Taking Care of Your Marland Clutch

Taking care of industrial equipment can seem daunting.

Luckily, with Marland clutch you can be sure that you’re getting a great product. As an industry leader, their equipment is built to last.

That said, there are a few things you should be doing to keep your Marland clutch running smoothly.

Looking over their service manual can be a big help, but when it comes to maintenance, there are some key things to keep in mind.

Keep an eye on your oil

Marland clutch units come with 2 oil gauges.

On the CECON units, these are located at the end of the clutch housing and the bottom of the side of the clutch housing.

The one at the end gives the minimum oil level for when the unit is in continuous operation. The one at the bottom is for the static oil level.

The oil level should be at or above the sight gauge. Make sure that your oil suppliers are clean, or it might get your Marland clutch dirty.

You should be sampling your oil regularly through the sampling or drain valve. This can be done while the unit is running!

What to do when your Marland clutch needs oil maintenance

If the oil levels are simply low, adding new oil is enough. This can be done without turning off your clutch.

Sometimes, however, the oil needs to be changed completely. This should be done once a year, or if the oil sample shows that it needs it.

The drain valve can be used to remove the contaminated oil. Then the replacement oil may be added through the oil fill hole.

You cannot change the oil completely while the Marland clutch is running, though. If your unit is running, you cannot withdraw more than 1 quart at a time.

Other problems?

There are some other things you should do to keep your Marland clutch running smoothly and functionally, besides doing regular oil maintenance.

For example, your breather-filter should be cleaned regularly. How often depends on its condition, so make sure to keep an eye on it.

To keep the couplings in good condition, make sure that you’re following the manufacturer recommendations.

Sometimes, however, there are some things you can’t solve on your own. That’s when you need to bring in professionals, or you can wind up seriously damaging the equipment or yourself.

If you have any problems that require disassembly and repair, do not do it yourself. You should contact Marland Clutch directly for any issues of that kind.

The equipment can be dangerous, so make sure you’re staying abreast of regulations

You should also be staying up to date on industry news.

Doing so keeps you knowing the codes and things that are in place. These are designed to help you take care of your Marland clutch — or any equipment!

And if you are looking for a certain product without any success, get in touch and let’s help you find it.

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