failure of shear pin of gear coupling
failure of shear pin of gear coupling
(OP)
Recently we had shear pin failure usedin gear coupling between motor and speed reducer gear box . two pins are used 180 degrees apart , the pin sheared within five months , Pin material is ST - 37 . pin neck dia is 24 mm. what is the shear load ,shear torque , fatigue stength of the pin ,please suggest . Motor power rating - 400 kw .RPM - 306 , twenty four hours running . atthe time of failure motor load was founf nominal, some beach marks are seen on the fractured surface , may be fatigue failure . how to find the life of shear pin .





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RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
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RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
A picture of the inside faces of the pin would be useful, also what are those marks on the pin half on the left of the picture?
Also a picture of the coupling might be good so we can see whether the hole in it as elongated or not.
We need to know what the torque value was during running and whether it's a fluctuating torque or constant.
My guess is this:- the taper pin as elongated the hole that it was inserted in over time, this as allowed slight movement between pin and coupling which creates bending on the pin as well as the shear stress and the pin eventually fails in fatigue due to bending, if you look at that picture the pin is bent.
“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein
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i am also interested in the mathematical part also . please suggest ,regarding shear load , shear torque ,fatigue strength of ST - 37 material also its life cycle ,shall we go for endurance strength or shear stress for the life of pin .
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RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
Without an knowledge of the load or torque fluctuation we cannot predict how long the pin will last for, all we can do is take the maximum torque and show the pin should not fail under this maximum load but this doesn't prevent a fatigue failure and I would have thought that somebody would have already done the maximum torque load on the pin at the design stage.
I got the impression that the pin was slightly bent on the photograph, maybe it's how the picture as been taken.
“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein
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= 9550 X 400 X 1.5 /306
= 18725 Nm
Since Max Torque = 110 % of mean torque ( as set from elect side )
SO MAX torque - 1.1 x 18725
- 20597.5 Nm
Shear load on pin = T X 2/D
= 20597.5 X2X/.395 Since PCD of gear coupling = 395 mm
= 104291.13 N
= 104.29113 KN
ie , design load of pin = 104.29113 KN
BREAKING LOAD OF PIN - stress x araa of notch , now this stress we shall take endurance stress of shear stress of the material ST -37
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Than breaking load on pin = stress x notch area
= 222 x 3.14 /4 x 24 x 24 since notch dia is 24 mm
= 81388.8 N
=81.3888 KN
and design load is =104.29113 KN
SO 81388.8/104291.13 X100 = 78.04%
IE, PIN CAN CARRY 78.04 % of design load before failure .
is it ok , please check ,or something to be added .
next how to find life of shear pin ( no of cycles before failure ) . and its fatigue strength .using Goodsman equation or using SN curve. please help .
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Were the coupling pin bores match machined to ensure precise alignment?
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as per the given:
A) loading of one section
Given nominal torque & geometrics etc.: 9550*400*2/(306*0,395*452,4) = 140 N/mm²
B) loadbearing capac. of material (~Eurocode 3 / general)
Given fy with 235 N/mm² & γF to 1,5 & shear: 235/(1,5*sqrt(3)) approx. 90 N/mm²
Concluding:
One section would not suffice to transmit the full load. It is necessary to consider the second pin. The load distribution between these is statically indeterminate, as a rule of thumb (refer parallel keys) we assume an effective influence of 1,5. So:
90*1,5 = 135 N/mm² which is approximately equal to the load. At a give or take something philosophy, one could consider that this is ok.
So it is necessary to go into detail, and here there's not enough database to get a stringent conclusion.
Let's try:
a) Usually, to make up for defects within the material, EC3 & Co lower the loadbearing capac. of material by γM of 1,1
b) you state a possible overloading of 1,1 over the nominal
90*1,5/1,1=123 N/mm² whereas 140*1,1= 154 N/mm².
This is not soundly acceptable.
From your picture:
one could conclude that the shear pin was fixed on one side but was able to move on the other side, which would have induced a bending load (however small) onto the section in question.
Prediction (pls. allow me...
The fracture shall have started at a single point due to some bending effect and shall have developed as a fatigue crack over a longer period, as the base material is quite ductile. The final crack might show a bending to shear overlay of patterns.
remaining questions
- views on the fracture surfaces
- Check of 400 kW @ 306 rpm and/or info about drive setup & configuration
- derivation of Sf 1,5 in your calc: if factor of safety, where did you take it from and why was this value applied?
