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2. Visual Inspection
A visual inspection is performed at 40,000 hours of operation (five years).
It is necessary to stop and isolate the gearbox, remove the guards,
acoustic covers, and inspection covers to allow access to the internal
components of the gear. A comprehensive Noise & Vibration Survey
should be conducted at least one month in advance of the scheduled
inspection.
3. Major Inspection
The complete gearbox will be dismantled and mechanically inspected for wear or
deterioration of the bearings, seals, and gear teeth at 80,000 hours of operation
(10 years). During this overhaul, any auxiliary drive rolling element bearings
should be replaced along with any pring/locking devices. A comprehensive Noise
and Vibration Inspection should be performed at least one month prior to and
one month after the Major Inspection.
Further examination periods should be established by reviewing the operating
conditions found during these initial health checks. If the gearbox is found in
poor condition, then the inspection interval should be reduced. If no issues were
identified, it may be acceptable to increase the inspection interval.
4. Future Inspections
It is recommended to continue the cycle of inspection as:
• The Visual Inspection is repeated each additional 40,000 hours (5 years) in
service.
• A Major Inspection is conducted each additional 80,000 hours (10 years) in
service.
Hours (YRS) Noise & Vibration Survey Visual Major Inspection
Inspection
8,000 ( 1 ) √
40,000 ( 5 ) √ √
80,000 ( 10 ) √ √
120,000 ( 15 ) √ √
160,000 ( 20 ) √ √
200,000 ( 25 ) √ √
Belt drives are widely used in many industries for
power transmission since they are cheap and easy
to maintain. However they are often a source of
vibration due to misalignments, belt resonance, and
belt wear.
The main purpose of belt drives is to transfer power
between machines such as motor and fan. They are
subject to rotary and push-pull motions with varying
dynamic characteristics. Belts are friction drives,
which mean they depend on friction between the
belt and pulley/sheave to transmit power.
The most common types of belt drives include:
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Basically motors are coupled of pumps. Many
rotating equipment that require shaft
alignment.
Basic shaft misalignment
Procedure for shaft and coupling alignment
Video shaft and coupling alignment – dial
gauge indicator concept
Video dial gauge pump & motor alignment