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Industrial Cardan Drive Shaft SWC150BH for Slitting Machine
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.
How the SWC150BH Cardan Drive Shaft Works
Construction Materials and Core Components
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.
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.
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.
Технические характеристики
Complete dimensional and performance data for the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft
| Lmin | D1 (js11) | D2 (H7) | D3 | Lm | n-d | k | t | b (h9) | g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 | 13 | 90 | 89 | 80 | 8-13 | 10 | 3 | – | – |
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.
Why Slitting Operators Choose the SWC150BH
Performance advantages that show up directly in line uptime and cut quality.
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.
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.
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.
Alloy steel construction provides the strength to withstand demanding slitting conditions, minimising failure risk and reducing both unplanned downtime and recurring maintenance expenditure.
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.
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.
Applications Across UK Converting Industries
Where the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft earns its place on the production floor.
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.
Cuts film, sheet, and foil materials into desired widths, supporting accurate slitting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC on lighter-duty converting equipment.
Supports lighter metal coil slitting tasks where a compact drive shaft is needed to fit retrofit installations across engineering workshops in the East Midlands.
Cuts fabric rolls into narrower strips for downstream processing, transmitting torque smoothly across compact equipment configurations in textile finishing plants.
Produces customised tapes, labels, and shrink films, fitting compact slitting cells used by smaller packaging converters across the UK supply chain.
Suits retrofit projects on existing converting machinery where a bulkier drive shaft would not fit, supporting upgrades on foils, films, laminates, and nonwoven lines.
Manufacturing and Customisation Capability
Precision engineering · Custom shaft specification · UK supply support
Need a custom SWC150BH specification or a quote for your slitting line? Our engineering team responds to technical enquiries within one working day.

Customer Success Story: Textile Finishing Plant, Bristol
“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.”
“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.”
“Reliable for our lighter-duty film slitting work, and the sealed bearings genuinely have meant less maintenance attention than the shaft it replaced.”
Featured Products
PTO Drive Shaft Series
Beyond the SWC150BH, our range of cardan and PTO drive shafts covers a wide span of torque ratings and industrial duty cycles.
Series G
PTO Drive Shaft G Series
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.
Series S
PTO Drive Shaft S Series
A compact configuration designed for installations where space around the gearbox or motor housing is limited, without sacrificing torque transmission reliability.
Series L
PTO Drive Shaft L Series
An extended-length option for applications with greater distance between the power source and the driven mechanism, maintaining torque accuracy across longer spans.
Series T
PTO Drive Shaft T Series
A heavy-duty configuration built for higher torque demands and continuous-cycle production environments, suited to demanding metal and coil processing lines.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Answers to the questions UK buyers ask most often about the SWC150BH cardan drive shaft.
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.
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.
The SWC150BH is rated for a nominal torque of 5 KN·m and a weary torque of up to 25 KN·m, suiting lighter to medium slitting machine applications and compact installations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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