Case Study

Steel Mill Slab Caster: Modified Americardan 3285 Universal Joints

Steel Mill Slab Caster: Modified Americardan 3285 Universal Joints

Application Profile • Integral tapered key or face pad developed for roller ends of U-joints • U-joints compensate for approximately 10-degree angular misalignment and shock loads of up to 800,000 in. lb. torque • Tapered key allows for easier, more reliable connection of U-joints to segment roll spools • Mill rotation speed: 8 RPM (5ft./min.) • 11 pairs of U-joints were modified Modified Americardan 32

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