HALFSHAFTS
Halfshafts for Automotive and Other Light Vehicle OEMS
Neapco is a leading global provider of halfshafts for automotive applications. Neapco halfshafts are engineered for the torsional strength, NVH, weight, stiffness and special suspension requirements of front- and rear-wheel-drive vehicles. With an annual production capacity of 6 million halfshafts, Neapco offers products and solutions for all halfshaft driveline requirements, including:
- Plug-in or flange transmission connections
- Short- or long-stem wheel-end connections
- Anti-shudder tripod designs
- High-angle (undercut free)
- Tubular welded shafts and swaged linkshafts for high torsional stiffness
- Low lash (advanced shaft-joint connection)
Technical Specifications
Joint Types: Rzeppa, undercut free, tripod, anti-shudder tripod, cross- groove, double offset
Boot material: Silicone, neoprene, high-temperature thermoplastic
Torque capacity: 900–6300 Nm
Maximum angles: 50 degrees outboard, 28 degrees inboard
State-of-the-art CAE CV-joint design
Reduced weight and rotation inertia
Trilobe-shaped tripod joints
Lighter weight and lower rotation inertia than cylindrical joints
Available thermoplastic (TPE), neoprene and silicone boots
Better durability and reliability than rubber
Tubular or solid steel shafts
Maximum stiffness at minimum weight
Plug-in or flange architecture
Range of designs to meet customer specifications
Integrated linkshafts
Maximum driveline stiffness and vehicle response at reduced weight
Complete linkshaft systems
Linkshafts, bearings and brackets designed for superior performance