Driveline projects

NZ Steel was experiencing premature component failure and excessive corrosion from water and steam finding its way into the telescopic sliding spline assembly.

Following assembly of a new press machine, there were extended lead times for the OEM-supplied drive couplings and lack of technical expertise and communication.

Due to the slag car frame being out of alignment following years of operation, the original gear coupling was working outside of recommended operating angle parameters, therefore resulting in premature wear and component failure.