In any type of application where a coupling is required, maintenance staff and repair services across the state of Louisiana working on industrial equipment know to turn to Rexnord couplings for replacement parts.
It is possible to find Rexnord couplings used across just about any industry in the state from timber and sawmill equipment to marine engines, food processing plants, mining, and energy production and even in the automotive industry.
There are many different types of Rexnord couplings, including disc couplings, fluid, elastomeric, rigid, grid, and gear couplings, as well as kits, parts, and coupling components. This selection of couplings makes it easy to find the correct replacement, but there are some important things to know before making a choice.
Understand the Use Specifics
It is critical to understand the specific application when choosing any type of coupling. These components are responsible for transferring the motion between two drive elements, and the wrong coupling can decrease efficiency, power or performance, or even lead to a higher risk of additional component failure if the coupling fails.
It is not uncommon in applications in Louisiana for the assumption to be made that the current coupling is the right part for the application. Rather than make this assumption, particularly if the coupling is not an OEM component, consider all aspects of the application and then choose the right option based on those details.
Factors to know for the application will include the speed and torque that is required on the system and any specific industry standards or requirements. Issues such as exposure to corrosive materials, the weight of the coupling, and how that impacts the drive elements, and the type of shafts that need to be matched with the coupling hub are all critical.
Another critical issue to consider is the misalignment tolerance required for the application. Some couplings are better suited for higher misalignment than others, which is essential for long duty life of the bearing.
