SPICER WING BEARING DRIVESHAFTS

CATALOGUE

SPICER Italcardano Division of DANA Italia S.p.A.

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CATALOGO WS 2003_010

SPICER ITALCARDANO
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MEMBER COMPANIES OF
SPICER DRIVESHAFT EUROPE
DANA Italia S.p.A.
Spicer Italcardano Division
Via Torino 10
13044 Crescentino (VC) - Italy
Tel.: +39 0161-8333 11
Fax: +39 0161-8333 363
Internet: www.italcardano.com
Spicer Gelenkwellenbau GmbH & Co KG
Westendhof 5-9
45143 Essen - Germany
Tel.: +49 201 8124-0
Fax: +49 201 8124-459
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Spicer Nordiska Kardan AB
Industriegatan 19
66224 ml - Sweden
Tel.: +46-532-17700
Fax: +46-532-14271
Internet: http://www.nordkardan.se
Spicer France
11 Rue Georges Mangin
69400 Villefranche sur Saone - France
Tel.: +33 746-26967
Fax: +33 746-23885
Spicer Driveshaft U.K. Assembly Plant
Rutherford Drive, Park Farm South
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire NN8 6AQ - U.K.
Tel.: +44 1933-402000
Fax: +44 1933-401311
Spicer Ayra Cardan
Itziar-Deba, ES
Poligono Industrial de Itziar Parcela Industrial,
No. 1 28320 Itziar-Deba - SPAIN
Tel.: +34-943-606000

DANA Corporation is one of the worlds largest

suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based
in Toledo - Ohio U.S.A.
Internet: www.dana.com

Dana is organized into four Strategic Business

Units encompassing the companys key markets. This structure allows Dana staff in each of
these areas to focus their competence and resources on value-adding solutions for the benefit of Dana and its global customer base.
The Off-Highway Systems Group serves a
market that reaches skyward and underground.
From variable-reach, rough-terrain lift trucks
and agricultural tractors to riding mowers and
golf cars, Dana's Off-Highway Systems Group
addresses numerous off-highway needs. It offers its customers a single, global source for offhighway products, including Spicer axles and
brakes, transmissions, transaxles, electronic
controls, and replacement parts
Dana's Off-Highway System Group's product
capabilities, combined with products from other
Dana divisions, allow the Group to provide everything from individual products to complete,
balanced drivetrains.
Wing bearing design driveshafts are characterized by the fact that the transfer of the torque
occurs through mechanical allowance, by
means of keys placed on the bearing blocks.
The keys are mated to corresponding slots machined on the connecting fitting yokes.
This feature offers great advantages for all those
applications characterised by continuous load
variations or subject to shock loads.

UNITED STATES HEADQUARTERS

Spicer Off-Highway Driveshaft Group
1480 Ford Street
Maumee OHIO 43537 - U.S.A.
Internet: www.dana.com/offhighway
Tel.: +1-419-887-3022

Contents
Page 5

Exploded view of components

Page 6

Wing bearing driveshaft features

Page 7

Available types/executions

Page 8

Coupling dimensions

Page 9

Double centered joints

Page 10

Universal joint kits

Page 28

Driveshaft selection

Page 29

Application form - Mobile Off-Highway

Page 30

Application form - Industrial

Page 31

Torque capacities TCS

Page 32

Speed and deflection angle - Critical bending speed

Page 33

Balancing

Page 34

Installation and Maintenance

Page 35 - 36 Handling and assembling

Driveshaft Exploded View

"WING BEARING" or "C - Positive type" driveshafts

Spicer Italcardano driveshafts main feature is that torque transfer occurs through
mechanical drive, by means of keys placed on the bearing blocks .
These keys are mated to corresponding slots machined on connecting fitting
yokes.
This feature offers great advantages for all those applications characterized by
continuous load variations or shock loads.
The main benefit of having bearing blocks directly connected to output flanges
are:

Extremely high flexibility of use

Fitting for all applications with short application lengths
Smaller joints working angles
Quicker dismantling of the whole shaft (4 bolts each side)
U-joint kits can be disassembled and replaced without dismantling the
whole shaft making field maintenance easier

This type of driveshaft is already an established leader. A series of end fittings are available to facilitate its utilization.

