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A universal joint (universal coupling, U-joint, Cardan joint, Spicer or Hardy Spicer joint, or Hooke's joint) is a joint or coupling connecting rigid rods whose axes are inclined to each other, and is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft. The universal joint is not a constant-velocity joint A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at
their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. Couplings do
not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation,
however there are torque limiting couplings which can slip or
disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. The primary
purpose of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment
while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement
or both. By careful selection, installation and maintenance of
couplings, substantial savings can be made in reduced
maintenance costs and downtime.