SPICER WING BEARING DRIVESHAFTS

CATALOGUE

SPICER Italcardano Division of DANA Italia S.p.A.

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MEMBER COMPANIES OF
SPICER DRIVESHAFT EUROPE
DANA Corporation is one of the world’s largest
DANA Italia S.p.A. suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their re-
Spicer Italcardano Division lated aftermarkets. Founded in 1904 and based
Via Torino 10 in Toledo - Ohio U.S.A.
13044 Crescentino (VC) - Italy Internet: www.dana.com
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Dana is organized into four Strategic Business
Spicer Gelenkwellenbau GmbH & Co KG Units encompassing the company’s key mar-
Westendhof 5-9 kets. This structure allows Dana staff in each of
45143 Essen - Germany these areas to focus their competence and re-
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Fax: +49 201 8124-459 fit of Dana and its global customer base.
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The Off-Highway Systems Group serves a
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Industriegatan 19 From variable-reach, rough-terrain lift trucks
66224 Åmål - Sweden and agricultural tractors to riding mowers and
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Dana divisions, allow the Group to provide eve-
Spicer Driveshaft U.K. Assembly Plant rything from individual products to complete,
Rutherford Drive, Park Farm South balanced drivetrains.
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire NN8 6AQ - U.K. Wing bearing design driveshafts are character-
Tel.: +44 1933-402000 ized by the fact that the transfer of the torque
Fax: +44 1933-401311 occurs through mechanical allowance, by
means of keys placed on the bearing blocks.
Spicer Ayra Cardan The keys are mated to corresponding slots ma-
Itziar-Deba, ES chined on the connecting fitting yokes.
Poligono Industrial de Itziar Parcela Industrial,
No. 1 28320 Itziar-Deba - SPAIN This feature offers great advantages for all those
Tel.: +34-943-606000 applications characterised by continuous load
variations or subject to shock loads.

UNITED STATES HEADQUARTERS

Spicer Off-Highway Driveshaft Group
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Maumee OHIO 43537 - U.S.A.
Internet: www.dana.com/offhighway
Tel.: +1-419-887-3022

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 Contents

Page 5 Exploded view of components

Page 6 Wing bearing driveshaft features

Page 7 Available types/executions

Page 8 Coupling dimensions

Page 9 Double centered joints

Page 10 Universal joint kits

Page 28 Driveshaft selection

Page 29 Application form - Mobile Off-Highway

Page 30 Application form - Industrial

Page 31 Torque capacities TCS

Page 32 Speed and deflection angle - Critical bending speed

Page 33 Balancing

Page 34 Installation and Maintenance

Page 35 - 36 Handling and assembling

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Driveshaft Exploded View

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 "WING BEARING" or "C - Positive type" driveshafts

Spicer Italcardano driveshafts main feature is that torque transfer occurs through
mechanical drive, by means of keys placed on the bearing blocks .
These keys are mated to corresponding slots machined on connecting fitting
yokes.

This feature offers great advantages for all those applications characterized by
continuous load variations or shock loads.

The main benefit of having bearing blocks directly connected to output flanges
are:

• Extremely high flexibility of use

• Fitting for all applications with short application lengths
• Smaller joints working angles
• Quicker dismantling of the whole shaft (4 bolts each side)
• U-joint kits can be disassembled and replaced without dismantling the
whole shaft making field maintenance easier

This type of driveshaft is already an established leader. A series of end fittings a-

re available to facilitate its utilization.

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 Wing Bearing types
Type Execution Version

Tube with
010 length
compensation

015 Tube long slip

Short coupling
020 with length
compensation

030 Tube rigid

With length
035 compensation
and center bearing

Rigid with center

040 bearing

Twin center
050 bearing
shaft assembly

060 Double Joint

Centered
065 Double Joint

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 Coupling dimensions
Spicer Italcardano can supply a wide range of Wing Style end fittings; these can
be also supplied semi-finished in case the customer prefers to machine the parts
or due to broach availability. In this case it is necessary that connecting dimen-
sions meet specifications listed in the table below. This allows the best working
conditions, avoiding vibrations or premature wear of the u-joint bearings. Quota-
tions can be submitted upon request.

