Plunging Joints
Ball Plunging Joint VL
The VL ball plunging joint is a popular choice for the inboard joint of the rear-wheel-drive CVJ sideshafts. With maximum 22 degrees articulation and a plunge of 50mm it is ideal for high working angles with moderate axial forces in smallest axial packaging.
The VL Monobloc joint is used for stem connection to the gearbox or the wheel hub. Its compact design provides the minimum outer diameter for the VL joint.
The VL disc joint is most commonly used with a flange connection where it is bolted to the gearbox output shaft.
Ball Plunging Joint DO
The DO ball plunging joint is similar to the VL joint. It is available in two versions with 50mm plunge for a maximum articulation of 26 degrees or 31 degrees. The DO joint is also suitable for high working angles on account of the low axial vibration.
Tripod Plunging Joint GI
The tripod plunging joint GI is suitable for the inboard gearbox joint of a constant velocity sideshaft for most vehicles. It has a maximum articulation angle of 23 degrees and has a plunge length of 50mm. It is ideal for medium working angles and its low plunge resistance aids good NVH characteristics.
Tripod Plunging Joint AAR
In addition to the properties of the GI joint, the low plunging resistance and low axial forces of the AAR tripod plunging joint deliver additional NVH refinement, making it appropriate for high working angles. It has a maximum articulation angle of 26 degrees and 50mm plunge.
Ball Plunging Joint crosstrackTM (SC)
The crosstrack™ joint (SC), as a new addition to GKN Driveline’s plunging joint portfolio, was developed for improved NVH. This shudderless joint combines the premium performance of tripod plunging joints in terms of small plunging force with the premium performance of ball plunging joints in terms of reduced backlash.
Plunging Joint Unit - SIO plus Ballspline
The SIO joint for inboard use is based in the “opposed track” principle to provide high performance in smallest packaging with optimised joint efficiency. Together with the ballspline as plunging unit, it represents a premium solution for extreme plunge angle requirements and high installation angles, as for instance needed for SUV vehicles.
