Faqs

Our Core Specifications is a good place to start. You should know the power you need to transmit, operating speed, direction of rotation, minimum bend radius and torsional deflection. We can [...]

We can help you determine if the torque, speed and environment of your application are appropriate for a flex shaft. Visit our Markets pages to learn more about how our products are used.

Generally, a flex shaft is made up of the following: Core: Wire wound in layers in opposing directions around a center wire. Casing: Flexible conduit that supports the core during operation. Many [...]

A flex shaft is a complete mechanism capable of transmitting rotary power or motion between two points that need not be co-linear. Flex shafts are available in a wide range of configurations and [...]

Contact one of our Application Engineers to find out. The SafeOperator product line can be used with or without a gearbox, connect directly to a valve or valve gearbox input shaft, even to a [...]

In general, we offer 2 system configurations: Standard Flexible Shaft System (FS) – Handles valve torque up to 80 foot.-lbs. (109 Nm), up to a distance of 125 feet (38m), with a minimum bend [...]

Elliott Manufacturing has manufactured valve operating solutions for almost 60 years. Our SafeOperator product line is widely recognized as a benchmark solution for remote mechanical valve [...]

Typical examples of Control Cables are: Light Load Connector Controls: Suited for less demanding applications and are available with or without a protective nylon outer tube for corrosive [...]

Be it a Push/Pull or Control Cable, the assembly allows you to transfer motion in a simple yet reliable manner. If you know your stroke (travel) length, overall length and application [...]

In 1879, Nelson Stow invented and patented flexible shafting, a method of transmitting power from a remote source to a controllable mechanism. Almost one-hundred-and-forty years later, Elliott [...]