+2 R S
Series F +0,05 G+0,04 H I L M N±0,02 O-1 P±0,25 Q±0,25 Metric Inches
80M20 5/16"
79,35 9,5 33,32 16,66 59,53 29,765 3,8 48 85 2,8 -
2C 24UNF-2B
108M40 5/16"
107,92 9,5 36,52 18,26 87,32 43,66 3,8 53 116 3,3 -
4C 24UNF-2B
115M50 3/8"
115,06 14,26 42,9 21,45 88,9 44,45 5,1 62 123 4 M10x1.5
5C 24UNF-2B
140M60 3/8"
140,46 14,26 42,9 21,45 114,3 57,15 5,1 63 150 4 M10x1.5
6C 24UNF-2B
148M70 1/2"
148,38 15,85 49,2 24,6 117,5 58,75 5,9 72 158 4,8 M12x1.75
7C 20UNF-2B
206M80 1/2"
206,32 15,85 49,2 24,6 174,6 87,3 5,9 72 216 4,8 M12x1.75
8C 20UNF-2B
165M85 1/2"
165,07 15,85 71,42 35,71 123,8 61,9 5,9 96 175 4,8 M12x1.75
8,5C 20UNF-2B
209M90 1/2"
209,52 15,85 71,42 35,71 168,28 84,14 5,9 100 223 4,8 M12x1.75
9C 20UNF-2B
213M100 5/8"
212,7 25,35 92,1 46,05 165,1 82,55 9,5 123 225 6,4 M16x2
10C 18UNF-2B
222M110 3/4"
222,25 25,35 88,9 44,45 172,7 86,35 9,5 123 235 6,4 M20x2.5
11C 16UNF-2B
288M120
288,9 25,35 92,1 46,05 241,3 120,65 9,5 123 301 6,4 M14x1.5 -
12C
280M220
280 35 92 46 227 113,5 8,5 130 295 8 M18x1.5 -
12.5C
339M140
338,8 28,6 134,88 67,44 269,5 134,75 13 185 360 6,4 M18x1.5 -
14C
310M230
310 44 107 53,5 252 126 9,5 152 326 9 M22x1.5 -
14.5C
260M150 3/4"
259,98 31,725 99,98 49,99 199,94 99,97 12,5 135 273 6,4 M20x2.5
15C 16UNF-2B

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 Double centered joints

Series Tcs [Nm] β max A B D

140M60
7230 43 155 162 255
6C
148M70
10700 43 163 204 300
7C
165M85
20300 43 190 221,6 330
8.5C

Double centered joints are designed for high and variable angle requirements. By
dividing the angle between two coupled yokes equally at any total angle between
zero and the maximum operating angle, constant velocity is always produced on
the driven shaft in any position.
Constant velocity joint is basically two standard single-cardan joints connected in
phase by a coupling yoke .
A unique centering device divides the angle between the shafts into two equal an-
gles.
The result is constant velocity, so this CV can eliminate many vibration problems
related to single cardan driveshafts.
These vibrations can cause intermittent stress levels that exceed design limits of
transmission, differential gears or other components.
In a conventional driveshaft assembly the majority of shaft mass does not operate
at constant velocity and at high speeds damaging vibrations can result from tor-
sional and inertial forces at moderate angularity.
At high angularity and torques, these vibrations are caused by secondary couple
loads at low speeds.
In either case the CV is designed to eliminate the vibration and resulting stress
peaks since the shaft mass operates at constant velocity.

Above parts are special and available upon request to be evaluated by Spi-
cer Italcardano.

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 Wing Style universal joint kits

Universal joint kits used on the Spicer Italcardano range of driveshafts meet Inter-
national standards. They may be used to connect all mechanical components ha-
ving this type of connection.
High quality manufacturing finishing and heat treatment processes contribute to
reach increased durability.

