AU$46.59 AU$686.60Price range: AU$46.59 through AU$686.60
AU$46.59 AU$686.60Price range: AU$46.59 through AU$686.60
Flex shaft with a protective sleeve, friction rings, shaft lock and a compression spring used together with sewer cleaning chains to remove blockages and descale pipes.
The Flexible Shaft Set is a professional-grade system designed for drain cleaning, blockage removal, and pipe descaling applications. This set consists of a flex shaft, a protective sleeve, two friction rings, a single shaft lock, and a compression spring.
Due to aviation regulations, we are not permitted to ship any product that may be considered flammable, so the shafts are delivered without lubricant inside the sleeve.
The thickness of the shaft depends on the amount of bends that you would like to pass through. The more bends you need to get through, the thinner the shaft should be. However, the thinner the shaft is, the less torque the shaft delivers.
The shafts length is measured at the minimum length. We provide the shafts slightly longer than the minimum so that clients can attach their different size tools to the shaft.
Most clients insist on getting the longest shaft possible. Yet, on average, most of the blockages occur within 20m (65ft), and most clean outs are located 25m (82ft) apart. When you choose one of the recommended shafts, please be sure to keep this in mind.
The longer your shaft is, the less torque is delivered to the other end, since there is a slight loss in energy passed through the shaft.
Consider purchasing two shorter shafts with a shaft-to-shaft connector so that you have less to carry around on site, and when you need extra length, you could simply connect an additional shaft. You could also connect a thinner shaft to a thicker shaft to give you flexibility when needed as well as the torque to drive the thinner shaft.
The lifespan and performance of a flexible shaft depend entirely on its internal construction.
Our shafts are made from spring-grade steel wire, wound around a single mandrel in opposing directions. Each successive layer is wound onto the shaft at an opposing pitch angle. This design allows them to deliver equal torque in both rotational directions.
During manufacturing, shafts are produced straight, then wound onto large spools before cutting and assembly.
This means you may notice shrinkage of about 75mm (3″) on each end during first use, especially on the drill side.
This is perfectly normal since the shaft is subjected to the stresses of multiple bends and torque for the first time. Once the internal wires settle, the shaft stabilizes permanently.
When shrinkage appears, simply cut off the affected section with an angle grinder and reconnect your tools.
Please do not weld the ends of the shaft after cutting. While many people online may advise doing so, it’s not good for the shaft. It is made from spring-grade steel, which is tempered at a specific temperature and cooled at a specific rate to give it its spring-like properties. Welding changes the cooling process and alters the steel’s characteristics.
Please note that we do not claim to be producing original parts for any of the brands mentioned above.
Set includes:
Available diameters:
Available lengths:
Outer diameter (with sleeve):
Important: Using an imperial Allen key may strip the set screws. We recommend using a metric Allen key instead.
A screw set with metric Allen keys can be found here.
Selection guide:
We recommend pairing 6mm (1/4") and 8mm (5/16") shafts with lightweight chains, while 10mm (3/8") and 12mm (1/2") shafts should be used with heavy-duty chains for optimal results.
Important notes:
