German parts specialist, MEYLE, has highlighted its expertise when it comes to drive train components, an area where performance and precision are crucial, especially at high revs and under heavy load.

The company offers a comprehensive range of MEYLE drive shafts. These are developed with to uncompromising quality standards, with every part designed, tested, and optimised by the MEYLE in-house engineering team.

Each unit utilises high quality materials, for low-friction power transfer and minimal noise. Every shaft is also rigorously tested to exact specifications to ensure a precision fit. The MEYLE team have also worked hard to create an optimised range, with fewer references and wider vehicle coverage thanks to intelligent data and design analysis.

MEYLE also offers a wide range of HD flex discs which provide a long-lasting solution for more durability in the drivetrain. These incorporate innovative winding technology, with special yarn bundles to reduce heat and friction by up to 40%. The flex discs also feature high-temp resistant rubber which can cope with temperatures up to 130 °C. The discs can also withstand up to 3000 Nm of torque and so are suitable for the most powerful vehicles. 

Flex disc can often be overlooked but play a critical role in driving comfort, safety, and the overall durability of the vehicle. In vehicles with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, the flex disc connects the transmission to the driveshaft. It not only transmits engine torque but simultaneously compensates for movements, tolerances, and load changes. Tasks the disc perform include: 

• Torque transmission: Ensures low-loss transfer of torque in the drivetrain.
• Torsion damping: Reduces impact loads during load changes.
• Axial compliance: Compensates for axial play between shaft ends.
• Angular mobility: Compensates for angular deviations.
• Radial flexibility: Can offset slight misalignment of the input and output shafts.

All these movements occur under high loads and changing thermal conditions.  

The MEYLE HD flex disc was specifically developed for demanding applications in the aftermarket. MEYLE says they provide the perfect replacement for these unsung heroes of the drivetrain. 

MEYLE drivetrain components are available from stockist nationwide.