Torque-limiting Couplings

SafeSet, SmartSet and AutoSet

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We are the experts in torque-limiting and connection couplings
within Voith Turbo.

Voith Turbo, the specialist for hydrodynamic drive, coupling

and braking systems for road, rail and industrial applications,
as well as for ship propulsion systems, is a Group Division of
Voith GmbH.

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper,
raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in
1867, Voith employs almost 40 000 people, generates Euro
5.6 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the
world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies
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The History of Voith Turbo Safeset
The history of Safeset began in 1972 at the KTH Royal Institute In 1988, sales of AutoSet design began. The first process
of Technology in Stockholm, where Curt Falk was studying. improvement product with fully automatic resetting capability.
Curt constructed a miniature rolling mill. Therefor he needed a
quick and reliable solution for connecting and fixing the roll In 1992, the German Voith Group bought the company. The
neck. The result was that he developed an adjustable shrink company changed its name to Voith Turbo Safeset AB and
connector (now called HyGrip) which was later developed into the SafeSet product then became well-known in all the main
a torque limiter. industrialized countries of the world.

The old method of torque limitation with shear pins was not In 1997, a new factory in Hudiksvall was built.
reliable enough. Curt’s idea for creating a more reliable
coupling was based on a permanent connection with a safety 2000 saw the development of HyCon, a tapered sleeve coup-
function – later called SafeSet. ling with a high friction coating (HFC).

In order to develop the invention into a commercial product, In 2011, the factory was again extended to include a new
Curt rented a workshop to bring SafeSet to completion. office section. The facility now consists of a workshop area of
1 700 m2 and offices of 800 m2. The company has more than
In 1978, Curt Falk took out a patent on the first SafeSet 85 employees in Hudiksvall and around a further 25 employees
model. in subsidiaries throughout the world.

In 1981, both patent and product were transferred to the

company Metallform Safeset AB.

In 1982, production of SafeSet product began in Hudiksvall,

270 km north of Stockholm. At first the number of employees
was just five persons, including Curt.

In 1987, sales of the SmartSet design began. This was a

further development of the SafeSet principle and the first
process improvement product.

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Torque Limitation and
Process Improvement
SafeSet, SmartSet, AutoSet

Harsh conditions of your production and high availability re- Safeset developed into the SmartSet and AutoSet which is
quirements. Production downtime, that costs a lot. It puts high process-enhancing couplings. They restrict short torque
performance demands on your drivetrain. You do not want a peaks in operation, without breaking transmission entirely thus
torque limiter that release unnecessarily. But above all, you do protect the drive from overloads without that the production is
not want your drivetrain to fail. interrupted. If a total stop occurs, the coupling release imme-
diately. SmartSet is re-set as easily as SafeSet by changing
Voith Turbo Safeset has developed the leading torque limiters the sheartube. AutoSet resets itself when the operation is
to the industry for more than three decades. Our products are stopped.
continuously adjustable for maximum optimization of the
powertrain, the most accurate couplings and transfers the
most torque in proportion to size. All the models can be cus-
tomized to suit existing interface or a newly designed to opti-
mize powertrain.

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SafeSet SmartSet AutoSet
SafeSet is the most precise torque limiter SmartSet is a development of the AutoSet handles short duration dynamic
available on the market. It is used in SafeSet with the additional ability to peak torques without releasing. It is
multiple applications such as steel mills, also slip without releasing to reduce primarily used in steel industry, par-
tunnel drilling machines, crushers and short duration, dynamic peak torques. It ticular levellers. It is completely auto-
many many more, due to its is primarily used in compressor drives matic and resets itself and providing the
• Precise release point – enables highest and refiners that are driven by syn- following features and benefits.
possible utilization of the application chronous motors, but has other pos- • Is preset to the required slip torque –

