Why rotating equipment fails prematurely and how to extend shaft life
Equipment that should last years fails much earlier than expected. Why? The reason behind this failure can be unseen small issues around the shaft, seals, or internal pump parts that slowly turn into bigger problems. According to the Hydraulic Institute’s reliability research, the most frequent causes of rotating equipment are related to sealing, bearings, and shaft wear. This means if the shaft area is not secured, the entire machine suffers. In this blog, we will discuss ways to detect premature failures. Let’s begin! Shaft protection The shaft is the most expensive component, and when damaged, it leads to costly, complicated repairs. That’s where the pump sleeve comes in. A pump sleeve acts as a protective barrier between the shaft and the seal. The sleeve absorbs the friction and corrosion caused by the...