We have replaced all components through the years. The shaft is center ground and chrome plated. All bushings seals and shaft materials were replaced approx 1 year ago. We have our lab performing material property testing and hardness checks.
We are seeing the potential for misalignment...
The split coupling is as you noted, however is designed to allow .030" clearance and therefore should not translate sideload from the driven component unless extremely out of alignment. The application in this case was aligned within a few thousands.
Thanks for your inquiries. A few photos...
We have been experience early life failures of a NH92 Hydramotor in a valve actuator application. The mounting is vertical and in-line to within a few thousands of an inch. A split coupling is used to assure that no side loading is introduced between the actuator and valve stem. The...
This is an interference fit bearing to shaft (approx 3.125"Diam). Bearing is heated and slid into place. No locking collars or set screws. We are looking into work history to find tolerances of the shaft and bearing to see if there was adequate interference fit. Most likely not. Question is...
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