Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Elliott Manufacturing The Science of Flexible Transmission ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.elliottmfg.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Visit Elliott at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2026/01/28/visit-elliott-at-conexpo-con-agg-2026/) - Elliott is one of seven CentroMotion brands exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. CentroMotion is a global manufacturing company specializing in friction management, information and control systems, mechanical power transmission, and thermal and motion control products. Learn how Elliott’s dependable and durable flexible drive shafts and push-pull control products deliver precision performance, highly operational actuation and mechanical advantages - [Tech Tip: How to design the right flexible shaft for your application](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2026/02/05/tech-tip-how-to-design-the-right-flexible-shaft-for-your-application/) - When you need to transmit rotary power over, under, around or through obstacles, Elliott flexible shafts are the ideal solution. Unlike rigid systems, our shafts simplify complex designs by overcoming challenges like non-linear routes, hazardous locations, limited access, misalignment and vibration to ensure safe, smooth and reliable performance. To deliver the best possible solution, we - [Tech Tip: What can you do with a flex shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2025/04/29/tech-tip-what-can-you-do-with-a-flex-shaft/) - What can you do with a flex shaft? Learn more by reading out latest news article today. Contact us to speak with our experts. - [Tech Tip: How flex shaft components impact rotary power transmission](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2025/07/28/tech-tip-how-flex-shaft-components-impact-rotary-power-transmission/) - Learn how flex shaft components impacts rotary power transmission by reading our latest Tech Tip. Contact us to speak with our experts. - [Tech Tip: What kind of barriers can a flex shaft overcome?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2025/10/31/tech-tip-what-kind-of-barriers-can-a-flex-shaft-overcome/) - Overcome barriers with a Flex Shaft. Learn more by reading our latest Tech Tip. Get in touch with our team. - [Visit Elliott at Agritechnica 2025](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2025/08/13/visit-elliott-at-agritechnica-2025/) - Join Elliott at Agritechnica 2025 and learn about our rotary power transmission products for Agricultural equipment and vehicles. - [CONEXPO-CON/AGG opens next week and Elliott Manufacturing will be there!](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2020/03/06/conexpo-con-agg/) - Stop by booth #C31036 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to meet the Elliott team and see our dependable and durable flexible shaft solutions that are used in a wide range of construction applications. Elliott engineers can design a custom flexible shaft solution for your specific need. Contact us now. When you need power transmitted, Elliott Manufacturing flexible shafts get the job done. Our dependable and - [CONEXPO-CON/AGG is coming up fast and Elliott Manufacturing will be there!](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2020/02/07/conexpo-con-agg-is-coming-up-fast-and-elliott-manufacturing-will-be-there/) - Stop by booth #C31036 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to see our dependable and durable flexible shaft solutions that are used in a wide range of construction applications, and to meet the Elliott team. When you need power transmitted, Elliott flexible shafts get the job done, efficiently and reliably. Visit us at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, booth #C31036, to learn more about our flexible - [Introducing Elliott's New Solutions Guide: Flexible Shafts](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/11/14/introducing-flexible-shafts-new-solutions-guide/) - Want to learn more about flexible shafts? Or how to choose the best shaft for your application? Elliott Manufacturing is pleased to introduce our new Flexible Rotary Power Transmission Solutions Guide. This handy resource will help you better understand the power of flexible shafting in a diverse and ever-expanding range of industries and applications. It - [Elliott Manufacturing Hollow Core Flexible Shafts Solve Problems...Fast](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/07/22/elliott-manufacturing-hollow-core-flexible-shafts-solve-problems-fast/) - You know the benefit an Elliott flexible shaft can bring to your design process. Our comprehensive line of hollow core shafts offer the same key benefits along with room for you to easily incorporate a secondary process or control. Better alignment, improved cost, and ease of design Elliott offers innovative hollow core flexible shafts that - [Our Flexible Shafts Are Shaking Up the Concrete Industry](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/12/19/our-flexible-shafts-are-shaking-up-the-concrete-industry/) - When concrete is poured, it can contain hundreds, or even thousands, of air bubbles that must be dispersed to ensure a smooth and strong finish after the formwork is removed. Concrete vibrators are used to vigorously shake the freshly poured concrete to eliminate these pockets of air. Concrete vibrator OEMs worldwide look to Elliott Manufacturing - [Elliott Flexible Shaft Helps Power 1944 Dragon Rapide airplane!](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/07/30/elliott-flexible-shaft-helps-power-1944-dragon-rapide-airplane/) - When Sealand Aviation Ltd. needed a custom flexible shaft to complete restoration on a 1944 Dragon Rapide airplane, they