Top 3 Causes of Gearbox Failures Gearboxes are common rotating equipment found in many industries. A gearbox is an enclosed set of rotating gears working together in unison to generate rotating power. Though designed to be durable and capable of working on despite hindrances such as dirt, debris and … Read more
Top 3 Reasons Why Packing Fails (Above) Reason 2: Improper installation of packing seal can lead to damage of a shaft due to shaft-sleeve area being impossible to seal. When sealing pumps, there are two major types of seals most frequently used: mechanical seals and packing seals (AKA compression packing). Most of the seals … Read more
Induction motors are the most common type of motors used in industrial applications. This article focuses specifically on the top 3 major causes of induction motor failure. Induction motors are powered by alternating current electricity. Typically, centrifugal pumps are powered by induction motors, yet there are countless applications in which induction motors can be … Read more