Root Cause Analysis of Conveyor Belt Tracking Problems: Bearings, Alignment and Load Distribution
Improper conveyor belt tracking is a common problem in Italian plants. Analysis of the failure data revealed a decrease in MTBF and an increase in…
Component #Gearboxes & Transmission
Gearbox maintenance, belt and chain drives, couplings and power transmission systems.
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Transmission Oil Leakage Analysis: Seal Selection, Venting, and Installation Errors
The Heidenhain 682434-03 transmission oil leak is related to seal selection, ventilation, and installation errors. Root causes, fixes, and prevention strategies are covered. Visit the…
Root Cause Analysis: Shaft Wrench Failure – Design Stress, Fitting Tolerance and Fatigue under Cyclic Load
The DANFOSS 175U1847 spindle wrench failure was caused by inadequate design stress, inadequate fit tolerance, and cyclic loading fatigue. Preventative maintenance and continuous monitoring are…
Analysis of the causes of fatigue wear of chain drives and sprockets: methods of measurement and prevention
The occurrence of fatigue wear of the chain drive and sprockets requires a systematic analysis. Using components that comply with CE, UkrSEPRO standards and taking…
Root Cause Analysis of Shaft Nail Failure: Design Stress, Fit Tolerance and Fatigue under Cyclic Loading
Failure of an axle nail can cause unplanned shutdowns. This article analyzes the root causes and offers practical solutions for prevention. Visit the UNITEC-D E-Catalog…
Root cause analysis of oil leak in a gearbox: gasket selection, breakdown and assembly errors
An oil leak in a Heidenhain 340253-01 gearbox is analyzed to identify root causes, including improper seal selection, insufficient ventilation and assembly errors. Corrective actions…
Root Cause Analysis of Wear in Linear Guides: Contamination, Preload Errors and Lubrication Voids
The DANFOSS linear guide 017-521566 experienced premature wear due to contamination, preload errors and lubrication voids. A root cause analysis revealed that lack of preventive…
Root Cause Analysis of Joint Failures: Alignment, Torque Overload and Fatigue
A sudden failure in the Siemens 6GT2003-0CA10 coupling stopped production at an Italian plant. Analysis revealed misalignment, torsional overload and fatigue. Replacement and preventative maintenance…
Analysis of the causes of oil leakage in the hydraulic drive: selection of seals, ventilation and installation errors
Oil leakage in Festo M 05080130 hydraulic actuators occurs due to incorrect selection of seals, ventilation problems and installation errors. Use certified components from the…
Analysis of the causes of increased backlash of the ball screw: loss of preload, contamination and failure of lubrication
Increasing the return stroke of the Heidenhain L=9M310-130-05 ball screw leads to an increase in the positioning error. The defect is caused by loss of…