{"id":3526,"date":"2026-06-30T03:47:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T03:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/?post_type=product&p=3526"},"modified":"2026-06-30T07:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:39:20","slug":"industrial-cardan-drive-shaft-swc200bh-for-slitting-machine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.pto-drive-shafts.com\/ru\/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d1%83%d0%ba%d1%82\/industrial-cardan-drive-shaft-swc200bh-for-slitting-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial Cardan Drive Shaft SWC200BH for Slitting Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Industrial Power Transmission \u00b7 UK Supply<\/div>\n

Industrial Cardan Drive Shaft SWC200BH for Slitting Machine<\/h2>\n

A precision cardan drive shaft engineered for slitting line torque transmission, built to keep paper, film, and metal coil converting lines across the UK running with consistent accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"IndustrialA cardan drive shaft is the working link between a slitting machine’s motor and its cutting head, and the SWC200BH model has earned a place on UK converting lines that handle paper, plastic film, metal coil, and textile substrates day after day. 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 West Midlands and the North of England that run continuous slitting operations on tight production schedules depend on this kind of mechanical reliability, since an unplanned shaft replacement during a live converting run can cost far more in downtime than the part itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the SWC200BH Cardan Drive Shaft Works<\/h2>\n
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\"SWC200BHRotational power begins at the slitting machine’s motor and enters the SWC200BH through its input yoke, travelling through the shaft body to the output yoke connected to the cutting head. Two universal joints, one positioned at each end, allow the shaft to flex and accommodate angular, parallel, and axial misalignment between the motor and the slitting mechanism, a real factor in converting machinery where perfect alignment over a long bed length is rarely achievable in practice. The cross-shaped centre section at each joint is what permits this bending motion while still transferring torque without interruption, which keeps the cutting blades turning at a constant, predictable speed.<\/p>\n

Maintaining constant velocity output regardless of the working angle is the detail that separates a precision cardan drive shaft from a basic coupling, and it matters enormously on a slitting line, since any fluctuation in rotational speed shows up directly as an uneven cut edge on paper, film, or coil material. Lubrication points built into the joint housings reduce internal friction at the bearing surfaces, supporting consistent torque transfer across long production runs without the shaft needing constant operator attention between scheduled maintenance checks.<\/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 manufactured from alloy steel or stainless steel, selected for high tensile strength, resistance to torsional twisting, and durability under continuous industrial use. This construction allows the SWC200BH to handle the demanding duty cycles typical of paper, plastic, and metal coil converting operations across UK manufacturing sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Positioned at each end of the shaft, these components provide angular flexibility and allow torque to transfer smoothly across different planes. Precision-machined cross sections and hardened bearing surfaces extend service life and keep rotational accuracy consistent during long slitting runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Slip Yokes<\/div>\n

Certain configurations of the cardan drive shaft incorporate slip yokes that accommodate length changes resulting from motion or thermal expansion, preventing unnecessary stress on the shaft and the connected gearbox or motor housing during continuous operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Complete dimensional and performance data for the SWC200BH cardan drive shaft<\/p>\n

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TORQUE & WORKING ANGLE<\/div>\n
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Gyration diameter D<\/span>200 \u043c\u043c<\/span><\/div>\n
Nominal torque Tn<\/span>32 KN\u00b7m<\/span><\/div>\n
Axes fold angle \u03b2<\/span>16\u00b0<\/span><\/div>\n
Weary torque Tf<\/span>\u226415 KN\u00b7m<\/span><\/div>\n
Flex quantity Ls<\/span>110 \u043c\u043c<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ROTATING INERTIA & WEIGHT<\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, Lmin<\/span>0.31 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Rotating inertia, per +100mm<\/span>+0.013 kg.m\u00b2<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, Lmin<\/span>86 kg<\/span><\/div>\n
Weight, per +100mm<\/span>+3.6 kg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BODY DIMENSIONS (mm)<\/div>\n
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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 Slitting Operators Choose the SWC200BH<\/h2>\n

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

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Efficient Power Transmission<\/div>\n

The SWC200BH cardan drive shaft transfers torque from the power source to the slitting blades with minimal energy loss, supporting precise, repeatable cutting operations across long production runs on UK converting lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High Torque Capacity<\/div>\n

Rated to handle substantial torque loads, the shaft cuts efficiently through thick and dense materials, from heavy paperboard to metal coil, without compromising line speed or cutting accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Misalignment Compensation<\/div>\n

Angular, parallel, and axial misalignments are absorbed without loss of torque transfer, reducing stress on connected components and keeping the slitting line running smoothly between maintenance intervals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The shaft design helps dampen vibration generated during operation, improving cutting precision, reducing wear on adjacent machine components, and extending the working life of the slitting line as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Specification<\/div>\n

