What is the difference between shaft joints and drive shafts?

Shaft joints connect two fixed shafts with an angular offset. Drive shafts are telescoping and can be installed between two fixed shaft ends without moving a shaft. Both enable flexible torque transmission.

Up to what angular offset do these components work?

Single shaft joints work up to 45° angular offset, double shaft joints up to 90°. This enables very flexible machine designs with spatial requirements.

What maximum torques can be transmitted?

TEA drive shafts are rated for torques up to 500 Nm. Exact load capacity depends on size, material, and design.

Does TEA offer stainless steel designs?

Yes, TEA offers shaft joints and drive shafts in stainless steel with plain bearings. These are ideal for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and shipbuilding applications.

Can drive shafts be customized?

Yes, drive shafts are typically custom-manufactured. Available lengths range from 200 to 2000 mm, and we adapt diameters, materials, and flange configurations to your requirements.

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Shafts and Joints

Shaft joints or drive shafts transmit rotary motion, torque and speed from one shaft to another. They can connect shafts with large lateral offset or angular misalignment. Single shaft joints work up to an angle of 45° between shafts. Double shaft joints operate up to an angle of 90°. Telescoping drive shafts can be installed between two axially fixed shaft ends.

We carry shaft joints and drive shafts in steel with plain bearings or needle bearings, as well as in stainless steel with plain bearings. Our shaft joints and drive shafts are supplied as standard with round bores of the same diameter at both ends.