The CDWdrives Difference
  • Carlson-Dimond and Wright brand torque limiters offer significant cost saving and design benefits over the competition.
  • There are thousands of CDWdrives torque limiters operating successfully in the field
  • Our Torque Limiters serve customers in many industries
  • We stock four popular sizes
  • Standard units and configurations ship the next day
  • We can build and ship custom configurations quickly
  • CDWdrives employs experienced engineers and technicians
  • We know torque limiters, limit switch kits and their applications
Technical Details Model 211CDW Model 221CDW Model 231CDW Model 241CDW
Torque capacity (in.-lb) 3000 6000 12000 23000
Max speed (RPM) 200 200 500 500
Reset type Automatic, random position multi-seat  Automatic, random position multi-seat  Automatic, single position   Automatic, single position
Reset Rotation Resets every 27 degrees Resets every 27 degrees Resets every 720 degrees Resets every 720 degrees
Reset Direction Forward & Reverse  Forward & Reverse  Forward & Reverse  Forward & Reverse
 Qty Coil Springs 10 9 10 inner/outer 10 inner/outer
Stock Bore 1-7/16″ dia. bore, with KW, 3 SS 1-15/16″ dia. bore, with KW, 3 SS Blank (unbored) Blank (unbored)
Max bore (thru shaft mounting, full depth keyway) 1-7/16″* 2″ 2-1/4″ 2-7/8″
Max bore (blind mounting, full depth keyway) N/A N/A 2-7/16″ 3-1/8″
Max bore (blind mounting, shallow depth keyway) N/A N/A 2-1/2″ 3-1/2″
Minimum Size RC Sprocket 40A30, 50A24, 60A21, 80A17, 100A14 50A30, 60A25, 80A20, 100A16 50A30, 60A26, 80A20, 100A17, 120A15 80A27, 100A,23, 120A20, 140A17, 160A16
Coupling size available Yes Yes Yes yes
Unit weight without bushing or sprocket (lb.) 9.5 18.0 38.0 83.0
*1-1/2″ dia. bore thru shaft mounting is available with shallow depth keyway
Min. / Max. Torque Range (in. – lb.)
No. of Springs Model 211CDW Model 221CDW Model 231CDW Model 241CDW
2 Springs N/A N/A *** 1700/3700
3 Springs  *** 700/2000 400/2500 ***
4 Springs 600/1200 *** 600/3300 3300/7300
5 Springs 900/1300 *** 700/4200 ***
6 Springs 1000/1500 1400/4000 800/5000 4800/11000
8 Springs 1200/2400 *** 1100/6600 6400/14700
9 Springs *** 2100/6000 *** ***
10 Springs 1500/3000 N/A 1400/8200 8000/18300
10 Inner/Outer Springs N/A N/A 2000/12000 10200/23000
*** Spring configuration not recommended, consult CDWdrives for application assistance