All universal joints can be supplied in the following configurations:

• Re-lube type (grease nipple fitted)

• Service Free type SF (pre-lube, no maintenance required no grease
nipple)

80M20 108M40 115M50 140M60 148M70 206M80 165M80 209M90 213M100 222M110 288M120 280M220 339M140 310M230 260M150
2C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C 8,5C 9C 10C 11C 12C 12.5C 14C 14.5C 15C

G 79,35 107,92 115,06 140,46 148,38 206,32 165,1 209,52 212,7 222,17 288,9 280 338,8 310 259,58

B 13,1 15,5 17,5 17,5 20,6 20,6 25,4 25,4 32,5 34 32,58 38 49 44 38

C 48 51 62 62 72 72 96 96 120 120 121,5 128 185 147 135

H 59,53 87,32 88,9 114,3 117,48 174,6 123,83 168,25 165,1 172,7 241,35 227 270 252 199,94

I 33,32 36,52 42,9 42,9 49,2 49,2 71,44 71,44 92,1 88,9 92,1 92 134,88 107 99,98

L 9,5 9,5 14,26 14,26 15,85 15,85 15,85 15,85 25,35 25,35 25,37 35 29 44 31,73

M 3,1 3,1 4,1 4,1 5,1 5,1 5,2 5,2 8,5 8,5 8,3 8 12 8 12

N 8,4 8,75 10,5 10,5 13,5 13,5 13,5 13,5 17 20 15 19 19 24 21

O 8 25 29 29 33 33 40 40 49 52 51 62 70 68 58

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Today

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"FUTURA" series 80 M 20 - 2C TCS = 1490 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 87 G 79,35 N 8,8 METRIC INCHES
B 13,1 H 59,53 O - - 5/16" 24 UNF
C 172,6 I 33,32 P -
D 40,1 L 9,5 Q -
Spline Size
E 50X3 M 3,1 35X2X16 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 280 50 20

015

165 25 20

020

030 133 - 20

035

040

050

73 - 10

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 108 M 40 - 4C TCS = 2496Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 116 G 107,92 N 8,75 METRIC INCHES
B 15,5 H 87,32 O - - 5/16" 24 UNF
C 176 I 36,52 P -
D 50,5 L 9,5 Q -
Spline Size
E 50x3 M 3,1 35x2x16 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 307 50 22

015
178 28 15
186 28 22
225 43 22
257 50 22
020

030 180 - 22

035

040

050
74 - 5
86 - 15
100 - 20
060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 115 M 50 - 5C TCS = 4357Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 123 G 115,06 N 10,5 METRIC INCHES
B 17,5 H 88,9 O 95 M10x1,5 3/8" 24 UNF
C 210 I 42,9 P 100
D 62,5 L 14,26 Q 45
Spline Size
E 58x4 M 4,1 45x2x21 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 355 60 30

015 405 110 30

155 20 7
195 40 15
201 26 17
223 45 17
020 247 45 17
271 45 17
297 72 17
340 72 30

030 200 - 30

035 498 60 25

040 330 - 25

050 229 - 25

101 - 15
105 - 18
116 - 20
060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 140 M 60 - 6C TCS = 6580Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 150 G 140,46 N 10,5 METRIC INCHES
B 17,5 H 114,3 O 80 M10x1,5 3/8" 24 UNF
C 215 I 42,9 P 78,5
D 57,5 L 14,26 Q 55
Spline Size
E 70x4 M 4,1 45x2x21 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 362 60 25

015 395 120 25

165 21 10
210 30 15
221 30 25
241 50 25
020 259 50 25
280 75 25
310 75 25
345 75 25

030 200 - 25

035 510 60 25

040 350 - 25

050 480 - 25

98,5 - 10
127 - 19
172,4 - 25
060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 148M 70 - 7C TCS = 10700 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 158 G 148,38 N 13,5 METRIC INCHES
B 20,6 H 117,5 O 94,5 M12x1,75 1/2" 20 UNF
C 262,1 I 49,2 P 106
D 70,6 L 15,85 Q 60
Spline Size
E 88x4 M 5,1 55x2,5x20 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 450 130 25

015 - - -

225 30 25
232 51 17
259 45 25
280 75 25
020 310 75 25
351 80 25
391 80 25
406 130 25

030 219 - 25

035 590 130 25

040 370 - 25

050 507 - 28

124 - 12
127 - 15
136,4 - 22,5
060 140 - 10
152,4 - 25
178,3 - 25
195 - 25

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 206 M 80 - 8C TCS = 15500 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 216 G 206,32 N 13,5 METRIC INCHES
B 20,6 H 174,6 O 125 M12x1,75 1/2" 20 UNF
C 320 I 49,2 P 112
D 85,6 L 15,85 Q 65
Spline Size
E 100x6 M 5,1 75x2,5x28 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 497,5 130 30

