Universal Joints
- Industry wide standard
- Manufactured by Lovejoy since 1946
- Wide variety of sizes and options available
Lovejoy has been manufacturing industrial universal joints for over 50 years. Our industrial universal joint product line is well established and provides you with a wide range of standard and specialized products. The shape of the yoke is a special feature which results in exceptionally high strength, yet allows full, free movement of the joint. This accounts for the high horsepower capacity at high speeds.
Universal | Universal | Max | Max Bore | Max
Square/ | Max | Static Breaking |
Joint | Joint | Angle | No Keyway/Round | Hex Hole* | Speed | Torque* |
Type | Size | Offset | in | mm | in | mm | RPM* | in-lbs | Nm |
D-Type | D-1 to D-14 | 25° | 2.00 | 50 | 1.38 | 35 | 1,750 | 65,400 | 7389 |
HD-Type | D-1 to D-14 | 25° | 2.00 | 50 | 1.38 | 35 | 1,750 | 65,400 | 7389 |
D303 Stainless | D4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | 25° | 1.19 | 30 | 1.00 | 25 | 1,750 | 10,400 | 1175 |
Needle Bearing | D6, 8, 10, 12 | 25° | 1.19 | 30 | 1.00 | 25 | 6,000 | 10,500 | 1186 |
LOJ | LOJ6, 8, 10 | 45° | See Data | - | See Data | - | - | 3,480 | 393 |
LOJ JR-4 | JR-4 | 45° | See Data | - | See Data | - | - | 180 | 20 |
Multi-spindle | D-1 to D-14 | 25° | 2.00 | 50 | 1.38 | 35 | 1,750 | 65,400 | 7389 |
Notes:
- * Static breaking torque is not a recommended operating torque.
- * Square and hex bores are measured across the flats.
- Operation of all universal joints is determined by the angle/speed combinations of the application. Consult Lovejoy Engineering for specific limitations and recommendations.
- Applications that fall outside the limitations of these tables should be referred Lovejoy Engineering for assistance.
Please download Universal Joint catalog for product dimensional data.
D Type
- Standard pin and block design
- Ideal for applications up to 25° and speeds to 1,750 RPM
- Available in 13 sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- Boot retaining grooves are standard
- Lubrication is required for optimal wear – boots and lubricant extend universal
joint life
HD Type
- Induction hardened yoke ears provide longer life
- Hardened yokes are match fitted with universal components
- HDD and HDDX drive line assemblies can also be provided to increase life of your
drive line or drive shaft
- Available in 13 sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- Boot retaining grooves are standard
- Lubrication is required for optimal wear – boots and lubricant extend universal
joint life
D303 Stainless
- Made from 303 stainless steel material
- Ideal for corrosive atmospheres and where sanitation requirements are a factor
- Available in 5 standard sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- Boot retaining grooves are standard
- Lubrication is required for optimal wear – boots and lubricant extend universal
joint life
Needle Bearing Type
- High quality, pre-lubricated, and sealed needle bearings
- Ideal for applications up to 25° and speeds to 6,000 RPM
- Available in 4 standard sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- Boot retaining grooves are standard
- Lubrication is required for optimal wear – boots and lubricant extend universal
joint life
LOJ and JR-4
- Economical, offset pin design for use on hand operated, low torque drives
- Capable for operating angles up to 45° of angular misalignment
- Application examples: remote control linkages, snow blowers, packaging machinery,
awning devices, etc
- Available in 3 standard sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- JR-4 made of tough Zytrel® material - will not rust, no lubrication needed
- JR-4 withstands oil, gasoline, salts, and temperatures from -40°F to 225°F (-40°C
to 107°C)
DD and DDX Types
- Designed with two Lovejoy D Type universal joints and a center connecting shaft
- Compensates for both parallel misalignment and shaft separation
- Available in 13 sizes; round, hex, splined, or keyway bore
- Boot retaining grooves are standard
- Lubrication is required for optimal wear – boots and lubricant extend universal
joint life
Multi-Spindle Type
- Consist of two quality HD universal joints mounted at opposite ends of a spring
loaded shaft
- Used to connect drill head drives to drill spindles
Universal Joint Boots
- The life of a universal joint can be extended substantially if booted
- Protects universal joint from dirt and contaminants, while lubrication is retained
- Installation and replacement is fast and easy; machinery can be back in operation
within minutes
- Lovejoy D, DSS, DD, DDX, HD, and NB come pre-grooved
- Use larger type diameter Upper Type boots when possible, and smaller diameter Lower
Type boots when space is restricted
- Standard boots are packaged two to a bag
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or contact Lovejoy customer
service
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or
contact Lovejoy customer service
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or
contact Lovejoy customer service
Size | 3D CAD File | Total Length | Outer Diameter | Max Bore* |
| | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm |
D-4SS | Download | 2.68 | 68 | 0.75 | 19 | 0.62 | 15 |
D-6SS | Download | 3.38 | 86 | 1.00 | 25 | 0.75 | 19 |
D-8SS | Download | 3.75 | 95 | 1.25 | 32 | 1.00 | 25 |
D-10SS | Download | 4.25 | 108 | 1.50 | 38 | 1.12 | 28 |
D-12SS | Download | 5.44 | 138 | 2.00 | 51 | 1.50 | 38 |
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or
contact Lovejoy customer service
Size | 3D CAD File | Total Length | Outer Diameter | Max Bore* |
| | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm |
NB-6 | Download | 3.38 | 86 | 1.00 | 25 | 0.75 | 19 |
NB-8 | Download | 3.75 | 95 | 1.25 | 32 | 1.00 | 25 |
NB-10 | Download | 4.25 | 108 | 1.50 | 38 | 1.12 | 28 |
NB-12 | Download | 5.44 | 138 | 2.00 | 51 | 1.50 | 38 |
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or contact Lovejoy customer
service
Size | 3D CAD File | Total Length | Outer Diameter | Max Bore* |
| | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm |
LOJ-6 | Download | 2.94 | 75 | 0.75 | 19 | 0.62 | 16 |
LOJ-8 | Download | 3.68 | 94 | 1.00 | 25 | 0.75 | 19 |
LOJ-10 | Download | 3.75 | 95 | 1.25 | 32 | 1.00 | 28 |
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.
Please Note: CAD Files below can only be
opened using a CAD Program.
For additional documentation (in PDF form), please download
the Universal Joint Catalog or contact Lovejoy customer service
*Indicates maximum bore achieved with no keyway.