turned to the aerospace experts at Elliott Manufacturing. Elliott's design team flew to the rescue and the historic aircraft is airworthy again. Solving a Historic Problem Sealand Aviation, a North American leader in aircraft maintenance and - [Visit Elliott Manufacturing at the GIE+Expo in Louisville](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/09/24/visit-elliott-manufacturing-at-the-gieexpo-in-louisville/) - Elliott Manufacturing is once again exhibiting at The Green Industry and Equipment Expo planned for October 17-19 in Louisville, KY. The GIE+Expo is the industry's largest showcase for outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden products and light construction and landscape equipment. Elliott is a long-term supplier to the outdoor power equipment market. Our flexible shaft - [Download Our Ag Flexible Shaft Drive Systems Catalog](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/06/26/download-our-ag-flexible-shaft-drive-systems-catalog/) - Elliott Manufacturing just published a new catalog highlighting our innovative flexible shaft drive systems for planters. Since 2003, we have produced more than 2 million flexible drive assemblies to fit most planters on the market today, including John Deere, AGCO, Kinze and Case IH. Download our new catalog now. Improving How You Plant A farmer’s - [32nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Supplier Conference](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/01/31/32nd-annual-commercial-aviation-industry-supplier-conference/) - Elliott Manufacturing will be attending the 32nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Supplier Conference hosted by SpeedNews in Beverly Hills, CA March 12 – 14, 2018. Elliott, an OEM supplier and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) holder, supplies flexible shaft systems to the aerospace industry for multiple applications including thrust-reverser actuation systems for jet engines. The Commercial Aviation Industry - [Elliott’s management system has been certified to ISO 9001 + AS9100C](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2016/09/01/elliotts-management-system-has-been-certified-to-iso-9001-as9100c/) - Elliott Manufacturing will be attending this year’s MRO Americas in Dallas, TX April 5th – 7th, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas is in its 21st year. It is the biggest conference in the MRO event series, which includes events in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe - [Elliott Manufacturing is a CentroMotion Brand](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/11/01/elliott-manufacturing-is-a-centromotion-brand/) - Elliott Manufacturing is now part of CentroMotion, a global provider of advanced actuation and motion control solutions. CentroMotion is the new name of the former Engineered Components & Systems division of Actuant Corporation, which has been acquired by an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC. Along with Elliott, CentroMotion consists of five other key - [Visit Elliott Manufacturing at AgriShow 2019](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/04/23/visit-elliott-manufacturing-at-agrishow-2019/) - Visit Elliott Manufacturing at AgriShow 2019 Are you attending Agrishow 2019 beginning April 29 in Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil? If so, look for exciting new products from Elliott Manufacturing in the Raven Applied Technology booth #A7A. Agrishow is the most anticipated agricultural fair in Latin America offering a firsthand look at the very latest technologies and - [Visit Elliott at Bombardier in Orlando](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/04/17/visit-elliott-at-bombardier-in-orlando/) - From April 23 - 26, aerospace insiders will gather in Orlando, FL, at the annual Bombardier All Operators Conference and Tradeshow. Are you going to the show? If so, be sure to visit Elliott Manufacturing in booth #820. Held annually by global aviation leader Bombardier, this show is a unique opportunity to showcase innovations in aerospace - [How Elliott Manufacturing Helps Ensure Farm Safety](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2021/09/21/how-elliott-manufacturing-helps-ensure-farm-safety/) - September 19-25 is National Farm Safety and Health Week in the U.S. Read more to find out what Elliott Manufacturing is doing to keep farmers safe. - [How to help us design your flex shaft](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2025/01/03/how-to-help-us-design-your-flex-shaft/) - Helps us design your flex shaft by providing specific parameters to our engineering and design team. Learn more. - [Flexible Shafts in Action](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2022/01/19/flexible-shafts-in-action/) - Elliott's flexible shafts drive torque to your application. Click on the link to find out how our flexible shafts will benefit your processes. - [Visit Elliott Manufacturing at MRO Americas](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/07/26/visit-elliott-manufacturing-at-mro-americas/) - Visit Elliott Manufacturing at MRO Americas MRO Americas April 28-30, 2020 Dallas, TX Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – Where airlines, MRO’s, suppliers, OEMs, regulators and industry experts converge to define the aviation maintenance industry. The premier event for the commercial air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry, designed for you by thought leaders and - [Kevin Hause: Passion for making things drives engineering career](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2022/02/18/kevin-hause-passion-for-making-things-drives-engineering-career/) - Kevin Hause details his path to engineering for National Engineers Week at Elliott Manufacturing. Read the