015 - - -

271 30 26
305 50 30
344 60 30
406 90 30
020 435 95 30
447 130 30

030 260 - 25

035

040 425 - 30

050
178 - 30
237,4 - 30

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 165 M 85 - 8.5C TCS = 20300 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 175 G 165,1 N 13,5 METRIC INCHES
B 25,4 H 123,8 O 124 M12x1,75 1/2" 20 UNF
C 315,4 I 71,42 P 112
D 90,4 L 15,85 Q 65
Spline Size
E 100x6 M 5,2 75x2,5x28 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 505 130 25

015
275 30 13
290 53 13
310 65 25
326 61 25
020 340 65 25
368 85 25
430 85 25
451 130 25

030 280 - 25

035 660 130 25

040 440 - 25

050 580 - 25

152,4 - 16
169 - 23
195 - 25
060 210,5 - 25
220 - 25
226,6 - 25

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 209 M 90 - 9C TCS = 27400 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 223 G 209,52 N 13,5 METRIC INCHES
B 25,4 H 168,28 O 155 M12x1,75 1/2" 20 UNF
C 322,4 I 71,42 P 115
D 98,4 L 15,85 Q 90
Spline Size
E 115x7,5 M 5,2 90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 550 150 30

015 - - -

325 40 25
347 72 25
377 72 25
391 75 25
020 435 95 25
472 95 25
497 130 25

030 310 - 30

035 720 150 25

040 480 - 25

050 650 - 25

148,4 - 9
177,8 - 15
184 - 20
060 204,6 - 16
270 - 30

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 213 M 100 - 10C TCS = 39700 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 225 G 212,7 N 17 METRIC INCHES
B 32,5 H 165,1 O 160 M16x2 5/8" 18 UNF
C 391,5 I 92,1 P 115
D 117,5 L 25,35 Q 90
Spline Size
E 144x7 M 8,5 90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 656 150 25

015 - - -

440 95 25
473 100 25
520 100 25
550 100 25
020 606 150 25
628 150 25
642 150 25

030 350 - 25

035 814 150 25

040 500 - 25

050
254 - 25
269 - 25

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 222 M 110 - 11C TCS = 41600 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 235 G 222,25 N 20 METRIC INCHES
B 34 H 172,7 O - M20x2,5 3/4" 16 UNF
C 393 I 88,9 P -
D 119 L 25,35 Q -
Spline Size
E 140x7 M 8,5 90x2,5x34 DIN 5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 662 150 25

015 - - -

558 120 25

020

030 356 - 25

035

040

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 288 M 120 - 12C TCS = 62200 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 301 G 288,9 N 15 METRIC INCHES
B 32,575 H 241,35 O - M14x1,5 -
C 390 I 92,1 P -
D 97,2 L 35,37 Q -
Spline Size
E 160x10 M 8,3 120x2,5x46 DIN5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 685 135 25

015 - - -

585 150 25

020

030 424,7 - 25

035

040

050
366 - 25

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 280 M 220 - 12.5C TCS = 82800Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 295 G 280 N 19 METRIC INCHES
B 38 H 227 O - M18x1.5 -
C 407 I 92 P -
D 128 L 35 Q -
Spline Size
E 140x10 M 8 92x102x7 92UNI223

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 681 100 15

015

020

030

035

040

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 339 M 140 - 14C TCS = 120600 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 360 G 338,8 N 19 METRIC INCHES
B 49 H 269,5 O - M18x1,5 -
C 419 I 134,88 P -
D 149 L 28,6 Q -
Spline Size
E 219x13,3 M 12 150x3x30x48 DIN5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 738 135 25

015 - - -

671 135 25

020

030

035

040

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 310 M 230 - 14.5C TCS = 108200 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 326 G 310 N 23,5 METRIC INCHES
B 44 H 252 O - M22x1,5 -
C 414 I 107 P -
D 144 L 44 Q -
Spline Size
E 219x13,3 M 9 150x3x48 DIN5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 718 135 25

015
640 130 25

020

030

035

040

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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"FUTURA" series 260 M 150 - 15C TCS = 75400 Nm

