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Torque Tube

Assembly

Horizontal rotating spine that carries the panels and transmits drive torque along the row. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Torque Tube parts and their functions

3 top-level parts · 27 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Torque Tube parts diagram: 1 torque tube section, 2 tube coupler, 3 aerodynamic damper. 27 parts in 3 top-level items.
Torque Tube parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Torque Tube Section 12× Galvanized steel tube sections
2 Tube Coupler 1 parts 11× Slip or bolted joints between sections
3 Aerodynamic Damper 1 parts 4× Aerodynamic motion dampers

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Bill of materials for Torque Tube

3 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 27 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Torque Tube Section solar-tracker-single-axis-tube-section 12× 12 · part
2 Tube Coupler 1 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-tube-coupler 11× 11 · part
2.1 Fastener Set fastener-set 1× 11 · part
3 Aerodynamic Damper 1 parts solar-tracker-single-axis-damper 4× 4 · part
3.1 Oil Seal oil-seal 1× 4 · part

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Where the torque tube is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks