Torque limiting coupling with slip detection

Eaton’s torque limiting coupling, the Airflex, increases torque by 25% and provides an automatic slip detection system to help decrease maintenance costs and downtime during operation. Designed to withstand high torque spikes found in grinding mills and heavy duty variable frequency drive applications, the Airflex Torque Limiting Coupling uses automatic reset and re-engage and automatic wear compensation to help safeguard expensive driveline components.

The Airflex automatically disengages if slip is detected between the motor and the pinion. The required overload torque can be easily set and adjusted by varying the applied air pressure. Re-applying the predetermined air pressure quickly and automatically resets the coupling.

“As grinding mill drivelines are migrating from clutch-based drivelines to variable frequency drive (VFD) systems, Eaton’s new generation of Torque Limiting Couplings are answering the call to protect equipment from damage during unexpected torque overloads,” said Mike Williams, product line manager, Eaton. “The advanced Airflex Torque Limiting Coupling solution is designed to reset and restart nearly instantaneously, striving to achieve maximum uptime for mill operations.”

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www.eaton.com/AirflexTLC