Installation & Operating Manual /DISC-O-FLEX/RLM,RLMK
RATHI TRANSPOWER PVT.LTD. Gaia Apex,S No 33/2D,Viman Nagar
R-II-D-03/02-09/20
Pune, 411014
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8.
Breakdown & Trouble Shooting
The coupling must run with low vibration and noise during operation. any abnormal
behaviour may damage the product or drive unit.
Following are some possible causes of failure with corrective actions.
SR.
NO.
FAILURE MODE
PROBABLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
IMAGE
1
Cracking of blade
packs
Premature shaft
bearing failure
Excessive
misalignments.
Check for,
-
loose base plate bolts,
-
Component thermal
expansion
-
Change in the assembly
gap of the coupling.
Replace the Blades
2
Fatigue of Blades
Torsional vibration
Excessive starts and
stops
conduct a torsional vibration
analysis
3
Elongation of Blade
holes
Loose coupling bolts
Change the blade assembly
on both the ends
Tighten the bolts to required
tightening torque
5
Blade Deformation
Torque Overload
Abnormal axial load
Check sizing and Service
Factor of Coupling
Review operational history
for any abnormalities.
If found unsuitable, replace
with suitable size
6
Coupling bolt
distortions
7
HUB bursting
Torsional shock
overload