Failure Analysis

About Failure Analysis

Flexible couplings are designed to act as the “fuse” of a rotating equipment system. Therefore, couplings often fail due to extreme torque or misalignment. In some instances, the failure mode or mechanism can be difficult to determine. If requested, Coupling Corp will conduct a failure analysis by evaluating both the user’s operating data and failed components to determine or narrow the failure modes.

Microscopic Crack

Failure Analysis: Taking a Closer Look

In some cases, Coupling Corp will use independent, outside laboratories to bring a deeper level of material analysis. This allows us to access important information on the microscopic level.

In many cases, Coupling Corp can recreate failure mechanisms using its testing equipment including torque testing, tensile testing, and other types of non-destructive testing.

Coupling Failure