The Ameridrives Universal Joint is available in seven basic bearing designs: Sizes U2131-U2155: Needle bearing design. Bearing caps are retained by snap rings. Sizes U2160-U2188: Needle bearing design. Bearing caps are retained by bolts. Sizes U2192: Uses two rows of roller bearings. Bearing caps are retained by snap rings. Lube fitting in center of cross.

Designed for operation at high misalignment angles up to 15º. Bearing and seal design resists lubrication loss and contamination. Ideal for use in severe atmospheric conditions. Superior materials and tight tolerances have proven to reduce vibration levels in rolling mills.

C Series universal joints offer a wing bearing cap design that allows for larger bearing packages extending operating life. The wing-type bearing caps design also provides a lighter and more serviceable assembly.

Model J Series U-joints use only high-wing bearing cap design. Developed for operation misalignment at high angles up to 15º. Bearing and seal design resists lubrication loss and contamination. Ideal for use in severe atmospheric conditions.

Universal Joints

F315 Universal Joints

Designed for high-horsepower hydraulic fracturing applications. An economical solution to meet the demands of greener, next generation fracking processes. Ameridrives engineers have developed a new U-joint based on the proven design of the popular Ameridrives U3315 model. The economical shaft, with a peak torque rating of 1,100,000 lb.in., can handle the environmentally-friendly, higher horsepower diesel engine and gas turbine drives being utilized on newer trailer- mounted pump packages. The Ameridrives team of highly experienced application and U Joint engineers is always available to design a modified solution to meet specific customer requirements.