Clutches
Combining protection, precision, and performance.
At SCHMACHTL, we offer you a comprehensive range of industrial couplings that have been developed for both high-precision applications and robust heavy-duty applications. Our couplings ensure reliable power transmission, compensate for misalignment errors, and protect your drive components from wear. Additionally, they reduce vibrations and impact loads to maximize the lifespan and efficiency of your machines. Rely on quality and precision with our industrial couplings.
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Comprehensive services - from technical consulting to maintenance - ensure you optimal support in every project phase. Here you can find our SCHMACHTL services.
Our many years of experience and solid expertise guarantee you competent advice and tailor-made solutions.
We offer you a diverse selection of products and solutions for your individual needs.
With our regional presence, we are always close to you and quickly available for you.
Metal Bellows Couplings - Precision and Torsional Stiffness for Your Demanding Applications.
Our metal bellows couplings are the ideal choice for applications that require maximum accuracy and torsional stiffness. They are perfect for use in machine tools, robotics, and automation technology - wherever precise motion sequences and reliable performance are crucial.
Product features at a glance for you:
- Performance: Torque range from 0.05 Nm to 10,000 Nm
- Characteristics: Backlash-free torque transmission, high torsional rigidity.
Your areas of application at a glance:
- Machine tools
- Robotics
- Measurement and testing technology
Elastomer Couplings - Effective damping for smooth power transmission.
Our elastomer couplings are made of specially developed elastic materials that reliably absorb vibrations and shocks. They are particularly suitable for pumps, compressors, and conveying technology.
Product features at a glance for you:
- Performance: Torque range from 0.5 Nm to 25,000 Nm
- Features: Vibration damping, reduced wear, extended lifespan of components.
Your application areas at a glance:
- Pumps
- Agitators
- Conveying technology
Gear Couplings - Powerful connection for high torques.
Our gear couplings are specifically designed for robust and high-performance power transmission in demanding industrial applications. They are particularly suitable for use in mechanical engineering as well as in energy generation and material handling technology.
Product features at a glance:
- Power: Torque range up to 2,000,000 Nm
- Characteristics: High load capacity, efficient torque transmission.
Your application areas at a glance:
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemical plants
- Construction industry
Safety Couplings - Reliable Protection Against Overload and Damage.
Our safety couplings are the ideal solution to protect your machinery and drive systems from overloads. They react instantly as soon as a certain torque is exceeded, disconnecting the connection to prevent damage to critical components.
Product Features for you at a glance:
- Power: Torque range from 0.1 Nm to 160,000 Nm
- Characteristics: Reliable overload protection, fast release mechanisms.
Their areas of application at a glance:
- Machine tools
- Pumps & compressors
- Transport technology
- Drive systems of machines and plants
Lamellar Couplings - Precise Torque Transmission for Highest Performance.
Our lamellar couplings are the ideal solution for highly precise and efficient power transmission. Designed for demanding applications in mechanical engineering, compressors, and automation technology, they ensure accurate torque transmission.
Product Features for you at a glance:
- Power: Torque range up to 2,000,000 Nm
- Characteristics: High load capacity, efficient torque transmission.
Their areas of application at a glance:
- Drive systems in mechanical engineering industry
- Conveying technology
- Automation technology
- Machine tools
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Fans
Propeller Shafts - Flexible and Reliable in Torque Transmission.
Our propeller shafts ensure efficient torque transmission, even when shafts need to be connected over a long distance.
Product features for you at a glance:
- Characteristics: Compensation of shaft misalignments, suitable for long distances.
Areas of application at a glance:
- Automotive industry
- Construction
- Material handling
- Mechanical engineering
- Agriculture
Intelligent Couplings - Highly precise measurement data for a smart future.
Capture measurement data with high accuracy - directly in the drive train. With our intelligent coupling from R+W Antriebselemente, you are opting for a forward-looking solution that is perfectly tailored to the requirements of digitalization, automation, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Product features at a glance for you:
- Easy and intuitive operation.
- Clear display of all measured values with average and extreme values.
- Graphical representation in time-dependent diagrams or X-Y diagrams.
- Up to four connected sensor units simultaneously.
- Recording function for all measured values, export file in CSV format.
- Information and settings for the intelligent coupling and R+W Gateway.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Seamless integration into existing applications
- Space-saving - ideal for tight installation spaces and mobile applications
- Easy retrofitting - smart, fast, and efficient
The operating principle explained simply.
Maximum transparency and control: Our wireless measuring unit can be seamlessly integrated into your drive train and ensures intelligent, precise data collection.
- Precise Real-time Measurement - Torque, speed, and temperature are directly captured to reliably detect operating conditions and overloads.
- Seamless Data Transmission - The internal electronics wirelessly transmit all measurement values to a connected mobile device, directly to the machine control via a gateway, or to a PC.
Optimize your drive technology with smart sensors - for increased efficiency, safety, and predictive maintenance.
ATEX Couplings - Maximum safety for hazardous areas.
Our ATEX-certified couplings have been specially designed for safe use in hazardous environments. They meet the highest safety and protection requirements and are ideal for applications in the oil, gas, and chemical industries.
Product features for you at a glance:
- Features: Explosion protection & ATEX certified.
Areas of application at a glance:
- Chemical plants
- Refineries
- Grain silos
SCHMACHTL Services.
Our SCHMACHTL "S" stands for the solution path that we define together with you and walk in a partnership collaboration with you. We support you with the following services:
Technical Consulting & Planning
Our experts are available to assist you online, by phone, or in person to find the best solution for you.
Product Demo On-Site
Convince yourself - We offer you live demos on-site and the opportunity to test our products for a period of time.
Customized Packaging
We tailor our product packaging individually to meet your requirements.
Storage Stock
Through our storage stock, we ensure a safe and fast supply of your products.

Our suppliers for your couplings.
Our SCHMACHTL Automation Team
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With competence, enthusiasm, and strong advisory skills, we accompany you to success. Schedule your personal consultation appointment. We look forward to your inquiry!