JW Winco’s Universal Joints are precision components designed to transmit rotation and torque from shafts that can be at a changeable angle to each other.
Available in a variety of materials (steel, stainless steel) and in both metric and inch sizes, these joints support applications where misalignment, offset or angular change between shafts must be accommodated.
Key Features & Variants
Conformity with DIN 808: Many Universal Joints are offered in accordance with this standard, offering friction-bearing or needle-bearing options for varying load demands.
Designs: Single or double joint configurations, allowing increased flexibility in shaft alignment and angular compensation.
Offset & distance compensation: Some models include sliding sleeves and splined shafts to allow for length compensation as well as angular variation.
Material choices: Steel for standard use, stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Metric and inch bore ranges are supported.
Benefits for Your Application
Effective misalignment compensation: When two shafts aren’t perfectly aligned or located in the same axis, these Universal Joints allow torque transfer while accommodating angular difference and offset.
Durable performance: With friction-bearing or needle-bearing options, the joints are engineered for long life and minimal play—ideal for mechanical linkages, transmission systems and motion assemblies.
Flexible configuration: Thanks to the variety of sizes, materials and configurations, you can select the joint best suited for your design constraints (angle, distance, load, speed).
Standardised & ready-to-use: The DIN 808 standard compliance and the availability in both metric and inch size ranges make integration into industrial systems straightforward.
Typical Applications
Coupling rotating shafts in machines where angular misalignment may occur (e.g., drives, conveyors, automatisation equipment)
Systems where length compensation and angular compensation are required (e.g., telescopic shafts, linkages with displacement)
Mechanical drive assemblies in which reliable torque transmission is required between non-coaxial shafts
Connection between actuator and driven shaft when alignment is variable or adjustment is needed
Selection Tips
Determine the angular misalignment between shafts: select a joint with appropriate single or double joint configuration.
Check bore size & keyway: ensure the joint’s bore matches your shaft diameter and required keyway or coupling method.
Select bearing type: for higher speeds or heavier loads choose needle-bearing version; for simpler applications friction bearing may suffice.
Choose material according to environment: stainless steel for corrosive or hygienic conditions; steel for general industrial use.
Consider compensation: if shaft lengths vary during operation, pick a model with splined shaft or sliding sleeve to allow for length change.
JW Winco’s Universal Joints deliver robust, standardised, and flexible solutions for torque and motion transfer between misaligned shafts. Whether your system requires angular compensation, length variation or reliable continuous operation, these joints are engineered to meet industrial demands with precision and integration-friendly design.
