Double Universal Joints

For driven Steering axles,

marine Stern Drive and
special applications
Series 300

Fixed side Sliding side axle for agricultural tractors and construction
machines
DuJ b – Series

Pivot Center

Y = offset from pivot centre at ß max

For reducing the nonuniformity of the rotation and for
reaching the maximum deflection angle the centre of the
joint must be shifted by the distance Y to the fixed side.
Constant velocity reached at ß max.
X = Displacement at ß max
During deflection of the double cardan joint an axial dis-
placement of the driveshaft occurs. This displacement X
must be considered, when dimensioning the spline length
and the bearing seat.

T max ß max Ø A max B C min F min Ø G min ØD Y X

Size
[Nm] [deg] [mm]

52° 56 120 32 128 3.15 6.30

B300 1550 55° 85.8 57 123 33 27 131 3.63 7.26
60° 57 127 35 134 4.41 8.82

52° 62 134 36 145 3.49 6.98

B310 2300 55° 96.3 64 138 37 31 148 4.07 8.15
60° 64 142 39 151 4.95 9.90

52° 70 152 41 163 3.94 7.88

B320 3400 110.3 35
55° 72 156 42 166 4.58 9.17

52° 81 173 46 186 4.56 9.12

B330 5100 127.5 40
55° 83 177 47 190 5.28 10.57

52° 92 198 53 212 5.17 10.35

B340 7500 55° 142 94 204 55 45 216 5.98 11.97
60° 94 208 57 220 7.27 14.54

T max. = Functional limit torque of joint components without shafts The transmission capacity of a double cardan joint decreases
G = Equivalent shaft diameter for QT-steel Rm => 930 N/mm² as the deflection angle becomes greater. Our engineers
D= Required space at max. deflection angle should be consulted. See diagram ‘Transmission Capacity /
ß= max. deflection angle Deflection Angle’!
Series 469/569

Fixed side Sliding side axle for trucks and special machines
DuJ t – Series

Pivot Center

Y = offset from pivot centre at ß max

For reducing the nonuniformity of the rotation and for
reaching the maximum deflection angle the centre of the
joint must be shifted by the distance Y to the fixed side.
X = Displacement at ß max
During deflection of the double cardan joint an axial
displacement of the driveshaft occurs. This displace-
ment X must be considered, when dimensioning the
spline length and the bearing seat.

T max ß max ØA B B1 C min F min Ø G min ØK ØD Y X

Size
[Nm] [deg] [mm]

469.10 4000 50° 112 72 58 134 31 35 115 163 1.7 7.42

42° 76 60 138 31 131 173 1.8 5.40

569.20 6700 128 42
50° 82 66 153 35.5 131.5 187 2.0 8.45

42° 84 66 152 34 141 187 2.1 5.97

469.30 8000 138 44
50° 90 72 167 38.5 142 201 2.2 9.28

42° 84 68 152 34 141 187 2.1 5.97

569.32 9000 138 46
50° 90 74 167 38.5 142 200 2.2 9.28

42° 95 75 172 38,5 164 212 2.3 6.76

569.38 14300 160 54
50° 103 83 190 43,5 165 228 2.5 10.62

469.40 16000 42° 168 100 80 185 42,5 56 172 226 2.4 7.11

T max. = Functional limit torque of joint components without shafts
G = Equivalent shaft diameter for QT-steel Rm => 1.200 N/mm²
K= Rotational diameter at max. deflection angle
D= Required space at max. deflection angle
ß= max. deflection angle
The transmission capacity of a double cardan joint
decreases as the deflection angle becomes greater.
Our engineers should be consulted. See diagram
‘Transmission Capacity / Deflection Angle’!
Series B210/M2185

Stern drive
DuJ m – Series

X = Displacement at ß max
During deflection of the double cardan joint
an axial displacement of the driveshaft occurs.
This displacement X must be considered,
when dimensioning the spline length and
the bearing seat.

T max T cont ß max ØA B C min F min X

Size
[Nm] [Nm] [deg] [mm]

2x32°
B210 1500 390 89 67 151 42 12.0
(64°)

2x30°
M2185 2000 700 93 68.5 156.5 44 10.6
(60°)

T max = Functional limit torque of joint components without shafts The transmission capacity of a double cardan joint decreases as
T cont = These continuous torques will provide approximately 1000 hours the deflection angle becomes greater. Our engineers should be
operations at a speed of 3500RPM and at angle of 6° (2x3°) consulted. See diagram ‘Transmission Capacity / Deflection Angle’!
ß= max. deflection angle

Diagram: Transmission Capacity / Deflection Angle

Special applications

CV-sideshafts

The CV-sideshafts with Constant Velocity Ball Joints are used in vehicles with
indipendent wheel suspension. These driveshafts represent an alternative to
the conventional sideshafts with centred double cardan joints. A wide range
of different joint sizes is available.

The fix joint at the wheel side allows a maximum angle of up to 50°, whereas
the slip joint at the differential side is designed for an angle of up to 31°. The
fix joint can be delivered with a stem with an integrated sun gear. The boots
are functionally optimized and guarantee a service free operation of the joints.

CDC-sideshafts

The sideshafts with centred double cardan joints are especially developed for
extreme working conditions and allow high continuous angles at high speed.
Despite the robust design of the joints a max. deflection angle of 50° is reached.
Therefore a good manoeuvrability of the vehicle is guaranteed. These charac-
teristics make these shafts predestined for the use in all-terrain vehicles.

Sideshafts with single cardan joints

These robust driveshafts are used primarily on rear axles of all type of
vehicles with independent suspension. In the case of low continuous angles
the single cardan joints can be used in combination with CV-sideshafts
or CDC-sideshafts on steered driven front axles.

A variety of different development tools

and methods ensure that the products
can be adapted to special customer requirements.
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