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Brunel Safety Element Torque Limiters
For Extruder Applications
 

Features & Benefits

 

• Modular Design Simplifies Maintenance
User can replace Safety Elements (the working
components) without removing clutch
from shaft
Clutch can be removed (dropped out) without
moving motor back

• Module Designs Available

Standard Internally Adjustable Modules

Externally Adjustable Modules *(EA)
Torque adjustment by micrometer
graduations

Tamper proof externally adjustable design

Disconnectable Modules *(D)
Disconnect motor for testing of motor function and torque limiter function
Tamper proof internally adjusted design

Externally Adjustable / Disconnectable
Modules *(EAD)

Incorporates both features above

• Simple Manual Reset -- without
reversing drive


• Precision Ball Detent/Belleville
Spring Design

(+0 to -10% repeatability)

• Adaptable to All Drive Configurations

• Eflex Coupling Standard, Other
Types Available

• Large Torque & Bore Capacity
• Turning bar holes standard

Brunel Safety Element Torque Limiters have been protecting industrial power transmission systems around the world since 1971.

The Extruder Safety Element “SE” Series Torque Limiters are designed specifically for the precision requirements of twin screw extruder applications. They are totally enclosed and made exclusively of steel (except coupling flex elements & seals). The wearing parts in the Safety Element Modules are D-2 tool steel thru hardened to Rc 62 minimum. Tapered roller bearings are incorporated in the design for long life, and are regreaseable through a grease fitting and grease relief valve. Modular construction provides design flexibility and simplified maintenance. Safety Elements

are precision Belleville spring loaded, single ball detent design. A unique over center mechanism insures complete disengagement on overload and simple, fast manual re-engagement.

Safety Element Torque Limiters completely disengage on overload thus preventing damage and down time to the equipment. When applied on motor output shafts of twin screw extruder drive systems, the “SE” Torque Limiter protects the reducer and twin screws from potential damage upon overload

400HP Twin Screw Extruder Clutch Coupling
Between Motor and Reducer
900HP Twin Screw Extruder
Clutch Coupling
* part number suffix