Drive shafts
CNC-manufactured drive shafts for maximum precision
Do you need customized drive shafts for your application? SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG manufactures your drive shafts precisely to your specifications and to the highest quality.
- More than 30 years of experience in the field: Drive shafts
- 190 qualified and experienced specialists
- Machine park of more than 100 systems
- 14,000 square meters of production space
Customized drive shafts for mechanical engineering
Drive shafts are important components in many machines and vehicles. They ensure that power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels or other drive elements. At SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG, we manufacture drive shafts according to your individual specifications. We attach great importance to precision and quality. Each drive shaft is manufactured exactly according to the technical requirements to ensure optimum performance.
Our drive shafts are manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC technology. This means that every drive shaft is machined precisely and reliably. We manufacture both individual parts and series production, entirely according to your wishes. Whether you need a special drive shaft for a project or a larger quantity for your production, you are in good hands with us.
Our drive shafts are manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC technology. This means that every drive shaft is machined precisely and reliably. We manufacture both individual parts and series production, entirely according to your wishes. Whether you need a special drive shaft for a project or a larger quantity for your production, you are in good hands with us.
Tailor-made, precise and durable drive shafts
Thanks to our many years of experience in the manufacture of turned and milled parts, we can offer drive shafts for a wide range of industries. Whether for mechanical engineering, the automotive industry or other technical sectors - our drive shafts are robust, durable and perfectly suited to your requirements.
We are particularly proud of our flexibility. You give us your drawing or specifications and we implement them exactly. Our modern machines enable us to manufacture even complex drive shafts to a high quality. We always ensure that all drive shafts meet the highest standards.
If you need drive shafts that are precise and durable, SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG is the right partner for you. We manufacture your drive shafts to measure and ensure that you receive a product that is perfectly tailored to your requirements. Contact us and let's find the best solution for your drive shafts together.
We are particularly proud of our flexibility. You give us your drawing or specifications and we implement them exactly. Our modern machines enable us to manufacture even complex drive shafts to a high quality. We always ensure that all drive shafts meet the highest standards.
If you need drive shafts that are precise and durable, SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG is the right partner for you. We manufacture your drive shafts to measure and ensure that you receive a product that is perfectly tailored to your requirements. Contact us and let's find the best solution for your drive shafts together.
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Drive shafts play a central role in many industries, and at SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG & Co. KG, precision and quality are our top priorities when it comes to manufacturing these important components. We supply customers from various branches of industry with our wide range of turned parts. Particularly in the area of drive shafts, we place great value on realizing individual solutions according to customer requirements. We guarantee that all drive shafts are manufactured exactly to your specifications - whether for mechanical engineering, the automotive industry or other technical applications.
State-of-the-art drive shafts from SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG & Co. KG
Our company, a medium-sized family business based in Heidenau near Dresden, has a modern machine park with more than 100 machines. With a team of 190 qualified specialists, we produce high-precision drive shafts that meet the highest requirements on a production area of around 14,000 square meters. Thanks to our many years of experience and our high degree of automation, we can also produce complex drive shafts in a short time and with maximum precision.
Whether short or long drive shafts, with special machining operations such as knurling, milling or thread cutting - we can supply you with products that are precisely tailored to your drawings and requirements. Our high level of vertical integration and in-house tool and fixture construction enable us to react flexibly to customer requirements and offer customized solutions.
Quality is our top priority. In-process inspections by our qualified employees and the use of state-of-the-art measuring technology, such as 3D measuring machines and profile scanners, ensure the accuracy of every drive shaft. Our DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications confirm our high quality standards. Rely on SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG & Co KG when it comes to reliable and precisely fitting drive shafts.
Whether short or long drive shafts, with special machining operations such as knurling, milling or thread cutting - we can supply you with products that are precisely tailored to your drawings and requirements. Our high level of vertical integration and in-house tool and fixture construction enable us to react flexibly to customer requirements and offer customized solutions.
Quality is our top priority. In-process inspections by our qualified employees and the use of state-of-the-art measuring technology, such as 3D measuring machines and profile scanners, ensure the accuracy of every drive shaft. Our DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications confirm our high quality standards. Rely on SUSA S. Sauer GmbH & Co. KG & Co KG when it comes to reliable and precisely fitting drive shafts.
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Frequently asked questions on the subject: Drive shafts
What are the most common materials for drive shafts?
Drive shafts are often made of steel, aluminum or composite materials. Steel is preferred due to its high strength and durability. Aluminum is often used for applications that require weight reduction, such as in the automotive industry. Composite materials are used in special areas where high corrosion resistance or flexibility is required. The choice of material depends on the specific application and technical requirements.
What types of drive shafts are there?
