In 2020, heavy plate manufacturer Dillinger partnered with MALMEDIE® to implement a patented self-resetting torque limiter in their slitting shear line. The result: significantly reduced downtime and improved operator safety – without compromising system performance.
Manual reset in a hazard zone – and unnecessary downtime
Dillinger, one of Europe’s leading steel plate manufacturers, produces high-strength plates for offshore and industrial use. In their slitting shear line, the torque limiter required manual reset inside a hazardous area after disengagement – creating safety risks and extended downtime.
A patented torque limiter with automatic self-reset
MALMEDIE® developed and supplied a self-resetting torque limiter – protected under Patent DE10 2019 110 297.
After overload disengagement, the coupling automatically resets by reversing the motor for a few seconds. The reset levers re-engage the safety pins without manual intervention.
This technology eliminates the need for human access to the danger zone – and makes full operation possible again in less than a minute.
The results speak for themselves:
60
sec
Maximum downtime after torque limiter disengagement.
0%
No manual interventions now required in the hazard area.
