Gear couplings customarily come in two varieties, flanged sleeve and continuous sleeve. Flanged gear couplings comprise of short sleeves encompassed by a perpendicular flange. One sleeve is set on each pole so the two flanges line…
What is the clutch fork? The clutch fork and connecting linkage convert the movement of the clutch pedal to the back and forth movement of the clutch throw-out bearing. To disengage the clutch, the release bearing…
A center coupling flange, also known as a center bearing flange or center support flange, is a mechanical component used to connect two shafts in a drivetrain, typically in automotive or industrial applications. The center…
JCB and earth moving equipment often use propeller shaft assemblies to transmit power from the engine to the wheels or tracks. The propeller shaft assembly is typically made up of a series of components, including…
A Cardan shaft, also known as a universal joint shaft, is a mechanical component that is commonly used in industrial applications to transmit torque and power between two rotating shafts that are not in line…
These shafts provide a lightweight alternative to a bulky and heavy shaft that runs larger diameter cores. The Through Shaft can be made with a steel or aluminum body. It can be designed with a diameter…
What is a flywheel ring? A ring gear is a removable item that is installed on the flywheel and engages with the starter drive. Most have part numbers on them. All have critical dimensions. A flywheel…
A housing block assembly is a component of a vehicle's engine that houses various other engine components and provides a mounting point for them. It is typically made of cast iron or aluminum and is…
What is a steering worm? The steering worm gear moves the sector gear, and this motion is transmitted to the pitman arm which moves fore and aft. A drag link connected to the pitman arm transmits…
Steering Yokes Versus Steering Wheels Yokes make sense in aviation, where a quarter-turn in either direction covers the entire range of steering. From a hard left to a hard right , a pilot can typically rotate…