latest story here. - [When It snows, Choose to Be Flexible](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/02/02/when-it-snows-choose-to-be-flexible/) - With snow already piling up and months of winter ahead, millions of home and building owners are counting on their snow throwers to start up and get the job done — all season long. Elliott Manufacturing's flexible drive shaft can help make sure that your end customers' equipment starts and performs, routinely and reliably. U-joint - [Elliott Checks In at the SpeedNews Conference](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/03/21/elliott-checks-in-at-the-speednews-conference/) - Last week, representatives from Elliott Manufacturing joined other industry delegates in Beverly Hills, CA, for the 32nd Annual SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference. At this insider event, aviation experts provide attendees with critical industry forecasts and market developments. Elliott is a long-standing subscriber and delegate to SpeedNews — the go-to news source for executives - [New Brochure, Hot Off the Press!](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2018/05/31/new-brochure-hot-off-the-press/) - Want to learn more about Elliott Manufacturing's remote valve control systems? We just published a new brochure detailing our industry-leading remote valve actuation systems. Elliott's flexible shaft systems are the most versatile, reliable and proven approach to remote mechanical valve actuation available today. Download our brochure now. Elliott's Role in Remote Valve Actuation Elliott is - [Visit Elliott at Valve World Americas Expo 2019](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/06/18/1547/) - Visit Elliott at Valve World Americas Expo 2019 Elliott Manufacturing will be at the Valve World Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, beginning this Wednesday. The show runs Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. Look for us in booth #1715 where we are showcasing Elliott's Remote Valve Control Systems using our - [Elliott Flexible Shafts Won't Let the Dust Settle!](https://www.elliottmfg.com/2019/05/17/elliott-flexible-shafts-wont-let-the-dust-settle/) - Every day, Elliott Manufacturing flexible shafts safely and efficiently transfer rotational power, often reaching the tightest, most difficult spots. In the world of HVAC, our innovative flexible shafts transmit power in duct cleaning equipment from the power supply to the brush head, bending around corners as needed to get the job done. As Elliott shafts allow ## Pages - [Home](https://www.elliottmfg.com/) - Transmit rotary power around corners or into machines from a drive source of your choice. At Elliott Manufacturing, we specialize in flexible transmission technology - [Technology Infrastructure](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/technology-infrastructure/) - Technology Infrastructure Remote valve actuation for data centers Solutions for critical infrastructure Elliott’s self-contained, mechanical remote valve actuation systems deliver unmatched reliability for data centers, with no external power needed, just manual control from safe distances. Data centers run nonstop with no room for downtime, but their huge size and power issues need strong backup - [About Us](https://www.elliottmfg.com/about-us/) - With over 125 years of experience in flexible transmission technology and expertise in wire, flexible shaft, nylon liner and casing production, we're ready to serve you! - [Remote Valve Operation Products](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/remote-valve-operation/) - Mechanical remote valve operation systems are a straightforward solution to simplify your installation process and decrease maintenance costs. - [Downloads](https://www.elliottmfg.com/downloads/) - Access product catalogs, technical datasheets, and installation guides for Elliott Manufacturing’s flexible shaft systems and components. - [Contact](https://www.elliottmfg.com/contact/) - Send us an inquiry, download brochures, submit RFQs, check out our dealer network and even request a FREE core sample. - [Construction](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/construction/) - Elliott products supply rotary power in construction applications. Reach out to speak with our engineers to find the right product for your needs. - [Markets](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/) - Elliott Manufacturing's flexible transmission technology is used in many different markets. Choose yours for additional info, downloads and more! - [Resources](https://www.elliottmfg.com/resources/) - Elliott Manufacturing’s flexible transmission technology serves a wide range of industries. Select your market to access tailored information, downloads,& more! - [Flexible Shaft Products for Agriculture](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/agriculture/) - Award-winning agriculture products, available for you today. Upgrade your existing planting system this season in less time than it takes to get the chains and sprockets ready to go. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.elliottmfg.