Mechanical Maintenance Services
Mounting and Dismounting
Bearing Mounting and Dismounting
Mounting is one of the critical stages of the bearing’s life cycle. If the bearing is not mounted properly using the correct method and tools, the bearing’s service lifetime will be reduced. Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques.
At some point, the bearing will reach the end of its service life and will have to be replaced. Although the bearing may not be used again, it is extremely important to dismount it correctly so that the service life of the replacement bearing is not compromised. Firstly, the use of proper dismounting methods and tools will help prevent damage to other machine components, such as the shaft and housing, which are often re–used. Secondly, incorrect dismounting techniques can be hazardous to the operator.
Precision Alignment
Premature shaft and coupling failure
Excessive seal lubricant leakage
Failure of coupling and foundation bolts
Increased vibration and noise
Increased friction that causes higher energy consumption
Mounting and Dismounting
Bearing Mounting and Dismounting
Mounting is one of the critical stages of the bearing’s life cycle. If the bearing is not mounted properly using the correct method and tools, the bearing’s service lifetime will be reduced. Around 16% of all premature bearing failures are a result of poor fitting or using incorrect mounting techniques.
At some point, the bearing will reach the end of its service life and will have to be replaced. Although the bearing may not be used again, it is extremely important to dismount it correctly so that the service life of the replacement bearing is not compromised. Firstly, the use of proper dismounting methods and tools will help prevent damage to other machine components, such as the shaft and housing, which are often re–used. Secondly, incorrect dismounting techniques can be hazardous to the operator.
Precision Alignment
There are many factors to consider for optimal functionality and long service life for bearings, couplings, mechanical seals and other machine elements. A key factor is machinery alignment.
Misalignment is a major contributor to premature breakdown in rotating machines; when machines are not accurately aligned, the result is often shaft misalignment – which can lead to unplanned service stops or premature bearing and seal failure. By ensuring accurate shaft positioning in your machinery, you can also prevent:
- Premature shaft and coupling failure
- Excessive seal lubricant leakage
- Failure of coupling and foundation bolts
- Increased vibration and noise
- Increased friction that causes higher energy consumption
Balancing
In rotating equipment, unbalance occurs when the geometric centre does not correspond with the centre of mass. Upon rotation, this leads to unbalance forces that quickly increase with RPM. This creates stress and vibration in your equipment, which in turn affects component service life, consumes energy, and can cause problems for attachment points and electrical installations. An unbalanced piece of equipment can quickly result in safety risks, wear, production loss, or quality problems, and should be promptly corrected.
Precision balancing can lower your maintenance costs and optimize machine running time. Our service engineers can provide various types of on-site balancing tasks with the aim to determine and eliminate the cause of unbalance – thereby reducing potential failures, wear, and quality and production losses.
Balancing
In rotating equipment, unbalance occurs when the geometric centre does not correspond with the centre of mass. Upon rotation, this leads to unbalance forces that quickly increase with RPM. This creates stress and vibration in your equipment, which in turn affects component service life, consumes energy, and can cause problems for attachment points and electrical installations. An unbalanced piece of equipment can quickly result in safety risks, wear, production loss, or quality problems, and should be promptly corrected.
Precision balancing can lower your maintenance costs and optimize machine running time. Our service engineers can provide various types of on-site balancing tasks with the aim to determine and eliminate the cause of unbalance – thereby reducing potential failures, wear, and quality and production losses.
