Maintenance and efficiency indicators for split couplings: Performance analysis of couplings on conveyor belts

The results presented in this study are from an implementation of Henfel's HDFB 480 split flexible coupling on a conveyor belt identified as A-3 in a multinational industrial company, which brought significant improvements in the system's operational efficiency. The main contribution was the reduction in Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). The HDFB 480's modular design meant that maintenance activities could be carried out much more quickly, without the need to dismantle the entire drive system (motor, high speed coupling, gearbox and the low speed coupling itself). This has resulted in less downtime for maintenance and, consequently, a reduction in production losses. This difference can show that there has been a positive impact of the reduction in MTTR on the company's operational efficiency and financial results. Therefore, the results confirm that choosing this component that optimizes indicators represents a satisfactory decision for the company.

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