Wing Bearing types

Type

Execution

Version

010

Tube with
length
compensation

015

Tube long slip

020

Short coupling
with length
compensation

030

Tube rigid

035

With length
compensation
and center bearing

040

Rigid with center

bearing

050

Twin center
bearing
shaft assembly

060

Double Joint

065

Centered
Double Joint

Coupling dimensions
Spicer Italcardano can supply a wide range of Wing Style end fittings; these can
be also supplied semi-finished in case the customer prefers to machine the parts
or due to broach availability. In this case it is necessary that connecting dimensions meet specifications listed in the table below. This allows the best working
conditions, avoiding vibrations or premature wear of the u-joint bearings. Quotations can be submitted upon request.

Series F +0,05 G+0,04

+2
N0,02 O-1
P0,25 Q0,25

Metric

Inches
5/16"
24UNF-2B
5/16"
24UNF-2B
3/8"
24UNF-2B
3/8"
24UNF-2B
1/2"
20UNF-2B
1/2"
20UNF-2B
1/2"
20UNF-2B
1/2"
20UNF-2B
5/8"
18UNF-2B
3/4"
16UNF-2B

80M20

2C

79,35

9,5

33,32 16,66 59,53 29,765

3,8

48

85

2,8

107,92

9,5

36,52 18,26 87,32

43,66

3,8

53

116

3,3

115,06

14,26

42,9

21,45

88,9

44,45

5,1

62

123

M10x1.5

140,46

14,26

42,9

21,45 114,3

57,15

5,1

63

150

M10x1.5

148,38

15,85

49,2

24,6

117,5

58,75

5,9

72

158

4,8

M12x1.75

206,32

15,85

49,2

24,6

174,6

87,3

5,9

72

216

4,8

M12x1.75

165,07

15,85

71,42 35,71 123,8

61,9

5,9

96

175

4,8

M12x1.75

209,52

15,85

71,42 35,71 168,28 84,14

5,9

100

223

4,8

M12x1.75

212,7

25,35

92,1

46,05 165,1

82,55

9,5

123

225

6,4

M16x2

222,25

25,35

88,9

44,45 172,7

86,35

9,5

123

235

6,4

M20x2.5

288,9

25,35

92,1

46,05 241,3 120,65

9,5

123

301

6,4

M14x1.5

280

35

92

113,5

8,5

130

295

M18x1.5

338,8

28,6

134,88 67,44 269,5 134,75

13

185

360

6,4

M18x1.5

310

44

9,5

152

326

M22x1.5

12,5

135

273

6,4

M20x2.5

3/4"
16UNF-2B

108M40

4C
115M50

5C
140M60

6C
148M70

7C
206M80

8C
165M85

8,5C
209M90

9C
213M100

10C
222M110

11C
288M120

12C
280M220

12.5C

46

227

339M140

14C
310M230

14.5C

107

53,5

252

126

260M150

15C

259,98 31,725 99,98 49,99 199,94 99,97

Double centered joints

Series

Tcs [Nm]

max

140M60
6C

7230

43

155

162

255

148M70
7C

10700

43

163

204

300

165M85
8.5C

20300

43

190

221,6

330

Double centered joints are designed for high and variable angle requirements. By
dividing the angle between two coupled yokes equally at any total angle between
zero and the maximum operating angle, constant velocity is always produced on
the driven shaft in any position.
Constant velocity joint is basically two standard single-cardan joints connected in
phase by a coupling yoke .
A unique centering device divides the angle between the shafts into two equal angles.
The result is constant velocity, so this CV can eliminate many vibration problems
related to single cardan driveshafts.
These vibrations can cause intermittent stress levels that exceed design limits of
transmission, differential gears or other components.
In a conventional driveshaft assembly the majority of shaft mass does not operate
at constant velocity and at high speeds damaging vibrations can result from torsional and inertial forces at moderate angularity.
At high angularity and torques, these vibrations are caused by secondary couple
loads at low speeds.
In either case the CV is designed to eliminate the vibration and resulting stress
peaks since the shaft mass operates at constant velocity.
Above parts are special and available upon request to be evaluated by Spicer Italcardano.
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Wing Style universal joint kits

