Splined Shafts and Hubs from norelem are the Torque of the Town

For high torque, simultaneous axial displacement applications, engineers can now get their hands on norelem’s splined shafts and splined hubs, available in a range of standard sizes and materials.

Splined shafts in combination with splined hubs results in form-locked connections and are used to transmit high torques with simultaneous axial displacement. In comparison to keyed shafts, typically the alternative method of transferring rotary motion, spline connections provides an equally distributed load along the sides of the teeth. This shared load provides a longer fatigue life verses a keyway drive.

For maximum versatility and adaptability, norelem’s components feature straight parallel flanks and the main dimensions comply with DIN ISO 14 (formerly DIN 5463), the most commonly used type of splined shafts and hubs.

Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem said, “Many engineers will encounter scenarios where high torsional forces are required, for example in drives for tool machines or gears, or in agricultural vehicles.

“Splined shafts and splined hubs are ideal to meet these applications, and with our range, engineers can get them in the standard sizes and in a range of materials to suit their needs.”

The splined shafts are manufactured in cold drawn C45 grade steel, or stainless steel type 1.4301 (also known as grade 304). The cold drawn process gives the shafts a high tensile strength and a smooth, polished finish.

Meanwhile, the splined hubs are available with or without flanges, again in C45 steel or stainless steel 1.4301, as well as in RG7 type red brass.

Engineers can find the components in norelem’s definitive catalogue, THE BIG GREEN BOOK. Datasheets and CAD drawings are available online, and the shafts and hubs can be ordered directly through norelem’s webshop.

For more about norelem, please visit www.norelem.co.uk.