
Carbon fiber composite drive shafts are not only lightweight with excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance, but also produce low noise, have good vibration attenuation, and ensure high safety, making them particularly suitable for heavy-duty drive shafts in large-scale applications. Carbon fiber composite drive shafts can be categorized into two types based on their structural forms: integral and assembled. The integral type can be formed by continuously weaving and curing the fibers, while the assembled type consists of two or more components assembled into a single unit. The assembled type drive shaft is widely used due to its simple manufacturing process and good mechanical properties. During operation, the drive shaft primarily withstands torque. One of the advantages of carbon fiber composites is their high tensile strength. To bear large torques, the continuity of the fibers must be ensured first. The hand-laid-up molding process, which uses carbon fiber fabrics for production, requires the fabrics to be cut into various sizes and shapes according to specifications. This results in individual fibers in each layer that are not continuous, significantly reducing the shaft's torsional bearing capacity.