• No false releases due to fatigue – sible industrial applications, due to its easy installation and ready-to-use
No production loss without an actual • Ability to reduce transient torques at • Can slip approximately 180 degrees

overload start-up – The driveline does not without fully releasing – thus cope
• Adjustable release torque – Easy to have to be dimensionend to cope with long duration overloads without
use for safe commissioning or upgrade with the extrem overloads it creates interupting the production
of the driveline • Accurate and constant release • It automatically resets itself to the

torque – Safe performance over time preset torque level – No manual

• Adjustable release torque – Easy to activity necessary to reactive the
use for safe commissioning or up- drive
grade of the driveline

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Customized Solutions

Tailor-made customer solutions

To ensure the best possible functionality of the Safeset prod- Our sales engineers are involved in the whole process. They
ucts, they are always specially adapted for the specific ap- take responsibility for ensuring that both design and construc-
plication intended. This applies to all Voith Turbo SafeSet tion of the coupling fulfill the customer’s needs and require-
couplings – SafeSet, SmartSet and AutoSet. ments with regard to application, performance and design. For
example, if the space available for the coupling is limited, it will
To identify the optimum solution for you as customer we often need to be adjusted in size. To maintain the same high per-
suggest a number of coupling types. This forms a basis for formance level we adjust the choice of steel grade and design
discussion and facilitates the decision-making process, as the in relation to your application.
advantages of the couplings are easy to compare. Next we
adapt our existing couplings and prepare contract drawings.

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Benefits

With a customized coupling you always get the optimum pro-

cess-improved solution.

+ Our products increase production

The narrow tolerance range of our products allows you to
achieve the highest possible performance from your
equipment.
+ Our products have short payback periods
SafeSet couplings are reliable and are only release when the
set torque is exceeded. This minimizes operating stoppages
and downtime, and as a result increase production up-time.
+ Our products improve processes
Our range allows you to improve the production process and
downtime, and as a result increase production up-time.

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Applications

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1 Coal mining armored face conveyor (AFC)

SafeSets are installed on the low-speed side of the gearbox next to
the chain drive, to provide optimal protection against brief torque
spikes that could break the chains.
2 Mineral crushers
SafeSets are usually installed in combination with a flexible coupling
which provide dampening and overload protection.
3 Rolling mills
SafeSets are usually installed on the motor shaft or integrated in the
drive line of the rolling mill, to protect against overloads.
4 Straightening machines
AutoSets are installed between the distribution gearbox and the
cardan shafts or gear spindles, to prevent roll slip, protect the drive-
line and improve product quality.

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4 5

1 High-speed trains
SafeSets are installed on each drive, to provide protection against
injury as a result of a drive line failure.
2 Car crushers
SafeSets are installed in the drive line, often in combination with fluid
or flexible couplings, to protect against overload.
3 Marine vessels
SafeSets are installed in the main propulsion drives, to protect the
drive lines from damage as a result of grounding in shallow waters, or
floating debris that entangles the propeller.
4 Gas turbines
SafeSets are integrated into the reduction gearboxes, to protect the
gear and the turbine from short circuit reversal torques coming from
the generator.
5 Compressors
SmartSet are installed on the motor shafts, to reduce the damaging
torsional excitations that occur during the start-up phase.

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SafeSet
The Torque-limiting Safety Coupling

Features
• Fully adjustable release torque

• Selected release torque remains constant

• Precise point of release

• Back-lash free power transmission

• Compact, low weight design

• Low moment of inertia

A hollow steel sleeve is expanded by oil under pressure; this

produces a friction connection between a shaft and a hub. At
overload the coupling instantaneously releases the oil pres-
sure and interrupts the drive.

