{"id":3532,"date":"2026-06-30T05:36:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/?post_type=product&p=3532"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:39:27","slug":"industrial-cardan-drive-shaft-swc150bh-for-slitting-machine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/fr\/produit\/industrial-cardan-drive-shaft-swc150bh-for-slitting-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial Cardan Drive Shaft SWC150BH for Slitting Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Industrial Power Transmission \u00b7 UK Supply<\/div>\n

Industrial Cardan Drive Shaft SWC150BH for Slitting Machine<\/h2>\n

A compact cardan drive shaft built for slitting line torque transmission, supporting paper, film, and textile converting operations across the UK where installation space is at a premium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A cardan drive shaft is the working link between a slitting machine’s motor and its cutting head, and the SWC150BH model has earned a place on UK converting lines that handle paper, plastic film, metal coil, and textile substrates where the available installation footprint is tighter than a standard machine bed allows. Built around a universal joint configuration with two precision yokes connected through a cross-shaped centre section, this drive shaft absorbs the angular movement that naturally occurs once a slitting line has been running for a full shift, keeping torque delivery smooth instead of letting small misalignments turn into vibration, blade chatter, or an uneven cut edge. Manufacturing facilities across the East Midlands and the South of England that retrofit drive shafts into older equipment depend on this compact, flexible design, since a bulky replacement part rarely fits the original machine envelope without costly structural modification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the SWC150BH Cardan Drive Shaft Works<\/h2>\n
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Rotational power begins at the slitting machine’s motor and enters the SWC150BH through a coupling connected to its input yoke, then travels through a series of universal joints and shaft segments toward the output end attached to the cutting mechanism. Each universal joint consists of two yokes connected by a cross-shaped centre piece, and as the motor turns, torque passes from one joint to the next, reaching the slitting blades with minimal loss along the way. This staged transmission is what allows the shaft to flex around bends in a compact machine layout rather than requiring a single rigid straight-line connection.<\/p>\n

Misalignment between the motor and the slitting blades is common in real installations, whether from variations in equipment setup or from operational vibration over time, and the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft is engineered specifically to absorb this without losing torque accuracy. The flexible joint design reduces stress on the connected components, so power keeps transferring smoothly and the cutting blades maintain a constant, predictable speed even when the shaft is operating at an angle rather than a perfectly straight run between motor and cutting head.<\/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 on this cardan drive shaft is built from alloy steel, selected for high tensile strength, resistance to wear, and durability under continuous industrial use. The compact body geometry of the SWC150BH suits installations where the gap between motor and cutting head is shorter than on a typical heavy-duty converting line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal Joints (U-joints)<\/div>\n

Positioned at each connection point along the shaft, these joints provide angular flexibility and allow torque to transfer smoothly across different planes. Sealed bearings within each joint reduce friction and extend service life without demanding frequent operator attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lubrication Points<\/div>\n

Strategically placed lubrication points keep internal friction low without requiring constant servicing, and the sealed bearing design means the SWC150BH delivers long-lasting performance with only occasional inspection rather than scheduled daily maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sp\u00e9cifications techniques<\/h2>\n

Complete dimensional and performance data for the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft<\/p>\n

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The drawing above shows the full dimensional layout of the SWC150BH, and the figures below are grouped by function rather than packed into one wide table, so torque and angle data, body dimensions, and weight figures each stay readable on a phone screen as well as a desktop monitor, with every value matching the manufacturer’s issued specification exactly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TORQUE & WORKING ANGLE<\/div>\n
Model<\/span>SWC150BH<\/span><\/div>\n
Gyration diameter D<\/span>150 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Nominal torque Tn<\/span>5 KN\u00b7m<\/span><\/div>\n
Axes fold angle \u03b2<\/span>2.5\u00b0<\/span><\/div>\n
Weary torque Tf<\/span>\u226425 KN\u00b7m<\/span><\/div>\n
Flex quantity Ls<\/span>80 mm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ROTATING INERTIA & WEIGHT<\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, Lmin<\/span>0.0423 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, per +100mm<\/span>+0.00157 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, Lmin<\/span>24.5 kg<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, per +100mm<\/span>+0.85 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
590<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n89<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n8-13<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/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. A dash indicates the dimension is not applicable to this model size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Slitting Operators Choose the SWC150BH<\/h2>\n

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

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High Torque Transmission<\/div>\n

This cardan drive shaft transmits torque efficiently from motor to slitting blades, keeping the cutting process smooth and consistent even on tougher or thicker materials common across UK converting plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Compact Footprint<\/div>\n

Occupying less space within the slitting machine structure, the SWC150BH suits retrofits and tight equipment layouts, easing installation and routine maintenance where access is limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Misalignment Compensation<\/div>\n

Flexible joint construction accommodates variations between motor and blade positioning, reducing stress on connected components and supporting smooth power transmission over a long service life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Durability and Longevity<\/div>\n

Alloy steel construction provides the strength to withstand demanding slitting conditions, minimising failure risk and reducing both unplanned downtime and recurring maintenance expenditure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Maintenance-Free Operation<\/div>\n

