Clutch & Break
Slipping Clutches
Precise torque limitation, reliable overload protection and long service life.
Reliable Overload Protection for Demanding Applications
DESCH slipping clutches are engineered to protect drivetrains and machine components from damage caused by overloads and blockages. By precisely limiting transferable torque, they allow controlled slipping when the defined torque is exceeded, helping protect critical drive components and minimize unplanned downtime.
Available in dry-running and wet-running designs, DESCH slipping clutches combine robust construction, reliable torque transmission and application-specific performance. Their proven designs provide an efficient solution for demanding industrial applications where controlled overload protection, durability, and dependable operation are essential. Served applications include:
Stationary Recycling Plants
Conveyor Systems
Energy Technology
General Mechanical Engineering
Choosing The Right Clutch For The Job
There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right DESCH product for your specific application.
Conditions
From environmental exposure to system constraints, the right solution must align with how your equipment runs.
Key factors to assess include:
- Required torque range
- Operating conditions and duty cycle
- Wet-running or dry-running requirements
Use Case
The key is not where they’re used, but how they perform in your application.
When evaluating use cases, consider:
- Peak loads and overload behavior
- Required torque transmission
- Frequency and duration of slipping events
Torque Limitation
Precise torque limitation helps protect the drivetrain when unexpected overloads or blockages occur.
Our solutions include:
- Wet-running torque limitation with Lutex® LRK
- Dry-running torque limitation with Planox® PTF
- Defined slipping torque
- More
Maintain For Longevity
While DESCH products are engineered for long-term performance, appropriate maintenance helps protect reliability, extend service life, and prevent avoidable downtime.
- Install and commission the clutch according to DESCH specifications and instructions
- Verify the defined slipping torque during commissioning and after maintenance
- Monitor operating conditions and investigate repeated or prolonged slipping
- Inspect friction components and other wear-related components according to the applicable maintenance requirements
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