Axle Shaft

Understanding Axle Shafts

Axle shafts are critical drivetrain components responsible for transmitting rotational power (torque) from the differential assembly to the driving wheels or other driven members. They must endure significant torsional stress, bending loads (in semi-floating designs), and fatigue cycles throughout their operational life.

Key Design Aspects:

• Function: To transfer power reliably under varying load conditions.
• Material Selection: Alloy steels are chosen for their high strength, toughness, and hardenability, essential for handling high torque and shock loads.
• Heat Treatment: Crucial for enhancing surface hardness (wear resistance) and core strength (fatigue life). Induction hardening is commonly applied to splines and bearing areas to prevent premature wear and failure.
• Splines: Precisely formed splines (typically involute) ensure proper engagement with the differential side gears or hub assemblies, distributing torque effectively.
• Flange: The flange provides the mounting point for the wheel hub or brake assembly, requiring accurate bolt patterns and flatness.
• Axle Types (Support): Axle shafts can be part of semi-floating (supports vehicle weight and transmits torque) or full-floating (transmits torque only) axle systems.

Importance of Quality:

• Axle shaft failure can lead to loss of drive and potentially dangerous situations.
• Precision manufacturing ensures proper fitment, reduces vibration, and extends the life of related components (bearings, seals, differential).
• Correct material and heat treatment are paramount for safety and reliability.

Shreeji Gears: Your Ahmedabad Axle Shaft Specialist

We leverage our expertise in gear manufacturing and precision machining to produce high-quality, custom axle shafts.

Why Choose Shreeji Gears for Axle Shafts?

• Material Expertise: Sourcing and utilizing high-quality certified alloy steels (EN series, AISI grades) suitable for demanding axle shaft applications.
• Precision CNC Machining: Accurate turning, milling, and grinding operations to achieve tight tolerances on diameters, lengths, bearing seats, and seal surfaces.
• Advanced Spline Manufacturing: Capabilities in spline cutting (hobbing, shaping) or spline rolling for strong, precise spline forms.
• Controlled Heat Treatment: In-house or partnered facilities for precise induction hardening and/or through hardening and tempering processes, verified by hardness testing.
• Custom Design & Manufacturing: Ability to produce axle shafts based on customer drawings, samples, or specific requirements regarding length, spline count, flange design, and material.
• Flange Machining: Accurate drilling and machining of flange bolt patterns (PCD) and faces.
• Rigorous Quality Control: Dimensional checks using CMM/specialized gauges, spline profile inspection, hardness verification, and optional NDT (Magnetic Particle Inspection) to ensure integrity.
• Application Versatility: Manufacturing shafts for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, tractors, forklifts, and various industrial drive systems.

General Technical Specifications (Customizable):

• Type: Custom Axle Shaft.
• Material Grade: EN19, EN24, 4140, 4340, 1541H, Customer Specified Alloy Steel.
• Heat Treatment: Induction Hardened (Specify areas and hardness, e.g., 55-60 HRC on splines), Through Hardened & Tempered.
• Overall Length: As per requirement.
• Shaft Diameter: As per requirement.
• Spline Details: Module/DP, Number of Teeth, Pressure Angle, Profile (Involute/Straight).
• Flange Details: Outer Diameter, PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter), Number of Bolt Holes, Hole Diameter, Pilot Diameter.
• Tolerances: As per drawing or industry standards.
• Surface Finish: Ground (Bearing/Seal areas), Machined.

Demand strength, precision, and durability for your drivetrain. Trust Shreeji Gears, your expert axle shaft manufacturer in Ahmedabad. Contact us today to discuss your custom axle shaft needs!