The Falk couplings you choose for your industrial power transmission system can affect everything from how well the system functions to how long your drive lasts. The better suited your couplings are to the application and equipment configuration, the less wear and tear you’ll place on the entire system.
With so many options available, from g couplings to t couplings, choosing the right Falk coupling for a particular task can be challenging. The following tips can help prevent mistakes:
1. Don’t cut corners.
Today’s engineers are often under a lot of pressure to slash machinery costs. However, couplings are not the place to trim the fat from your budget. Opting for the cheapest Falk couplings available might save money on the front end, but it’s almost guaranteed to cost the company even more in the long run for maintenance and repair costs.
2. Know your load requirements.
Choosing a Falk coupling that is too small or large for the application is another way to ensure you’ll have trouble with your system down the line. Make sure you know the forces and loads under which the coupling will be placed; estimating will generally lead to an inefficient design.
3. Avoid overrated or underrated couplings.
Pay close attention to each Falk coupling’s torque rating. Using an underrated coupling can lead to breakage – and can compromise your entire system. An overrated coupling, on the other hand, may be too bulky and stiff for the job.
4. Know the conditions of the misalignment.
If the purpose of your Falk couplings is to correct a shaft misalignment, it’s important that you know the type of misalignment – parallel vs. angular, for example – in order to choose the coupling that can best correct it. You should also know the degree of misalignment and whether there is axial motion.
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011