Friction Bearing Universal Joints

HZCDuniversal’s friction bearing pin-and-block universal joints are designed for applications requiring moderate to high torque capacity across a variety of industries.

Also known as cardan joints or pin-and-block universal joints, these products are manufactured from alloy steel for high strength or stainless steel for improved corrosion resistance. They feature precision-machined, selectively heat-treated, and ground components (yokes, pins, and blocks) to maximize performance and service life.

Single plain bearing universal joints are well-suited for space-constrained applications and can accommodate angular misalignment up to 45°, significantly more than standard single universal joints. Double universal joints are better suited for applications with a wide distance between shafts or requiring angular misalignment up to 90°.

HZCD offers these friction universal joints in outer diameter sizes ranging from 3/8″ to 4″, with bore sizes from 3/16″ to 2″ or 5mm to 35mm. The couplings can have finished bores with or without keyways, or machinable bores to allow the user to create custom sizes or geometries. All bore configurations can include a set screw.