Gearbox maintenance, belt and chain drives, couplings and power transmission systems.
146 articles
Systematic analysis of the most common causes of failure in industrial couplings - misalignment, torque overload and fatigue failure. This article highlights damage patterns, root…
This diagnostic guide provides a technical and rigorous methodology for root cause analysis and resolution of belt conveyor misalignment problems. It covers inspection of loading…
This technical guide analyzes the selection criteria for jaw, plate, tooth and hydraulic couplings based on torque transfer, misalignment compensation and torsional stiffness. It offers…
This diagnostic guide provides systematic troubleshooting for abnormal gearbox noise and vibration, critical indicators of impending failure. It outlines a comprehensive symptom-to-resolution approach covering oil…
This guide for maintenance technicians provides a structured diagnosis of chain conveyor problems such as blockages and overloading. It addresses specific causes such as chain…
This comprehensive technical reference examines the engineering principles, selection criteria, and lubrication strategies for industrial roller chain drives. It details adherence to ANSI B29.1 and…
Conveyor belt mistracking significantly impacts industrial efficiency through component wear, material spillage, and downtime. This analysis systematically investigates root causes related to pulley crowning, idler…
1. Scope & Purpose This maintenance guide details the mandatory procedures for conducting a comprehensive oil change, internal inspection, seal condition assessment, and shaft alignment…
This comprehensive diagnostic guide from UNITEC-D enables maintenance personnel to systematically identify and resolve gearbox noise and abnormal vibrations. By analyzing oil condition, gear wear,…
1. Problem Description and Scope Conveyor belt deflection is one of the most common and costly problems in material handling systems. It occurs when the…
