Mechanical Couplings & Alignment Air Conditioning & Refridgeration (ACR)

4 Modules

MCA-1 Overview of Mechanical couplings & alignment principles

At the end of this module the Learner will be able to:

• Identify commonly used linear couplings
• Describe the principles of machinery alignment
• Perform an alignment preparation.

MCA-2 “Bibby” Couplings (Steel Grid Couplings)

At the end of this module the Learner will be able to:

• Identify
• Dismantle
• Re-assemble
• Perform axial and radial alignment using the two clocks gauge method.

MCA-3 “Fenna-Flex” Couplings (Rubber Tire type)

At the end of this module the Learner will be able to:

• Dismantle
• Inspect
• Assemble
• Align a typical unit using Vernier and Inside Callipers, as well as a steel rule or straight edge
• Adjust a taper-lock assembly.

MCA-4 Alternative Alignment Methods

At the end of this module the Learner will be able to:
• Effect an alignment procedure of a Bibby of similar coupling using “Taper Gauge” and “Feeler Gauge” method.