Mechanical and electronic overload protection each has its place. Mechanical overload-protection devices, such as the EAS -Compact backlash-free, ball-detent torque-limiting clutch, can disconnect ...

They protect downstream machinery and tools. But with ball-detent limiters, a commonly used design for emergency protection, every overload causes wear. Most don't survive more than 2,000 overloads ...

Mechanical torque limiters have been employed for many years as a simple and reliable means of torque overload protection in case of machine jams and crashes. The actuation ring moves to trigger the ...

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R+W's Model SK1 stainless-steel coupling is ideal for wash down applications in both the packaging and food processing industries. Developed as a failsafe alternative to electrical current limitation, ...

An optional torque limiter is available for 75 cc/rev models of the company’s P1/PD series of medium pressure variable-displacement, axial-piston pumps. The torque limiter is designed to adjust flow ...