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OVERLOAD SAFEGUARD
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OVERLOAD SAFEGUARD r * ' " ^ /-• / . / S J s' / - 'T. \ J* ^ -v< - > Hilliard Ball Detent Overload Release Clutches For Precise Torque Management

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Pneumatic Overload Release Clutch The Hilliard pneumatic Overload Release Clutch provides adjustable on-the-fly overload protection by using air pressure to regulate torque. Air pressure puts force on the balls placed inside the pockets in the clutch, and provides the means for torque transmission. By adjusting the air pressure, the overload torque can be increased or decreased accordingly. (See graph for details.) During an overload, torque increases, which forces the balls out of their pockets. When the balls come out of their pockets during an overload, a detector plate automatically...

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Mechanical Overload Release Clutch The Hilliard mechanical Overload Release Clutch provides adjustable overload protection by compressing a spring pack to regulate torque. Springs put force on the balls placed inside the pockets in the clutch, and provide the means for torque transmission. By adjusting the compression in the spring, the overload torque can be increased or decreased accordingly. (See graph for details.) During an overload, torque increases, which forces the balls out of their pockets. Torque can no longer be transmitted through the unit. When the balls come out of their...

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Part Number Part Number dimensions in inches The Hilliard Corporation reserves the right to change specifications and dimensions at any time. Please contact the factory for the most current information. Your Local Representative: The Hilliard Corporation 100 West Fourth Street Elmira, NY 14902-1504 Phone: 607-733-7121 Fax: 607-732-8979 http://www.hilliardcorp.com Email: hilliard@hilliardcorp.com

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