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Using the analytical approach, it proved to be the confined space. Components for a typical
impossible to eliminate the root cause, which left modernisation programme are expected to have a
another option – to mitigate the effects by adding 20-year service life with an annual operating time of
weight to the flywheel. The suggestion was to 8,760 hours.
increase the mass moment of inertia of the flywheel Above all, they must prove their robust design
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(which was originally 25 kgm ) to 120 kgm . and ability to deliver continuous reliable service in
an arduous application.
Proven reliabiity As a result, the process of creating new parts is
Having reduced the torsional vibration, Stromag just the beginning. It is followed by an extended
started to develop a design based on its Vector® testing phase to prove the product’s design and its
coupling which has high torque transmission reliability. Throughout this phase of the programme,
capabilities and very compact dimensions. parts manufacturers, such as the brands that belong
At the same time, Nuttall Gear and Guardian to Altra Industrial Motion Corp., continue to monitor
Couplings added their expertise to develop a progress and provide further support where
complete package of parts to integrate with the necessary.
existing components with easy installation, even in www.stromag.com

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