Flex Shaft Drive Cable

Solder 1 4 inch cable to one end.

Flex shaft drive cable.

1 4 x 37 flex shaft. Used with square drive shaft assemblies. 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. Male fittings attach to a panel.

Flexible shafts are still the simplest most economical way to transmit rotation around under over or through obstructions. Foredom flexshaft industrial kit k srh440 square drive shaft sct control 115v lz 16 ups. Total length is 17 inches. Push the male end of the shaft through a panel cutout and secure with locknuts.

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. Commonly referred to as flex cables they eliminate alignment. Designed for continuous operation at speeds exceeding 100 rpm where torque is carries in one direction of rotation. Flex shafts are very durable and can operate in demanding environments some requiring continuous operation at very high speed.

Pair these cables with a knob or lever to operate valves throttle controls and hvac damper controls from a distance. Glendinning also manufactures flexible mechanical drive cables for use with any tach application. Made of steel these shafts are stronger than stainless steel flexible shafts. Ball thrust bearing set for 1 4 inch shaft.

Flexible shafts are extremely rugged high longevity components that permit continuous work operations even in high speed ranges up to 50 000 rpm. There are two primary types of flex shafts. It may also be used where intermittent. 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. Used in square drive installations. They account for misalignment vibration torque shock and movement of driving and driven components. 150 diameter flexible shaft with a 3 16 stub shaft welded on.

1 4 inch thrust bearing set. Rotate manually with a knob not included or mechanically. They snake around curves and obstructions to transmit rotary motion along any path. If space is a problem flexible shafts allow the driving unit electric motor or power takeoff to be located.

For substitution of unprotected or complex drive units angle gearboxes chain hoists universal joints etc. Secure female fittings by tightening the set screw. Drive cables are flexible shafts which transmit rotational movement from one place to another. Boats equipped with our automatic twin engine synchronizer require two drive cables.