British Autogard Ltd - British Torque Limiter and Coupling Manufacturer

Maintaining the quality for which we have become renowned internationally, we continually strive to meet the growing demands of an ever-changing market.

Autogard products are used across a wide range of applications in a variety of industries like Power Generation, Mineral Production, Printing, Packaging, Extrusion and Conveying. We design and manufacture mechanical overload protection devices (torque limiters) and flexible couplings for use in industrial power transmissions.

We have over 100 years combined experience of torque limiter and coupling engineering in our design department. We invest significant resources into innovation, research and development. We have a sizeable engineering team based at our manufacturing plant in the UK. They are on hand to explore bespoke solutions for customers, review and update existing products, design new products to meet new and changing applications, and provide pre and after sales support to Autogard
customers.

Quality and Autogard are synonymous and our Autogard products are manufactured to meet ISO9001 standards using the latest tools and high quality materials. If you need to protect or couple your equipment using  a coupling or torque limiter, Autogard already have the solution.

Wherever you are in the world, access to an Autogard product is never far away. Established in the United Kingdom in 1930,the company’s manufacturing plant is located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire with office locations in the United States of America, Australia, Germany and Italy. We also have a network of agents and distributors serving clients across the globe supplying the full product range of torque limiters and power transmission couplings. Autogard is part of Rexnord Industries LLC.

Autoflex Wedgegard Overload Couplings are a cost effective protection system.
The wedge shaped pin overcomes the drawbacks of the round pin.
Easy to use and maintenance free.
Torques of 1,000,000 Nm are within the capacity of the coupling

Series 200

• Very accurate set torque and repeatability
• Wide adjustment range with true rolling disengagement
• Torques to 8500Nm, Bore sizes to 102mm

Series 320

• Compact, backlash free and automatic reset after overload
• Free running, manual reset version available
• Plated & stainless steel versions for wash down duties
• Torques to 1500Nm, Bore sizes up to 65mm

Pneumatically controlled, combined torque limiter and disengaging clutch which is adjustable "in-motion".
A higher "Starting" torque can be transmitted to accelerate the machine, dropping to a lower "Running" torque once up to speed.
Used widely in the printing/paper finishing industry, and automatic assembly and packaging machinery.
Torques up to 20,000 Nm
Bore sizes up to 150 mm

Designed to meet the needs of heavy industry for high torque, high and low speed torque limitation.

Modular design for enhanced flexibility.

Supplied in a range of coupling and drive media options.

Instant and complete disengagement of the driving and driven inertias ensuring optimum protection.

Easy to reset.

Limitless Torque Capacity.