Magnetic Shaft Coupling 1

[ElMicha]

Hey all,

I'm currently facing a problem on one of my roll forming machines, the issue occurs when the machine gets jammed the extension shaft that is assembled with a drive shaft using set screws experiences torsional shear stress and deforms, the extension shaft then becomes a pain to replace. I've been wondering if using a magnetic shaft coupling would be able to work, and if so does anyone know any relevant textbooks that would be of any help?

 

[3DDave]

There are clutches for just such use. They are also called torque limiters.

 

[ElMicha]

Thanks Dave, Yep that will work.