Driveline intelligence
Drivelines in rotating equipment are long term investments, worth protecting. Every minute of unplanned downtime caused by overload, is a loss in production. With outstanding precision and reliability, Voith’s torque limiting couplings protect all components in the driveline, resulting in smooth operation, less wear and tear, and maximum performance of your equipment.
In the event of a catastrophic, high-torque occurrence, the torque limiting couplings interrupt the power flow in the driveline, which minimizes damage and production downtime. Special designs provide additional advantages to the production process. SafeSet, SlipSet, SmartSet and AutoSet ensure safe operation of the driveline, by releasing or slipping at a very precise torque level. The Voith Dtect System alerts you in real-time about torque overload situations, helping further protect your investment.
Our product portfolio
Voith's comprehensive product portfolio covers a range of torque limiting couplings with capacities from 1 to 20 000 kNm.
SafeSet – coupling with instant release
Features and benefits
Design features
- Torque range between 1 and 20 000 kNm, depending on model and use
- Adjustable torque settings to suit all applications
- Immediate release at a pre-set torque in the event of a torque overload
Benefits
- Maximum driveline protection — damaging inertia disengage at once
- Set torque remains constant over time
- Quick resetting for maximum uptime
- Custom made to suit individual requirements
SlipSet – coupling with controlled slip

By acting as a shock absorber in drivelines with frequent torque peaks, the SlipSet safely prevents time-consuming shutdowns for repair work. The SlipSet units are very compact and can be installed in areas with limited space to ensure the most optimal position in the driveline.
In the event of a temporary torque overload, the SlipSet coupling slips to limit the torque peaks and enables continuous production. If the blockage persists, the SlipSet coupling slips until the drive can be stopped for the obstruction to be cleared. To monitor the maximum slip angle possible we recommend the use of the Dtect system.
Features and benefits
Design features
- Ideally suited for applications requiring short peak loads
- Adjustable torque settings from 50 to 100% of max torque setting
- Slip at a pre-set torque
- Immediate slip in the event of a torque overload
Benefits
- Ensures continuous production due to torque limitation without disengagement
- Minimized installation cost thanks to compact design
- Less maintenance cost due to instant overload protection that protects your driveline from premature wear
SmartSet – coupling with controlled slip and release
Features and benefits
Design features
- Ability to slip up to 120° during a torque peak
- Adjustable torque settings from 50 to 100% of max torque setting
- Mechanical slip and release mechanism
Benefits
- Ability to slip without release to reduce short duration and dynamic peak torques
- Precisely adjustable slip and release torque
- Maximum driveline protection
- Full release during blockage
AutoSet – coupling with controlled slip and automatic reset

AutoSet reduces high torque peaks by slipping up to 180° without releasing. If the torque peak has a longer duration, the AutoSet will release entirely and limit the torque.
Features and benefits
Design features
- Ensures continuous production due to torque limitation without disengagement
- Automatic resetting of slip angle
- Complete disengagement during a long peak event
- Automatically resets itself to the pre-set torque limit after a longer overload/complete blockage
Benefits
- Improves production, as no resetting is needed for short peaks
- Lower maintenance cost with no manual resetting needed
- Less investment cost, as no additional equipment is needed
- Continuous operation, even during an overload, improves production uptime
Dtect – coupling monitoring system

Features and benefits
Design features
- Modbus TCP/IP standard
- Slip angle measurement
- Relay outputs
- Speed measurement
- Service indicator
- Ethernet connection
Optional features (on request)
- GSM module
- Multi monitoring
- Integrated HMI touch panel
Benefits
- Real-time monitoring of the driveline status
- Possibility to optimize driveline performance
- Integration with existing process monitoring systems enables platform independent supervision of data
- Prevent costly downtime with proactive maintenance of a coupling
- Visual and audio warning indicators can be used for making decisions and actions
- Increase uptime of the driveline
Allow your equipment to work at a maximum level
Wide range of applications
Mining
- Crushers and grinders
- Conveyors and excavators
- Mixers and extruders
Steel and recycling
- Levellers
- Rolling and steckel mills
- Plate and strip mills
- Shredders
Energy
- Gas turbines
- Compressors
- Wind power
Marine technology
- Propulsion
- Thrusters
- Water jets
- Ship loaders
- Dredgers
Rail vehicles and test rigs
- High-speed trains
- Test rigs
Construction
- Tunnel boring machines

Our services ensure maximum return on your investment
Professional installation, training of your driveline personnel and high-quality service ensure that your torque limiting and connection couplings meet their full design potential.
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