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - Find quick answers to common questions about Elliott Manufacturing’s flexible shaft solutions, applications, and product support. - [Flexible Shafts](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/flexible-shaft/) - Using Flexible Shafts to solve complex drive problems can reduce design time, lower initial assembly and maintenance cost safely without the use of exposed universal joints, gears, pulleys or couplings. Consider Elliott Flexible Shafting early in your design. - [Thank You](https://www.elliottmfg.com/thank-you/) - Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. - [Agriculture](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/agriculture/) - OEM and Aftermarket Solutions from Elliott bring higher yields, lower costs, and planting solutions that make sense for today’s precision farmer. Find out more. - [Aerospace](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/aerospace/) - Elliott offers a variety of products for the aerospace industry. Learn more today and get in touch to speak with our experts. - [Industrial](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/industrial/) - Elliott offers a broad range of flex shaft materials for your industrial application. Reach out to speak with our experts and find the right product for your needs. - [Flexible Shaft Core Specifications](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/flexible-shaft/flexible-shaft-products-core-shaft-chart/) - Elliott produces flexible shafts as small as .040 inches in diameter, up to 1.625 inches in diameter. You can choose from over 2,500 different flexible shaft assemblies. - [Medical](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/medical/) - Elliott flex shafts are ideally suited for use in medical equipment because they are manufactured to hold very tight tolerances. Learn more today. - [Outdoor Power Equipment](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/outdoor-power-equipment/) - Elliott outdoor power equipment products are designed to bend around, under and through the complicated paths in your machine design. Learn more today. - [Defense](https://www.elliottmfg.com/markets/defense/) - Elliott has extensive engineering expertise, from concept, design and development for defense applications. Reach out to speak with our experts. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.elliottmfg.com/privacy-policy/) - Elliott Manufacturing is a wholly owned subsidiary of CentroMotion. 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Take advantage of our special promotional program now! - [FlexSeeder Video Library](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/agriculture/flexseeder-video-library/) - Check out customer testimonials, installation guides and more. - [Terms of Use](https://www.elliottmfg.com/terms-of-use/) - 1. You Agree to These Terms by Using this Site Your access to, and use of, the Site is subject to the following Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. By accessing and using the Site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, these Terms of Use, and acknowledge that any other agreements between - [Proven ROI: A Customer Testimonial](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/agriculture/proven-roi-a-customer-testimonial/) - “With the FlexSeeder System, it saved me seed, it had more yield and it saved me headaches I would have by overplanting.” Hear the rest of the story in this customer's video testimonial. - [FlexSeeder Compatibility Chart](https://www.elliottmfg.com/products/agriculture/flexseeder-compatibility-chart/) - View the FlexSeeder compatibility chart and identify the correct model info for you. - [Referer Test](https://www.elliottmfg.com/referer-test/) - [insert_php] [/insert_php] - [News](https://www.elliottmfg.com/news/) - Find out the latest news, trade show information and product information for Elliott Manufacturing. ## Products - [SurfaceDrive](https://www.elliottmfg.com/product/surfacedrive/) - If you’re using Precision Planting’s vSet seed meter, you should see SurfaceDrive, Elliott’s mechanical drive that uses the power from your own toolbar to drive the meter. - [RowControl](https://www.elliottmfg.com/product/rowcontrol/) - If you have a John Deere planter with Pro-Shaft drives and want to add an inline clutch, it’s time you knew about RowControl, Elliott’s easy to install solution for individual on/off row control. - [FlexSeeder](https://www.elliottmfg.com/product/flexseeder/) - If your planter is running with chains and sprockets, it’s time for you to learn about FlexSeeder, Elliott’s modular offering for a wide range of planter models. ## Edge Slider - [APAC Tradeshows 2026](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/apac-tradeshows-2026/) - [Home Hero Technology Infrastructure](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/home-hero-technology-infrastructure/) - [Agritechnica 2025](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/agritechnica-2025/) - [Home Hero Nuclear](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/nuclear/) - [Flexible shaft design solutions guide](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/flexible-shaft-design-solutions-guide/) - [Flexible shafts in action](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/flexible-shafts-in-action/) - [OEM Off-Highway Webinar](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/oem-off-highway-webinar-aug/) - [Home Hero Agriculture](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/home-hero-agriculture/) - [Home Hero Plane](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/home-hero-plane/) - [About Us](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/about-us/) - [Plane Hero](https://www.elliottmfg.com/edge/plane-hero/) ## Faqs - [What should I know before speaking to an application engineer?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-should-i-know-before-speaking-to-an-application-engineer-4/) - 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 figure it out for you if you need help. - [If I take the time to install this new system, how much can I really save?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/if-i-take-the-time-to-install-this-new-system-how-much-can-i-really-save/) - The ROI is real, and generally recognized in the first year. - [How Long Has Elliott Been Manufacturing Remote Mechanical Valve Operation (RMVO) Products?