure to identify each one individually. Dana corporation expert is an interactive product information system specializing in spicer brand products such as driveshafts, ujoints, light axles, heavy axles and clutch to help our customers find the part and products they need right away for the on or off highway vehicles. From the grease fitting to the bearing seal, this video takes you on the lubrication path through a genuine spicer 10 series universal joint. When out of plane universal joint angles exist in an installation, standard inboard yoke alignment does not apply. Ephriam shays locomotive patent of 1881, for example, used double universal joints in the locomotives drive shaft. There may be two different sets of bearing caps on a single universal joint.
Order spicer center yoke part number 226177 series and all pertinent series dimensions appear as shown in the sample below. Abrupt changes in direction can have a detrimental effect on the lubrication of. I have a 1994 jeep cherokee 4x4, and this ujoint was too big for the front axle. Please click below to view our driveline products catalogue. It is a workhorse series of parts around the world. Relate the lesser of above to spicer universal joint ratings. Dana spicer heavy duty truck, equipment ans industrial universal joints to fit most any size application in 1610, 1710, 1760, 1810 and spl series half round, bearing plate, full round, wing bearing style and more. Superior ujoint design, better lubrication, and a premium sealing package work together to deliver a 30% enhancement to bearing life, versus the.
A universal joint also known as universal coupling, u joint, cardan joint, hardy spicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling used to connect rotating shafts that are coplanar, but not coinciding. And when you need it, spicer 4wd ujoint performance packs have everything for a complete ujoint changeout with just one part number to order. Get the best deals on industrial universal joints when you shop the largest online selection at. Spicer products are manufactured using statistically controlled processes to. Spicer parts aftermarket drivelines, axles, ujoints and. F3559 spicer universal joint all products of spicer. The simplest and most common type is called the cardan joint or hooke joint. For this condition it is suggested that spicer universal joint engineering be contacted for determination of proper yoke. If you have been around spicer driveline products for any. All our products are fully warranted for added customer confidence. History behind the universal joint machine service, inc.
Pdf a universal joint also known as universal coupling, u joint, cardan joint, hardyspicer joint, or hookes joint is a joint or coupling in a rigid. You will then be directed to the expert to identify your ujoint kit by the dimensions you recorded. Spicer to come along and apply this idea to the automotive and industrial industries. Drive shaft dualclutch transmission drive wheel electrohydraulic manual transmission electrorheological. C center to center swing diameter joint angle type center yoke 10 series e3. If you have been around spicer driveline products for any length of time, you know that dana engineers have always talked about how ujoint operating angles can cause torsional and inertial effects that can damage many of the driveline components in a vehicle. Spicer 5178x spicer 50 universal joint, greaseable.
Short for universal joint, a ujoint is a coupling that connects two shafts when their axes are at angles to one another, in a fashion so that both can rotate freely without excess friction. Here are a few examples which illustrate the equivalent torque formula. To specify a driveshaft for the application described in example 1 above, compare the safe. Heavy duty series using this style are 1610, 1710, 1760, and 1810. This is the first in a series of videos on universal joints, constant velocity joints, and driveshafts. Determine the type of ujoint kit you want in your shaft, spicer offers relube and. See why spicer 10 series ujoints are trusted by commercial fleet owners everywhere. Samples of the universal joints and the corresponding characteristic curves that were. The shape of the yoke is a special feature which results in exceptionally high strength, yet allows full, free movement of the joint. For conversion type universal joints repeat steps 14 for the other leg of the universal joint. Spicer 10 5 spicer 50 5 spicer 1410 4 spicer 30 3 gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 2 spicer 2 spicer 10wj 2 spicer 30 ford 2 spicer 30 to gm 3rls44mechanics 3american axle 44 combination 2. J300p4 september 2008 supersedes section 4, dated february 2005 driveline components catalog end yokes changes from original. Spicer lifespl greaseable, and 510x spicer lifespl nongreaseable.