- Why was HRC test applied to this low fu / high ductility material? EN 18265 even does not give correlation values at HRC for this range of fu. Perhaps HRB testing is to be preferred?
Regards
R.
RSVP
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What does 452.4 inidcates i nthe above equation ? do suggest and what does 140 N/sqmm indicates ?
Given fy with 235 N/mm² & γF to 1,5 & shear: 235/(1,5*sqrt(3)) approx. 90 N/mm²
give the specific formula ? for th e above equation?
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The thing missing from this discussion for me was the degree and number of cycles of any shock loadings or high stresses.
Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.
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b) 140 N/mm² is the shear load on one section of 24 mm dia, given nominal loading
c) loadcarrying ability in shear is 1/sqrt(3) smaller than that in tension etc.
d) ? = question mark to indicate request to the OP for input, not verified knowledge (..couldn't be sure, too far away
e) It would be very kind to have (some) of these questions from the people around answered, esp. to fatigue issues & the fracture surface pictures. Like some kind of compensation for a good boy, see?
Thank you in advance
RSVP
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How is the motor coupling half retained to the shaft.
Is this your type of coupling?
http://omniscientgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/...
A 1 inch nominal pin suggests a shaft diameter at least 5 inches diameter
The acceptable methods of fitting large gear type couplings are-
- slip fit coupling hub with keys and setscrews for mild applications
- interference cylindrical fit between coupling hub ID and shaft OD with key.
- key with shallow taper fit which creates an interference fit when the hub is "drawn up" the tapered shaft
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Walt
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We really do need more information, any chance of those pictures on the faces of the failed pin and those of the coupling holes?
If this is a coupling you've purchased are you sure it's the correct rating for the job in hand?
Have contacted the gear coupling manufacturer?
Agree with Rolmec on the 90N/mm2 for the allowable shear stress, so the shear stress is exceeded at maximum torque.
Now to do a fatigue analysis you need some data on the load cycling that would cause the pin to fail, you don't appear to have that information however the pin can still fail in fatigue by relative movement between itself and the components it's clamping, thus generating the cyclic loading required.
A rough rule of thumb which avoids fatigue failure is:- if the tensile stress during operation is less than about 40% of the Ultimate tensile strength of the material, then fatigue is not likely to occur.
Why is the pin grooved? It looks to me as the groove would create a stress raiser magnifying the stress in that area which could accelerate the failure.
“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein
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what does effective influence of 1.5 means , which you have taken in your calculation .
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script runs
R: "Let's make an agreement: I deliver the background to this 1.5 value, and you deliver some pictures of the surfaces!"
1: "Deal!"
R: "Current design standards (e.g. EC3) rule that in order to cover for the statistical variance of loads, calculation model uncertainties and deviations of load magnitude of unfavorably acting variable loads a partial safety factor is to be applied. The value of 1.5 is basically derived from structural standards, but correlates with applicable mechanical design standards (FEM) for the load case Main Loads."
...
script ends
your turn...
I will stop to push now, promise!
RSVP
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thanks and regards
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Have you got on pictures on the failed surfaces of the pin which we requested earlier?
“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein
RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
This assumes the fit of the pin prevents it from bending significantly under the expected load.
I don't have the correct stress analysis references but this is covered under very short beams under shear, which is not a simplified bending load or pure shear, but will also require evaluation of the contact deformation in the bores the pins are in to get a good approximation of the shear load on the pins. Alternatively, a finite element analysis could be used to determine how much radial displacement is tolerable to get to the desired life.
If these pins don't cost much, replacing them at 4 month intervals may be the least expensive approach. Otherwise find a company that does this sort of alignment.
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Power = T * omega = 400 kW;
omega = (2*pi radians/revolution)*(306 revolutions/minute)*(1 minute/60 seconds); omega = 32 radians/sec
400 kW = 400,000 n-m/second;
T = Power/omega = (400,000 n-m/second)/(32 radians/second) = 14,000 n-m.
Without knowing the radius the pins are at I can't calculate the shear force and therefore not calculate the nominal shear stress. I expect that the loads from misaligment will be much greater than the nominal loads applied by the motor torque.
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RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
PCD OF TWO PINS - 450 MM . SO RADIUS = 450/2 MM .
RE: failure of shear pin of gear coupling
It would be best to start by correcting the misalignment condition in your drivetrain coupling before considering any other changes.