Racetech Universal Joints (Formula Student)
At Raceparts UK Ltd we supply a wide variety of different Racetech Universal Joints for different applications. This page will help you select the right Universal Joint (UJ) for your application. Often people when designing cars make the wrong choice of UJ. This will mean that either you are using something heavier and more costly then it needs to be or you are using a part which is not up to the job. UJ's are often used on critical systems of the car such as steering or gear linkage. If you get this wrong then it will cause an accident.
RTUJB
These are the orange booted UJ's which are very common in the motorsport industry and are often the part most people think of when using the term Universal Joint. Suitable for applications such as gear linkages. Has a good weight-to-strength ratio and long service life however it is not suitable for stronger forces. Saddle washers are also available for these UJ's (please see below).
RTUJNB
A higher quality joint made from high grade steel. These are suitable for linkages where higher forces are expected and for more critical assemblies. For added life and durability the needle bearing is a sealed unit.
RTUJNS
This is the only Universal Joint which we recommend for use on steering systems. These are made to a higher strength
RTUJ
This is a Hooke's type UJ. Manufactured from high quality high-grade alloy steel it gives an increased performance and durability. These are available in either 1/2” X 1/2” or ½” X 5/8” sizes.
| ID | OD | Length | Max Angle | Weight (Grams) | Failure Torque (Lb-In) |
|---|
| RTUJB |
|---|
| RTUJB10 | 1/2” X 1/2” | 0.625” | 2.750” | 30º | 72.4 | 1080 |
| RTUJB12 | 5/8” X 5/8” | 0.750” | 3.187” | 30º | 109.2 | 1900 |
| RTUJB14 | 3/4” X 3/4" | 0.875” | 3.625” | 30º | 157.4 | 3000 |
| RTUJB16 | 13/16” X 13/16" | 1.000” | 4.062” | 30º | 229.4 | 4700 |
| RTUJN |
|---|
| RTUJNB10 | 1/2” X 1/2” | 0.875” | 3.188” | 35⁰ | 222.2 | 3000 |
| RTUJNB12 | 5/8” X 5/8” | 0.875” | 3.188” | 35⁰ | 196.0 | 3000 |
| RTUJNB14 | 3/4” X 3/4" | 1.000” | 3.188” | 35⁰ | 194.0 | 3000 |
| RTUJNB (Blank) | NA | 1.250” | 3.188” | 35⁰ | TBC | 3000 |
| RTUJNS |
|---|
| RTUJNSB10 | 1/2” X 1/2” | 1.570” | 3.750” | 35º | 366.6 | 4200 |
| RTUJNSB12 | 5/8” X 5/8” | 1.570” | 3.750” | 35º | 337.0 | 4200 |
| RTUJNSB14 | 3/4” X 3/4" | 1.570” | 3.750” | 35º | 300.8 | 4200 |
Raceparts offers a wide variety of Formula Student and Formula SAE related products. For more details on the sort of products we offer please click here. If you would like general advice and information on competing in Formula Student or other motorsport activities then please click here.