Jacton Universal joints are used to transmit power, motion or both. It is a mechanical connection between intersecting shafts, which are usually not parallel. Cardan joint or Hooke joint is the most common and consists of two yokes, one on each shaft, connected by a cross-shaped intermediate member called the spider. The angle between the shafts is called the operating angle. It is usually constant during operation, but not necessarily so. Good design practice calls for low operating angles. Jacton Universal joints are available in steel or in thermoplastic body members. For maximum load-carrying capacity for a given size a steel universal joint should be selected. Universal joints with thermoplastic body members are used in light industrial applications in which their self-lubricating feature, light weight, negligible backlash, corrosion resistance and capability for high-speed operation are significant advantages. Ball-jointed universals are used for high-speed operation and for carrying large torques. They are available in miniature and standard sizes. We offers an extensive selection of inch and metric dimensioned universal joints available in steel, stainless steel, acetal and acetal with brass spider and inserts as standard catalog items. Single and double joint stainless steel and alloy steel universal joints are offered with a variety of bore sizes. Stainless steel telescoping universal joints are offered in a number of sizes and are heat and corrosion resistant. Molded universal joints with a molded slide extension or brass slide extension are available in a variety of sizes, shorter or longer lengths are available on special order. About Jacton Universal joints 2D Autocad dwg, dxf assembly drawings, and 3D stp, step, model, igs, prt or catpart assembly drawings, please contact us directly.