What is a flexible shaft?

Flexible shaft is a device that allows you to transfer the powered or manual rotary movement along the non -linear route. This flexibility allows the drive from electric engines, engines and manual dials or handles to turn in any direction and crossing - or even passes - obstacles. Flexible shaft drives can transmit power and torque or simple movement separately depending on the application. The drive of the driving movement is transmitted by a steel coil or wire rope, which is equipped with various fittings of machines or tools at both ends. This drive mechanism can be exposed or closed to a flexible, non-rotation cloak.

Many applications with rotary movement units need a degree of flexibility on the route monitored between the power supply and the point of work. The plumbing snake is a good example of this requirement and also demonstrates the principles of flexible shaft. This equipment consists of an electric or petrol engine that controls the connection of the tool viaSpring stúhořská coil closed in the vagina. The flexible nature of the driving shaft allows the plumber to easily feed the tool with quite complex pipe systems. As soon as it reaches the engine blocking at the end of the shaft, the engine is lowered and its rotary output is transferred to the tool to remove offensive obstruction.

Flexible shafts can transmit energy or just a simple movement. The main snake is an example of energy transfer in which a certain torque is applied to the tool or connection. Flexible shafts are able to manipulate considerable torque and are often used to transfer engine power in small vehicles. In the case of a flexible potentiometer, however, the shaft only transmits movement without torque. These shafts are often used to connect external dials with remotely placed potentiometers that are aligned with the position of the dialing.

rang possibleH application with flexible shaft is considerable. Many machining applications use fixed motors with flexible shaft units that allow operators to move freely a rotary tool Bit around the workpiece without moving a heavy engine. These applications include ground grinders, grinding discs and exercises and represent only a few of the many available types of final fittings. Flexible shaft units are also available with drilling clamps, cutting or grinding discs, magnetic fittings with bits and many other application fittings. They may also contain multipurpose clamps or fittings that can be adjusted by the user to suit individual needs.