What are the main functions of couplings and clutches?
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The main functions of couplings and clutches are: to connect two shafts and transmit motion and torque. The function of the coupling: used to connect two shafts together. During machine operation, the two shafts cannot be separated. Only when the machine is stopped and the connection is disassembled can the two shafts be separated. The function of the clutch: used to connect two shafts together. During machine operation, the two shafts can be separated or engaged. The coupling connects two half-shafts together, allowing effective power transmission, and cannot be disengaged during operation. The clutch is a special method of power transmission, which requires the ability to disengage or engage at any time during operation, hence the name clutch. The coupling only has the function of connecting and transmitting power, while the clutch not only has the function of connecting and transmitting power but also has the functions of deceleration and reversing.