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Articulating Shaft

Assembly

Long tube carrying the drive elements to a wristed joint that lets the jaws angle off-axis. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Articulating Shaft parts and their functions

4 top-level parts · 5 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Articulating Shaft parts diagram: 1 shaft tube, 2 articulation joint, 3 articulation cable, 4 rotation collar. 5 parts in 4 top-level items.
Articulating Shaft parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Shaft Tube 1× Outer shaft tube
2 Articulation Joint 1× Articulation joint
3 Articulation Cable 2× Steering cables
4 Rotation Collar 1× Shaft rotation collar

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Bill of materials for Articulating Shaft

4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 5 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Shaft Tube surgical-stapler-shaft-tube 1× 1 · part
2 Articulation Joint surgical-stapler-articulation-joint 1× 1 · part
3 Articulation Cable surgical-stapler-articulation-cable 2× 2 · part
4 Rotation Collar surgical-stapler-rotation-collar 1× 1 · part

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Where the articulating shaft 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