Couplings are used to connect two tubes jointly at their ends, for transmitting power. These do not allow disconnection of tubes while operation, but there is a rotating force limiting couplings that can disconnect or slip while some limits increase.
The main purpose of couplings is to connect two pieces of rotating equipment while allowing some degree of end movement or misalignment, or even both. With a careful selection, maintenance and installation of couplings, you can make a lot of savings and reduce the downtime and cost.
Instructions to Install Couplings – Sizes 3"-12":
First of all, inspect ends of the pipe for an appropriate groove dimensions. Ensure that ends of the grooved pipe are free from indentations, burrs, rust, scores, etc.
Apply a non-toxic, non-petroleum base gasket lubricant to fitting ends along with inside and outside of the specific gasket.
Slip gasket over the fitting end. Make sure that the lip of the gasket should not overhang the fitting ends.
Now properly align second grooved fitting end until it meets the first end. Ensure that you slide the gasket over the second pipe fitting, so that it is adjusted between both grooves. Moreover, none of the portion of the gasket should be extended into grooves.
Assemble both of the housings over the gasket and ensure the housing keys are properly added into grooved. Put in bolts and tighten the nuts uniformly.
Make sure that the housing is not pinching the gasket once you tighten the nuts. Thereafter tighten the nuts uniformly until the coupling housings are securely tightened together.
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