Stainless steel overload protection for food production – torque limiter for indirect drives in the application
Drive technology specialist ENEMAC from Germany has felt at home in the food production and packaging sector for more than 40 years. Again and again, customers place special requirements on the manufacturer’s products.
This was also the case for a food packaging company. They were looking for a solution to safeguard a cup filling machine.
Cup filling machines are an indispensable component in the modern food industry. They enable efficient and precise filling of food into cups or other containers of various sizes and materials. They play a crucial role in the automation of filling processes, which not only increases production speed, but also improves the accuracy and consistency of filling.
The versatility of cup filling machines makes it possible to fill a wide range of food products, including liquids such as yoghurt, sauces and drinks, semi-solid products such as puddings and fruit pieces, as well as solid products such as salads, snacks and confectionery. Adaptable to different packaging sizes and types, cup filling machines can meet the requirements of different products while maximising efficiency on the production line.
If a cup is damaged or positioned imprecisely during the filling process, this can disrupt or even interrupt the entire production process. There is also a considerable risk of contamination, which can lead to recalls by the manufacturer, resulting in high costs. The mechanics of the machine can also be damaged in the further course of the process.
To prevent this damage and stop further operation of the machine, a stainless steel ENEMAC safety coupling type ECG_ES was used in the drive train. A safety clutch generally transmits the torque up to a preset disengagement torque. If this torque is exceeded, for example due to a blockage in the filling process, it separates the input and output so that no more forces are transmitted.
The ECG_ES offers a reliable solution for disengagement torques between 2 and 900 Nm. With 14 different sizes and 2 designs – with and without axial locking – this product offers maximum flexibility and adaptability.
ENEMAC offers a wide range of stainless steel torque limiters for applications in the medical, food, beverage and chemical industries. All products are:
- robust and durable: manufactured from high quality stainless steel to ensure a long service life and high performance in hygienic applications.
- versatility: with a temperature range of -30° to +150°C, these couplings are suitable for a wide range of environments, from extreme cold to hot operating conditions
- reliable safety: protection is purely mechanical, with positive disconnection within fractions of a second, regardless of power failures
- easy cleaning: All parts are stainless and can thus be cleaned in the process.
5. easy restart of the machine: ENEMAC safety couplings are self-engaging and can continue to be used without disassembly when the motor starts up slowly.
Contact information:
e-mail: sales@enemac.de
web: https://enemac.eu/
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tel: +49 6022 71070
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