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-long-has-elliott-been-manufacturing-remote-mechanical-valve-operation-rmvo-products/) - 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 operation. Throughout our history, we have built all our RMVO products with user safety and reliability as our top priorities. - [How Long Has Elliott Been Manufacturing Control Cables?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-long-has-elliott-been-manufacturing-control-cables/) - 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 has extended its product line to include a wide array of control cables specially designed for reliable and economical operation. - [How can I find out if my system would benefit from using a Flex Shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-can-i-find-out-if-my-system-would-benefit-from-using-a-flex-shaft/) - Contact one of our application engineers to determine if the torque, speed, and environment of your application are appropriate for Flexible Shafting. Over the past 140 years, Elliott has designed Flex Shafts for literally THOUSANDS of applications ranging from military to commercial to power plants and beyond. - [What is a flex shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-is-a-flex-shaft-2/) - 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 materials to meet your needs. Flex shafts are very durable and can operate in demanding environments, even if continuous operation at very - [What are the parts of a Flex Shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-are-the-parts-of-a-flex-shaft/) - Generally, a Flex Shaft is made up of the following: core, casing, motor connection, fitting, and ferrule. Some systems will have all of these components while others may have only a few. CORE: Wire wound in layers in opposing directions around a center wire. CASING: Flexible conduit that supports the core during operation. Many of - [Would a flex shaft work in my system?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/would-a-flex-shaft-work-in-my-system/) - 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. - [What are the parts of a flex shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-are-the-parts-of-a-flex-shaft-2/) - 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 of Elliott’s flex shafts come with a casing comprised of a steel liner, steel and cloth reinforcing braids and an elastomer cover. Motor - [How Do I Know Which One Is Right For Me?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-do-i-know-which-one-is-right-for-me/) - 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 valve handwheel eliminating any valve topwork engineering. With SafeOperator, you have many, many options to suit your project. - [What kind of RMVO systems does Elliott Offer?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-kind-of-rmvo-systems-does-elliott-offer/) - 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 radius 12 inches (47cm). Integrated Gear System (IG) - Handles valve torque up to 250 foot.-lbs. (340 Nm), up to a - [What types of Control Cables are there?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-types-of-control-cables-are-there/) - 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 resistance. These products can connect an existing lever with the device you with to operate. They are perfect for dampeners, vents and valves. Cables can employ a - [What is a Control Cable?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-is-a-control-cable/) - 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 environment, our Application Engineers can direct you to the cable right for you. Contact Us now for assistance! - [How long does the system take to install?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-long-does-the-system-take-to-install/) - About 4 hours, but watch our installation video for step-by-step instructions and more information. - [Where can I purchase parts?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/where-can-i-purchase-parts/) - Elliott has partnered with a number of different companies. Locate your nearest distributor HERE. - [What planter models does the FlexSeeder fit?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-planter-models-does-the-flexseeder-fit/) - Our Engineers have designed FlexSeeder to fit a variety of makes and models. Click here to view the Compatibility Matrix - [Are there other uses?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/are-there-other-uses/) - Elliott manufactures a wide array of Push/Pull Cables and Controls. Similar to our Flex Shafts, Elliott’s Push/Pull Cables transmit linear motion from one location to another. They are easy to install and among the industry’s highest rated. Our application engineers work with you to determine the best mounting configurations, travel/stroke length, and overall length. Contact Us - [What is a Flex Shaft?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/what-is-a-flex-shaft/) - It is a complete mechanism capable of transmitting rotary power or motion between two points that need not be co-linear. They are available in a wide range of configurations and materials to meet your needs. Flex Shafts are very durable and can operate in demanding environments, some requiring continuous operation at very high speed. There - [How long has Elliott been doing this?](https://www.elliottmfg.com/faq-items/how-long-has-elliott-been-doing-this-agriculture-products/) - Elliott Manufacturing designed and built the first prototype system in 1998. John Deere began testing and evaluation in early 1999. Elliott then began work with CNH and AGCO OEM drive systems in 2011 and production began in 2013. 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