Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Power Transmission division has extended its range of Rexnord products to include Rexnord’s Autogard torque limiters, which are designed to protect machinery, enhance reliability and reduce downtime in demanding industrial environments.

“In local industries – including wineries and breweries, mining, cement, sugar milling and bulk materials handling – where conveyor blockages, crusher jams and process surges are common, torque limiters play an important role in protecting high-value equipment,” states BMG Power Transmission division business unit manager Carlo Beukes.

Rexnord Autogard torque limiters efficiently protect drive equipment against overload, thus preventing damage in industries that depend on continuous operation.

Unlike conventional mechanical shear pins or friction devices, he says the Autogard system offers optimum performance and repeatable accuracy, with low maintenance requirements.

“BMG technical experts are able to specify torque-limiting solutions matched precisely to heavy-load operating conditions, through sizing, alignment and commissioning assistance. The team also provides a dependable back-up support service via the company’s extensive branch network.”

Rexnord Autogard torque limiters protect drive systems by mechanically disconnecting the drive when the preset torque limit is reached. Once the overload condition clears, the unit resets automatically, allowing operation to resume without manual intervention.

“These robust devices prevent mechanical damage to motors, gearboxes and couplings and reduce unplanned downtime in continuous process environments.”

The Autogard range covers torque capacities from about 3 Nm to 45 000 Nm, enabling selection for light, medium and heavy-duty applications, including conveyors, mixers, crushers and process machinery.

These torque limiters comprise a mechanism that provides precise, repeatable disengagement and consistent performance over many cycles. Units can be installed in standard shaft and coupling configurations and are suitable for both new assemblies and retrofit projects.

BMG’s Regal Rexnord power transmission components also include industrial gear units, low-speed backstops, idlers, couplings, bearings and shaft locking assemblies. Other important components are Falk True Hold low speed backstops and Rexnord Omega and Viva elastomeric couplings.

As the official Rexnord partner in Southern Africa, BMG offers comprehensive technical support – from product selection and sizing, to installation, commissioning and after-sales service.

This partnership combines Rexnord’s advanced products with BMG’s technical expertise and a wide branch network, ensuring that customers in diverse industries benefit from reliable system protection, optimised uptime and lower total cost of ownership.