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title: Torque limiters
url: "https://www.wittenstein-group.com/int-en/product/torque-limiters"
date: 2025-06-04
modified: 2026-02-24
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# 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.

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### 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)

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###### 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=0&token=115ed65c5cd95afcc24800e6d72a5ee026c5bd61)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3982&st=1&lg=0&token=003710009795643d8226104b90dbbae541b31ffb) |
| ![](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=0&token=6dc73dc50fbf8d0d4ab6642d55290a4591d0491c)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3235&st=1&lg=0&token=cdbb61e45a849a23aa7b46267d678c6263a77c2c) |
| ![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=0&token=cb9f4ba053f0da267775c7ed88a5ca3960957283)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3339&st=1&lg=0&token=2b4a7b4c74494952d6b28ac5ea588f21d66986a6) |
| ![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=0&token=32fac76b2ae15b3c4ca22838d4345f5a2f0dda3f)[ Open in viewer ](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/index.php?eID=dumpWittFile&t=f&f=3333&st=1&lg=0&token=07bf4719e7ec59a8ab1841f5678f412ddbbf2516) |

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 Protection of your system

 High torsional rigidity

 TÜV certified

 Related products
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alpha Basic Line

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

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alpha Value Line

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