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Industrial Power Transmission \u00b7 UK Supply<\/div>\n

Universal Cardan Drive Shaft SWC250WH for Crusher<\/h2>\n

A heavy-duty cardan drive shaft built for crusher torque transmission, supporting jaw, cone, impact, and hammer crusher operations across UK quarrying and mineral processing sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"UniversalA cardan drive shaft is the working link between a crusher’s motor and its crushing mechanism, and the SWC250WH model has earned a place on UK quarrying and recycling sites that run jaw, cone, impact, and hammer crushers through continuous, demanding duty cycles. Built around a universal joint configuration with two yokes connected by a cross-shaped bearing, this drive shaft absorbs the angular misalignment that naturally develops between motor and crusher as components shift slightly under sustained load, keeping torque delivery smooth instead of letting deviations turn into vibration or premature wear. Manufacturing and processing facilities across Yorkshire and the South West that handle rock, ore, and recycled aggregate depend on this robust, flexible design, since any irregularity in power transmission during crushing can show up directly as reduced throughput or unplanned downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the SWC250WH Cardan Drive Shaft Works<\/h2>\n
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\"SWC250WHRotational power begins at the crusher’s motor and enters the SWC250WH through a coupling or flange connected to its input yoke, then travels through the shaft body toward the output yoke attached to the crushing mechanism. The cardan joint, also known as a universal joint, consists of two yokes oriented at right angles to each other with a cross-shaped bearing in between, allowing the shaft to transmit torque at an angle rather than requiring a perfectly straight connection. As the motor rotates, torque passes through the input yoke to the cross-shaped bearing and onward to the output yoke, with the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft flexing and adjusting continuously to accommodate any misalignment that develops between the driving and driven components.<\/p>\n

Once torque reaches the output shaft, it drives the crushing mechanism, whether that consists of rotating drums, jaws, or hammers depending on the crusher type, and the material feeding through the machine is processed and reduced in size as a result. Throughout continuous operation, the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft keeps accommodating any variations in distance or alignment between motor and crusher, which is precisely why its flexible, sealed-joint construction is specified across UK quarrying and recycling sites running high-throughput crushing schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Construction Materials and Core Components<\/h2>\n
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Shaft Body<\/div>\n

The main structure transmitting rotational force is built from high-strength alloy steel, selected for durability, resistance to wear and fatigue, and the strength needed to withstand the demanding conditions typical of crusher applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal Joints and Cross-Shaped Bearings<\/div>\n

Two yokes connected by a cross-shaped bearing allow angular power transmission, flexing to accommodate misalignment between motor and crusher while keeping torque delivery smooth and continuous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precision-Engineered Construction<\/div>\n

Precision engineering throughout the build ensures reliability and resistance to wear, allowing the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft to maintain consistent performance across continuous high-throughput crushing schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technische Spezifikation<\/h2>\n

Complete dimensional and performance data for the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft<\/p>\n

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TORQUE & WORKING ANGLE<\/div>\n
Model<\/span>SWC250WH<\/span><\/div>\n
Gyration diameter D<\/span>250 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Nominal torque Tn<\/span>63 KN\u00b7m<\/span><\/div>\n
Axes fold angle \u03b2<\/span>31.5\u00b0<\/span><\/div>\n
Weary torque Tf<\/span>15\u00b0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ROTATING INERTIA & WEIGHT<\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, Lmin<\/span>0.817 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, per +100mm<\/span>+0.0277 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, Lmin<\/span>124 kg<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, per +100mm<\/span>+5.3 kg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BODY DIMENSIONS (mm)<\/div>\n
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Lmin<\/th>\nD1 (js11)<\/th>\nD2 (H7)<\/th>\nD3<\/th>\nLm<\/th>\nn-d<\/th>\nk<\/th>\nt<\/th>\nb (h9)<\/th>\ng<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
620<\/td>\n218<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n168<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n8-19<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Lmin is the minimum collapsed length of the shaft body. D1, D2, and D3 are reference diameters at the yoke and flange connection points. Lm is the spline engagement length, n-d the bolt hole count and diameter, and k, t, b, g are flange and keyway dimensions used for fitting against the customer’s gearbox or motor housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Crusher Operators Choose the SWC250WH<\/h2>\n

Performance advantages that show up directly in line uptime and crushing consistency.<\/p>\n

