Flexural Pivot Brochure

Complete product overview covering all Free-Flex® pivot configurations, specifications, and selection guidance.

RoHS/REACH Declaration

Declaration of conformity for RoHS-3 and REACH-241 regulations. Required for EU procurement and environmental compliance.

Complete Engineering Data Sheet

Comprehensive engineering data covering load ratings, spring rates, dimensional tolerances, and performance parameters for all standard pivots.

Mounting Methods

Screw clamp, spring clamp, set screw, radial/axial pin, shrink or press fit, dowel pin, and special-order configurations (tapped hole, key way, flats). Covers hole tolerances, assembly cautions, and vibration considerations for all standard Free-Flex® pivot installations.

Selection & Sizing Guide

Step-by-step guidance for choosing the correct pivot OD, spring series (-400/-600/-800), and configuration based on load, rotation angle, and life requirement.

Free-Flex® Pivots and traditional ball bearings both set out to accomplish the same goal. Learn the key differences and discover which mechanism is right for your design.

The Free-Flex® Pivot offers infinite life, low center shift, and no friction. But is it truly frictionless? We break down the science behind this remarkable claim.

Discover how Free-Flex® pivot technology has evolved over 60+ years from its aerospace origins to cutting-edge applications in robotics, optics, and precision instrumentation.

A common topic associated with Free-Flex® Pivots is centershift — a kinematic property that expresses a movement of axes off-center from each other as the pivot rotates.