TROUBLE-SHOOTING: MAINTENANCE

On the basis of observations, six basic areas which have been considered the most pervasive causes of failure (charged to an omission of routine inspection and analysis) have been selected for preventive maintenance. Faltering clutches for example offer prebreakdown clues that can be easily discovered. Fraying on the outer cover of V-belts, or almost imperecptivle vibrations in roller chain drives, are first signs of failures or equipment mis-applications. Diesel engine maintenance, lubrication system practice, and centrifugal pump upkeep all require continuous trouble-shooting programs. Trouble-shooting related to clutches, diesels, roller chain drives, V-belt drives, lube programs, centrifugal pumps, and shop safety are detailed.

• Corporate Authors:

  McGraw-Hill, Incorporated

  330 West 42nd Street
  New York, NY  United States  10036
• Authors:
  • Higgins, L R
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 15 p.
• Serial:
  • Construction Methods and Equipment
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Centrifugal pumps; Clutches; Diesel engines; Equipment; Failure; Lubrication; Mechanical failure; Preventive maintenance; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Breakdown; V belts
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00128657
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1976 12:00AM