Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type

Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type
Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type

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Constant-velocity joint of the Birfield or Rzeppa type

Details

Category:
Mechanical Power Transmission
Object Number:
1964-470
Measurements:
overall: 300 mm x 310 mm x 590 mm, 200 mm,
type:
joint
credit:
Birfield Ltd.

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