Drive shaft

Drive shaft cover

Lightweight construction is the key to the optimum drive shaft

The drive shaft is the dynamic connection between the transmission and the drive wheels. Being part of the drive train, it is here that the torque is transferred from the transmission to the wheels.

Drive shaft

The potential of cold forming 
for drive shafts

Cold forming has the potential to unlock the evolution 
of shaft cross-sections. Whether the aim is weight savings, increased strength or a reduction in the number of components through functional integration or high spline classes, none of these objectives are at odds with cold forming; rather they all become integrated components of a single process. Having a larger outer diameter at the same time as a smaller wall thickness increases the torsional strength and improves the vibration behaviour compared to a solid shaft while also reducing the weight of the hollow drive shaft.

Drive shaft

Special features of the implemented solution

Weight reduction with improved vibration performance at the same time
Enhanced power density (torque)
Fewer components thanks to functional integration
Reduced fuel consumption

Benefits of the Felss solution at a glance

Felss Benefits Icon Stronger

Stronger

30% more resilient with respect to NVH behaviour compared to solid shafts.

Felss Benefits Icon Resource Efficient

Resource efficient

20% more efficient use of materials compared to alternatively manufactured hollow shafts.

Felss Benefits Icon Lighter

Lighter

40% lighter compared to solid drive shafts.

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