Our flexible drive shafts are used in construction equipment, pumps, agricultural tools, industrial cleaning systems, food-processing equipment, automotive controls, marine applications and remote valve operation.

The business began in London in the late 1920s, initially supplying descaling equipment. Flexible drive manufacturing and repair work were established as the company expanded during the following decades.

Flexible Drive & Tool developed its manufacturing capability to support a growing range of flexible drive tools, replacement shafts and industrial applications.

Flexible drive core production was established at Thetford during the 1960s. Manufacturing methods later developed from hand-laid cores to high-speed core production as demand increased.

Flexible Drive & Tool became part of the Fairport Group in 1983. Operations were later brought together in Sheffield, where flexible drive shafts and components continue to be designed and manufactured.