What are the functions of couplings and clutches?
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The function of couplings and clutches is to connect two shafts and transmit motion and torque. The function of couplings: used to connect two shafts together. When the machine is running, the two shafts cannot be separated, and only when the machine is stopped and the connection is disassembled can the two shafts be separated. The function of clutches: used to connect two shafts together, allowing the two shafts to be separated or engaged while the machine is running. A coupling connects two half-shafts together to effectively transmit power and cannot be disengaged during operation. A clutch is a special method of power transmission that allows for disengagement or engagement at any time during operation, hence the name clutch. Couplings only have the function of connecting and transmitting power, while clutches not only have the function of connecting and transmitting power but also have the functions of deceleration and reversing.