Belden Universal (Belden Tools, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality special-purpose universal joints (also called Cardan joints), driveshaft assemblies and couplings made to customers’ exact specifications. Cutting-edge, innovative manufacturing technologies and processes provide Belden the flexibility to produce small batches and custom parts just as cost-effectively as high-volume standard universal joints. Capabilities include customized hub configuration, length or the complete redesign of joints for special applications. Belden delivers solutions to all industries and applications where power is transmitted. Belden Universal u-joints are available as heavy duty, high strength, leveler strength or needle bearing, manufactured from a broad array of materials and platings. Belden Universal was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Hillside, IL, USA. Click here to read about the History of Belden Universal.
Quality
Belden Universal is an AS9100D certified manufacturer of U Joints and Driveshafts. For over 50 years, Belden has supplied the world with the highest quality power transmission products, satisfying the most stringent industry standards. Belden universal joints are manufactured from high-grade alloy and stainless steel on CNC machinery. They are available with any one of a variety of finishes such as cadmium, black oxide, manganese phosphate, zinc phosphate and nickel plating. Belden practices Total Quality Management to assure quality throughout the manufacturing process and to ensure that the end product meets and exceeds our customer’s expectations.
Precision
Belden universal joints are designed and manufactured from components that are precision machined, ground, hardened, and designed to guarantee closely held tolerances. Precision manufacturing ensures that Belden u joints will perform optimally with long life and minimal backlash, even in the most challenging operating conditions.
Reliability
Our long history of success speaks well for the reliability of each Belden universal joint. For more than 50 years, Belden u joints have been specified by engineers who have come to rely on the quality and durability Belden offers.
Capabilities
Although most Belden single, double and special universal joints are machined from high-quality alloy steel and designed in conventional assemblies, today’s varied applications often call for special materials, finishes, sizes, and hub configurations. When designing stock or custom assemblies, Belden engineers can assist the designer in choosing the optimal combination of materials and finishes to solve virtually any unique application.