There are different types of drive shafts, including constant velocity drive shafts, cardan shafts and telescopic shafts. Constant velocity drive shafts are often used in vehicles to enable power transmission at different steering angles. Cardan shafts, on the other hand, are used in machines where flexible power transmission between two points is required. Telescopic shafts are particularly useful in applications where the length of the drive shaft needs to vary.
How long does a drive shaft last on average?
The service life of a drive shaft depends heavily on usage and operating conditions. Under normal conditions, a drive shaft can last up to 150,000 kilometers or more when used in a vehicle. In industrial applications, the service life can vary depending on load and maintenance. Regular inspections and lubrication of the joints can extend the service life. It is important to check the drive shaft regularly to detect wear at an early stage.
Why does a defective drive shaft cause vibrations?
A defective drive shaft can cause vibrations because it is no longer correctly aligned or its joints are damaged. If the shaft no longer rotates evenly, this is transmitted to the entire system, resulting in vibrations. These vibrations can be particularly noticeable at higher speeds or under heavy loads. It is important to replace defective drive shafts quickly to prevent damage to other components.
What symptoms indicate a defective drive shaft?
A common symptom of a defective drive shaft is unusual noises when accelerating or steering. Vibrations emanating from the drive shaft can also indicate a problem. Vehicles may also have a "knocking" noise when driving, especially when cornering. If the drive shaft is damaged, traces of grease may also be visible on the joints. In the worst case, a defective drive shaft can lead to a total loss of power transmission.
Certifications & quality standards
Quality at every stage of production
We guarantee our customers first-class products and absolute precision. Customer requirements guide our actions and our decisions. We do a lot to achieve this:
Our ISO certification ensures the consistently high standard of our quality management. We work in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016. We have been certified in accordance with the environmental standard DIN EN ISO 14001 and the energy standard DIN EN ISO 50001 since 2018.
- in-process inspections by qualified employees
- Use of highly developed measuring technology, e.g. 3D measuring machines, contour measuring devices, profile scanners, form measuring machines
- 100% inspection of high-volume parts for freedom from chips and important dimensions such as length, inner and outer diameter
Our ISO certification ensures the consistently high standard of our quality management. We work in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016. We have been certified in accordance with the environmental standard DIN EN ISO 14001 and the energy standard DIN EN ISO 50001 since 2018.
Drive shafts for many sectors
Mining
Mechanical and plant engineering
Hydraulics industry
Plastics industry
High-voltage construction
Fittings industry
Bicycle industry
Communications engineering
Microelectronics
Electrical industry
Automotive
Our machinery
CNC-controlled single-spindle automatic lathes
- Automatic turret lathes (from 1,000 pieces - Ø20-65 from bar, up to Ø140 from saw blade, blank)
Index: ABC, G 200, C 100, C 200 (partly with Y-/B-axis / eccentric turning / handling)
Muratec: MT-12 GMC (with handling), MT200G/T2 and T3, MW 40, MW 50, MW 120, ML 400 (with handling, Y-axes)
Takamaz: X-100, X-12 MC (with handling)
- Sliding headstock automatic lathes (from 1,000 pieces - Ø4-32)
Citizen: C16, L20, M16, M32
Tornos: Deco 2000 (up to Ø 13/20/26), Deco Sigma (up to Ø 20/32), EvoDeco (up to Ø 32)
Hanwha: XD16H, XD26H-S
CNC-controlled multi-spindle automatic lathes (from 25,000 pieces - Ø4-52)
- Tornos: 6- and 8-spindle machines: MultiDeco 20.8b, MultiSigma 8x24, MultiSwiss 6x14, MultiSwiss 8x26
- Index: 6- and 8-spindle machines: MS 32 C with robot, MS 22-8 C, MS 40 /6 and /8, MS 40 C with robot
CNC-controlled rotary transfer machines
- Pfiffner: Hydromats HB 45/12 CNC, HB 32/16 CNC, HC 32-16 EPICplus
Cam-controlled six-spindle automatic lathes (from 50,000 pieces - Ø4-17)
- Tornos: SAS 16.6
Other machines
- CNC grinding machines (Studer: Favorit, S31, S33; Mikrosa: Kronos S 125, Kronos S 250, Kronos M 250, SR5, Profiltec)
- Mass finishing systems
- Sandblasting machines
- Broaching machines
- Thread rolling machine
- Honing machines from Sunnen
- Worm milling machine and roller burnishing machine (Monnier & Zahner)
- CNC tool grinding machines for the production of forming tools/cutting plates
- Optical measuring and sorting systems
- Parts cleaning systems
- Fully automatic system for chip removal and disposal
- CNC-controlled milling center (from 100 pieces - Ø 500 max. clamping surface)
Mori Seiki: NMV 5000 DCG