Dimensions Bolt Size

A 273 G 259,98 N 21 METRIC INCHES
B 38,1 H 199,94 O - M20x2,5 3/4" 16 UNF
C 379,6 I 99,98 P -
D 132,7 L 31,725 Q -
Spline Size
E 160x10 M 11,5 120x2,5x46 DIN5480

Type Model Lc Ca β max Notes

(mm) (mm) (o)

010 685 130 25

015 - - -

549 100 25

020

030 441,6 - 25

035

040

050

060

Missing types not detailed above may be available upon request

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 Cardan shaft applications and theory

Theory regarding cardan shafts can be found in a lot of manufacturer's brochures

and it is worldwide well known among the automotive and off highway engineers.
We decided therefore to make this brochure of very simple use by listing only the
most important concepts to be taken into consideration.

Driveshaft selection - Application form

Later on forms for vehicular and industrial applications are enclosed, to be filled
out for a correct selection/sizing.
Beside a vehicle drivetrain layout should be provided with the following informa-
tion:

• Minimum and maximum working length for each driveshaft

• Minimum and maximum working angle for each driveshaft
• Connecting dimensions to the mating components

Besides the data of the form, in order to perform an accurate bearing life estima-
tion, it is necessary to provide a "duty cycle" representing the average working
conditions of the driveshafts for such specific application.

In order to provide a full product warranty any application must be submit-

ted to Spicer Driveshaft by using the application forms enclosed hereinaf-
ter, for a technical approval.

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 Application form for commercial vehicles and Off
Highway

Company:

Filled out by:

Project identification – Vehicle Model:

Type of vehicle
Articulated Dump truck Wheel loader Other

Required B10 lifetime (hours):

Type of drive: 4×2 4×4 6×4 6×6 Other

It is essential that a sketch representing the driveline layout in side and top view is supplied with this data sheet. The layout
must contain enough information to calculate the working angles of each driveshaft.

WEIGHTS:
Gross vehicle weight (kg): ________________________ Empty total weight (kg):

Vehicle weights shared by axles (kg): 1st = _________ 2nd = _________ 3rd =

ENGINE:
Manufacturer and Model: ____________________ Diesel Other No. of Cylinders____

Max. Power: _______________ kW HP _____ @______________(rpm)

Max. Torque: ______________ kgm Nm _____ @______________(rpm)

GEAR BOX:
Manufacturer and Model: _________________________ Manual Automatic

Torque converter: yes no conversion ratio ______ ___

Torque converter efficiency:_____________

Gear box ratios: i1= ____ i2= ____ i3= ____ i4= ____ i5= ____ i6=

r1= ____ r2= ____ r3= ____

Drop box: yes no total ratio _________________

Front to rear torque split (%): _________________ Differential lock-up: Yes No

Gear box total efficiency: _____

If available, please forward the Tractive effort diagram related to this installation, with all inputs and conditions used for
working it out.

AXLES:
Front axle total ratio: _______________________ Differential lock-up: Yes No

Front tyre type _______________________ Dynamic rolling radius (m): ______________

Front axle efficiency: ________

Rear axle total ratio:: _______________________ Differential lock-up: Yes NO

Rear tyre type _______ Dynamic rolling radius (m): _______ Rear axle efficiency:_______

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 Application form for Industrial applications
Company:

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Phone (int.): _____________________________________ Fax (int.):

Filled out by: ____________________________ Department: _____Phone extension:_______

Please state the name of a person who we may contact in case further details related to this installation are needed

Project identification :

Required B10 lifetime (hours):

ENGINE:
Manufacturer and Model:_________________ Diesel Other No. of Cylinders_____

Max. Power: _______________ kW HP _____ @__________(rpm)

Max. Torque: ______________ kgm Nm _____ @__________(rpm)

Average Torque: ___________ kgm Nm _____ @__________(rpm)

Working Angle : ______ _____ [°] Max. fo reseen Angle : ______ [°]

Max. foreseen Rotating Speed : _____ [°]

GEAR REDUCTION:
Manufacturer and Model: __________________________ Manual Automatic

Torque converter: yes no conversion ratio_______________

Torque converter efficiency: ____________

Gear total ratios: i=______________________________________________

Rubber coupling: yes no

Gear box total efficiency:_____________

NOTES:
_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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 Torque capacities
Functional limit torque TCS : is the torque the driveshaft can be loaded without
loss of operational capability such as yielding of one of the shaft parts, plastic de-
formation affecting the driveline kinematics negatively, plastic deformation of the
components of the spider affecting the durability.

