Torque limiter RINGSPANN RT 170.1

RINGSPANN RT 170.1 is a torque limiter reference, within Power transmission. Request a quote for RT 170.1 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

RINGSPANN RT series torque limiters are safety components for mechanical drives. They are installed between the motor and the load to disengage the motion when torque exceeds a set value, preventing damage to gears, shafts, chains or couplings. They are Belleville spring-actuated devices that, under overload, slip or disengage and can be reset. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with technical support to select the right model.

The RT series designation is read by nominal diameter and type of execution. For example, RT 30.1 and RT 30.2 share size 30 but differ in the mounting variant or adjustment range; the same applies to RT 40.1, RT 40.2 and RT 40.3, or to RT 45.1, RT 45.2 and RT 45.3. The numeric suffix after the dot indicates the design version: type of fixing, number of discs or reset method. To choose correctly, the complete part number must be identified and the performance tables consulted.

These limiters are used in drive lines where an overload can be catastrophic: chain conveyors, bucket elevators, mills, mixers, positive displacement pumps, woodworking machines, sheet feeding and bottling equipment. In Argentine industry they are found in food, cement, petrochemical and steel plants, and in agricultural machinery manufacturers. Their function is to act as a mechanical fuse: when torque exceeds the preset value, the limiter disengages and prevents costly breakages.

To select an RT limiter, the rated working torque, the maximum permissible torque, the shaft diameter, the type of coupling (direct, chain, pulley) and the environmental conditions must be defined. Installation requires precise alignment between shafts and adequate lubrication according to the environment. Reset can be automatic or manual depending on the model; check the direction of rotation and the available space. Cleanliness of the seat and the tightening torque of the screws are critical for reliable operation.

RINGSPANN RT series torque limiters can be interchanged with equivalent products from other European brands, but there is no universal correspondence of part numbers: each manufacturer defines its own dimensions and adjustment ranges. Therefore, when replacing a unit, it is essential to compare torque curves, shaft diameters and type of fixing. MR Accesorios Industriales can assist you with that technical comparison so the substitution is safe and does not affect machine performance.

If you need a torque limiter for your application, message us on WhatsApp with the complete part number (for example, RT 40.2) or with the machine data: required torque, shaft diameter and type of mounting. At MR Accesorios Industriales we reply shortly with the RINGSPANN alternative that best suits your needs.

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