It's All About The Coupling: What To Consider When Choosing Couplers

When it comes getting the job done right, you need to start with the right couplers. Using the wrong couplers can lead to serious problems, including equipment failure and personal injuries. If you're not familiar with how to choose the right couplers, here are some tips to help you get started.

Think Outside the Typical Box

Your shop may have been using the same couplers year after year, but that doesn't mean they're the right one. Many shop owners order couplers based on price. They may also stick with suppliers that they're familiar with. Unfortunately, that's not the best way to choose couplers. To choose the right ones, you need to know what you're looking for. Before you order your next shipment of couplers, make sure you know the load requirements, as well as what you're going to be using your couplers for.

Choose the Right Rating

When choosing your next couplers, it's important that you choose the right ratings. Going with a rating that's improper – either too high or too low – you could end up with torsion problems. This is particularly important when it comes to flexible couplers. Without the proper rating, the couplers can flex too much, causing them to wear out too quickly. To prevent premature wear and tear of your couplings, you'll need to ensure that you're ordering the right rating for each project you'll be performing.

Avoid Using the Wrong Size

When it comes to choosing couplers, you'll need to avoid working with the wrong size. Choosing couplers that are the incorrect size can cause gaps, which can interfere with the performance of your equipment. Not only that but using the wrong size coupler can cause pressure problems, which can lead to serious injuries. Before you order your couplers, check with the manufacturers' requirements to ensure that you're ordering the right size for the equipment you'll be using them on.

Know When It Doesn't Feel Right

When you've adjusted enough couplers, you know when it's right. However, you'll also learn when it feels wrong. The right coupler will go on quickly and align properly. However, when you're trying to use the wrong coupler for the job, you'll have trouble getting the application done right. Not only will the coupler not go on properly, but if you are able to get in installed, you'll be facing a catastrophic malfunction.

Don't take chances with your couplers. Use the tips provided here to ensure the proper couplers for the job.  To learn more, contact a company like Kims International.