Overload Protection Devices: How do I select a torque limiter?
Torque limiters and safety clutch couplings are overload protection devices. These torque control solutions are ideally installed as physically close to the point of impact or overload as possible to enhance sensitivity. As with flexible couplings, the appropriate size will be found once the correct torque rating has been determined. The appropriate safety clutch will be set to disengage at a point slightly higher than the peak torque required for normal operation. Standard safety couplings will attempt to re-engage automatically at periodic points until the torque is reduced to an acceptable level. Torque [...]