Rutschkupplung

English translation: sliding clutch

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German term or phrase:	Rutschkupplung
English translation:	sliding clutch

15:10 Apr 15, 2005

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Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering

German term or phrase: Rutschkupplung

Die genialen Drehmoment-Werkzeuge mit Quergriff, Rutschkupplung und Wechselklingensystem.

This refers to a T-handle tool. I can only find a translation for Rutschkupplung in an automotive context (friction clutch, slipping clutch). Could it be some kind of guard to prevent the hand from slipping when turning the tool?

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sliding clutch

Explanation:
You're not far off beam; it is a type of fitting which prevents the tool slipping when tightening something until a specified torque is exceeded.

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slipping clutch

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sliding clutch

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sliding clutch

Explanation:
You're not far off beam; it is a type of fitting which prevents the tool slipping when tightening something until a specified torque is exceeded.

David Moore (X)
Local time: 20:49
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slipping clutch

Explanation:
..or slip clutch, slip coupling, torque clutch, friction clutch. All from my Elektromaschinen-wörterbuch, Bezner

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Note added at 14 mins (2005-04-15 15:25:50 GMT)
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...and Devries says: slipper clutch, slipping clutch, torque overload, release clutch. Ergo: there doesn\'t seem to be a single term; better ask the customer if they already have one that they prefer.

foehnerk (X)
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