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SafeSet being pressurized

Shaft

Oil charge port

Anti friction bearings

(on each side)

Hollow steel sleeve

Hub

Seals (on each side)

SafeSet following a release

Shear tube

Shear ring

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Function and Design of SafeSet
Operation Design
The set hydraulic pressure in the coupling generates a defined The SafeSet coupling design consists of a twin-walled pres-
frictional force between the pressure sleeve and shaft. This sure sleeve, which can be pressurized with oil up to 1 000 bar
pressure determines the maximum torque which can be trans- (14 500 psi), with the shear tube ensuring the system is com-
mitted (slip torque) through the coupling. pletely sealed. Larger SafeSet couplings have more than one
shear tube which come in four standard sizes L 28, L 39, L 54
If the operating torque exceeds the set slip torque, the shaft and L 63.
rotates relative to the pressure sleeve. The shear ring that is
fixed to the shaft, therefore also rotates relative to the pressure The friction surfaces are specially treated to prevent any wear
sleeve, which in turn breaks the tops of the installed shear or pick-up during the initial slip phase of the coupling release.
tubes. As a result, there is an instantaneous drop in the oil Once the coupling has released it rotates on bearing, thus
pressure, which reduces the frictional force of the connection, preventing any wear on the friction surfaces.
and releases the coupling.
During normal operation the bearings remain static, only
Resetting is a simple operation of replacing the broken shear following a release do they rotate, which means the often
tubes with new, and repressurizing the coupling, which can be referred to bearing life, is a minor factor in terms of the oper-
done in minutes. ational dependability of the coupling. To ensure the bearings
do not overheat in a release condition, the coupling has a
The permitted temperature range of the couplings is - 20 to small amount of lubrication oil poured in, this equally ensures
+ 60°C. Temperatures which exceed this range are possible a constant friction coefficient across the friction surfaces, and
with small design changes. as a result, the release torque is extremely precise.

SafeSet couplings are not influenced by material fatigue, i.e.

S-N datas, which ensures the release torque remains constant
over time.

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Fatigue curve (S-N curve) Calibration curve (Calibration diagram)

SafeSet
Pressure
Torque

Shear pin
coupling

10 10 2 10 4 10 6 10 8
Load cycle Torque

Shear tube illustration Typical release curve

Charge port

Shear tube
Torque

Time

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ST-B Series with plain Bearings

For installation between a plain shaft and a hub, with higher

operating speeds.

Size MA d1 d2 d3 d4 L1 L2 L3 M m J
ST-B [kNm] [kg] [kgm2]

60 1.8 – 3.6 60 75 40 132 137 128 83 M6 5 0.01

70 2.7 – 5.4 70 90 50 144 150 140.5 92 M6 6.8 0.02

80 4–8 80 100 50 153 166 156.5 108 M6 7.8 0.03

90 5.5 – 11 90 110 65 164 184 170 123 M8 9.4 0.04

100 7.5 – 15 100 125 70 179 206 191 133 M8 13.5 0.06

110 9 – 18 110 140 80 197 208 193 137 M8 17 0.09

120 14 – 28 120 150 90 205 237 221 161 M8 20 0.12

130 18 – 36 130 160 100 214 250 234 174 M8 22 0.14

140 22 – 44 140 170 105 224 261 245 183 M10 24 0.18

150 27 – 54 150 180 115 234 275 259 195 M10 27 0.22

160 34 – 68 160 200 120 249 300 284 215 M10 37 0.34

170 39 – 78 170 210 130 254 300 282 213 M10 38 0.37

180 44 – 88 180 225 135 316 300 281 213 M10 45 0.49

190 58 – 116 190 240 145 316 350 332 260 M10 56 0.68

200 65 – 130 200 250 150 316 350 332 260 M10 61 0.81

220 82 – 164 220 270 175 316 350 332 260 M10 65 1

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
J: mass moment of inertia
Dimensions in mm.

L1
L2

L3 ± 0.2
d4

M (4 x)
d1 h6

2 x 45°
d3 ± 0.2
_______
d2 k6
j6

SafeSet ST-B

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ST-KB Series with plain Bearings

For installation between a parallel keyed shaft, and hub, with

higher operating speeds. The friction surface is between the
coupling and the hub, the hub often being supplied by the
customer.

