The Python Drive is a flexible shaft coupling used in marine applications to connect a boat's engine to its propeller shaft. It compensates for alignment issues, reducing vibration and wear. Featuring components like homokineet joints, the Python Drive helps in smoothly transferring power from the engine to the propeller. This technology is often used in various types of boats and yachts, offering an efficient and quiet operation, and can be integral to solving common drive problems.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P30-R Complete Shaft Drive System is a complete marine shaft drive solution for use with a 2.5:1 reverse coupling, suitable for engines up to 50 HP at 3000 RPM. It is designed for shaft diameters from 19 to 30 mm and features a maximum torque of 294 Nm, maximum thrust of 4.3 kN, homokinetic head diameter of 100 mm, and pitch circle of 86 mm. The system includes a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft and installation components, while the thrust bearing arrangement is designed to transfer thrust pressure to the hull through rubber suspension.
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$ 1,187.48
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P60-B Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine shaft drive unit designed for use with a 3:1 reversing coupling, suitable for engines up to 70 HP at 2600 RPM. The system supports shaft diameters from 30 to 40 mm and provides maximum torque of 588 Nm and maximum thrust of 5.7 kN. It features a homokinetic head diameter of 100 mm and a pitch circle diameter of 86 mm. The system includes a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft and thrust bearing arrangement designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull through a suspended thrust bearing.
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$ 1,222.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P60-K Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine shaft drive solution designed for use with a 3:1 reverse gearbox, suitable for engines up to 70 HP at 2600 RPM. It supports input shaft diameters from 30 to 40 mm and features a constant velocity (CV) joint diameter of 100 mm, maximum torque of 588 Nm, maximum thrust of 5.7 kN, and pitch circle diameter of 86 mm. The system includes a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft and thrust bearing assembly, designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while reducing the need for periodic alignment adjustments.
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$ 1,274.80
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P80-M Complete Shaft Drive System is designed for marine propulsion installations on medium-sized yachts and workboats, compatible with a 3:1 reverse gearbox and engines up to 105 HP at 3000 RPM. The system supports shaft diameters from 30 to 45 mm and provides maximum torque of 785 Nm and maximum thrust of 8 kN. It features a 100 mm CV joint (homokinetic joint) diameter and pitch circle diameter of 86 mm. The system incorporates a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft and thrust bearing unit, enabling smooth operation at varying shaft angles while reducing wear and minimizing the need for alignment adjustments.
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$ 1,501.81
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P80-S Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations using a 2:1 reversing coupling and engines up to 135 HP at 2500 RPM. The system supports shaft diameters from 30 to 45 mm and provides maximum torque of 785 Nm with maximum thrust of 12 kN. It features a homokinetic (CV) joint diameter of 100 mm, pitch circle diameter of 86 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly that transfers propeller thrust to the hull while allowing smooth rotation at varying shaft angles.
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$ 1,755.02
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P110-S Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 3:1 gearbox, suitable for engines up to 135 HP at 2800 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 35 to 45 mm and provides maximum torque of 1080 Nm and maximum thrust of 12 kN. The system features a CV joint diameter of 108 mm, pitch circle diameter of 94 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth rotation at varying shaft angles.
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$ 1,982.05
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P110-T Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 2:1 reversing coupling, suitable for engines up to 175 HP at 2400 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 35 to 50 mm and delivers maximum torque of 1080 Nm and maximum thrust of 18 kN. The system features a CV joint diameter of 108 mm, pitch circle diameter of 94 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth rotation even at varying shaft angles.
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$ 2,654.36
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P140-T Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 3:1 gearbox, suitable for engines up to 160 HP at 2500 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 40 to 55 mm and delivers maximum torque of 1370 Nm and maximum thrust of 18 kN. The system features a homokinetic (CV) joint diameter of 122 mm, pitch circle diameter of 103.8 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth rotation even at varying shaft angles.
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$ 3,239.38
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P200-T Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 2.5:1 reverse coupling, suitable for engines up to 250 HP at 2400 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 40 to 60 mm and delivers maximum torque of 1960 Nm and maximum thrust of 18 kN. The system features a homokinetic (CV) joint diameter of 148 mm, pitch circle diameter of 128 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth shaft rotation even at varying angles.
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$ 4,470.51
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P200-Q Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 3:1 reverse coupling, suitable for engines up to 200 HP at 2200 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 45 to 60 mm and delivers maximum torque of 1960 Nm and maximum thrust of 22 kN. The system features a homokinetic (CV) joint diameter of 148 mm, pitch circle diameter of 128 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth shaft rotation even at varying shaft angles.
