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Cardan shaft Definition and functions

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The cardan shaft or also known as the drive shaft or propeller shaft — is the component in a machine that transfers the torque from the one part to other parts of the drive that cannot connect directly to the engine due to distance or other reasons. Cardan Shafts, or called u-joints, facilitate reliable torque transfer between spatially remote drive and output trains. Cardan shafts offer suitable mechanical drive solutions in nearly all industrial sectors. Cardan shafts used in machines and engines should be strong enough to take the torsion and stress caused by the torque as it is the main function of the cardan shaft. But it is required that they should be light enough to move the torque to the load being turned. Most vehicular cardan shaft parts are made of steel, a cost-effective yet extremely durable material that ensures the drive shaft functions optimally throughout the life of the vehicle. The choice of material used to make shafts depends on the machine, its size,