Alloy Steel Single Joints0 pages
alloy steel single joints
U N I V E R S A L
Stock Car Racers
Nuclear Installations
Tractor Attachments
In-Plant Utility Vehicles
Grain Augers
A P P L I C AT I O N S
Curtis Carries a Complete Line of
Universal Joints in 14 O.D. Sizes
o assure you of prompt service, Curtis stocks
at all times 14 sizes of joints with solid and
bored hubs.
Standard alloy steel Curtis Turn-Key Joints
are also available from stock, and are ready for
installation with standard bores, keyways and
set screws already installed.
Curtis Alloy Steel Joints employ the use of
leaded alloys for all major component parts of
their joints. The use of leaded materials greatly
improves the machinability of these alloys.
Curtis Alloy Steel Joints feature 41L40-grade
steel for all forks. Forks of 7/8" diameter and
larger have induction-hardened bearing areas for
strength and durability. The body (hubs) of the
joints remain in an annealed state, which affords
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free machinability. Center blocks and pins are
machined from 86L20 alloy steel. Center-blocks
and pins are carburized and case hardened to generate superior wear characteristics yet remain ductile, thereby enabling the joint to
handle shock loads without experiencing
premature failure.
For assistance in ordering your universal joints,
please refer to Curtis’ How to Order instructions
on page 19. To check the static torque rating,
dimensions, weight and other specific characteristics of Standard Curtis Alloy Steel Joints, please
refer to the Selection Guides for single, double
and Turn-Key joints.