Mechanical and electronic overload protection each has its place. Mechanical overload-protection devices, such as the EAS -Compact backlash-free, ball-detent torque-limiting clutch, can disconnect ...

Electronic overload protection has long been employed on industrial electric motors. In some cases, this internal protection may serve as a viable torque limiting mechanism. Many applications, however ...

With the EAS-reverse, Mayr Power Transmission has developed a new, disengaging torque limiter on which all functional processes can be automated through the drive. It is easy to handle, permits long ...

Republic Machine Inc., which makes single-shaft grinders in Louisville, Ky., is offering the Insta-Torque detection system that protects the drive train from jams in the shredding compartment. The ...

There was a time when 200 hp seemed like a lot. However, today, high-performance vehicles will frequently post both horsepower and torque figures that you'd expect to get from a professional race car.

I know that a manual gearbox requires a clutch, which the driver actuates with a pedal, while an automatic gearbox does without a clutch or clutch pedal. So why are there automatic transmissions with ...