Size MA d 11 d 12 d2 d3 d4 L1 L2 M m J
ST-KB [kNm] [kg] [kgm2]

60 1–2 41 44 60 123 134 112 73 M6 4.2 0.01

70 1.5 – 3 48 52 70 133 143 119 80 M6 5.1 0.01

80 2.1 – 4.2 55 62 80 141 152 124 85 M6 6.1 0.01

90 3–6 65 69 90 148 159 136 93 M6 7.5 0.02

100 3.9 – 7.8 71 77 100 158 169 140 97 M6 8.4 0.02

108 5 – 10 76 85 107.95 166 177 146 103 M6 9.9 0.03

120 7 – 14 86 95 120.65 174 185 160 117 M6 12 0.04

127 9 – 17 92 99 127 181 192 172 128 M6 14 0.05

140 10 – 20 100 110 139.7 193 204 176 132 M6 17 0.07

152 13 – 26 110 120 152.4 206 221 175 134 M8 18 0.09

165 17 – 34 120 130 165.1 220 233 194 150 M8 23 0.13

178 23 – 46 130 141 177.8 229 243 219 175 M8 29 0.18

203 35 – 70 150 161 203.2 262 277 253 210 M8 42 0.32

228 50 – 100 168 181 228.6 295 310 281 235 M8 63 0.62

254 70 – 140 193 209 254 318 333 303 256 M8 80 1

280 90 – 180 208 228 280 390 410 311 259 M8 96 1.4

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
J: mass moment of inertia
1
: Maximum shaft diameter with key according to DIN 6885; 2: Maximum shaft diameter with lowest possible key
Dimensions in mm.

L1
L2 - 0.2

M (4 x)
d3 ± 0.2

H
d4

d2 H6
d1

1
d
B

SafeSet ST-KB

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SR-P Series with anti-friction Bearings

Compact ‘sandwich’ design, with connection flanges at each

end, often in combination with a misalignment coupling, such
as a gear coupling.

Size MA d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 z L1 L2 L3 L4 m J
SR-P [kNm] [kg] [kgm2]

60 1.6 – 3.2 94 122 152 96 11 8 115 19 2 15 11 0.02

80 2.9 – 5.8 115 150 178 122 13 6 113 19 2 18 15 0.05

100 5.4 – 10.8 140 184 213 150 17 6 135 22 2 22 25 0.11

110 8.2 – 16.4 163 208 240 174 17 8 161 22 2 – 36 0.19

130 12.6 – 25.2 188 242 280 200 21 8 173 28 2 – 53 0.38

160 20.5 – 41 222 280 318 234 21 8 193 28 2 – 76 0.72

190 28 – 56 245 305 347 262 21 10 199 28 3 – 99 1.1

203 39 – 78 273 345 390 306 21 10 206 38 3 – 138 2.1

228 58 – 116 310 368 425 332 21 14 240 38 3 – 185 3.2

254 111 – 222 331 406 457 355 25 14 330 26 4 – 280 5.1

300 142 – 284 371 460 527 404 25 16 309 28 6 – 400 11

356 244 – 488 451 530 591 472 32 14 385 33 6 – 670 24

406 290 – 580 483 580 640 522 32 18 387 38 6 – 800 34

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
J: mass moment of inertia
Dimensions in mm.

L1

L3 L2 L4 L4 L2 L3
z x d5

z x d5
d2 ± 0.2

d2 ± 0.2
d1 h6

d1 h6
d3

d4

d4

d3

SafeSet SR-P

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SR-N Series with integrated Flange

For installation between a parallel shaft and a universal joint

shaft or other flange connection. Accordingly, flange dimen-
sions can be modified to suit.

