Cardan shaft in detail
Product description
Number of flange variants

Variants of connections

Attaching cardan shafts to various transmissions and axle assemblies calls for different types of connections. The following flange types (ISO standard) are available:
XS
Positive engagement
- XS (x-serration), corresponding to
ISO 8667 for gearbox flanges
ISO 12667 for propeller shaft flanges


Friction type
- to DIN, corresponding to ISO 7646
- to SAE, corresponding to ISO 7647
DIN
SAE


The x-serration flange (XS) is gaining ever wider acceptance on account of its technical and economical advantages and is set to become the preferred flange of the future.

The advantages are:
Positive engagement of serrations
Shorter time required for assembly
Bolting simplified
Fewer bolts
Reduced stock complexity
Clearly defined mounting position
Use of self-locking nuts


Cardan shaft in detail Number of flange variants