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mechanical torque limiters are designed to provide one exact
detent position. This rotational position is often necessary
to provide accurate timing of process equipment. System timing
is critical for packaging, filling, and capping type equipment.
The design of all Centric clutches provides worry free years
of accurate positioning.
Mechanical style torque limiters are spring loaded clutches
that provide more accurate torque protection than shear
pins or friction style slip clutches. Shear pins and hubs
can rust together offering no torque protection at all.
The torque transmitted by friction style slip clutches
can vary +/- 40% or more depending upon the humidity and
other application factors. As the friction style clutch
wears, the torque will drop off significantly unless it
is continuously readjusted. Centric mechanical style torque
limiters vary < 10%.
Mechanical torque limiters are manually adjusted by changing
the spring tension and provide years of consistent torque
levels. The ORC clutch is a time proven clutch that has
been around for decades. The HOR clutch is a ball detent
style that can accommodate a wide torque range in a wash-down
ready nickel plated clutch. The WOR style clutch was specifically
designed for wastewater duty applications.
Special designs and configurations with sprockets and
couplings can be produced in short order.
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