Universal joint kits used on the Spicer Italcardano range of driveshafts meet International standards. They may be used to connect all mechanical components having this type of connection.
High quality manufacturing finishing and heat treatment processes contribute to
reach increased durability.
All universal joints can be supplied in the following configurations:

Re-lube type (grease nipple fitted)

Service Free type SF (pre-lube, no maintenance required no grease
nipple)

80M20

108M40

115M50

140M60

148M70

206M80

165M80

209M90

213M100

222M110

288M120

280M220

339M140

310M230

260M150

2C

4C

5C

6C

7C

8C

8,5C

9C

10C

11C

12C

12.5C

14C

14.5C

15C

280

338,8

310

259,58

G 79,35 107,92 115,06 140,46 148,38 206,32 165,1 209,52 212,7 222,17 288,9
B 13,1
C

48

15,5

17,5

17,5

20,6

20,6

25,4

25,4

32,5

34

32,58

38

49

44

38

51

62

62

72

72

96

96

120

120

121,5

128

185

147

135

165,1

172,7

241,35

227

270

252

199,94

H 59,53 87,32
I 33,32 36,52
L

88,9

114,3 117,48 174,6 123,83 168,25

42,9

42,9

49,2

49,2

71,44

71,44

92,1

88,9

92,1

92

134,88

107

99,98

9,5

9,5

14,26

14,26

15,85

15,85

15,85

15,85

25,35

25,35

25,37

35

29

44

31,73

M 3,1

3,1

4,1

4,1

5,1

5,1

5,2

5,2

8,5

8,5

8,3

12

12

N 8,4

8,75

10,5

10,5

13,5

13,5

13,5

13,5

17

20

15

19

19

24

21

25

29

29

33

33

40

40

49

52

51

62

70

68

58

10

1904

Today

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"FUTURA" series 80 M 20 - 2C