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Flexibility and Misalignment Compensation<\/div>\n

Accommodates misalignments between motor and crusher caused by operational movement or wear, enabling smooth power transmission without excessive stress on connected components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High Torque Transmission<\/div>\n

Designed to handle high levels of torque, ensuring efficient power transmission from motor to crusher and supporting the demanding operational requirements of UK quarrying sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Reliability<\/div>\n

Durable construction and misalignment compensation reduce the risk of mechanical failure and premature wear, increasing overall reliability and uptime of the crusher system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reduced Maintenance<\/div>\n

Flexible design minimises stress on components, reducing the likelihood of failures and the frequency of repairs across continuous crushing operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vielseitigkeit<\/div>\n

Suits a wide range of crusher models and designs, with angular power transmission making integration straightforward across different configurations and operational requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Specification<\/div>\n

Length, flange size, and joint configuration can be tailored to match a specific crusher installation, ensuring exact compatibility rather than a generic catalogue fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications Across UK Quarrying and Recycling Industries<\/h2>\n

Where the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft earns its place on the production floor.<\/p>\n

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The universal joint configuration of the SWC250WH suits a wide family of crusher types, and the cards below set out the specific roles this product plays across UK quarrying, mining, and recycling operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jaw Crushers<\/div>\n

Transmits rotational power to the movable jaw, enabling larger rocks and materials to be crushed into smaller sizes at quarry sites across Yorkshire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cone Crushers<\/div>\n

Transfers power to the eccentric shaft for secondary and tertiary crushing, rotating the cone mantle against the concave wall to produce the desired final product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Impact Crushers<\/div>\n

Drives the rotor for high-speed impact crushing with rotating hammers or blow bars, supporting demolition and recycling operations across the South West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hammer Crushers<\/div>\n

Powers the hammer mill rotor, enabling rotation of the hammers for effective crushing of materials in recycling and aggregate processing plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Roll Crushers<\/div>\n

Drives the rotating rolls used to compress and reduce material size, supporting consistent throughput across mineral processing operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OEM and Replacement Supply<\/div>\n

Supports OEM partners and replacement parts buyers across UK manufacturing regions, supplying batches matched precisely to existing crusher specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing and Customisation Capability<\/h2>\n

Precision engineering \u00b7 Custom shaft specification \u00b7 UK supply support<\/p>\n

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\"CardanOur facility is dedicated to the research, design, and manufacture of cardan drive shafts and related transmission components for metallurgical machinery, papermaking machinery, woodworking machinery, plastics machinery, mining machinery, and textile machinery. Computerised design technology, numerical-control machining equipment, and full-process inspection give every SWC250WH unit leaving the line consistent dimensional accuracy, whether the order is a single replacement shaft or a scheduled batch supply for a UK quarrying or recycling operation.<\/p>\n

Length, flange size, and joint configuration on the SWC250WH can all be tailored to match a specific crusher installation, removing the guesswork that comes with fitting a generic catalogue part to a non-standard machine layout. Engineers work directly from customer drawings or sample parts to confirm fit before production, supporting OEM partners and replacement parts buyers across UK manufacturing regions including Yorkshire, the South West, and the Midlands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Self-inspection runs on every unit before packing, and material certificates are available on request for buyers who need traceability documentation as part of their own quality system. Shipments are prepared with UK import requirements in mind, and a dedicated sales engineer is assigned to each enquiry so that specification questions get a direct, technically informed answer rather than a generic catalogue reply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Finished SWC250WH cardan drive shaft units pass through a final dimensional check before packing, with each batch matched against the customer’s confirmed drawing or sample reference. This step-by-step verification process is part of why repeat UK buyers return to us for both standard catalogue orders and bespoke crusher projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Need a custom SWC250WH specification or a quote for your crusher line? Our engineering team responds to technical enquiries within one working day.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success Story: Aggregate Quarry, Leeds<\/h2>\n
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\"SWC250WHAn aggregate quarry near Leeds had been experiencing recurring drive shaft failures on its primary jaw crusher, with the maintenance team tracing the issue to a worn universal joint that was no longer compensating adequately for the misalignment that developed as the crusher frame shifted slightly under sustained heavy feed loads. The site’s operations manager reported that unplanned stoppages were becoming more frequent during peak production periods, directly affecting throughput targets and adding unplanned cost to scheduled maintenance.<\/p>\n