Size MA d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 z L1 L2 L3 L4 M m J
SR-N [kNm] [kg] [kgm2]

60 1.8 – 3.6 60 180 110 155.5 14 40 132 8 136 12 2.3 128 M6 12 0.03

70 3–6 70 180 110 155.5 14 50 144 8 150 12 2.3 140 M6 13 0.04

80 3.9 – 7.8 80 225 140 196 16 50 153 8 166 15 4 156.5 M6 20 0.09

90 5 – 10 90 225 140 196 16 65 164 8 184 15 4 171 M8 27 0.11

100 7.5 – 15 100 250 140 218 18 75 179 8 203 18 5 190 M10 30 0.17

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

Other sizes and features are available upon request. Above size 120 the type SR-F is recommended.
MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
J: mass moment of inertia
Dimensions in mm.

L1

L2 L3
z x d5
d4
d2

M (4 x)
d7

d1 h6

d3 h6
d6

L4

SafeSet SR-N

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SR-F Series for higher Torque Applications
utilizing a Connection Flange

With this design the SafeSet pressure ring plays no active role
in the torque transmission of the application. The ring merely
exerts a static radial force onto a torque transmitting connec-
tion sleeve, pressing this against the shaft or shaft sleeve. As
a result, higher dynamic bending moments and radial forces
can be accepted by the SafeSet coupling.

Size MA d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 z L1 L2 L3 L4 M m J
SR-F [kNm] [kg] [kgm2]

100 7.5 – 15 100 250 140 218 18 75 187 8 209 18 5 190 M8 34 0.22

110 10 – 20 110 285 175 245 20 80 197 8 208 20 6 198 M8 38 0.31

120 13 – 26 120 285 175 245 20 60 215 8 237 20 6 220 M10 47 0.38

130 17 – 33 130 315 175 280 22 100 230 8 250 22 6 234 M8 60 0.60

140 20 – 40 140 350 220 310 22 110 235 10 261 25 7 243 M10 64 0.78

150 25 – 50 150 350 220 310 22 115 247 10 305 25 7 270 M10 78 0.97

160 35 – 71 160 390 250 345 24 120 275 10 355 28 7 320 M10 130 1.5

180 49 – 98 180 435 280 385 27 135 320 10 300 40 8 282 M10 150 2.9

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

Other sizes and features are available upon request.
MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
J: mass moment of inertia
Dimensions in mm.

L1
L2 L3
z x d5
d4 ± 0.2
d3

d2
d7

M
d1 h6

d6

L4

SafeSet SR-F

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SR-F Series for Rolling Mill Main Drives

The couplings are designed and manufactured according to

the customer’s exacting specifications, and are often used in
combination with universal joint shafts.

Size MA d1 d2 L1 m
SR-F [kNm] [kg]

300 200 – 400 240 520 500 400

400 350 – 750 320 600 600 800

500 700 – 1 400 400 750 750 1 500

600 1 000 – 2 000 480 900 950 2 200

710 1 700 – 3 500 570 1 070 1 150 3 500

800 2 500 – 5 000 640 1 200 1 200 5 000

900 3 500 – 7 000 720 1 350 1 350 7 000

1000 5 000 – 10 000 800 1 500 1 500 10 000

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
m: mass (weight)
Dimensions in mm.

L1
universal joint

d1
d2

SafeSet SR-F

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SR-PC Series
for high Torque Space Constraining Applications

The SR-PC series, has been specifically designed for those

high torque applications, where the normal SR-F series
coupling is simply too large for the available space.

Size MA d L
SR-PC [kNm]

520 750 – 1 500 715 640

575 1 000 – 2 000 790 700

690 1 750 – 3 500 960 870

780 2 500 – 5 000 1 070 1 000

870 3 500 – 7 000 1 200 1 100

950 4 500 – 9 000 1 300 1 120

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
Dimensions in mm.