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$ 5,011.87
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P200-W CV Joint is a high-performance component designed for shafts with diameters ranging from 50 to 60 mm. It handles a maximum torque of 200 Kgm (1960 Nm) and a maximum stop force of 30 kN. This CV joint is ideal for 200 hp (2200 RPM) engines with a 3:1 gearbox. With a coupling diameter of 148 mm and a length of 225 mm, it ensures efficient power transfer, minimal vibration, and smooth operation in demanding marine environments.
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$ 5,736.57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P501-Q Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 2.5:1 reverse coupling, suitable for engines up to 430 HP at 2300 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 55 to 60 mm and delivers maximum torque of 4900 Nm and maximum thrust of 22 kN. The system features a CV joint diameter of 191.8 mm, pitch circle diameter of 165 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining smooth shaft rotation and reducing wear.
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$ 8,679.08
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P501-W Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 2.5:1 reversing gearbox, suitable for engines up to 620 HP at 2400 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 60 to 80 mm and delivers maximum torque of 4900 Nm and maximum thrust of 30 kN. The system features a constant velocity (CV) joint diameter of 191.8 mm, pitch circle diameter of 165 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining stable shaft rotation even at unequal angles.
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$ 9,255.35
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Drive P501-L Complete Shaft Drive System is a marine propulsion drive unit designed for installations with a 3:1 reverse coupling, suitable for engines up to 420 HP at 1900 RPM. It supports shaft diameters from 60 to 80 mm and delivers maximum torque of 4900 Nm and maximum thrust of 45 kN. The system features a homokinetic (CV) joint diameter of 191.8 mm, pitch circle diameter of 165 mm, and a maintenance-free CV joint drive shaft with a large thrust bearing assembly designed to transfer propeller thrust to the hull while maintaining stable shaft rotation even at unequal shaft angles.
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$ 9,587.15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Homokinetic CV Joint for Python Drive P30 / P60 / P80 is a constant velocity joint with a length of 145 mm, designed for Python Drive propulsion systems of the P30, P60, and P80 series. Manufactured by Python, this precision drivetrain component ensures reliable torque transmission and smooth rotational movement within compatible drive assemblies.
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$ 707.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Homokinetic CV Joint for Python Drive P30 / P60 / P80 is a constant velocity joint with a length of 165 mm, designed for Python Drive propulsion systems of the P30, P60, and P80 series. Manufactured by Python, this drivetrain component supports reliable torque transmission and stable rotational movement within compatible drive assemblies.
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$ 707.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python Homokinetic CV Joint for Python Drive P30 / P60 / P80 is a constant velocity joint with a length of 195 mm, designed for Python Drive propulsion systems of the P30, P60, and P80 series. Manufactured by Python, this drivetrain component supports stable torque transmission and smooth rotational movement within compatible propulsion assemblies.
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$ 707.83
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python P30.145 Homokinetic Drive Shaft is a CV (homokinetic) drive shaft with a working length of 145 mm, designed for the Python Drive P30-R propulsion system. Manufactured by Python, this precision drivetrain component ensures stable torque transmission and reliable rotation within compatible shaft drive assemblies. The unit is supplied as 1 piece, identified by product number P30.145 and EAN 8720193045924.
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$ 724.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python P30.165 Homokinetic Drive Shaft is a CV (homokinetic) drive shaft with a working length of 165 mm, designed for the Python Drive P30-R propulsion system. Manufactured by Python, this precision drivetrain component ensures stable torque transmission and reliable rotation within compatible shaft drive assemblies. The unit is supplied as 1 piece, identified by product number P30.165 and EAN 8720193045931.
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$ 724.71
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Python P30.195 Homokinetic Drive Shaft is a CV (homokinetic) drive shaft with a working length of 195 mm, designed for the Python Drive P30-R propulsion system. Manufactured by Python, this precision drivetrain component ensures stable torque transmission and reliable rotation within compatible shaft drive assemblies. The unit is supplied as 1 piece, identified by product number P30.195 and EAN 8720193045948.
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$ 724.71
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What materials are used in the construction of the Python Drive Coupling to ensure durability and corrosion resistance?
The Python Drive Coupling is constructed using high-quality materials such as stainless steel and corrosion-resistant alloys, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance in marine environments. These materials are specifically chosen to withstand harsh conditions, including exposure to saltwater.
How does the Python Drive Coupling deal with high torque and maintain efficiency under heavy load conditions?
The Python-Drive Flexible Shaft Coupling is designed to handle high torque by distributing the load evenly across its components, ensuring efficient power transfer even under heavy load conditions. The unit incorporates a robust thrust bearing, which helps manage the thrust forces generated by the propeller, while the vibration-free design minimizes wear and ensures smooth operation. This allows the Python Drive Coupling to maintain efficiency and reliability throughout demanding marine environments.