---
title: Torque limiters
url: "https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-se/product/torque-limiters"
date: 2026-02-16
modified: 2026-02-24
lastUpdated: 2026-04-27
---

# Torque limiters

Accessories

Our torque limiters with integrated switching mechanism combine the dynamic and precise transmission with torque limitation. They are compact and completely backlash-free thanks to precisely manufactured components. Fast shut-off within milliseconds through the use of high-performance positioning springs.

 Downloads

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/c/1/csm_SAFETY-COUPLING-IMAGE_c588079163.webp)

### 0,1 – 2700 Nm

Release torque

### 4 – 379 Nm/arcmin

Torsional rigidity

### 3 – 100 mm

Bore diameter D1/D2

[ Technical details ](#tech-details)

[ Related products ](#related)

[ Request consultation ](#consultation)

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/epim-fs/Wittenstein-Prod-static_content/usp/44-1-torqueLimitation.svg)

###### Torque limitation

Reliably protects machines from overload and mechanical damage

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/epim-fs/Wittenstein-Prod-static_content/usp/31-1-dynamicTransmission.svg)

###### Dynamic transmission

Combines safety with precise power transmission – even at high speeds

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/epim-fs/Wittenstein-Prod-static_content/usp/31-4-fastResponse.svg)

###### Quick response

Mechanical switching mechanism disconnects at lightning speed in the event of a fault – for maximum process reliability

- Technical data
- Available options
- Downloads

|  | TL1 | TL2 | TL3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. acceleration torque TB \[Nm\] | 0.1 - 2800 | 0.1 - 1800 | 5 - 2800 |
| Backlash | completely backlash-free |
| Selectable bore diameters D1/D2 \[mm\] | 4 - 100 | 3 - 80 | 10 - 100 |

|  | TL1 | TL2 | TL3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assembly** |  |  |  |
| Standard clamping hub (radial) | ✓ | ✓ |  |
| Tapered clamping hub (axial) | ✓ |  | ✓ |
| **Drive interface** |  |  |  |
| Shaft | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Output interface** |  |  |  |
| Shaft |  | ✓ | ✓ |
| indirect (belt sprocket, chain sprocket) | ✓ |  |  |

| Document name | Document type | Language | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/ALPHA-ACCESSORIES-US-94cdaeff86a2.webp "alpha Accessories Product Catalog") alpha Accessories Product Catalog | Brochure /Catalog | American English | [ Download (8 KB) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3982&dl=1&st=1&lg=7&token=6e56e0fd795ba147a551a27129c2be47d79335c5)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3982&st=1&lg=7&token=338415c2cb986e8a84be23867cef649f71d38759) |
| ![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/ALPHA-ACCESSORIES-COUPLINGS-a3e05f426a7f.webp "alpha Accessories Product Catalog – Couplings") alpha Accessories Product Catalog – Couplings | Brochure /Catalog | Neutral | [ Download (4 KB) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3235&dl=1&st=1&lg=7&token=33bab1709068815922b1b3eff2e24e1dbbad586b)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3235&st=1&lg=7&token=5b0f5b1d1c9ff1487e008a501b5dcd5528024a9c) |
| ![Elastomer couplings, Elastomer couplings ELT, Metal bellows couplings, Metal bellows couplings BCT, Torque limiters, Torque limiters TL1](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/ORDER-INFORMATION-COUPLINGS-ccbc66c3bd3b.webp "Ordering codes information Couplings") Ordering codes information Couplings  Elastomer couplings, Elastomer couplings ELT, Metal bellows couplings, Metal bellows couplings BCT, Torque limiters, Torque limiters TL1 | Brochure /Catalog | Neutral | [ Download (138 B) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3339&dl=1&st=1&lg=7&token=04878337a2b6ab26b2e7694e20e391d007b8881c)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3339&st=1&lg=7&token=00f5935787a4c791f5c0fb98341af9456837fbe5) |
| ![Assembly instructions TL1 / TL2 / TL3](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/pdf-thumbnails/OPERATING-MANUAL-TL1-TL2-TL3-db91a280c1ce.webp "Torque limiting couplings") Torque limiting couplings  Assembly instructions TL1 / TL2 / TL3 | Operating manual | Neutral | [ Download (1 KB) ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3333&dl=1&st=1&lg=7&token=c435c1a8064ed31f78215a37f3f025aa95c9a836)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3333&st=1&lg=7&token=f6b37c755ee1c69ffc7ade5eb91a23b5863f20d6) |

<a id="c2281"></a>![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/c/csm_logo-sculpture_e38190faf6.webp)

 Contact us
------------

Would you like to learn more about our solutions?
We would be happy to advise you—personally, competently, and tailored to your requirements.

[info@wittenstein.se](#)

[ +46 40 26 50 10 ](tel:+4640265010)

[ To the contact form ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-se/contact-locations/contact)

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/fileadmin/processed_epim_fs/b/5/csm_SAFETY-COUPLING-IMAGE_d4904947a6.webp)

 Protection of your system

 High torsional rigidity

 TÜV certified

 Related products
------------------

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/5/c/csm_CVS-IMAGE_67ec06bd5b.webp)##### [ CVS ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-se/product/cvs)

alpha Basic Line

Ratio7 – 40Max. torque68 – 301 NmBacklash≤ 15 arcmin

![](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/typo3temp/assets/_processed_/8/e/csm_NPT-IMAGE_31f27022bd.webp)##### [ NPT ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-se/product/npt)

alpha Value Line

Ratio3 – 100Max. torque18 – 700 NmBacklash≤ 8 arcmin