Torque Limiting Protection

for Twin Screw Extruders and Mixers

• accurate release torque repeatability
• means for manual disconnection
• simple, fast manual re-engagement
• low-cost maintenance
• the preferred protection for many
extruder manufacturers
 Torque Limiting Module

Bibby Transmissions - Ultimate Extruder Protection

UEP Modular Torque Limiters
BIBBY UEP

Bibby Transmissions has through extensive

experience developed the Ultimate
Extruder Protection device affording
reliable protection for twin screw
extruders.

Based on over 30 years experience in

arduous applications particularly in the
steel industry has led to the development
of the Bibby Modular Torque Limiter which
has become the industry standard for twin Type ‘A’ Sandwich Type ‘B’ Sandwich

screw extruder machines.

Model No. JSE102A JSE104A JSE128A JSE129A JSE129B JSE241A JSE241B JSE243A JSE243B JSE243C

Max Preset Torque Nm 850 1300 3400 4100 8150 8700 17300 9400 18700 28000

Min Preset Torque Nm 85 130 550 660 1300 1400 2800 1500 3000 4500

Maximum Speed 3000 3000 2800 2500 2500 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

Eflex Hub Size 145 195 220 240 240 340 340 510 510 510

Size of Modules SE5 SE5 SE10 SE10 SE10 SE20 SE20 SE20 SE20 SE20

No of Modules 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 4 6

Sandwich Type A A B B B B B A A A

A - PCD of Modules 106.68 160.28 250.8 300 300 400 400 431.8 431.8 431.8

B - Torque Limiter O/D 152.4 206 305 360 360 470 470 514 514 514

C - D.B.S.E. 64.8 62.3 83 96.8 96.8 98 98 117.6 117.6 117.6

D- 138 138 144 165 165 238 238 250 250 250

E - Break-out Extension 3 3 4 4 4 7 7 7 7 7

G - Tapped Hole Size M10 M12 M16 M16 M16 M20 M20 M30 M30 M30

H - No of tapped Holes 6 8 8 14 14 16 16 12 12 12

K - Eflex Gap 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

L - Rigid Hub Length 68.4 108 121 140 140 203 203 220 220 220

M -Eflex Boss Diameter 80 120 130 150 150 210 210 260 260 260

N - Eflex Outside Dia. 145 195 220 240 240 340 340 510 510 510

P - Eflex Length 65 110 135 135 135 150 150 252 252 252

Q - Max Bore - Rigid Hub 43 90 115 135 135 185 185 220 220 220

Min Bore - Rigid Hub 16 32 42 42 42 60 60 60 60 60

R - Max Bore - Eflex Hub 58 85 95 110 110 150 150 185 185 185

Min Bore - Eflex Hub 16 32 42 42 42 60 60 60 60 60

S - Boss Dia. - Rigid Hub 75 130 159 190.5 190.5 260 260 305 305 305

T - Overall Length 198.24 280 339 371.5 371.5 451 451 585 585 585

Mass Kg. 17 37 67 111 115 271 279 523 530 538

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 Torque Limiting Module
Bibby Transmissions - Ultimate Extruder Protection
Externally Adjusted Disconnect Modules

Features & Benefits
Very accurate release torque repeatability
with minimal variation between static
and dynamic release.
Versatile installation allows for the torque
limiter centre section to be removed
without the need to move the motor or
gearbox.
Individual modules are preset to provide
the required release torque. Any
maintenance of the modules is a
straightforward operation. A simple
removal operation allows for module
recalibration without having to replace
the complete unit. By holding spare
modules in stock already preset to the
required release torque keeps downtime
to an absolute minimum.
Manual reset of the torque limiter can
only be carried out when the drive is at
rest. Resetting is achieved by realigning
the two halves of the unit and then
lightly tapping each module fitted, with a
soft mallet.
Lubrication of the unit is via easy access
grease nipples.
Proximity sensor targets are included to
provide the means to switch off the drive
after an overload occurs.
BIBBY UEP
External manual disconnect modules are
fitted as standard. This permits periodic
manual disengagement of the torque
limiter. Using this feature ensures that all
the working parts within the assembly are
operated and do not remain in one
position for lengthy periods.
Whilst each torque limiter assembly is
normally factory preset, if required site
adjustments can be carried out, a setting
chart with instructions is provided for this
purpose. Please note a security key is
required and adjustment should only be
carried out by an authorised person.

Engaged Disengaged

Normal Operation
The flanges X and Y are driven by a large A suitable switch can be incorporated in UEP Torque Limiters are not classed as
steel ball (2), located in the detent pocket the assembly to switch off the drive machines by the 98/37/EU Directive. All
(1), which is retained by a plunger (3). motor or operate a warning device when installations must conform to industry
This in turn is retained axially by means of the Torque Limiting assembly disengages. standards.
a system of angled races (6,8) biased by Resetting is a simple matter of first re-
pressure from the Belleville springs (5), aligning the flanges X and Y and then
acting on a circle of balls (7). tapping each module plunger back with a
soft mallet to allow the circle of balls to
Disengagement
return to their original position and the
On overload, relative angular movement large steel ball to return to its location in
between flanges X and Y imparts a the detent pocket.
tangential force (Fu) on the large steel
ball, forcing it clear of the detent pocket
back against the plunger. This in turn
causes the plunger to be forced through
the circle of balls overcoming the spring
loading on the angle races. In this
position, the balls are resting on the large
diameter of the plunger, and once this
condition is reached the flanges are
Externally Adjusted Disconnect Module
completely free to rotate independently.

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