Other Components

Direct Torque Flow (DTF) Connection

The DTF joint offers a direct connection to the gearbox or the differential without a flange with torque transmitted from the CVJ inner race to the output shaft.
By eliminating components the system weight is reduced, the bending frequency is increased and outer diameter of the joint is smaller. The imbalance is improved and the assembly time to the vehicle is reduced. This configuration can be applied to all joint types

Rubber Coupling

A rubber coupling is suitable when very low running angles (<1°) are required and a level of torsional compliance is required in the driveline system

Tubular Shafts

The standard tubular shaft consists of a tube and the connecting components, normally a stubshaft, tube yoke and/or a three arm flange. For the connection of these components a welding process is used.

Within GKN Driveline we have five different series welding processes: Friction welding (top), laser welding, plasma welding (middle), Mac Arc welding (bottom) and Mig welding (not shown).

Steel, aluminium and composite tubes are available.

Sealing Systems

All CV joints require a sealing system to keep the lubricant in the joint and keep contaminants out of the lubricant. Sealing system design is dependant upon joint running angle, environment temperature and need for any static and/or dynamic plunge.