Shafts: Definition, Types, And Application - The Engineering Choice Types of shafts: 1 Transmission shafts are used to transmit power between the source and the machine absorbing power e g , countershafts, line shafts, and all factory shafts 2 Machine shafts are an integral part of the machine itself e g , crankshaft 3 Axle shafts are used in vehicles 4 A spindle shaft is a rotating shaft with a fixture for holding a tool or workpiece
Shafts: Definition, Types, Application, Materials, Size, Used, Design . . . Shafts can be classified as cranked, straight, articulated or flexible but the straight shafts are commonly used for transmitting the power Shafts are generally designed as steeped cylindrical bars therefore they have different diameters throughout the length, although the shafts having constant diameter are easy to produce