Length, diameter, and torque capacity can be tailored to match a specific slitting machine’s power output and the material being processed, ensuring an exact fit rather than a generic catalogue compromise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

Where the SWC200BH cardan drive shaft earns its place on the production floor.<\/p>\n

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Paper Industry<\/div>\n

Converts large reels into narrower strips or sheets, with the shaft transmitting torque from the power source to the slitting blades for precise, efficient paper cutting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plastic Industry<\/div>\n

Cuts plastic films, sheets, and foils into desired widths, with smooth power transmission enabling accurate slitting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Metal Industry<\/div>\n

Cuts metal coils into narrower strips, providing the torque needed for clean, precise cuts in steel, aluminium, and copper across heavy industrial sites in Sheffield and the wider North.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Textile Industry<\/div>\n

Cuts fabric rolls into narrower strips for downstream applications, transmitting power to the slitting blades for smooth, accurate cutting across different fabric types.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Packaging Industry<\/div>\n

Produces customised packaging materials including tapes, labels, and shrink films, enabling precise and consistent slitting across high-volume packaging lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Converting and Automotive<\/div>\n

Supports cutting of foils, films, laminates, and nonwovens in converting operations, and assists automotive component manufacturing for gaskets, seals, and interior trims.<\/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, textile machinery, and road construction machinery. Computerised design technology, numerical-control machining equipment, and full-process inspection give every SWC200BH 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, torque rating, and yoke configuration on the SWC200BH can all be tailored to match a specific slitting machine’s power output and the material being processed, removing the guesswork that comes with fitting a generic catalogue part to a 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 West Midlands, Sheffield, and the North West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"CardanSelf-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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Need a custom SWC200BH 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: Paper Converting Plant, Leeds<\/h2>\n
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A mid-sized paper converting plant near Leeds had been losing production hours to repeated drive shaft failures on one of its older slitting lines, with universal joints wearing out well ahead of schedule and causing uneven edge quality on finished reels destined for packaging customers across the North of England. The plant’s maintenance manager traced the issue to a generic replacement shaft that had never been matched correctly to the line’s torque output and bed length, leading to constant minor misalignment that accelerated joint wear with every shift.<\/p>\n

After reviewing the line’s motor specification and bed geometry, our engineering team recommended a precisely sized SWC200BH cardan drive shaft with a yoke configuration matched exactly to the existing gearbox housing, removing the small but persistent misalignment that had been driving premature failures. Installation took place during a scheduled maintenance window, with no additional downtime required beyond the planned stoppage.<\/p>\n

Since fitting the new shaft, the plant has run a full production quarter without a single joint replacement, and the maintenance manager reports noticeably cleaner cut edges on paperboard runs that previously showed visible chatter marks. The plant has since placed a standing order for spare units to keep on site for future scheduled maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The correctly matched shaft solved a problem we had been chasing for months. Cut quality improved immediately and we have not had a single joint failure since.”<\/p>\n

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“We sent over our gearbox drawings and got back a shaft that fitted first time. No back and forth, no guesswork, and the build quality is clearly a step up from what we had before.”<\/p>\n

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“Reliable supplier for our metal coil slitting line. The shaft handles the torque load without issue and the quote turnaround was faster than we expected for a custom spec.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Operations Lead, Metal Coil Processor, Sheffield<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Featured Products<\/p>\n

PTO Drive Shaft Series<\/h2>\n

Beyond the SWC200BH, 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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Answers to the questions UK buyers ask most often about the SWC200BH cardan drive shaft.<\/p>\n

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

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

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Which UK supplier can provide a custom SWC200BH drive shaft for a paper converting plant?<\/div>\n

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

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What torque rating does the SWC200BH cardan drive shaft handle for slitting machine duty?<\/div>\n

The SWC200BH is rated for a nominal torque of 32 KN\u00b7m and a weary torque of up to 15 KN\u00b7m, suiting medium to heavy slitting machine applications across most material types.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where can metal coil processors near Sheffield order a quote for bulk drive shaft supply?<\/div>\n

Processors and converters in the Sheffield area can request a bulk supply quote by emailing our sales team directly, with batch orders scheduled to fit your production calendar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Replacement is generally advisable once joint play becomes noticeable or cut edge quality declines, since worn components increase the risk of sudden mid-shift mechanical failure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who manufactures heavy duty cardan drive shafts suitable for UK paper and plastic converting lines?<\/div>\n

Our facility manufactures heavy duty cardan drive shaft assemblies rated for demanding 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 get an accurate quote for a drive shaft matched to my specific slitting machine model?<\/div>\n

The most reliable approach is to send your machine make, model, bed length, and torque requirement by email so our technical team can confirm the correct specification and price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Specify Your SWC200BH 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 replacement to an ongoing supply contract.<\/p>\n

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