Spicer Italcardano series capacities

Series Size Tcs [ Nm ]

80M20 2C 1490
108M40 4C 2496
115M50 5C 4357
140M60 6C 6580
148M70 7C 10700
206M80 8C 15500
165M85 8.5C 20300
209M90 9C 27400
213M100 10C 39700
222M110 11C 41600
288M120 12C 62200
280M220 12.5C 62991
339M140 14C 120600
310M230 14.5C 108200

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 Speed and deflection angle
Driveshaft permissible speed is influenced by:

• Centrifugal force
• Shaft size
• Shaft length
• Balancing accuracy
• Angle

Therefore max rotational speed has to be limited to a certain value (n permissible).

Because of the kinematic behaviour of the center part of the driveshaft during the
operation, a certain mass acceleration moment must not be exceeded if a quite
running is desired.
This mass acceleration moment depends on angle deflection (β), speed (n) and the
mass moment of inertia of the center part of the driveshaft.
Practically a certain (β x n) must not be exceeded.
When approaching the critical bending speed, a further reduction may be considered.

Series n MAX permissible (rpm) (β x n)permissible [deg/min]

2C - 4C - 5C 5800 27000
6C 5800 24000
7C 5500 20000
8C - 8.5C 5200 18000
9C 4700 15500
10C - 11C 3900 14000
12C - 12.5C - 15C 3700 13000
14.5C - 14C 3300 12000

Critical bending speed

Since the propeller shaft is an elastic rotary body it is mandatory to check the maximum critical
bending speed, which must be sufficiently lower than:

167 ⋅ Dm Nc = driveshaft critical bending speed [rpm]

Nc = Dm = tube average diameter [mm]
L2 L = distance between joint centers [m]

Nc must be considered as theoretical critical bending speed of the driveshaft, but for safety rea-
sons maximum operating speed must not exceed 70% of the above calculated speed.

nperm. max ≤ 0 . 7 ⋅ N nperm. max = maximum permissible operating speed [rpm]

c

Damages caused by failure due to critical bending speed can be very dangerous therefore par-
ticular care has to be dedicated to this subject.

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 Driveshafts balancing

Balancing is performed to compensate mass eccentricity, therefore preventing vi-

brations and overloads on downstream units as a result of centrifugal forces.
The operation is carried out according to standard ISO 1940. Quality grade de-
pends on process accuracy and repeatability which are influenced by:

• Measuring system accuracy (rigid, or soft suspension)

• Type of balancing machine
• Mounting tolerances
• Angular play for longitudinal direction

All these factors together may lead to inaccuracies of up to 80%, therefore while
factory balancing grade is G16, customer verification tests at their own rigs
should be carried out at G32 quality.

10000

G32

G16
1000
Eccentricity
[g*mm/Kg]

100

10
100 1000 10000
Speed [rpm]

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 Installation and maintenance instructions
Most of Spicer Italcardano driveshafts have a permanent lube sliding section (due
to an anti friction coating of the spline) which does not require re-greasing for the
entire operating life.
In case of special arrangement with spline zerk fitted we suggest to re-grease
while the shaft is in fully collapsed position, pumping no more than 30 grams of
grease.
Service Free universal joints do not require maintenance.
Re-lube u-joints need to be regreased at least every 12 months or 2000 hrs
(whichever occurs first) unless unfavourable environmental conditions lead to
shorten that period.

