MECHANICAL FRICTION TORQUE LIMITERS

Mach III friction torque limiters, also known as slip clutches, are designed to transmit a fixed amount of torque from one machine component to another until an overload is experienced. A torque setting is established by compressing the adjustment nut to the desired torque output, then fixing it in place with the provided set screw(s). This can be set and adjusted in the field, or pre-set at Mach III before shipment. When the unit experiences torque in excess of the set value, the friction torque limiter slips until the overload ceases.

IMPORTANT: Mach III friction torque limiters do not disengage upon overload. A means of sensing and stopping the overload condition must be in place or a friction torque limiter will continue to slip, eventually overheating to the point where it is unfit for continued use.

MECHANICAL FRICTION TORQUE LIMITER – NEMA FRAME
Overload Protection Between Motor and Gear Box or Other Flanged Components

Function: Overload Protection
Drive Arrangement: Motor to Gear Reducer (Gear Box)

• Torque limiter input is bored and keyed to connect to a NEMA frame motor.
• Torque limiter output shaft with key connects to a NEMA frame gear reducer.