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Thanks, Plasgears. That sounds like a nice straightforward design. I think I can make something similar for my application. In my case the handle or knob to tighten the screw will replace the gear. I will need to add a ratchet mechanism so the screw won't slip when it is released.

Thanks, plasgears. I like the belleville spring idea. Do you have any details re your design?

Thanks for the suggestions, Compositepro. The screwdriver may work for my application.

Thanks for the info MintJulep. I'll check that out.

I need a screw assembly with a slip clutch to limit the torque applied to a screw, which applies force to a clamp. The purpose is to limit the clamping force. The screw diameter would be in the range of 3/8". The torque limit would be in the range of 1 ft-lb and should be adjustable. The...

Thanks for the info macyvers and Noway. It appears that the "Protection Working" light doesn't really have much value. I did see a circuit for a system which would directly indicate that a MOV had failed. It was fairly complex, so it would be unlikely to be used for low cost, consumer type...

My question is regarding failure modes for surge protectors (the types used to protect individual equipment like computers, etc.). I examined the circuits in some common surge protectors. In the models I examined, as far as I can determine the "Protection Working" LED will only go off if the...