After reviewing the crusher’s torque requirement, feed material characteristics, and the degree of misalignment present, our engineering team recommended an SWC250WH cardan drive shaft sized precisely to the existing connection points, replacing the worn unit without requiring any structural modification to the crusher housing. The robust, precision-engineered construction was specifically selected to handle the demanding, continuous-duty conditions typical of primary aggregate crushing.<\/p>\n

Since the replacement, the quarry has reported a marked reduction in unplanned stoppages and noticeably more consistent throughput across peak production periods, with the maintenance team noting that vibration levels on the crusher frame have settled considerably compared with the previous shaft. The site has since placed a standing order for spare units to keep on hand for future scheduled maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The replacement shaft sorted out a recurring failure we had been chasing for months. Unplanned stoppages dropped noticeably within the first weeks of running it.”<\/p>\n

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“We needed a high-torque shaft for our cone crusher and the team confirmed compatibility from our drawings before production. It arrived ready to install with no surprises.”<\/p>\n

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“Reliable performance on our impact crusher, handling sustained high-throughput recycling work without any wear concerns since installation.”<\/p>\n

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Featured Products<\/p>\n

PTO Drive Shaft Series<\/h2>\n

Beyond the SWC250WH, our range of cardan and PTO drive shafts covers a wide span of torque ratings and industrial duty cycles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Series G<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PTO Drive Shaft G Series<\/h3>\n

A general-purpose cardan drive shaft suited to a broad range of standard industrial torque transmission tasks, balancing strength and value for everyday production line use.<\/p>\n

View G Series Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Series S<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PTO Drive Shaft S Series<\/h3>\n

A compact configuration designed for installations where space around the gearbox or motor housing is limited, without sacrificing torque transmission reliability.<\/p>\n

View S Series Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Series L<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PTO Drive Shaft L Series<\/h3>\n

An extended-length option for applications with greater distance between the power source and the driven mechanism, maintaining torque accuracy across longer spans.<\/p>\n

View L Series Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Series T<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PTO Drive Shaft T Series<\/h3>\n

A heavy-duty configuration built for higher torque demands and continuous-cycle production environments, suited to demanding metal and coil processing lines.<\/p>\n

View T Series Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/h2>\n

Answers to the questions UK buyers ask most often about the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft.<\/p>\n

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How much does a cardan drive shaft for a crusher cost in the UK?<\/div>\n

Pricing depends on torque rating, flange size, and joint configuration, so send your machine specification to our sales team for an accurate quote for your crusher line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Which UK supplier can provide a custom SWC250WH drive shaft for a quarry crusher?<\/div>\n

Our engineering team regularly produces custom length and flange configurations for jaw, cone, impact, and hammer crushers across the UK, working from customer drawings or sample parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What torque rating does the SWC250WH cardan drive shaft handle for crusher duty?<\/div>\n

The SWC250WH is rated for a nominal torque of 63 KN\u00b7m with a 31.5\u00b0 axes fold angle, suiting heavy-duty crusher and quarrying installations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where can quarry operators near Leeds order a quote for heavy-duty cardan shaft supply?<\/div>\n

Quarry and aggregate processing operators in the Leeds area can request a supply quote by emailing our sales team directly, with fit confirmed from drawings before production begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When should a quarry operator replace a cardan drive shaft instead of repairing it?<\/div>\n

Replacement is generally advisable once vibration becomes noticeable or joint play increases, since worn components raise the risk of unplanned stoppages and reduced throughput.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who manufactures high-torque cardan drive shafts suitable for UK quarrying and recycling sites?<\/div>\n

Our facility manufactures heavy-duty cardan drive shaft assemblies rated for jaw, cone, impact, and hammer crushers, supplying OEMs and replacement parts buyers across the UK industrial sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How do I confirm a SWC250WH drive shaft will fit my existing crusher before ordering?<\/div>\n

Send your machine bed length, flange dimensions, and a photo or drawing if available, and our technical team will confirm fit and provide a price before you commit to an order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Specify Your SWC250WH Cardan Drive Shaft with Confidence<\/div>\n

Our technical sales team is ready to support UK enquiries for crusher drive shafts, from a single replacement to an ongoing supply contract.<\/p>\n

\u2709 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@pto-drive-shafts.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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