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9. Using a gasket
If the bending angle and/or speed are low (e.g. 2° at 2,500 rpm), solo use of a universal joint is quite possible. In general, the driving and driven shafts are of the pivot type, while referring to a non-common frame. Applications have been developed and used for years in the automotive industry; two well-known examples are:
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