Re-lube operating instructions

1. Clean zerk head very carefully from dirt

2. Universal joints: pump grease until it purges out of all spider bearing block
seals
3. Sliding section: pump no more than 30 grams of grease

Grease: Lithium complex soap PAO EP2 according to spec DIN51825-KP2-K-20

Maintenance summary
R e g r e a s in g s u g g e s t e d
t im e i n t e r v a l s
S t a n d a r d U . jo in t s k it s 1 2 m o n th s o r 2 0 0 0 d u ty h o u rs

P e r m a n e n t lu b r ic a t e d U - jo in t k it s ( S F ) N o t r e q u ir e d

S lid in g c o u p lin g w it h a n t i- f r ic t io n c o a t in g N o t r e q u ir e d ( 1 2 m o n t h s )

S lid in g c o u p lin g w it h o u t a n t i- f r ic t io n c o a t in g 6 m o n th s o r 1 0 0 0 d u ty h o u rs

Tightening torque for Wing Bearing fasteners

Bolt Size Tightening Torque (Nm)
Series Size Grade
Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
80M20 2C - 12,9 *
5/16" 24 UNF 24 + 4.5
108M40 4C - 10,9 *
115M50 5C 10,9 58 + 6
3/8" 24 UNF M10x1.5 44 + 8.5
140M60 6C 10,9 58 + 6
148M70 7C M12x1,75 10,9 91 + 17
206M80 8C * 10,9 -
1/2" 20 UNF 107 + 20
165M85 8.5C 10,9 91 + 17
M12x1,75
209M90 9C 10,9 91 + 17
213M100 10C 5/8" 18 UNF M16x2 10,9 215 + 40 223 + 42
222M110 11C 3/4" 16 UNF M20x2.5 10,9 376 + 70 436 + 82
288M120 12C * M14x1.5 10,9 * 153 + 29
280M220 12.5C * 10,9 * 377 + 40
M18x1.5
339M140 14C * 10,9 * 337 + 63
310M230 14.5C * M22x1.5 10,9 * 628 + 118
260M150 15C 3/4" 16 UNF M20x2.5 10,9 376 + 70 436 + 82

* Upon Request

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 Handling and Assembling instructions

Warning
All below recommendations must be considered only as general instructions for
assembling, disassembling and maintenance of driveshafts: Dana Corporation
shall not be liable either directly or indirectly for what has been indicated.
Whoever will carry out described operations will do it by taking the whole respon-
sibility of the consequence of his behaviour.

All the above operations must be carried out by skilled and qualified personnel
only.
Driveshafts are components that can cause damages and injuries to things and
persons during the operation, even if they are correctly sized and installed.
Therefore end users must take all necessary precautions to prevent and avoid
such damages by installing, if necessary, specific protections/shelters.

Handling
Wrong driveshafts handling such as shocks and impacts may cause serious da-
mages and compromise correct functionality.
They must be always handled horizontally by fixing with adequate ropes as
shown below.
Always make sure that shafts cannot fall or roll when moved and do not rest it a-
gainst the sealing section of protective tube. Do not remove or damage balancing
plates welded to the driveshaft.

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General assembly rules
Do not damage or tamper with components of the driveshaft as it is supplied.
During assembly take all necessary precautions against accidental falls or une-
xpected sudden movements of the driveshaft.
Take care of cleaning mating faces as far as lubricants, rust, paint and dirt is con-
cerned.
Remove any safety wire that has been set against accidental coming out during
transportation.
Do not force with levers or other tools, especially in the universal joint area.

Make sure to use good quality attaching hardware such as high grade fasteners
as regards dimensions, surface treatment, strength and assure a correct tighte-
ning torque is applied by using dynamometric wrench crosswise.
Rigid (non sliding) driveshafts must be connected to a sliding flange at least one
side.
In case of painting sliding driveshafts the area where spline seal seats must be
masked (not painted).

Assembly - Operating instructions

1. Insert keyway and pilot diameter of one universal joint into corresponding fe-
male faces of the mating flange/yoke
2. Be sure that male/female mating faces are completely coupled together to
their final position by using a rubber or wooden hammer (see picture below)
3. Insert bolts and tight at specified torque being sure that they are free of grea-
se and dirt which could compromise clamping force to be reached.
4. Repeat item 1, 2 and 3 for the universal joint at the other side.

The metal wire which secures bearing blocks in their positions during transporta-
tion has no influence on shaft functionality, therefore removal is not necessary.

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TT = Heat treatments
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How to reach us:

TECHNICAL CATALOGUE
YEAR 2003 EDITION-REVISION N.10
DANA Italia S.p.A. SPICER Italcardano Division
Via TORINO 10 - 13044 CRESCENTINO (VC) - ITALY
Phone +39-0161-833311 - FAX +39-0161-843771
www.italcardano.com

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