TCS = 1490 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

87

79,35

13,1

59,53

8,8
-

172,6

33,32

40,1

9,5

50X3

3,1

Type
010

Model

METRIC

INCHES

5/16" 24 UNF

Spline Size
35X2X16 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

280

50

20

165

25

20

133

20

73

10

Notes

015

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 108 M 40 - 4C

TCS = 2496Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

116

107,92

15,5

87,32

8,75
-

176

36,52

50,5

9,5

50x3

3,1

Type
010

Model

METRIC

INCHES

5/16" 24 UNF

Spline Size
35x2x16 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

307

50

22

178
186
225
257

28
28
43
50

15
22
22
22

180

22

74

86
100

15
20

Notes

015

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 115 M 50 - 5C

TCS = 4357Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

123

115,06

17,5

88,9

10,5
95

210

42,9

100

62,5

14,26

45

58x4

4,1

METRIC

INCHES

M10x1,5

3/8" 24 UNF

Spline Size
45x2x21 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

355

60

30

015

405

110

30

155
195
201
223
247
271
297
340

20
40
26
45
45
45
72
72

7
15
17
17
17
17
17
30

030

200

30

035

498

60

25

040

330

25

050

229

25

101
105
116

15
18
20

Type

020

Model

Notes

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 140 M 60 - 6C

TCS = 6580Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

150

140,46

17,5

114,3

10,5
80

215

42,9

78,5

57,5

14,26

55

70x4

4,1

METRIC

INCHES

M10x1,5

3/8" 24 UNF

Spline Size
45x2x21 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

362

60

25

015

395

120

25

165
210
221
241
259
280
310
345

21
30
30
50
50
75
75
75

10
15
25
25
25
25
25
25

030

200

25

035

510

60

25

040

350

25

050

480

25

98,5
127
172,4

10
19
25

Type

020

Model

Notes

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 148M 70 - 7C

TCS = 10700 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

158

148,38

20,6

117,5

13,5
94,5

262,1

49,2

106

70,6

15,85

60

88x4

5,1

METRIC

INCHES

M12x1,75

1/2" 20 UNF

Spline Size
55x2,5x20 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

450

130

25

015

225
232
259
280
310
351
391
406

30
51
45
75
75
80
80
130

25
17
25
25
25
25
25
25

030

219

25

035

590

130

25

040

370

25

050

507

28

060

124
127
136,4
140
152,4
178,3
195

12
15
22,5
10
25
25
25

Type

020

Model

Notes

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 206 M 80 - 8C

TCS = 15500 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

216

206,32

20,6

174,6

13,5
125

320

49,2

112

85,6

15,85

65

100x6

5,1

METRIC

INCHES

M12x1,75

1/2" 20 UNF

Spline Size
75x2,5x28 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

497,5

130

30

015

271
305
344
406
435
447

30
50
60
90
95
130

26
30
30
30
30
30

260

25

425

30

178
237,4

30
30

Type

020

030

Model

Notes

035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 165 M 85 - 8.5C

TCS = 20300 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

175

165,1

25,4

123,8

13,5
124

315,4

71,42

112

90,4

15,85

65

100x6

5,2

METRIC

INCHES

M12x1,75

1/2" 20 UNF

Spline Size
75x2,5x28 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

505

130

25

275
290
310
326
340
368
430
451

30
53
65
61
65
85
85
130

13
13
25
25
25
25
25
25

030

280

25

035

660

130

25

040

440

25

050

580

25

152,4
169
195
210,5
220
226,6

16
23
25
25
25
25

Type
010

Model

Notes

015

020

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 209 M 90 - 9C

TCS = 27400 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

223

209,52

25,4

168,28

13,5
155

322,4

71,42

115

98,4

15,85

90

115x7,5

5,2

METRIC

INCHES

M12x1,75

1/2" 20 UNF

Spline Size
90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

550

150

30

015

325
347
377
391
435
472
497

40
72
72
75
95
95
130

25
25
25
25
25
25
25

030

310

30

035

720

150

25

040

480

25

050

650

25

148,4
177,8
184
204,6
270

9
15
20
16
30

Type

020

060

Model

Notes

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 213 M 100 - 10C

TCS = 39700 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

225

212,7

32,5

165,1

17
160

391,5

92,1

115

117,5

25,35

90

144x7

8,5

METRIC

INCHES

M16x2

5/8" 18 UNF

Spline Size
90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

656

150

25

015

440
473
520
550
606
628
642

95
100
100
100
150
150
150

25
25
25
25
25
25
25

030

350

25

035

814

150

25

040

500

25

254
269

25
25

Type

020

Model

Notes

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

20

"FUTURA" series 222 M 110 - 11C

TCS = 41600 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

235

222,25

34

172,7

20
-

393

88,9

119

25,35

140x7

8,5

METRIC

INCHES

M20x2,5

3/4" 16 UNF

Spline Size
90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

662

150

25

015

558

120

25

356

25

Type

Model

Notes

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

21

"FUTURA" series 288 M 120 - 12C

TCS = 62200 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

301

288,9

32,575

241,35

15
-

390

92,1

97,2

35,37

160x10

8,3

METRIC

INCHES

M14x1,5

Spline Size
120x2,5x46 DIN5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

685

135

25

015

585

150

25

424,7

25

366

25

Type

Model

Notes

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

22

"FUTURA" series 280 M 220 - 12.5C

TCS = 82800Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

295

280

38

227

19
-

407

92

128

35

140x10

Type
010

Model

METRIC

INCHES

M18x1.5

Spline Size
92x102x7 92UNI223

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

681

100

15

Notes

015

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

23

"FUTURA" series 339 M 140 - 14C

TCS = 120600 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

360

338,8

49

269,5

19
-

419

134,88

149

28,6

219x13,3

12

METRIC

INCHES

M18x1,5

Spline Size
150x3x30x48 DIN5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

738

135

25

015

671

135

25

Type

Model

Notes

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

24

"FUTURA" series 310 M 230 - 14.5C

TCS = 108200 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

326

310

44

252

23,5
-

414

107

144

44

219x13,3

Type
010

Model

METRIC

INCHES

M22x1,5

Spline Size
150x3x48 DIN5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

718

135

25

640

130

25

Notes

015

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

25

"FUTURA" series 260 M 150 - 15C

TCS = 75400 Nm

Dimensions

Bolt Size

273

259,98

38,1

199,94

21
-

379,6

99,98

132,7

31,725

160x10

11,5

METRIC

INCHES

M20x2,5

3/4" 16 UNF

Spline Size
120x2,5x46 DIN5480

Lc

Ca

max

(mm)

(mm)

(o)

010

685

130

25

015

549

100

25

441,6

25

Type

Model

Notes

020

030
035
040
050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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Cardan shaft applications and theory

Theory regarding cardan shafts can be found in a lot of manufacturer's brochures
and it is worldwide well known among the automotive and off highway engineers.
We decided therefore to make this brochure of very simple use by listing only the
most important concepts to be taken into consideration.

