KTR has developed a steel lamina coupling for servo drives in the higher power range. The backlash-free and torsionally rigid RADEX-NC High Torque covers speeds up to 27,500 rpm while transmitting torques up to 2,000 Nm. Main application ranges are machine tools as well as measuring and test bench technology. KTR will introduce the coupling […]
The role of torque limiters for couplings
When Coupling Tips.com spoke with KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz we asked him about some of the common misconceptions about couplings, torque limiters and the integration of the two. Here are some of the highlights from the interview. We kicked things off by asking what topics are being brought up most often when fielding…
Is a torque limiter a clutch?
When Coupling Tips.com spoke with KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz we asked him about some of the common misconceptions about torque limiters and their applications. Scholz specifically…
What is an idle-rotation safety clutch in a torque limiter?
KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz spent a few minutes with Coupling Tips.com to explain idle rotation in torque limiters. “When a torque limiter of this style disengages,…
What is a frictionally engaged torque limiter?
KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz took a moment to speak with Coupling Tips.com about the make-up of frictionally engaged torque limiters. “A frictionally engaged torque limiter is…
How does a ball detent torque limiter work?
Coupling Tips.com asked KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz about the basics of ball detent torque limiters. “In a ball detent design, there is some type of spring…
What are torque limiters used for?
Coupling Tips.com asked KTR Engineering Services Manager, Chris Scholz about the basics of what a torque limiter is used for. “It’s a device that allows limiting of torque…
New test bench for large couplings
KTR has launched a new test bench for large couplings covering a performance range of up to 500,000 Nm at its headquarters in Rheine, Germany. The test bench…