B.W. Elliott Mfg. Co., LLC
AEROSPACE PRODUCTS DIVISION
11 Beckwith Avenue

Binghamton, New York 13901

 

Phone: (607) 772-0404 Fax: (607) 772-0431

 

Email: fssales@elliottmfg.com

BI-DIRECTIONAL HEAVY DUTY FLEXIBLE SHAFT DATA


NOTES:
This series of flexible shafting has been specifically formulated for heavy duty service and uniform torsional balance in both the wind and unwind conditions. Although the core is formulated to provide bi-directional operation, some variation in load carrying capability inherently exists between the wind and the unwind rotation directions. All data is based on the unwind (weakest) condition. Bear in mind that flexible shafting inherently has higher ultimate strength and greater torsional rigidity above the proof load in the wind direction.

BREAKING LOAD is the point at which a shaft will break or helix to the point of permanent deformation, rendering the shaft unusable.

PROOF LOAD is within safe yield tolerance for static-manual torque application.

STATIC-MANUAL CAPACITY is based on rotational speeds not exceeding 100 RPM and provides no corrective allowance for dynamic shock or inertial loading.

DYNAMIC capacity is based on intermittent (20%) duty cycle not exceeding 30 second duty duration for high speed operation or up to 50% duty cycle not exceeding 2 minute duration at low speeds. A minimum factor of 1.5 should be added to the maximum operating torque to accommodate starting inertia. All data is based on a maximum acceleration rate of 12,000 RPM/SEC. Higher acceleration rates and rotational speed dictate a greater correction factor due to possible self induced oscillation of the shaft. Increases in RPM, friction, spring rate and inertia may greatly increase the stress peaks and seriously degrade dynamic life expectancy.

Values are based on compatible casing size, lubricated core and recommended support intervals.

Data is to be used as a guide.


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