L
d

SafeSet SR-PC

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Installation Examples

ST-B series,
in combination with a flexible rubber coupling SR-N series, with spacer and gear couplings

ST-KB series,
integrated into the inner gear of a gear coupling SR-F series, integrated with a gear coupling

SR-PC series, integrated into a universal joint shaft

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SafeSet Accessoires

Pumps Service boxes

For pressurizing our coupling, we provide a complete range of To operate our couplings, additional tools and equipment are
hydraulic pumps, from manual versions, to powered variants. often needed, such as torque wrenches, allen keys, and plug
The size of the pump will be dependent on the size of the pullers to name a few. Our service boxes include all these
coupling to be pressurized. necessary tools, to operate and maintain our couplings. Vari-
ations may exist on older units, in which case, please contact
Available pumps: Voith directly.

• P115 series for coupling sizes 30 to 220 Digital manometers are available as an option for demanding
• P240 series for coupling sizes 200 to 300 applications. It ensures a more exact pressure setting, thus a
• P500 series for coupling sizes 300 to 400 more precise release point.
• P1000 series for coupling sizes over 400

The P115 and 240 are manually operated versions, and the
P500 and P1000 are pneumatically operated.

For special applications, electrically driven pumps or custom

solutions are available upon request.

Pump P500 Service boxes P115 and P240

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Shear tubes Release monitoring

L 28 L 39 L 54 L 63 L 28 VK L 39 VK
122 90
106 19
27.5

35
40

54

DIP 3
62
63

Ø 6.4
DIP 2
EC 130

120
M 14 x 1.5

82

DIP 1
M 14 x 1.5
M 14 x 1.5
PE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
M 18 x 1.5
M 20 x 1.5 M 14 x 1.5
PG 13.5
24V DC
40 SW 24
Relais
n1
n2
Assembly
5m 60 distance 3
40 Disconnecting
distance 5

M 12 x 1 SW 24 SafeSet

M 18 x 1

Shear tubes Electronic release indicator ESC 130

Depending on the size of the coupling and its application, the SafeSet couplings can be equipped with an electronic release
coupling could have between 1 to 12 shear tubes of a suitable indicator, which indicates when the SafeSet coupling has
size installed. released.

On coupling where external release capability is required such By monitoring the input and output speed with proximity
as engine test benches, extended head shear tubes are also sensors, should the SafeSet release, then the speeds will no
available. (VK model) longer be synchronous. The indicator recognizes this, and
triggers an alarm warning the machine operators. In cases
where the speed differential can not be measured, then the
SafeSet can be equipped with a mechanical visual release
indicator.

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Slip and Release Coupling
AutoSet
In straightening machines, the plate material speed is continu- These problems can be solved with the AutoSet slip and re-
ously changing during the operation. As the rolls work with the lease coupling. For example, in a Swedish steel mill, the
same rotational speed, this can lead to some of the rolls standstill time at the straightening machine was reduced from
slipping, which creates slippage marks on the plate material, 63 hours per year to 0, following installation of AutoSet coup-
or increased wear of the rolls themselves. In order to reduce ling in the roll drives. In addition, further financial gains were
this problem, the plastic deformation done by the rolls, is achieved due to the lower scrap rate, higher finished product
limited, and accordingly the machines capacity is not fully quality, and reduced roll wear.
utilized. A poorly performing straightening machine can result
in reduced product quality, increased downtime due to
component wear and fatigue, and in addition, reduced cap-
acity throughput.

AutoSet benefits Features

+ Improved product quality, due to reduction of slippage • Coupling is preset to the required slip torque.
marks. • When the preset torque is exceeded, the coupling can slip
+ Reduced wear on the drive spindles, while also providing approximately half a turn without releasing.
overload protection. • If the torque peak has a longer duration, the AutoSet will
+ More equal torque distribution, improves the whole release entirely and work just as a torque limiter, providing
levelling process. protection against a catastrophic failure.
+ Installation of AutoSets eliminates the need for direct roll • Coupling automatically reset s itself to the full preset
control, which is expensive. torque, once the drive has been stopped and the hydro-
+ Reduction in slippages between plate material and work dynamic bearing oil allowed to drain back into the swash
rolls, reduces the wear on the rolls themselves. plate pump.

