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Torque Limiters – Wedgegard

Howdon Wedgegard shear pin overload torque limiting couplings are engineered to safeguard your drive system across a variety of applications. In the event of a jam or overload, the Wedgepins will shear, effectively protecting the system. These couplings are designed for user-friendly operation, preventing mechanical overload to minimize potential damage and reduce the risk of injury associated with overload conditions.

Gear Type Wedgegard Couplings can be supplied bored and keyed to customer requirements.

  • All Couplings manufactured to AGMA standards.
  • Standard Units for release torques up to 286,800 Nm.
  • Torque is adjustable by Wedgepin ratings.
  • Designs to suit special drive requirements are available.
  • Maximum Speed 500 RPM.
  • For speeds greater than 500 RPM units should be balanced.
  • All dimensions in mm unless otherwise shown.
  • All figures are approximate.

For more information, please visit www.howdon.com.

Wedgegard® Gear Coupling Standard Torque Table

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