Flex Shaft Drive Cable

There are two primary types of flex shafts.

Flex shaft drive cable. Drive cables are flexible shafts which transmit rotational movement from one place to another. They re flexible for weaving around obstructions. We also manufacture and supply spares for all types of flexible rotary shafts drive cables and rotary power tools and retro fit to existing machinery. 3 18 flex shaft arrow outrigger 27 97 add to cart reverse 4mm flex cable w round square ends 4mm genesis 900 11 90 add to cart 3 16 4 76mm drive shaft 36 00 add to cart flex shaft 4mm 21 95 add to cart outboard flex shaft f1.

Made of steel these shafts are stronger than stainless steel flexible shafts. Used with square drive shaft assemblies. Total length is 17 inches. Flexible shafts are still the simplest most economical way to transmit rotation around under over or through obstructions.

If space is a problem flexible shafts allow the driving unit electric motor or power takeoff to be located. Rotate manually with a knob not included or mechanically. Male fittings attach to a panel. 1 4 inch thrust bearing set.

Secure female fittings by tightening the set screw. Flexible shafts are extremely rugged high longevity components that permit continuous work operations even in high speed ranges up to 50 000 rpm. They snake around curves and obstructions to transmit rotary motion along any path. Boats equipped with our automatic twin engine synchronizer require two drive cables.

Flex shafts are very durable and can operate in demanding environments some requiring continuous operation at very high speed. Designed for continuous operation at speeds exceeding 100 rpm where torque is carries in one direction of rotation. Solder 1 4 inch cable to one end. It may also be used where intermittent.

Commonly referred to as flex cables they eliminate alignment. Glendinning also manufactures flexible mechanical drive cables for use with any tach application. We can work to tight deadlines or alternatively work with the customer to evolve their product through the full product development cycle including robust trails and testing in between to a. 1 4 x 37 flex shaft.

Used in square drive installations. A splined core limits contact points on the cable s liner so the core slides back and forth smoothly and keeps the cable from twisting. 150 diameter flexible shaft with a 3 16 stub shaft welded on. Online shopping for flexible shafts shafting from a great selection at industrial scientific store.

Ball thrust bearing set for 1 4 inch shaft. They account for misalignment vibration torque shock and movement of driving and driven components. Foredom flexshaft industrial kit k srh440 square drive shaft sct control 115v lz 16 ups. Votoer flex shaft inner flexible cable wire attachment replacement part long bench grinder rotary tool accessories sturdy stainless steel.