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Sectional drawing

Friction
surfaces

Function and Design

Without AutoSet With AutoSet
The drive spindles and the gearbox are subjected to continu- AutoSet evens out the torque distribution between the gear-
ous torque peaks which are a result of the levelling process. box, and the work rolls. Production quality is significantly im-
In spite of high safety margins on the equipment, production proved due to the reduced number of slippage marks on the
is still subjected to frequent stoppages. finished product. Drive spindles are also isolated from the
continuous torque peaks, which in addition increases their re-
liability and life.

In the event of a total operating stoppage, the AutoSet re-

leases completely, allowing no torque to be transmitted at all.
Once the drive is brought to rest, the coupling will reset itself
automatically in a matter of minutes, to allow production to
start once again, without a single hand being placed on the
coupling.

Without AutoSet With AutoSet

Release torque
with a shear pin
Torque
Torque

coupling Release
Torque peaks torque slip
during Torque with
production AutoSet
Time Time

For larger outer diameter than 280 mm universal joints are normally used.
In such cases AutoSet would be installed on the output shaft of the
gearbox. See example on the next page. Technical details on request.

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SA-I Series Slip and Release Coupling
The SA-I series integrates the AutoSet principle into the drive
spindle itself, which is typically performed on gear spindles.
The table below details examples of the typical dimensions.

Size MA d L
SA-I [kNm]

38 0.3 – 0.72 48 250

45 0.8 – 1.6 60 260

57 1.2 – 2.5 76 270

73 3 – 7.4 98 310

95 6 – 12 119 350

120 12 – 24 155 450

130 16 – 33 175 470

150 22 – 45 200 530

The coupling is a tailor-made product. The table shows some examples.

MA: release torque – adjustment range
Dimensions in mm.
d

AutoSet SA-I

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SA-P Series Slip and Release Coupling
The SA-P series, integrates the AutoSet principle into the
gearbox or drive spindle companion flange itself, enabling the
existing drive spindles to be re-used.

Nominal torque range is 0.4 – 275 kNm.

AutoSet SA-P

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Service and Maintenance
Correct servicing and maintenance is all-important to ensure We are happy to recommend spare parts requirements, and
reliable performance, and maximum useful life of all mechan- suggest planned maintenance schedules, to avoid unplanned
ical drive components. In this respect Voith Turbo SafeSet stoppages, and reduce production downtime.
products are no different, to ensure maximum return on in-
vestment. Voith Turbo Safeset has regional service centers in Europe,
North and South America, and China. In addition, field service
Service intervals are product specific, and are listed in the capability is available from most of our worldwide marketing
serialized product manual. companies.

Correct installation, and training of maintenance personnel is

equally important to ensure maximum reliability, whether it be
a rolling mill, a stone crusher or a high speed train.

For total peace of mind, we recommend our service personnel

to be present during installation, initial start-up and final com-
missioning. At the same time, we will train your personnel how
to operate the couplings, and how to optimize its setting to
ensure maximum reliability, and ensure the product meets its
designed potential fully. We carry out scheduled servicing and
repairs on our couplings in order to reduce life cycle costs,
and guarantee it continuous operating performance.

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Voith Turbo Safeset Service

Consulting and engineering

Pre-Sales

After-Sales

Commissioning Original spare parts supply

Overhaul

Repairs

Modernizations, retrofits

Training Torque measurements (ACIDA)

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 cr421en, S&F, 04.2012. Printed in Sweden. Dimensions and illustrations without obligation. Subject to modifications.
SOCIEDAD INDUSTRIAL DE TRANSMISIONES S.A.
Pº Ubarburu, 67 - 20014 San Sebastián
Tfn. 943 457200 | Fax 943 463356
www.sitsa.es
atencioncliente@sitsa.es
09_02_02

Voith Turbo Safeset AB

Rönningevägen 8
82434 Hudiksvall, Sweden
Tel. +46 650 540-150
Fax +46 650 540-165
info.safeset@voith.com

www.voithturbo.com/safeset