Driveshaft selection - Application form

Later on forms for vehicular and industrial applications are enclosed, to be filled
out for a correct selection/sizing.
Beside a vehicle drivetrain layout should be provided with the following information:

Minimum and maximum working length for each driveshaft

Minimum and maximum working angle for each driveshaft
Connecting dimensions to the mating components

Besides the data of the form, in order to perform an accurate bearing life estimation, it is necessary to provide a "duty cycle" representing the average working
conditions of the driveshafts for such specific application.
In order to provide a full product warranty any application must be submitted to Spicer Driveshaft by using the application forms enclosed hereinafter, for a technical approval.

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Application form for commercial vehicles and Off

Highway
Company:
Filled out by:
Project identification Vehicle Model:
Type of vehicle
Articulated Dump truck
Wheel loader

Other

Required B10 lifetime (hours):

Type of drive:

42

44

64

66

Other

It is essential that a sketch representing the driveline layout in side and top view is supplied with this data sheet. The layout
must contain enough information to calculate the working angles of each driveshaft.

WEIGHTS:
Gross vehicle weight (kg): ________________________ Empty total weight (kg):
1st = _________

Vehicle weights shared by axles (kg):

ENGINE:
Manufacturer and Model: ____________________ Diesel

2nd = _________ 3rd =

Other

No. of Cylinders____

Max. Power: _______________

kW

HP

_____

@______________(rpm)

Max. Torque: ______________

kgm

Nm

_____

@______________(rpm)

GEAR BOX:
Manufacturer and Model: _________________________
Torque converter:

yes

no

Manual

Automatic

conversion ratio ______ ___

Torque converter efficiency:_____________

Gear box ratios:

Drop box:

i1= ____

i2= ____

i3= ____

r1= ____

r2= ____

r3= ____

yes

no

i4= ____

i5= ____

i6=

total ratio _________________

Front to rear torque split (%): _________________ Differential lock-up:

Yes

No

Gear box total efficiency: _____

If available, please forward the Tractive effort diagram related to this installation, with all inputs and conditions used for
working it out.

AXLES:
Front axle total ratio: _______________________ Differential lock-up:
Front tyre type _______________________

Yes

No

Dynamic rolling radius (m): ______________

Front axle efficiency: ________

Rear axle total ratio:: _______________________ Differential lock-up:
Rear tyre type _______

Yes

NO

Dynamic rolling radius (m): _______ Rear axle efficiency:_______

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Application form for Industrial applications

Company:
Address:___________________________________________________________________
Phone (int.): _____________________________________ Fax (int.):
Filled out by: ____________________________ Department: _____Phone extension:_______
Please state the name of a person who we may contact in case further details related to this installation are needed

Project identification :
Required B10 lifetime (hours):
ENGINE:
Manufacturer and Model:_________________ Diesel

Other

No. of Cylinders_____

Max. Power: _______________

kW

HP

_____

@__________(rpm)

Max. Torque: ______________

kgm

Nm

_____

@__________(rpm)

Average Torque: ___________

kgm

Nm

_____

@__________(rpm)

Working Angle : ______ _____ []

Max. fo reseen Angle : ______ []

Max. foreseen Rotating Speed : _____ []

GEAR REDUCTION:
Manufacturer and Model: __________________________
Torque converter:

yes

no

Manual

Automatic

conversion ratio_______________

Torque converter efficiency: ____________

Gear total ratios:
Rubber coupling:

i=______________________________________________
yes

no

Gear box total efficiency:_____________

NOTES:
_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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Torque capacities
Functional limit torque TCS : is the torque the driveshaft can be loaded without
loss of operational capability such as yielding of one of the shaft parts, plastic deformation affecting the driveline kinematics negatively, plastic deformation of the
components of the spider affecting the durability.

