Curtis Universal Joints
- Quick TakeApart™ design for easy and economical disassembly and reassembly, no special tooling required
- Operating angles of up to 35° on single joints and 70° on double joints
- Exclusive internal lubrication system
- Standard, modified and custom configurations available
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Curtis Universal Joints are used throughout the world, transmitting torque in everything from rugged U.S. weapons systems to sophisticated electronic equipment in a world renowned amusement park’s most famous animated characters. Every day, we uncover new applications, as designers specify Curtis joints into their plans for unique new products and equipment of all kinds.
Curtis Universal Joint Product Selection
Single Joints – Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel
- 14 Sizes with solid and bored hubs ranging from 3/8″ to 4″ outside diameter
- Meets Military Spec. MIL-U-20625A, Class A (alloy), Class C (stainless)
- Alloy steel and 303 grade stainless steel are stock, 304, 316 and other grades available
- Turn-key models have standard bore, keyway and setscrew configurations
Double Joints – Alloy and Stainless
- Available in 14 sizes ranging from 3/8″ to 4″ outside diameter
- Extra angularity allows standard units to operate at angles up to 70°
- Firm, positive lockup of the entire assembly thanks to Curtis’ exclusive Tell-Tale Lock Ring
- Built-in lubrication passages with Curtis’ exclusive internal lubrication system
Needle Bearing Type – Single & Double
- Suited for high speed applications with large offset angles
- Manufactured with tight component part tolerancing and require no maintenance as they are lubricated for life
- High efficiency, silent running and low friction
- Permissible rpm is higher than for those with friction bearings
Naval Brass & Special Materials
- Non-corrosive and special material joints for marine and other applications which require high non-corrosion standards
- Many materials available, all to ASTM, U.S. Government military or federal specifications as required
- Navy Spec. MIL-N-994, COMP. A
- Meets Military Spec. MIL-U-20625A, Class B
Cross & Bearing Type
- Permanently lubricated and specially designed internal seals can be provided to make them both weather and corrosion resistant
- The yokes/hubs of the universal joint can be forged or cast
- The needle bearings are precision ground for high load carrying capacity and minimal backlash
