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Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

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Would a closed coupled motor has special configuration to be coupled to gear box ?

What is the standard for such closed coupled, i am looking to replace an existing new gearbox, assuming i retained my closed coupled motor, am I able to coupled it to a new existing gearbox, i am changing different brand of gearbox which could be from different standard and mounting

RE: Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

I just did a bit of research into this myself. I have only a small amount of experience in the pump field, but here is what I have to offer:

There are two basic methods of transferring power from a motor to a pump. A for a close (not closed) coupled pump, the impeller (or gearbox, in your case) is mounted directly to the motor's output shaft, and the bearings of both items are affected by loads applied to either the motor or impeller. The motor is typically mounted directly the the pump volute, requiring a face-mounted motor type. This is also a standard method of attaching motors to gearboxes. Because everything is on a common shaft, there are fewer issues with misalignment, but routine maintenance may require disassembly of the pump.

On a long coupled pump, the pump shaft and motor shaft are separate components, with power transferred by a coupler. The motor is typically a base-mount type and each component (pump and motor) have separate bearing assemblies. This prevents transmission of thrust and radial loads between the two shafts. Alignment is critical, but is easily accomplished by a good technician. Maintenance is simpler because either pump or motor may be replaced without disturbing the other.

One note: a motor, by itself, is not close coupled. Close couple describes the connection of the motor to the driven equipment. No connection, no couple.

Based on what you've described, I assume you have a face mount motor coupled to a gearbox and are considering replacement of the gearbox. This is not a big deal, but the new gearbox must accept the frame/face configuration of the existing motor. Most NEMA face mount motors include a "C" in the frame size (145TC, 56C, etc.). Match those numbers with your motor-gearbox and you should be OK.

Dylan Christopherson, PE
www.intechen.com

RE: Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

yes.

The manufacturer of a close coupled pump has the motor supplier fit the motor with a machined hub. The hub is machined from a casting, and usually the replacement motor can only come from one source which makes it more expensive to replace and not as readily available.

Most close coupled pumps use a "C" face motor, and, while it is generally only a matter of changing the end cover, it still makes the motor unique to the pump manufacturer. I don't believe there are any standards for close coupled motors other the manufacturer's standard design.

RE: Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

NEMA has standards for C face mounts for motor frames 182 through 329 and D Flange from 182 to 449. Most motor manufactures supply them - replacing common motor sizes is typically not an issue.

RE: Closed Coupled motor to gearbox vs coupling types

I would pull that motor now and see if it matches an IEC or NEMA C-face or D-face standard. If it agrees, it will be easy enough to stipulate that frame size on the new gearbox.

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