Sealed bearings and built-in lubrication points deliver long-lasting performance without frequent servicing, saving both time and ongoing maintenance cost across a typical production calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Specification<\/div>\n

Length, diameter, and flange size can be tailored to suit specific slitting machine requirements, ensuring compatibility with existing systems rather than forcing a generic catalogue fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications Across UK Converting Industries<\/h2>\n

Where the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft earns its place on the production floor.<\/p>\n

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Paper Industry<\/div>\n

Divides large reels into narrower rolls, with the compact cardan drive shaft fitting tighter machine layouts common on smaller converting lines across the South of England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plastic Industry<\/div>\n

Cuts film, sheet, and foil materials into desired widths, supporting accurate slitting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC on lighter-duty converting equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Metal Industry<\/div>\n

Supports lighter metal coil slitting tasks where a compact drive shaft is needed to fit retrofit installations across engineering workshops in the East Midlands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Textile Industry<\/div>\n

Cuts fabric rolls into narrower strips for downstream processing, transmitting torque smoothly across compact equipment configurations in textile finishing plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Packaging Industry<\/div>\n

Produces customised tapes, labels, and shrink films, fitting compact slitting cells used by smaller packaging converters across the UK supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Converting and Retrofit Work<\/div>\n

Suits retrofit projects on existing converting machinery where a bulkier drive shaft would not fit, supporting upgrades on foils, films, laminates, and nonwoven lines.<\/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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Our 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 SWC150BH unit leaving the line consistent dimensional accuracy, whether the order is a single replacement shaft or a scheduled batch supply for a UK converting plant.<\/p>\n

Length, diameter, flange size, and other specifications on the SWC150BH can all be tailored to match a specific slitting machine’s installation envelope, removing the guesswork that comes with fitting a generic catalogue part to a compact or non-standard machine bed. 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 the East Midlands, the South of England, and the North West.<\/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 SWC150BH 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 retrofit projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Need a custom SWC150BH specification or a quote for your slitting line? Our engineering team responds to technical enquiries within one working day.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success Story: Textile Finishing Plant, Bristol<\/h2>\n
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A textile finishing plant near Bristol had been operating an older, narrower slitting line for fabric roll conversion, but the original drive shaft installed years earlier was bulky enough that it had become a recurring obstruction during cleaning and changeover between fabric batches. The plant’s production manager wanted a replacement that would fit the same compact footprint without compromising torque transmission, since the existing motor and gearbox housing could not easily be relocated within the available factory space.<\/p>\n

After reviewing the machine’s bed length, flange dimensions, and torque requirement, our engineering team recommended an SWC150BH cardan drive shaft sized precisely to the existing connection points, allowing the swap to take place without any structural modification to the slitting line. The compact joint design also meant the shaft no longer interfered with the operator’s access path during routine cleaning between fabric runs.<\/p>\n

Since the changeover, the plant has reported smoother changeover cycles and no further obstruction issues during cleaning, with the maintenance team noting that the sealed bearing design has so far required no additional lubrication beyond the standard scheduled check. The plant has since referred two sister sites within the same group to source replacement shafts from us directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The compact size of the SWC150BH was exactly what we needed. It fitted the existing footprint with no modification and has not given us a single issue since installation.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Production Manager, Textile Finishing Plant, Bristol<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“We needed a replacement for a retrofit job with very limited clearance. The team confirmed fit from our drawings before production, and it arrived ready to install.”<\/p>\n

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“Reliable for our lighter-duty film slitting work, and the sealed bearings genuinely have meant less maintenance attention than the shaft it replaced.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Operations Lead, Plastic Film Converter, Southampton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Featured Products<\/p>\n

PTO Drive Shaft Series<\/h2>\n

Beyond the SWC150BH, 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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Foire aux questions<\/h2>\n

Answers to the questions UK buyers ask most often about the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft.<\/p>\n

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

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

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Which UK supplier can provide a custom SWC150BH drive shaft for a textile finishing plant?<\/div>\n

Our engineering team regularly produces custom length and flange configurations for textile, paper, and packaging converting lines across the UK, working from customer drawings or sample parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What torque rating does the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft handle for slitting machine duty?<\/div>\n

The SWC150BH is rated for a nominal torque of 5 KN\u00b7m and a weary torque of up to 25 KN\u00b7m, suiting lighter to medium slitting machine applications and compact installations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where can packaging converters near Nottingham order a quote for retrofit drive shaft supply?<\/div>\n

Converters and processors in the Nottingham area can request a retrofit 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 slitting machine operator choose a compact drive shaft over a standard size?<\/div>\n

A compact drive shaft is the right choice whenever installation space between motor and cutting head is limited, particularly on retrofit projects or older equipment layouts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who manufactures compact cardan drive shafts suitable for UK textile and packaging converting lines?<\/div>\n

Our facility manufactures compact cardan drive shaft assemblies rated for lighter converting applications and supplies OEMs and replacement parts buyers across the UK industrial sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How do I confirm a SWC150BH drive shaft will fit my existing slitting machine 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 SWC150BH Cardan Drive Shaft with Confidence<\/div>\n

Our technical sales team is ready to support UK enquiries for slitting machine drive shafts, from a single retrofit 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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