Spicer Italcardano series capacities

Series

Size

Tcs [ Nm ]

80M20
108M40
115M50
140M60
148M70
206M80
165M85
209M90
213M100
222M110
288M120
280M220
339M140
310M230

2C
4C
5C
6C
7C
8C
8.5C
9C
10C
11C
12C
12.5C
14C
14.5C

1490
2496
4357
6580
10700
15500
20300
27400
39700
41600
62200
62991
120600
108200

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Speed and deflection angle

Driveshaft permissible speed is influenced by:

Centrifugal force
Shaft size
Shaft length
Balancing accuracy
Angle

Therefore max rotational speed has to be limited to a certain value (n permissible).

Because of the kinematic behaviour of the center part of the driveshaft during the
operation, a certain mass acceleration moment must not be exceeded if a quite
running is desired.
This mass acceleration moment depends on angle deflection (), speed (n) and the
mass moment of inertia of the center part of the driveshaft.
Practically a certain ( x n) must not be exceeded.
When approaching the critical bending speed, a further reduction may be considered.

Series

n MAX permissible (rpm)

( x n)permissible [deg/min]

2C - 4C - 5C
6C
7C
8C - 8.5C
9C
10C - 11C
12C - 12.5C - 15C
14.5C - 14C

5800

27000

5800

24000

5500

20000

5200

18000

4700

15500

3900

14000

3700
3300

13000
12000

Critical bending speed

Since the propeller shaft is an elastic rotary body it is mandatory to check the maximum critical
bending speed, which must be sufficiently lower than:

167 Dm
Nc =
L2

Nc = driveshaft critical bending speed [rpm]

Dm = tube average diameter [mm]
L = distance between joint centers [m]

Nc must be considered as theoretical critical bending speed of the driveshaft, but for safety reasons maximum operating speed must not exceed 70% of the above calculated speed.

nperm. max 0 . 7 N
c

nperm. max = maximum permissible operating speed [rpm]

Damages caused by failure due to critical bending speed can be very dangerous therefore particular care has to be dedicated to this subject.

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Driveshafts balancing
Balancing is performed to compensate mass eccentricity, therefore preventing vibrations and overloads on downstream units as a result of centrifugal forces.
The operation is carried out according to standard ISO 1940. Quality grade depends on process accuracy and repeatability which are influenced by:

Measuring system accuracy (rigid, or soft suspension)

Type of balancing machine
Mounting tolerances
Angular play for longitudinal direction

All these factors together may lead to inaccuracies of up to 80%, therefore while
factory balancing grade is G16, customer verification tests at their own rigs
should be carried out at G32 quality.

10000

G32
G16
[g*mm/Kg]

Eccentricity

1000

100

10
100

1000

10000

Speed

[rpm]

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Installation and maintenance instructions

Most of Spicer Italcardano driveshafts have a permanent lube sliding section (due
to an anti friction coating of the spline) which does not require re-greasing for the
entire operating life.
In case of special arrangement with spline zerk fitted we suggest to re-grease
while the shaft is in fully collapsed position, pumping no more than 30 grams of
grease.
Service Free universal joints do not require maintenance.
Re-lube u-joints need to be regreased at least every 12 months or 2000 hrs
(whichever occurs first) unless unfavourable environmental conditions lead to
shorten that period.
Re-lube operating instructions
1. Clean zerk head very carefully from dirt
2. Universal joints: pump grease until it purges out of all spider bearing block
seals
3. Sliding section: pump no more than 30 grams of grease
Grease: Lithium complex soap PAO EP2 according to spec DIN51825-KP2-K-20
Maintenance summary
R e g r e a s in g s u g g e s t e d
t im e i n t e r v a l s
S t a n d a r d U . jo in t s k it s

1 2 m o n th s o r 2 0 0 0 d u ty h o u rs

P e r m a n e n t lu b r ic a t e d U - jo in t k it s ( S F )

N o t r e q u ir e d

S lid in g c o u p lin g w it h a n t i- f r ic t io n c o a t in g

N o t r e q u ir e d ( 1 2 m o n t h s )

