The CDWdrives Difference
*1-1/2″ dia. bore thru shaft mounting is available with shallow depth keyway
*** Spring configuration not recommended, consult CDWdrives for application assistance

- 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 |
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 |