Why are mechanical torque limiters are so outdated?
Some consider mechanical torque limiters outdated because there are other ways to control torque overload, most notably via electronic current limitation of the motor. While this may work in some cases, as machinery becomes more dynamic, the inertia of moving parts becomes more critical.
What does a free wheeling torque limiter do?
Free wheeling safety clutches will permanently separate the drive and driven shaft hubs of the coupling, requiring a manual re-engagement. This cuts back significantly on potential wear between the two halves of the torque limiter as they ratchet against each other. Torque limiters are sometimes called overload clutches.
How do you disconnect a torque limiter?
Disconnect torque limiters, as the name implies, physically disconnect the drive from the load. Several methods exist for the disconnecting process. The shear pin method actually destroys the pin joining the load with the drive. Another common method is via magnetic disconnection using permanent magnets.
What’s the difference between shear pin and magnetic torque limiters?
The shear pin method actually destroys the pin joining the load with the drive. Another common method is via magnetic disconnection using permanent magnets. The common feature of disconnect type torque limiters is that they permanently separate the drive and driven shaft and require a manual re-engagement.
How does the prevailing torque high limit work?
Prevailing Torque High Limit Identifies the maximum amount of torque allowed during the Prevailing Torque zone. If measured torque equals or exceeds this limit the step is halted and a fault declared.Measurement starts once the Cut-In zone has been exited.
When does the tool exit the prevailing zone?
This method can be challenging if the rundown angle or prevailing torque is very inconsistent The tool will exit the prevailing zone when the dynamic slope monitoring of the system indicates that the slope (torque rise / angle run) is increasing successively – indicating seating point has been achieved.
When to use slope detection in prevailing torque zone?
Identifies the maximum amount of tool socket angle rotation allowed during the Prevailing Torque zone. If socket rotation equals or exceeds this limit the step is halted and a fault declared. This limit is used when the “Slope Detection” method of Prevailing Torque zone exiting is selected.
Is the torque pro capable of performing a stationary desoot?
Anyway, I just bought a 2016 6.7 RAM 2500, and was wonder if Torque Pro is capable of performing a Stationary Desoot, just in case it’s required. I’ve read posts here where people have had 70-80-90% DPF Filter Full messages and have not been able to clear them, and eventually had to visit the dealer for a Stationary Desoot to be performed.