S lid in g c o u p lin g w it h o u t a n t i- f r ic t io n c o a t in g

6 m o n th s o r 1 0 0 0 d u ty h o u rs

Tightening torque for Wing Bearing fasteners

Series

Size

80M20
108M40
115M50
140M60
148M70
206M80
165M85
209M90
213M100
222M110
288M120
280M220
339M140
310M230
260M150

2C
4C
5C
6C
7C
8C
8.5C
9C
10C
11C
12C
12.5C
14C
14.5C
15C

Bolt Size
Imperial
Metric
5/16" 24 UNF

3/8" 24 UNF

M10x1.5

1/2" 20 UNF

M12x1,75
*
M12x1,75

5/8" 18 UNF
3/4" 16 UNF
*
*
*
*
3/4" 16 UNF

M16x2
M20x2.5
M14x1.5
M18x1.5
M22x1.5
M20x2.5

Grade
12,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9
10,9

Tightening Torque (Nm)

Imperial
Metric
24 + 4.5
44 + 8.5

107 + 20
215 + 40
376 + 70
*
*
*
*
376 + 70

*
*
58 + 6
58 + 6
91 + 17
91 + 17
91 + 17
223 + 42
436 + 82
153 + 29
377 + 40
337 + 63
628 + 118
436 + 82

* Upon Request

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Handling and Assembling instructions

Warning
All below recommendations must be considered only as general instructions for
assembling, disassembling and maintenance of driveshafts: Dana Corporation
shall not be liable either directly or indirectly for what has been indicated.
Whoever will carry out described operations will do it by taking the whole responsibility of the consequence of his behaviour.
All the above operations must be carried out by skilled and qualified personnel
only.
Driveshafts are components that can cause damages and injuries to things and
persons during the operation, even if they are correctly sized and installed.
Therefore end users must take all necessary precautions to prevent and avoid
such damages by installing, if necessary, specific protections/shelters.
Handling
Wrong driveshafts handling such as shocks and impacts may cause serious damages and compromise correct functionality.
They must be always handled horizontally by fixing with adequate ropes as
shown below.
Always make sure that shafts cannot fall or roll when moved and do not rest it against the sealing section of protective tube. Do not remove or damage balancing
plates welded to the driveshaft.

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General assembly rules

Do not damage or tamper with components of the driveshaft as it is supplied.
During assembly take all necessary precautions against accidental falls or unexpected sudden movements of the driveshaft.
Take care of cleaning mating faces as far as lubricants, rust, paint and dirt is concerned.
Remove any safety wire that has been set against accidental coming out during
transportation.
Do not force with levers or other tools, especially in the universal joint area.
Make sure to use good quality attaching hardware such as high grade fasteners
as regards dimensions, surface treatment, strength and assure a correct tightening torque is applied by using dynamometric wrench crosswise.
Rigid (non sliding) driveshafts must be connected to a sliding flange at least one
side.
In case of painting sliding driveshafts the area where spline seal seats must be
masked (not painted).
Assembly - Operating instructions
1. Insert keyway and pilot diameter of one universal joint into corresponding female faces of the mating flange/yoke
2. Be sure that male/female mating faces are completely coupled together to
their final position by using a rubber or wooden hammer (see picture below)
3. Insert bolts and tight at specified torque being sure that they are free of grease and dirt which could compromise clamping force to be reached.
4. Repeat item 1, 2 and 3 for the universal joint at the other side.
The metal wire which secures bearing blocks in their positions during transportation has no influence on shaft functionality, therefore removal is not necessary.

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SPICER ITALCARDANO DIVISION - PLANT VIEW

Covered area: 20.000 m2
TT = Heat treatments
CR1 = Journals and bearing cups manufacturing
CR2 = Shafts assembly - Main offices
CR3 = Wing style components manufacturing

CR2

CR1
TT

CR3

How to reach us:

TECHNICAL CATALOGUE
YEAR 2003 EDITION-REVISION N.10
DANA Italia S.p.A. SPICER Italcardano Division
Via TORINO 10 - 13044 CRESCENTINO (VC) - ITALY
Phone +39-0161-833311 - FAX +39-0161-843771
www.italcardano.com

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