City of San Antonio
Customer: The City of San Antonio, TX
Situation
The City of San Antonio Public Services faced significant issues with their conveyor drive system, which led to equipment damage and concerns about hydraulic fluid leaks.
Key issues:
- Excess Vibration: The conveyor drive system experienced excessive vibration, causing accelerated wear and tear on the equipment.
- Hydraulic Fluid Leaks: There was concern about hydraulic fluid spilling from the existing fluid coupling, posing potential hazards.
The Solution
- Install a MagnaDrive MGTL-18/300 Magnetic Coupling.
- This coupling would replace the existing fluid coupling.
The Results
- After installation of the MagnaDrive coupling system, vibration readings showed an 80% reduction horizontally and a 75% reduction vertically and axially.
- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Summary
–Annual O&M costs for Fluid Coupling = $24,000
–Annual O&M costs for MGTL Coupling = $3,800
–Annual O&M savings per coupling = $20,200